Obituaries

FRANCES LILY WARENKO On Friday, November 18, 2011, Frances died at Concordia Hospital at the age of 74 years. A longer obituary notice will follow in Wednesday’s newspaper edition.FRANCES LILY WARENKO On Friday, November 18, 2011, the Angels came to guide Frances to her Heavenly Home. Left to forever cherish Franny’s memory are her three sisters, Gloria (George) Saprowich, Sonja Kosowan, and June Ladobruk; as well as, her three nieces and six nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary; father, Harry; and infant brother, Joseph. Franny began her career with the T. Eaton Co. at the young age of 16, working in the grocery department as a cashier and buyer, before retiring after 40 years of service. In her early teens she showed her talent for music and became an accomplished accordion player and entertained with several bands at weddings, socials and dances. Franny loved to dance and socialize with friends and family. People were drawn to her because of her personality and easy going manner. She had a great sense of humour and always had a new joke to tell. Franny adored her nephews and nieces and spoiled them all. She was everyone’s Aunty Franny. On Saturday, December 3, 2011, a Celebration of Franny’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton St., with Rev. Bill Millar, presider. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Franny’s memory to a charity of your choice or do a random act of kindness for a stranger. Our family memories bring us together in love.FRANCES LILY WARENKO Today, on Saturday, December 3, 2011, a Celebration of Franny’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton St. with Rev. Bill Millar, presider.   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on November 28, 2011