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ELSIE ANN DUMA
Born: Feb 21, 1926
Date of Passing: May 10, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Elsie Ann Duma (nee Catena). Elsie passed away peacefully in her sleep May 10, 2025, at the age of 99.
Elsie was born on February 21, 1926, in Fort William to parents Dominic and Assunta Catena. Elsie was predeceased by her parents, brothers, Mario (Yolanda), Ronnie, sisters, Eda (Arnold), Mary (Jack), sister-in-law Joan. In 1947 Elsie moved with her family to Toronto and it was there where she met the love of her life Tony Duma. They met at a dance hall called “The Hole in the Wall”. From then on, they were inseparable and married two years later, on May 28, 1949. Mom and Dad would have celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary last month.
While in Toronto Elsie worked for the Loveable Bra Factory as the floor manager, overseeing 30 seamstresses where she made many friends. They started their family in Toronto but moved the family to Winnipeg in 1960.
Elsie, lovingly known as “Nana” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a very kind, caring and welcoming person. Visiting Elsie meant sharing a meal together, typically her world-famous pasta and meatballs and baked goods for the grandkids. Elsie was an accomplished bowler with multiple trophies to show for it. She also enjoyed gardening and continued it into her 90s. We, along with their neighbours, all benefited by receiving tomatoes and other garden vegetables. Elsie loved to play bingo, including her many trips to the casino. She was always very lucky winning many big pots. We teased her when she would go to the casino saying that she was going to work. Mom really liked the outdoors, Elsie and Tony spent many summer weekends patrolling the shores of Brereton Lake searching for the days catch. They travelled coast to coast including many annual trips to visit family in Toronto and even a trip to Italy to visit relatives.
She leaves behind to mourn her brother Rolly, husband Tony, children, James (Deborah), Anthony (Sandra), Dawna (Gary), Janet (Ron), Ray (Sonia), 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Mom (Nana) Was one of a kind.
You will be dearly missed by all.
We love you,
Rest in Peace Mom (Nana).
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honour on Thursday, June 12 at Green Acres Funeral Home at Highway 1 East at Navin Road at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow.
Publish Date: Jun 7, 2025
ELSIE ANN DUMA
Peacefully in her sleep Elsie passed away on May 10, 2025 at the age of 99 years.
Funeral arrangements are pending and a longer notice will follow.
Publish Date: May 17, 2025
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2025, Jun 07, 2025