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Robert “Bob” Ronald Griffiths
After a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, Bob Griffiths passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 52 years. Predeceased by his father Richard Nicholas Griffiths; sisters Mildred Bartel and her husband Pete, Doreen Forrest and Gladys Griffiths; brothers Leslie and Johnny Griffiths; and niece Beverly Ens, Bob is survived by his wife Clara; sons Jared (Natasha) and Wes (Jenine); mother Mabel Griffiths; sisters Fran (Dave) Bayliss and Donna (Mark) Stewart; brother Richard (Dawn) Griffiths; mother and father-in-law Jake and Katherine Schellenberg; sisters-in-law Gladys (Dan) Doell, Shirley (Frank) Ens and Alice (Abe) Elias; brothers-in-law Walter (Helen) Schellenberg, Ernie (Marilyn) Schellenberg along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Bob was born
in Gladstone on December 8, 1951 and was raised on a farm in the area. His schooling began in a one-room school, Gillespie, near the farm. He later attended the William Morton Collegiate in Gladstone. Bob married
his high-school sweetheart and lifetime soul mate, Clara, on July 8, 1972. His early career work included Texaco, Golf Oil and Western Engine. In 1974 he opened a tire sales and service shop in Gladstone and later moved to Portage la Prairie in 1993 serving as manager at York Tire (which later became Goodyear Tire and then Fountain Tire) until the present. Bob was always active in his community. In Gladstone, he served as councilor between 1986 and 1993 and was a volunteer fire fighter from 1977 to 1993. He was a very active member in the local Lions Club and he volunteered for countless community initiatives and causes. He enjoyed a good game of golf and conversely would never say no to a bad day on the golf course. He loved camping, sitting around a campfire, gardening, hunting with his sons and spending time with family and friends. Bob was a man among men, noted for his strong sense of right, his integrity, honesty, love of family, hard work and incredible courage. “Bob, you are our inspiration.” Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Church, 15 Tupper Street S., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba with Rev. Julie Baker officiating. I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much - Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Portage Lion’s Club, Box493, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3B9 or a charity of your choice. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Bob by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Walter Raymond Whitford
Suddenly on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at the Portage District General Hospital, Walter Whitford passed away at the age of 69 years.
Walter was born
October 26, 1934.
He spent his early adult life as a long haul truck driver until ill health.
Walter’s favourite pastimes were riding his scooter around town, taking pictures and playing Bingo at the local halls.
He enjoyed his weekly game of cribbage with his special friends Eddie and Lynda.
Walter was predeceased by his mother Mary and father Jim.
He is survived by his uncle Ernie Baziel and special friends Lornie, Ronnie, Aileen, Eddie and Lynda, Tom and too many more to name.
At Walter’s request, there will be no formal service. Cremation has taken place.
There will be an announcement at a later date of a gathering in remembrance of Walter.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Walter‘s memory to Canadian Diabetes. Association Manitoba Region 102 , 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6.
A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Walter by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Harold Glenn James
On January 23, 2004, at the age of 89, Harry Glenn James passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Extended Care Home in Kelowna, BC. Harry was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, his parents Everett and Charlotte James, his brothers Leonard and Raymond James and his sister, Ruth Nentwig. Harry will be missed and warmly remembered by his son Glenn of Kelowna, BC, sister Connie James of Kelowna, BC, brother Wilfred (Mae) James of Neepawa, Manitoba, sisters Eunice James of Phoenix, Arizona, and Helen (Kent) Conner of Phoenix, Arizona and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Margaret and Don Gibson of Pitt Meadows, BC, along with one niece and 7 nephews. During the war years Harry and Mildred were stationed with the Air Force in Ft. St.John, BC, and Souris, Manitoba followed by many years of farming the family farm in Macdonald, Manitoba. In his retirement Harry spent numerous winters in Phoenix, Arizona. He enjoyed cards, billiards, dancing and golf. He was especially fond of his leisure time at the Water Street Senior Center in Kelowna. Harry will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16th at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel, 56 Royal Road South with Wilma Shirriff officiating. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Harold by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Peter Kowalski
Peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at Dawson Court Nursing Home, Thunder Bay ON, Peter Kowalski passed away at the age of 80 years.
