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PHILIP HIKER
October 27, 2004
PHILIP CHARLES HIKER Peacefully at home on October 25, 2004, Phil passed away leaving behind his wife Valerie; sons Trevor, and Ian and wife Suzanne; Poppa to Tyler, Ryan, and Braydon; also sisters Geri and Linda and families. Phil had a long and rewarding career as a welding instructor, inspiring many in "the long road of life". In Phil's memory, donations should be made to a charity of one's choice. In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. MORRIS FUNERAL HOME 746-2451 Toll Free 1-866-746-2451
LLOYD KENT
October 27, 2004
LLOYD EMERSON KENT August 9, 1931 - October 23, 2004 Peacefully, with his family by his side, Lloyd Kent passed away at Grace Hospital at the age of 73. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in 1983. He will be lovingly remembered by sons, Robert (Kathy), Hayden (Donna), Gordon, all of Winnipeg; and daughter Kathy (George Sheppard), sister Audrey (Everett Clow), and sister-in-law Norva (Sterling Vessey) all of P.E.I.; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and long time companion of 21 years, Jean Tunstead and her daughters, Carol Dick, Cathie Rempel, Marilyn Doran and their families. Lloyd was born
and educated in P.E.I. until he joined the Canadian Army in 1951 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After his tour of duty in Korea, he took his release only to rejoin with the 3rd Regiment R.C.H.A. After his discharge in 1973, he worked for the St. James-Assiniboia School Division until his retirement in 1984. He was an avid bowler and horseshoe player winning championships in both. He spent many enjoyable years at Miller's Campground at his trailer, "Kent's Kozy Inn", with his friends and family. Lloyd was a 36 year member of ANAVETS Unit No. 303 and Unit No. 1, member of Charleswood Legion and the Korea Veterans Association where he recently received his 25 year bar. We thank the staff on 3 North at Grace Hospital for their care of Lloyd during his final days, and thanks to his many friends and comrades for their frequent visits and support. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of one's choice in Lloyd's memory. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. at ANAVETS, Rockwood 303, at 341 Wilton St., with Rev. Gordon Shields officiating. Rest In Peace, my friend Thomson "In The Park" 925-1120
PETER KLASSEN
October 27, 2004
PETER FRANZ KLASSEN With his daughter at his side, after a brief struggle with cancer, Peter Franz Klassen passed away at Riverview Health Centre on October 23, 2004. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary; his parents, Katharina and Franz Klassen; his brothers, David and Abram; his first wife Agnes; and infant son. He is survived by his only daughter Karen, her husband Jim, their children, Sandra and Daniel; his brothers, Franz and Kornelius; his devoted friend Anna Klassen and a legion of friends and relatives. Peter was born
in Steinfeld, in the Ukraine in 1922. He began his university studies in Odessa and then, like many, was interrupted by many interesting experiences under his belt, he made his way to Canada, in 1947. Through the Nipigon Paper Company, Dad arrived in the bush and began a year's work and a lifetime of friendships with his lumberjack buddies. Peter then moved to Manitoba to continue his education and be closer to his relatives. He went to the MCI in Gretna to catch up with his education in English. It was at this time that he met the love of his life, Mary Dyck. She was working as a nurse in Altona and he was visiting a sick friend. They were married
in 1952. In the meantime, Peter acquired three degrees from the University of Manitoba and began his long and distinguished career in education. From his first job teaching to his last post as Principal of Salisbury-Morse Place from which he retired in 1987, Peter loved his profession. He made many friends of his colleagues and students. He also taught Russian for many years at night school and was Superintendent of Sunday School at First Mennonite Church. Peter and Mary started their family in 1957 with the adoption of Karen Ann. With the advent of grandchildren, Sandra in 1979 and Daniel in 1982, their joy was complete. Peter lived a long and joyful life and he thanked the Lord everyday for this blessing. A service celebrating the life of Peter will be held Friday, October 29 at 1:30 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Ave. with Rev. Hermann Dueck officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Martens, Neil Neumann, George Brown, John Loewen, Rudi Schulz and John Reimer. Honorary pallbearers will be Kendra and Krista Klassen, Tonia, Conrad and David Berger. If desired, contributions may be made in Peter's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, ON 109 - 675 McDermot Ave., R3E 0V9. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson - North of McIvor - 925-1120
JOSEPH L'HEUREUX
October 27, 2004
JOSEPH RAYMOND DANIEL (DAN) L'HEUREUX Passed away suddenly at the St. Boniface Hospital on October 25, 2004, at the age of 36. He is survived by his family, spouse Debbie; parents, Ray and Helene; sisters, Annette, Juliette; daughter Jessica; stepdaughter Amanda; and nephews, William and Nicholas. Cremation has taken place and a service will be announced at a later a date. Flowers gratefully declined, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler Ave @ Henderson Hwy. 668-3151
ANGELA LAKE
October 27, 2004
