May 15, 1925 - August 25, 2015
Donna Mae Pukay, age 90. Our beautiful matriarch passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25, 2015. Preceded in death by loving husband of 58 years, Andrew; sister, Anne Marie and a brother, Br. Raphael, O.S.B. Survived by daughter, Karen; sons, Michael (Sandy), Tony (Annette), and Jim (Carol); grandchildren, Mathew, Rachel, Anthony, Julia, Michael, and Sgt. Brian (Mahoni) Jensen; great-grandchildren, Mia and Emma Jensen, and Delilah; niece, Bonnie (George) Stensgard; Donna's extended family, the Kivo's and Calvin's; special friends, Linda and Harold, Alana and Darin, Peggy and Mark, Cheryl and Harold; as well as many more friends. A special thanks to all of the caring and amazing people at Ebenezer Ridges. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mom taught us to love, laugh and cherish every moment with each other, as she did. To be rich in our faith and to know each day is a privilege. She will be so deeply missed and never, ever forgotten.
Memorials preferred to the family.
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, August 31, 2015
10:00 AM
St. Helena's Catholic Church
3201 E. 43rd Street
Minneapolis, MN
Visitation
Sunday, August 30, 2015
1:00 - 4:00 PM w/Prayer Service 3:30 P.M.
And 1 hour prior to Mass.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Monday, August 31, 2015
Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN
Oh our dear, sweet Donna! We will miss her.
Karen, Michael, Tony & Jim……please know of special prayers for Donna and all your families. Donna was a very special friend of St. John’s, and we will always remember the fun 90th BD party you gave for her. Blessings and Best wishes to all!