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Lella Celeste

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LELLA (PILERIA) CELESTE

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pileria Lella Celeste on November 6, 2022 at 68 years of age.

 

Lella was born in Cosenza Italy Feb 11, 1954 and came to Winnipeg with her mother in 1969 to be with her sister. In 1972 she was married and after several years had her  only daughter .

 

She was predeceased by her father Umberto Celeste, sister Franca, Londero and mother Maria. Celeste (Carbone)

 

Lella worked at the TD bank  for many years before changing careers to eventually work in PY South at the Health Sciences Center until she retired. She was a fun and caring lady who touched the hearts of everyone she met. She will always be remembered for her love of music and dancing, Value Village shopping outings,  a trip to the casino, her delicious cooking,  and the love she had for her grandchildren. She will be treasured as a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, partner, and friend. She loved her work, friends, family and her cats Sasha, Puma, Percy, Natasha and Marco.

 

Lella will be sadly missed and remembered by her daughter Sabrina Spaeth (Abromeit), grandchildren Sienna and Summer, niece Teresa and nephew Paul Londero of Vancouver, her partner David, and Sabrina's father Eric.

 

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will held at a later date.

 

You are now together with your family again Mom. 

Lella's family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

Not a minute, not an hour,
Not a day will go by
We won't think of you, Mom
And smile or sigh.

You enriched our lives
While you were here.
Now we must learn to live
Without you so near.

Time may soften the blow,
But your memory won't fade.
Not a day will go by
We won't wish you could have stayed.

ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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Sabrina

August 11, 2023 at 5:47 PM

The celebration of life starts at  12:00  not 11:30. I didn’t realize until now. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

Sabrina

June 13, 2023 at 3:26 AM

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday Aug 12 @ 11:30am at the West Kildonan Royal Canadian Legion, 1748 Main St. (Hartford) . Let’s all share in the memory of  Lella as we all knew and loved her. She is so deeply missed ❤

Andrea Walker (Beck)

February 14, 2023 at 7:40 PM

My condolences to the family!  I'm so very sorry to hear of Lella's passing.  A bright light she was.  ❤ Lella and I had been friends for over 30 years.  I can't believe she is gone.  She was such a special and loving person!  My funniest memory of Lella is we (that is, she, our other mutual friend Donna McMillan and I) decided to go spend the afternoon at North Kildonan Park.  Well, we were younger and didn't care about consequences back then.  So, we had a case of beer in the backseat of the vehicle and we all decided it would be fun to have a beer while we were driving around in the park.  Of course, wouldn't you know it, we got stopped!  Pulled over and all of us received citations for having "open liquor" in the vehicle.  We had to pour it all out!  Boy, we were scared at that moment but we laughed about it later.  Lella, you will be missed!  Love you forever.  ❤

Brenda S.

November 24, 2022 at 5:54 PM

My condolences to family and friends who mourn the passing of Lella.  I had the privilege to work with Lella for many years at HSC.   Her caring and compassion were evident in everything she did for not only clients in her care but also towards the staff she worked with. I have very fond memories of  time spent with Lella.  She often would bring a “ touch of Italy” in her fashion choices and in her conversations.  May time be a healer to family and friends who mourn her. 💗

Karen Mason

November 16, 2022 at 6:21 AM

Our Beautiful Dear Lella, I remember when we first met at the TD Bank, Your Beautiful eyes, Your Beautiful Smile, Your Kindness, Your Voice, I Knew right then you touched my ❤  You were the Friend for me,  Our Dancing at the Polo Park Inn,  Our trips to the Casino and bars,  The time you made us your Favorite Lasagna,  As Sorrows and tears will linger on to no end,  Our Friendship will last a life time,  Our Memories,  We love ❤  you lella for 40 years, Love you to the Moon and Back,  May you Fly with the Angels,  Rest in Peace!  Love your Friends, Karen Mason, Richard Kuhl! ❤❤

DAVID

November 15, 2022 at 7:09 PM

You will always be in my heart, illl always  love you.   WE share lots of memories,   and great times      Your sincerity and love for all people  is what  I will remember  most ❤        You are with God, your family in heaven,  and you are  with no more pain,  looking  down  on us and proud of the us     Bonne Note Tesoro, Merci  pour ton amour❤

Ludi Barreto

November 15, 2022 at 10:08 AM

❤Our Condolences to the whole Family……..We feel for them cause loosing Lella is loosing the Sunshine in their Lives………… Lella and I were Best Friends since High School and many years after that ……., We’re the same Age and I have never known anyone to be as much Fun as Lella ….. YOU WILL BE SO MISSED! Love LUDI

Karla

November 15, 2022 at 1:30 AM

So sorry to hear of your passing Lella. I will always remember your positive and hard working attitude at HSC. May you rest in peace now. My sincere condolences to her family. Karla G

Debbie Wiebe

November 14, 2022 at 8:26 PM

So sorry for the passing of Lella. Known and worked with Lella over the years. She had a big heart. She will be missed. Rest in peace beautiful lady.

Louise T.

November 14, 2022 at 11:39 AM

So sorry to hear of Leila's passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family at this difficult time. May you have the peace you so rightly deserve my friend. Love your friend Louise❤

Marilyn

November 13, 2022 at 10:54 PM

My deepest condolences to Lella’s family and friends, upon her passing.  I worked with Lella at HSC and thoroughly enjoyed her hard working spirit and care she had for her patients, and her fun loving attitude. RIP dear lady.

Val Forslund

November 13, 2022 at 7:25 PM

I very much enjoyed working with Lella @ HSC - she was such a nice & caring person. My condolences to her family - Sincerely - Val Forslund

Keith Poulson

November 12, 2022 at 10:23 PM

Lella was a good natured force to work with on the wards at HSC. Our sincere condolences to the family. Keith and Karen 

Eric Abromeit

November 12, 2022 at 6:49 PM

One of my favorite photos of Lella posing on the hood of our '69 Mustang. I will forever remember and cherish the good times we had together. Miss you so much. Love Eric

Marlene Fedoruk

November 11, 2022 at 9:05 PM

My dear friend of 49 years,  we love you and will miss you dearly! Till we meet again Rest in Peace 🌹🌹🌹

Michael Thorney

November 11, 2022 at 7:49 PM

I send my condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. So sorry for the loss of your mum. May she rest in peace and her life be a blessing to all

Dee

November 11, 2022 at 10:53 AM

So sad to read the passing of Lella.  I knew her at HSC and got to see her spirit during work.  Condolences to family and friends.
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