ANGELA C. LAKE Suddenly on October 24, 2004, Angela Lake passed away at Grace Hospital at the age of 79. Cherished by her memory are her son, James; sister Mary; sister-in-law Catheran and many nieces, nephews, friends and students. She was predeceased by her soul mate and husband of 47 years, James "Jimmy" Lake; sisters and brothers, Rose (Sam), Sam (Isabel), Joey (Roy), Mike, Julie (Sid); and brother-in-law Duffy. Angela started her entertainment career at four years old and was the youngest professional entertainer, performing three shows a night, singing, dancing, acrobatics and comedy. It was at the Beacon Theatre where she met the love of her life, the drummer, Jimmy. At 16 years old, on January 1, 1942, Jimmy and Angela were married. Their son, James, was born
in 1948. Angela dedicated her life to her family, studio and students. Her love of people was expressed in a lifetime of performing and teaching. She started her studio in the early 60s, and taught in numerous community centres around the city. She is well respected in the Italian community and founded the Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Folk Dancers and the Sicilian Folk Dancers. All of her many students were dearly loved by her and gave her great enjoyment. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30, at 2:30 p.m., at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Angela's memory to Canadian Diabetes. Association or the Winnipeg Humane Society. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
ELIZABETH LAWLER
October 27, 2004
ELIZABETH MARGARET (BETTY) LAWLER It is with deep sadness that the family of Elizabeth Lawler announces her passing on October 24, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg. She celebrated her 80th birthday in March with many of her dear friends in attendance. She is survived by her husband Herbert and five children, John, David (June), Ann (Fred), Elizabeth (Rob), Jane (Jamie); and six grandchildren, John and Andrew Lawler, Fraser, Gordon and Robbie Bruce and Riley Black. Betty's love and study of painting began at the age of seven with lessons from Andre Bieler of Queen's University. Later in life, she returned to university and attained her B.F.A. at the School of Art, University of Manitoba. She was an accomplished artist and became a member of the Manitoba Society of Artists exhibiting her work in several shows. Her other love was reading and Betty poured through books of every kind at astonishing speed. Betty had many dear friends during the nine years she and Herb lived in London, ON, and enjoyed her volunteer years with the Maycourt Society. Among her many interests in Winnipeg, including her wonderfully full social life with her dear friends (her children always remarked that she did more in one week than they would do in a year), she was part of the Women's Committee of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Manitoba Antiques Association. She was always thinking of others and has inspired many with her warmth and generosity. Some of her fondest memories were of her summers at Heming Lake in Northern Manitoba and at Lake of the Woods. Hosting cocktail parties, sewing, knitting, painting, baking - always a project on the go. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends for her cheery personality, wonderful sense of humour, great wit, strong spirit and her genuine interest in her friends. She adored her grandchildren and looked forward to their visits. A private gathering of close friends will be held in Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Association would be greatly appreciated. This poem by Connie Ford, political activist, was found in Betty's diary - Most of us die slowly bit by bit, In some the body first, In some the wit, May my tongue last me right beside the pit that singing still, I tumble into it. THOMSON Funeral Home - 669 Broadway - 925-1120
KATHRYN LETKEMAN
October 27, 2004
KATHRYN LETKEMAN (nee KRAHN) 1928 - 2004 On Monday, October 25, 2004 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre, Kathryn Letkeman (nee Krahn), aged 76 years, of Winkler, MB went to her eternal rest. She leaves to mourn her passing her three sons, Don and Penny of Winnipeg, Dave and Alice of Winnipeg, and Dennis and Debby of Winnipeg. She also leaves to mourn five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; three brothers. She was predeceased by her husband Frank F. Letkeman (1999) and one brother. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Wiebe Funeral Home, 121 8th St., Winkler. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Winkler Mennonite Church, 783 Mountain Ave., Winkler, with Rev. Bernie Thiessen officiating. Interment will follow at Winkler Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler In care of arrangements (204)325-4201
ROBERT LOWRY
October 27, 2004
ROBERT GORDON LOWRY December 20, 1915 - October 24,2004 With family present Gordon passed away peacefully at Portage La Prairie Hospital, October 24, 2004. He was born
in Darlingford, MB on December 20, 1915. Gordon was a life member of The Royal Canadian Legion, and also the Fort Garry Horse Association. Gordon joined the Fort Garry Horse in 1939 and served in Europe during the Second World War, where he met his cherished wife Rita of 58 years. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Rita; sister Jesse; and brothers, Barney, Garnet and Ken. Gordon worked for Federated Co-op in Minto, Boissevain, Winnipeg, and Saskatoon where he retired after 32 years. Gordon leaves to mourn his two sons, Wayne of Edmonton, AB, Bruce and Ann of Winnipeg; and grandchildren, Chad, Jayson, Kent, Ryan, of Edmonton, and Chantel (Ron) and Sandy of Winnipeg; and great-grandchildren, Tatianna, Cole and Shelby. A memorial service will be held at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave. (entrance on Aubrey Street) at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27. The family would like to express their thanks for the excellent care of Gordon while he lived at the Lions Prairie Manor, and the excellent care he received at the Portage Hospital Palliative Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice. You will be sadly missed by all. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
LANCE McCLARTY
