Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Filatoff, Justina
JUSTINA "JESSIE" FILATOFF passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, March 7th, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
JUSTINA "JESSIE" FILATOFF passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, March 7th, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
She is the loving mother of Mark (Lorie) Filatoff of Fort Macleod, and Kelly Filatoff of Lethbridge, grandmother of Braeden (Tanya) Filatoff and Cole Filatoff of Lethbridge and great-grandmother to Hannah and Joel Filatoff as well as a great-grandchild expected in June. She is also survived by her four sisters, Margaret Heibert, Elizabeth (Menno) Friesen, Marie (John) Reimer, and Ruth (Bob) Balinski, sister-in-law Elsa Peters as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband John, one brother and numerous sisters.
Jessie was born January 2, 1927 in Steinbach, Manitoba. She moved to Magrath with her family at a young age, later moving to Rosemary. She worked at the canning factories in Brooks and Magrath as well as the CJOC radio station. She took great care of everyone on the farm in Legend, retiring to Lethbridge in 1974. Jessie was very devoted to God and daily prayer was important to her. She was a kind, generous person who truly loved her family.
A Funeral Service will be held at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717 - 24 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Jessie, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee Alberta, #210, 2946 - 32 Street N.E., Calgary, AB., T1Y 6J7
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I attend E-Free Lethbridge and met Jesse when she contacted me to ask for help to repair her family violin. I admired her poise, grace and generosity as she wanted this violin fixed so that the joy of music could be passed on to someone else. I was out of the country when she passed away and wish to extend my condolences to her family; it was my pleasure to meet her (and her sister who was visiting at the time) and to experience her compassion and kindness.
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Jessie was casual friend at Village Green and I always enjoyed a visit with her at happy hour or coffee hour during the years that I was there. Rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with in time of your loss. We are sure your mother has gone to a heavenly place where the good Lord will care for her.
Our sincere condolences to cousins Mark (Lorie and family) and Kelly, on the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of spending time with both of you and your parents, on the farm and in Lethbridge so many years ago. Susan and I wish you strength through this difficult time. Although we are not able to attend the funeral, you are and will be in our thoughts. Ken and Susan, Ottawa
Our thoughts are with Jessie's family at this time. Always enjoyed a visit at coffee, happy hour or a Village Green social. She always wanted to know how much rain or snow we got, what we were planting and asking about the crops, especially at harvest. We will miss her.