SKALE, Milka (nee Celestina) - Born in Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia on April 29, 1929. Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Albright Manor Long-Term Care, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Vincent (2012) for 51 years. Loving mother “Mami” of Maria Glavac (Marjan), London, Peter Skale (Kathy), Caledon, Paul Skale (Ingrid), Cleveland, Ohio and Elizabeth Lukezic (Boris), Stoney Creek. Cherished grandmother, “Mama” “Mamca” to 10 grandchildren, Vanessa Pavlis (Mark) and Collin Glavac, Emily and Matthew Skale, Alex, Shawn, and Max Skale, Amalia, Nikola and Kyle Lukezic. Loving sister-in-law to Marija Celestina, USA. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family in Canada, USA, Argentina, Ireland and Slovenia. Youngest of 10, predeceased by all of her 9 brothers and sisters in Slovenia, Slavko, Emilija, France, Viko, Marija, Roska, Joze, Miroslav (USA) and Oto. She devoted her life to her faith and family. She enjoyed living at Albright Manor in Beamsville for the last four years. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the 4th Floor Staff for their compassion and wonderful care. Thank you to Kiran and Therese for their support during Milka’s final moments. She touched so many people by her gracious and welcoming nature with her friendly smile. Thank you especially to her dear friends Cveta Kozelj and Mimi Lukezic through the years for all their support and care. Mami, you will never be forgotten and will forever be in our hearts.
Under current pandemic conditions, provincial restrictions limit the number of guests at visitations, funerals and interments. All visitors must wear a face mask and practice physical distancing. For the following visitation times, relatives and friends who wish to attend must RSVP online at https://www.morganfuneral.com/memorials/milka-skale/4541612/index.php
Available times for visitation are on Thursday, February 25 from 4-8p.m., at MORSE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls. A private service on Friday, February 26, at 1 p.m. and will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/morseandson Interment will follow at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Gregory The Great Church, 125 Centennial Parkway, N., Hamilton, ON, on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 1 p.m. and will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/stgregorythegreathamilton/
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory to The Albright Foundation or to St. Gregory the Great Parish.
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