elevated gkXtP August 1, 1928 – April 16, 2022
elevated gkXtP MAMA, Our Mama, Baka and praBaka Franiska Schmee, was born in Ruma Sriem Croatia, 1928. At age 15 she escaped communist Yugoslavia to Linz, Austria. In St. Martin refugee camp at age 17, she married our dad Ivan Kupresak. In the camp she gave birth to four of us, Helen, Tony, Emma and Steve. In 1954 we immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba where mama bore 2 more kids, Linda and Johnny. Mama loved babies.
elevated gkXtP For many years, mama worked for the Canadian Department of Defence. She was so proud to work for the military. She worked in the dining room, serving high ranking officers from all over the world. By the time they left the military college, they all completed mama’s lecture on Croatian History 101. Mama made sure they knew Croatia and Croatians existed.
elevated gkXtP As much as mama loved her heritage, she also loved her new homeland Canada and was forever grateful for giving her the opportunity to build a good life, and raise a family. She would advise everyone to get a government job because they have good pensions. LOL!
elevated gkXtP Mama loved her children, grand children and great grandchildren. She loved God and was grateful for the long life He granted her. She thanked Him for her gardens, flowers and mother natures beauty. At harvest time everyone around her enjoyed the fruits of her harvest. Especially in Zelengaj.
elevated gkXtP Mama once described heaven as “ where the ray’s of God’s light shines with warmth and an indescribable beauty amongst fields and fields of flowers. The air was filled with a sense of peace and tranquility.” Our mama, Baka and praBaka was born for heaven where our common homeland is.
elevated gkXtP We love you always and love you forever.
Visitation
Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services Chapel
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario
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Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services Chapel
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario
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Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario
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Neka nas vjera u život vječni utješi u ovim teškim trenucima. Moja iskrena sućut obitelji a neka pokojna Franciska počiva u miru Božjem.
My thoughts are with you you all . My prayers 🙏 ❤️ are with with all. Rest in peace Francis love Deirdre your grandchildren Johnny Denis and Kathleen ,and your great grandchild Kayson. ❤
Fond memories of Baka travelling to Winnipeg to walk her grandson Dean down the isle. Rest In Peace Baka you are now with your son.
Fond memories of our camping trips at West Hawk Lake, our bush treks out looking for treasures, her wonderful cooking lessons and her dancing and singing with the babies. Love you to Eternity, Love Val💕
Such great memories of you. Westhawk lake. Whenever you would come and visit us was such a joy. So many phone calls for birthdays and Christmas. Not gonna be the same without you and dad. Miss you and love you❤️❤️