Peter was born, raised and educated in the Valley River Manitoba area. He enlisted in the Canadian Army from October 1943 until the war ended and was honourably discharged in April of 1946. Peter worked in logging camps in Ontario in his early years and at various other jobs throughout his lifetime including driving a highway semi in his pre-retirement years.
He was predeceased by his parents Mike and Julia Kowalski; sisters Ada Basaraba and Emily Presloski and a nephew. Left to treasure their memories of Peter are his two nieces Sylvia (Floyd) Rawlings of Portage la Prairie MB and Beverley (Michael) Miller of Salmon Arms BC and his nephew Ron (Sharon) Basaraba of Gilbert Plains MB as well as a number of great and great great nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service at the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery on July 9, 2004 at 11:00 am. Ralph Strictland of Royal Canadian Legion #20 will led the service.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Peter‘s memory to a charity of your choice.
A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Peter by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Annie Grace Lamb (nee Fach)
1911-2003
In Calgary AB on November 22, 2003, Mom (Annie Grace Lamb) slipped away to join Dad (Bill Lamb) who predeceased her in 1978. Having grown up in the Newton District, farmed at Allendale, Edrans and then back to the home farm at Newton, her heart was firmly planted in the Portage area. In keeping with her wishes, her ashes will be intered in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Left to treasure her memory are her daughter Joan (Lorne) Green, grandson Todd (Crystal) Green and great grandchildren Matthew and Jenna Green all of Calgary AB. Also surviving her are sisters-in-law Flo McCormick of Portage la Prairie and Gladys Strum of Penticton BC. A memorial service will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Following the interment there will be a reception at the Lion’s Den at Island Park. Lorne and Joan invite neighbors, friends and relatives to join them in a celebration of a long life well lived. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Annie‘s memory to a charity of your choice. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Annie by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
John Paul Moose-Pitts
Tragically on Saturday, June 19, 2004, John Paul Moose of Portage la Prairie died at the age of 20 years. John Paul was predeceased by his grandparents Shirley and Charlie Pitts and MJ Pitts of Meaford ON. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Joyce Moose, father John Pitts, along with family members special Uncle Ed Pritchett, Fred Moose, Margaret Moose, Nancy and Etienne Robinson, Edith Moose, Helen and Doug Prince and family, Russell Pritchett, Betty Pritchett, Adam and Allan Pritchett and many friends. John Paul was born
January 17, 1984 at Thompson, Manitoba. He was raised in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie and attended PCI. He always enjoyed soccer, basketball and hackie sac and dreamed of one day opening his own sports bar. John Paul was smart and always there for his friends. He was also easy going and loved to be the life of the party, living life to the fullest. John Paul worked at the Mac’s Convenience Store here in Portage la Prairie and was a dedicated and honest employee who was well liked by his employers, co-workers and customers. “John Paul you will be truly missed by one and all but will never be forgotten in all our hearts.” A time of visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. There will be a private memorial service at a later time. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in John Paul’s memory at CIBC - 7 Sask. Ave East, Portage la Prairie, MB towards a Sports Scholarship at Portage Collegiate Institute. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of John Paul by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Newman Myran
On Saturday, June 19, 2004 Newman Myran, of Dakota Plains, beloved husband of Sandra passed away at the age of 58 years. Newman was predeceased by his parents Jessie Myran and Percy Chaske and sister Beatrice Pratt. He is lovingly remembered by his brothers Brian Chaske of Dakota Plains and Tom Chaske of Brandon, sister Dorothy Chaske of Brandon, aunts Grace Siha of Portage la Prairie, Gloria McKay of Peguis and Maggie McKinney of Swan Lake and many nieces and nephews. Wake will be held at Dakota Plains School, Dakota Plains on Thursday evening, June 24, 2004 with the Funeral Service to follow on Friday, June 25, 2004 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Donald Pratt officiating. Burial will take place at Dakota Plains Cemetery. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Newman by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Harvey and Lottie Brown
