CULIG, Elizabeth Jean Culig

With sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Jean on the 13th day of February, 2026 in her 95th year. Lovingly remembered by sons Larry and Carl, daughter Mary Forma (Eugene), grandchildren Sarah Wolczyk (Alex, great granddaughter Evie and new sister come March), Shelby Ciufo (Daniel), Sydney Forma and Sawyer Forma. Predeceased by her husband Charlie (2012) and son Gerry (1992), parents Melick and Mary Overholt, siblings Kathleen Warren (Jack), Bud Overholt (Tillie), Ruth Beach (Jim), Donald Overholt, Jim Overholt (Marilyn) and brother-in-law Cliff Koabel. Survived by sister Ann Koabel. Also predeceased by parents-in-law Blaz and Kata Culig and brothers and sisters-in-law Lillian Grasha (Mike), Tony Culig (Leah), Robert Culig and Gilles Tougas. Survived by in-laws Zora Tougas, Olga Culig (widow of Robert) and George Culig (Sharon) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Wainfleet, Jean has been a resident of Welland since 1948. Before her marriage to Charlie in 1952, Jean worked as a legal assistant and resumed her work after raising her family for a combined career of nearly 40 years, until her retirement in 2005. She was a long-time member of the Parish Community of St. Kevin, 307 Niagara Street, Welland where a Funeral Mass to celebrate Jean’s life will be held on the 20th day of February, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation with the family will commence at 10:30 a.m. at the Church prior to the Funeral Mass. Rite of committal to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StKevinsParishWelland/streams, beginning approximately five minutes before the service. The recording will remain available for later viewing.

Events

Visitation
Friday, February 20, 2026
at 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Parish Community of St. Kevin
303 Niagara Street
WELLAND, ON L3C 1K5

Service
Friday, February 20, 2026
at 11:30AM
Parish Community of St. Kevin
303 Niagara Street
WELLAND, ON L3C 1K5

Final Resting Place
Holy Cross Cemetery
50 Woodlawn Road
WELLAND, ON L3C 3J5