Obituary of JOYCE PURA

JOYCE JUNE PURA (nee SCHMIDT) June 11, 1933 – April 16, 2012 With heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Joyce after a brave battle with cancer on April 16, 2012 age 78, at Riverview Health Centre. Joyce was predeceased by her parents William and Nellie Schmidt, and son Robert Pura. Joyce is fondly remembered by her two brothers Bill (Lucianne) Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, her children, Tim Pura, Ken Pura, Joanne (Armin) Barth, Wendy Pura, her grandchildren Lisa (Donald) Choukalos, Jason Pura, Kyle Barth and Brittney Barth. Joyce lived for work at the Winnipeg Tax Centre for 37 years. One of her favourite past times was to knit and create gifts for her friends and family. The family would like to thank her family and friends for the many gifts, cards, visits and phone calls which were greatly appreciated and kept her spirits up. Thank you to all the hospital staff that cared for her at Seven Oaks, Grace, St. Boniface Hospitals and Riverview Health Centre. Mom never made it to her retirement party she requested a lunch to thank her family and friends for their support. Donations in Joyce’s name may be made to charity of choice. Viewing will be held on Thursday April 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Funeral Service will be held Friday April 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with lunch to follow at Cropo Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery.