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Josefina Napravilova
1914 - 2014
Josefina Napravilova
1914 - 2014
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BORN
1914
DIED
2014
Josefina Napravilova Obituary
A museum in Lidice, where Napravilova was an honorary citizen, says she died Thursday at age 100 at a nursing home in the southern town of Tabor.
In the post-war chaos, Napravilova traveled to Germany, Austria, Poland and Sweden to find 40 children and help them return home.
A boy from Lidice, a town completely destroyed by the Nazis most of whose citizens were killed in retaliation for the assassination of Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich, was among them.
Napravilova worked for the International Refugee Organization in Vienna in 1948 before moving to Canada the following year. She returned in 1994.
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54 Entries
November 30, 2014
Soon God will swallow up death. He promise us a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
August 1, 2014
May your family continue to be strengthened by our Heavenly Father always.
Sincerely,
C.M.
February 26, 2014
The loss of a loved one is hard. Please have comfort in God 's love. 1 Cor. 15:26
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February 26, 2014
Josefina was a very kind lady. Be comforted by Acts 25:15, which promises her return.
February 26, 2014
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a courageous woman who like God cares so much for children and their family! (Psalms 127:3) May the God of all comfort help strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
February 26, 2014
To the Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May the fine memories and the many things she did for other bring you some comfort. Never forget God words at Acts 20:35 that "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving."
A R
February 26, 2014
My heartfelt condolences, God promises us that there will come a victory over death.
Barbara Midwinter
February 25, 2014
People such as Josefina should be looked up to and the public should be more aware of such amazing human beings like her. It's sad that actors/singers are more idolized. God bless her.
A. Carr
February 25, 2014
Ms. Napravilova certainly followed the spirit of Hebrews 13:16, by "doing good and sharing of things with others".
And it will be good when Micah 4:3,4 is fulfilled and there will be no more wars and the resulting pain that they bring.
May this hope and the wonderful memories of Josefina, give you solace and comfort.
February 24, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Ps 37:29
February 24, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Napravilova Family.
May the Hearer of Prayer (Psalm83:18;Psalm 65:2) grant you strength, courage and the sweetest peace during your time of grief.
Josefina was such a wonderful person, may the family always cherish your many memories of times spent with her.
Juanita, Jacksonville, Fla.
Barry Campbell
February 24, 2014
Wow! What an inspiration. Rest in Peace.
Cynthia
February 24, 2014
What a wonderful lady! It takes a great deal of love for people to have done what she did. I truly admire her. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Even though Ms. Napravilova lived a relatively long life, that does not diminish the pain of no longer having her with you. Please be comforted by your sweet memories of times that you shared with her and know that God see your pain and will help you through this sad time … Isaiah 40:11.
James Willner
February 23, 2014
May the eternal light shine upon her.....
February 23, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 23, 2014
what a wonderful legacey to leave behind . 'Loving your neighbor as yourself", may the Jehovaha God give her a fine reward in the ressurection to come on earth. She up to fine values in her compassion and mercy. Thank you
February 23, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss family and friends of Josephina. May God be your strength in this time of sorrow.1Corinthians15:26 LD.
Maleda Scott
February 23, 2014
RIP Mrs. Napravilova May God grant Mrs. Napravilova Family and Friends Comfort During This Time of Sorrow. Psalm 68:20
February 22, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of Josefina Napravilova. May the momories that you cherish the most remain in your heart forever, and may the God of comfort support the family and friends at this time of sadness.
California, U. S.
February 22, 2014
What Great Person! My father was at the Battle of the Arddennes Forrest(Battle of the Bulge)He was in Liege Belgium on VE day . He never forgot the horrors. Thank God for people like you!!
February 22, 2014
What a Legacy she left.
My condolences to the family.
Soon God and his son Jesus Christ will get rid of all causes of death tears and pain.
Krystyna Fiolek-Ducret
February 22, 2014
Thank You so very much my grandparents and aunts and uncles and my father faught in that war so horrible thank you for everything that you have done rest in heavenly peace sweet angel
Evette
February 22, 2014
May Our heavenly Father be with the friends and family of Josefina. May her fond memories stay close to your hearts.Psalms65:2.
February 22, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
February 22, 2014
Sympathy to the family. Thanks to the love of Josefina many children were helped.
God is love.
1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love. 9 By this the love of God was revealed in our case, that God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might gain life through him.
Eliza
J. Wormley
February 22, 2014
To the Family of Josefina Napravilova, what a warm inspiration to us all. I'm very sorry for your loss. Please know that the God of all comfort is close to the brokenhearted.