October 27, 2004
LANCE W. McCLARTY It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Lance on Saturday, October 23, 2004, at the Deer Lodge Centre, after a long illness at the age of 88 years. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Irene, of 64 years of marriage; and his son Lance Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and May McClarty; and his brother Lorne Roy. Lance was born
in Dauphin, MB on June 2, 1916 to Roy and May McClarty. In 1940, he met his wife Irene at the Normandy Dance Hall on Sherbrook Street, where Irene had asked him for a "Lady's" choice waltz. In 1940, Lance enlisted in the Army and trained at Petawawa, ON. Lance received a seven day leave and he and Irene were married
in September of the same year. Together they had one son, Lance Roy Jr. In January, 1941, Lance went overseas and served in England and Europe, returning home in December, 1945. In 1946, when he received his discharge from the Army, employment was hard to find, however, Lance managed to get a job at Al Leach Grocery Store on Ellice Avenue, where he remained for two and a half years until Al sold the store in 1948. He was then hired at Perth Dye Works as a sales driver and worked there until 1980, retiring after 32 years. Lance loved his job. Most long weekends you would find Lance and Irene at Grand Forks and later vacationing in Arizona, Calgary and British Columbia. Lance had a love for big cars, 1973 and 1977 Chrysler New Yorker. He liked going for walks and doing some shopping for Irene. Lance and Irene loved to dance. They spent many Fridays or Saturdays at dinner and dance events. A graveside service in Lance's honour will be held on Friday, October 29 at 11:00 a.m. in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. For those wishing to attend, please meet at the cemetery entrance at 10:45 a.m. Our family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Deer Lodge Centre for all the care Lance received. You are all #1 on T7. Lance God, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can And the wisdom to know the difference. Sweetie WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
ROBERT McKAY
October 27, 2004
ROBERT McKAY Peacefully, on October 25, 2004, he went on to join his daughters, Dora and Laura; and his wife Sarah Jane in paradise. He was also predeceased by granddaughter Marla LaQuette; parents, George Edmond and Marie Louise McKay; brothers, William, Vincent, Angus, Joe, Chris; and sister Virginia. He leaves to mourn his daughter Dorothy; and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry, George Napoleon and Rene; and sisters, Stella and Jacinta; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aboriginal Funeral Chapel, 724 Selkirk Ave. at Parr Street with a wake to follow until 12:00 p.m. midnight. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 28 at 1:00 p.m., also at the chapel, with Fr. Robert Bernardin officiating. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. His weary hours and days of pain, His troubled nights are past; And in our aching hearts we know, He has found sweet rest at last. ABORIGINAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 724 SELKIRK AVE. 586-7700
LOIS MITCHELL
October 27, 2004
LOIS MAY MITCHELL March 1925 - October 2004 Peacefully, with family at her side, at the Kelowna General Hospital, on October 22, 2004, Lois May Mitchell (nee Plowman) passed away. Born in Brandon and raised in Douglas, Lois was the beloved wife of the late Mervin Oliver Mitchell, (Winnipeg); proud mother of Wenda Bork (Anthony), (Brantford); Lucinda Lesperance, (Calgary); Debra Howanyk (Donald), (Kelowna) and Brent Mitchell, (Kelowna); grandmother to Craig Bork (Kathy), (Winnipeg); Belinda Waters (Todd), (Brantford); Robin Lesperance, (Calgary); Heidi King (Mark), (Fresno, CA); Lee Lesperance (Amanda), (Fresno, CA); Chelsea and Mitchell Howanyk, (Kelowna) and great-grandmother to Jordan and Taylor Waters, (Brantford) and Riley King, (Fresno, CA). Lois was predeceased by her father James Henry Plowman; mother Naomi Elizabeth Shepperson; brother Arthur Benjamin Plowman (Douglas); sisters, Vera Louise Gilmore, (Brandon); Gladys Maud Wyton and Olive May Plowman; niece Naomi Ethel Enns and nephew James William Gilmore. Lois has two living siblings, James William Plowman, (Carberry) and Naomi Smith, (Brandon); sister-in-law Daye Plowman, (Douglas); as well as, several nephews and nieces. Lois and Mervin farmed and raised a family in Elkhorn for 19 years. Lois dedicated her time to the youth of the community through the Elkhorn United Church, 4H Club and establishing a Kindergarten program. In 1965, the family moved to Winnipeg where Lois taught Grade I and Kindergarten at General Vanier School, became Elementary Supervisor for Norwood School Division, Resource Teacher at King George V and Archwood and completed her employment (her first love) teaching Grade I (King George V). Mom and Dad enjoyed a short retirement together visiting Hawaii, Singapore and southern Ontario. In 1995, Lois moved to Kelowna, BC to be close to her daughter and family. She enjoyed bridge, crib, bowling and senior activities at the Wedgwood Senior Residence. She passed on the best of herself to her family, friends and many students. Lois shared with her family her love of poetry and music. She attended performances at the Kelowna Community Theatre and Kiwanis Music Festival. Funeral Services will be held at Windsor Park United Church, corner of Autumnwood and Cottonwood, 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2004 with Rev. Dr. Sharon Wilson officiating. Interment follows at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mom is finally going to rest by Dad's side. We love you and miss you, Mom. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy St., Kelowna, BC or Salvation Army. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens.