My mother, Anna Jagodzinski’s spirit left her body on May 6, 2011. Mom was 87 years old–semicolon– she would have celebrated her birthday on September 6. She is survived by her son, Jan (Brigitte) and grandson, Jeremy. Mom had cousins in Poland and Russia and was dearly embraced by the Kantypowicz and Krzysik families in Edmonton. Mom longed to join her husband of 60 years, Michael, who passed away in June of 2006. Mom had an iron will and was a survivor of many hardships in her life. She worked hard throughout her life and loved her garden. She had laughter in her heart and praise in her soul for the blessings that came to her, accepting her fate as it came. We miss you mom.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 13, 2011, at Our Lady Queen of Poland Catholic Church, 9906 – 83 Avenue, Edmonton. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Caritas Hospitals Foundation, 3C60 – 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0L4.
Regina Stelmaczonek says
Dear Jan, Brigiie and Jeremy,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. As anchors in our Forest Heights neighborhood your parents always had warm greetings and a hug whenever we crossed paths. Your mom had a great spirit and endurance. I hope you take comfort that they are together now as they were in life.
Take care
Renia Stelmaczonek
Hugh and Krystyna Tadman says
Dear Jan, Brigitte and Jeremy:
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. May the many fond memories you have of her provide you with comfort in the months to come.
We will not be able to attend the funeral services but will have you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Warmest Regards,
Hugh and Krystyna (Kunicki) Tadman and family
Danusia Dorosz-Donoff says
I would like to extend condolences to you on behalf of my mother, Czeslawa Dorosz, who is quite elderly and frail. Both of your parents were friends to mine a long time ago, when everyone was newly arrived from overseas. It was both of your parents who came, in the middle of the night, to give my mother the news that my father had died in a work-related accident. I know that they kept in contact over the years, and in fact my mother was recently wondering how Hania was doing, knowing that she was now also widowed. We hope that it helps, in some small way, to know that old friends are thinking warm thoughts of your mother and wishing her \”wieczny pokoj\”.
Diane Conrad says
My condolences jan, Brigitte & Jeremy: How very sad that this day has come. Your mother/grandmother was a strong woman indeed. I will remember fondly her stories that she told on Christmas eve as we enjoyed her borsht and perogies together. My thoughts are with you. Take care of each other and see you soon. Hugs and kisses, Diane.
George Buck says
My sincerest condolences to you. Jan, you were a very dutiful son, and did the very best for your mom. Although shehas gone to a better place, she will be missed, and her spirit will remain among us. I am grateful to have met both of your parents.