Harvey and Lottie leave to cherish the wonderful memories of both of them, their daughter Marion who they were always there for and son-in-law Clark Campbell who they considered to be their son, both of Portage la Prairie; grandson Todd Campbell of Portage la Prairie; granddaughter Patti and husband David Carriere with great grandchildren Shae-Lynn and Brice all of Portage la Prairie and grandson Wade Campbell and wife Amy with great-grandson Griffen all of Winnipeg In keeping with both Mom and Dad’s wishes there will be a Graveside service on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at Hillside Cemetery with Rev. Julie Baker officiating. Guests are asked to meet at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 10:00 am for the procession to the cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Lottie‘s memory to Lions Prairie Manor Chapel Fund, 24- 9th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4 Trees will be planted and cared for in memory of both Lottie and Harvey by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Lottie Brown (nee Bowker)
A number of years ago Alzhemiers took my mother from us but in so doing she gained a new family of very dedicated nurses and staff at the Lions Prairie Manor. There is no way that our family could possibly say enough thank yous to the entire staff for your love and wonderful care you gave to her, you have made the last six and a half years of her life so much more enjoyable and comfortable than we believe the family ever could have achieved. Also for the friendship and love shown to Dad on his many visits to be with her. In her 97th year on Monday, June 14, 2004 from the home that gave her so much love at the Lions Prairie Manor, Lottie Brown passed away. She was born
in Howarth Yorkshire England on January 24, 1907 and came to Canada with her family at the age of 21. Mom worked at Fullers Bakery where she met the love of her life Harvey. They were married
on May 24, 1937 and for 64 years were very devoted to each other. They moved to Niagara Falls living there for 8 years before returning to Portage. Mom continued to work at Fullers part time for a number of years. She became involved in teaching nursery school and was a leader with the Brownies as well as an Explorer leader. She was a worker for Trinity United Church and belonged to the women’s group there. Mom was always busy sewing, baking and knitting for her family, but her most treasured times were those she spent with her family and specially her grandchildren whom she adored and they her. Predeceased by her husband Harvey on April 25, 2001, she leaves to cherish the wonderful memories of her, her daughter Marion whom Mom was always there for and son-in-law Clark Campbell who she considered to be her son, both of Portage la Prairie; grandson Todd Campbell of Portage la Prairie; granddaughter Patti and husband David Carriere with great grandchildren Shae-Lynn and Brice all of Portage la Prairie; grandson Wade Campbell and wife Amy with great-grandson Griffen all of Winnipeg; brother Jack Bowker of British Columbia, Doreen Walker of Toronto ON and Mary Brown of Sudbury ON along with many nieces and nephews. Mom was also predeceased by her sister Marion Stahan as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law. In keeping with both Mom and Dad’s wishes there will be a Graveside service on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at Hillside Cemetery with Rev. Julie Baker officiating. Guests are asked to meet at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 9:45 am for the procession to the cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Lottie‘s memory to Lions Prairie Manor Chapel Fund, 24- 9th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4 A mother is a blessing A gift from above And if she’s like you mom A Mother is Love You are always in our hearts mom and we will miss and love you, but we find comfort in knowing you and Dad are together again. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Lottie by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Violet Elizabeth Breakey (nee Graham)
On April 1, 2004 at her residence in the Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie, Vi Breakey, wife of the late James Washington Breakey, passed away at the age of 96 years. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held at the Brandon Cemetery - Lawn Section (on west side of 18th Street) at 10:30 am on Monday, June 21, 2004. You are welcome to meet at the cemetery or join in the procession to Brandon which will be leaving McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 8:45 am. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Vi‘s memory to Portage and District Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1153, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3J9 or to the CNIB, 1080 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 9Z9. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Vi by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
