It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anna Gruca on January 29^th 2020 at Royal Inland Hospital surrounded by her family.

Anna is survived by her loving husband Ryszard of 52 years, sister Maria, daughters Beata (Krzysztof), and Malgorzata (Krzysztof). Her grandchildren: Daniel (Kelsie), Sandra (Nick), Angelika, and Jakub as well as her great grandson Leo who brought her so much joy.

Predeceased by her mother Elżbieta, father Stanisław, and brothers: Kazimierz, Stanisław and Stefan.

Anna was born in Mostki Poland in 1946. In 1967 she met the love of her life and a year later they got married. They went on to have two beautiful daughters. One of which took a chance on a life in Canada. Anna and her husband decided to move to Canada in 1995 to be with her daughter, son in law and grandchildren. Over the years in Canada Anna was like a second mom to her grandchildren Daniel and Sandra, she helped mold them in to who they are today and taught them all her secret recipes. The memory of Anna’s fresh baked bread, cabbage rolls, and pierogis is one that will live on forever. Anna was a strong, charismatic, funny and loving woman. She lived life to the fullest, and family was always the most important thing to her.

Anna took a piece of each of our hearts when she left us and she will be forever missed.

We would like to thank Dr. Weimer, Dr. Cindrich , Dr. Schmidt, and all the nurses in ICU who provided such amazing care to Anna during her final days.

Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 6:00pm on February 6^th and the Funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10:00am on February 7^th.