Sharon Seitz-Smich
February 22, 2014
When Josefina left this earth, everyone welcomed her to Heaven...God was there with opened arms and said, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Welcome to your eternal home!" And then the angels' voices filled the air with joyful singing welcoming her home! My condolences to the family
February 22, 2014
What a remarkable honor and privilege for the Napravilova family to have shared so many wonderful memories with Josefina during her long life!-Psalms 90:10
Lolita
February 22, 2014
Love “does not look for its own interests.” It follows the principle: “Let each one keep seeking, not his own advantage, but that of the other person.” (1Co 10:24) Josefina was a true example of this. My condolences to her family and may you draw close to the God of all comfort during this time.
Marc
February 22, 2014
"Our Father in the heavens, may your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth" (Matthew 6:9,10). May we all see the day when this promise is fulfilled and see our loved ones again.
February 22, 2014
What a wonderful to example of giving of oneself. I am sure she experience happiness Acts 20:35. Just reading the obituary brought a warmth to my heart.
Jane Dowling
February 22, 2014
God bless you, and thank you, for all of your kindness to others. Rest in peace.
February 22, 2014
Condolences to the Napravilova Family and know that you were blessed to have her for such a long time. Your cherished memories of her will sustain you forever ~ Linda, Jamaica, NY
G J.
February 22, 2014
What this precious woman did in her life is such a wonderful inspiration for all to imitate. May her family have peace in this time of sorrow. Rom 15:33.
ll
February 22, 2014
to the family of mrs. napravilova:we will not forget her nor her find works. may the God of all comfort be with your family at this most difficult time.
A
February 22, 2014
Dear family, what an inspiring story, for her to risk so much to bring children back to their families. I pray her efforts were successful. May you all take comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4:8
R. D.
February 22, 2014
Your loved one was a woman of courage. She wanted to make right the wrongs and injustice. There is a future for such ones on God's new earth. 2 Peter3:13
Michael Stone
February 22, 2014
She will be rewarded for her passionate act of kindnesses.
Esther Nadel Yehezkel
February 21, 2014
Rest assure that Ms. Napravilova will be remembered for her great works, and has earned a place in the arms of G-d.
February 21, 2014
To the families of Mrs. Napravilova, I send my sympathy and prayers.
Stacy
February 21, 2014
May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.
February 21, 2014
Offering my deepest condolences at this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
February 21, 2014
My condolences to the family during this difficult time. John 5:28.
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 21, 2014
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La'Nette
February 21, 2014
My condolences to your family. The love, compassion and concern that she has shown for others, are qualities that our heavenly fathers looks for in persons he desire to inhabit his new earth. May the pain you feel from her absences be short lived, as you wait for the time to welcome her back in paradise, free from all cruelty. May that be your desire as it is God's. - PS. 37:9-11, 29.
Scott Chamberland
February 21, 2014
Rest in Peace
Beverly Smith
February 21, 2014
"So shines a good deed in a weary world..."
God Bless
Patti R
February 21, 2014
Thank you for your bravery & commitment. My thoughts & prayers are with your family & friends.
Ramona Brown
February 21, 2014
She had a very important mission and did it with the dignity it deserved I am sure. I send my sympathy and condolence. (1 Corinthians 1:3-5) will be helpful to help you cope with your great lost.
Suzanne Scullion
February 21, 2014
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the death of this wonderful courageous woman! I have never heard this story before! How amazing she was. When Josephina is raised from the grave, it will be to a world without despots like Hitler! The earth will be totally peaceful, even the animals will be at peace with man and each other! Psalms 37:11 promises: "The righteous will possess the earth and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of oeace"! Then everlasting life will lie ahead for all those desiring to do God's will. May these thoughts of peace bring YOU peace!
February 21, 2014
IN A WORLD FILLED WITH WICKEDNESS,IT IS GOOD TO HAVE PEOPLE OF HER SORT.SOON THERE WILL BE UNDER GOD'S KINGDOM ARRANGEMENT NEW LIFE WHERE ALL WILL BE CREATED EQUAL.WE LOOK TO GOD'S PROMISE AT MATT.6:9-13.....MY SYMPATHY TO ALL.....DB
February 21, 2014
My condolences to your family. A comforting scripture that touch my heart.
Ps. 37:10,11...The righteous ones will live again. May the God of comfort be with you and yours. Sincerely Robin
February 21, 2014
What an incredibly brave woman!!!
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