Shirley Ann Giofu aged 82 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Shirley was born on her parent’s farm in Aneroid, SK on March 21st, 1942.
Shirley married Con Giofu in 1959 at Kayville, SK and they were blessed with 5 children. They sold the farm in 1972 and then operated a Service Station and Bulk Fuel Service in Ormiston, SK from 1968 to 1971. Shirley and Con moved with their family to Moose Jaw in 1971. Shirley always strived to work hard and did her part to make a good home for her family. She worked for many years at Woolco Department Store and was a supervisor at the time of its closing. Shirley and Con owned a construction company, building homes in Moose Jaw, and Shirley also worked as a realtor. Later, Shirley began employment with Moose Jaw Housing as resident manager until retiring in 2001.
Shirley loved to sew, make quilts and clothing for her grandchildren, as well as teaching some of them to sew. She enjoyed music, playing games like Nickle Nickle, bingo, working on puzzles, and being with family. According to her grandchildren, she made the best cabbage rolls and pierogies in the world.
She was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Rita Walsh; husband, Constantine; sons, Alan and Brad; sister, Ruby Muligan; brother, Jim (Elsie) Walsh; brother-in-law, Harris Longley; great-great-grandchild, Harper Mitchell. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Brett of Calgary, AB, Calvin (Ronda) of Medicine Hat, AB, and Dennis of Gravelbourg, SK; daughter-in-law, Patti Giofu of Lethbridge, AB; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Judy (Keith) Brandt, Margaret (Jim) West, and Clara Longley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
When I must leave you for a little while,
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name
Live on and do all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Garry Giofu will officiate and interment will take place in Rosedale Cemetery. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
