Obituaries

Mario DeBenedictis

March 27, 1945 - January 25, 2021

MARIO DEBENEDICTIS

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Debenedictis on January 25, 2021 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, after a hard fought battle with Covid-19.

Mario was born on March 27, 1945 in Palo del Colle, Italy. He was the fifth son of Oronzo Debenedictis and Margherita Cutrone Debenedictis. He moved to Winnipeg in 1967 where he met and married his wife Dorothy (Dot) and raised his family.

Mario was predeceased by his parents and brother Rocco. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Dorothy, son Oronzo James (Ron) Debenedictis (Karen) and grandson Hayden Mario, his daughter Laura Margaret (Marnie) Debenedictis Baldwin (James), granddaughter Lily Maria, and grandson Andrew James. Mario is also survived by brothers Oronzo, Vito, Felice, and Giuseppe and their families in Montreal and Italy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A private family service will be held at Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel on Portage Avenue.

A special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Grace Covid ICU for their gentle and compassionate care of both Mario and his family. You helped us through a devastating time – bless you.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lung Association of Canada or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com