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Suzanne Lafreniere
SUZANNE G. LAFRENIERE (nee COUTURE) Suddenly on November 16, 2002, Suzanne passed away at the age of 73 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jean B. (John) LaFreniere; four children, Gisele and Jaro Drexler, George and Nicole LaFreniere, Leo LaFreniere and Shelly Wiebe, Roland and Corinne LaFreniere; 11 grandchildren
; siblings, Germaine LaFleur, Evariste Couture (Angele), and Rita Ryckenboer (Al); a very dear friend Ruby; brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, eight brothers and sisters. Suzanne was loved and respected by her family and many friends who will miss her dearly. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. at l'eglise du Precieux Sang, 200, rue Kenny. Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated on Thursday, November 21, at 10:30 a.m. also at l'eglise du Precieux Sang with l'abbe Marcel Chaput et Pere Albert LaFreniere O.M.I. officiating. Interment to be held at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Suzanne's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, Box 2248, Station Main, Winnipeg, R3C 9Z9. Tu vas nous manquer, MAMAN CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
Frederick Lang
FREDERICK JOHN JAMES LANG It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Frederick John James Lang, at the Grace Hospital on November 15, 2002. He was predeceased by his wife Laura Lang and his grandson Ronnie Sigouin. Fred is survived by four children, Frederick (Joyce) Lang of Victoria, BC, Kathleen (Sam) Zaik of Winnipeg, Audrey Sigouin of Winnipeg, and Jean (Allan) Glougie of Nanaimo, BC; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister Kathleen Thorsteinson; and his niece Joyce Gray. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Fred prided himself on living independently for as long as he was able. Fred enjoyed deep discussions on history and current affairs of the world. Many of these discussions were held with the gang in the lobby at the Eastern Star, where he resided until January of 2002, when ill health forced him to move to Tuxedo Villa. Viewing will be held at 1:30 p.m. and funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 637 Buckingham Rd., on Thursday, November 21. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
Jean Larose
C. JEAN LaROSE On Monday, November 18, 2002 at the Selkirk General Hospital, Jean LaRose, aged 59 years of Selkirk, MB. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Pamela Lew
PAMELA LEW (nee LAI PENG CHAN) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Lew on Friday, November 15, 2002 at the age of 57 years. She will be deeply missed by her husband Paul; daughter Brenda (Ingmar); son Darryl; mother Lao Kuai Ng; sister-in-law Lun Yun Chin; nephews, Sammy (Tammy and Laura), Albert (Samantha), James; brothers, Si Chan (Chun Ling and Irene) and Soi Chan. She also leaves much family in Macau, Hong Kong and Burma, including her mother-in-law, two sisters, a brother-in-law and their families. Pam was born
in Rangoon, Burma, third eldest of eight children. She married Paul in 1971 and immigrated to Canada in the same year. They started a family and had two children, and also raised three nephews. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Pam was a fashion design enthusiast and a skilled sewer. She made clothes for the entire family. Pam worked for Perth's, Sears, Modern Headwear, Durapack, Visions Draperies, Creative Windows and Interior Touch. She enjoyed and took great pride in her work. A special thank you goes to all the staff of 3E at Riverview for the kindness and compassion that was extended to both Pam and her family. Thank you goes to homecare for allowing Pam to spend most of her last months at home. The family would also like to thank the staff of the fifth floor of Women's Hospital and at CancerCare Manitoba. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway with Pastor John Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. "We love you Pam. Rest in peace." THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
Thora Livingstone
THORA MARGARET LIVINGSTONE (nee MUIR) 1921 - 2002 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Thora Livingstone on November 17, 2002, at the St. Boniface Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with interment to follow. A longer notice will follow. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
Leslie Loewen
LESLIE (LES) LOEWEN passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2002 at St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Unit, aged 68. He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Derksen), son Gord, grandchildren, Nicholas, Brenden, and Madison; and their mother Saneeta; three sisters, six brothers, one foster sister, and two sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Les was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and one brother-in-law. Employed as a proofreader with Sanford Evans for 26 years, until 1991. He volunteered with C.N.I.B. and Deer Lodge Centre. He was a member of Manitoba Christian Writers Association and had several of his articles published. Les was devoted to his Saviour, family and church (St. James Gospel Chapel). Singing was very important to him - his deep low bass was always enjoyed and appreciated in quartets and congregational singing. Funeral service will be Friday, November 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Dr., Winnipeg. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing at Klassen Funeral Chapel, Thursday, November 21 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., 1897 Henderson Hwy. and at the church prior to service. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Bible Camp. Box 42059, RPO Ferry Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3X7, to CancerCare Manitoba, St. Boniface Unit, 409 Tache St., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 or Gideons International, available at church. Special thanks to Drs. A.N. Schroeder, R. Wong, and M. Garcia, WHRA Home Care and St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit for their loving care. Arrangements entrusted to Klassen Funeral Chapel - 338-0331.
Ivy Lyon
IVY LYON Peacefully, on November 15, 2002 at the Victoria General Hospital, Ivy Lyon passed away at the age of 92 years. Ivy was predeceased by her husband James. She is survived by three sons, David (Edith), Victor all of Winnipeg, and Bob (Bev) of British Columbia; grandchildern, Sean and Andrew of Winnipeg, Stacey (Sheldon) of British Columbia, and Teresa (Aaron) of Calgary; and great-grandson Jessie of Calgary. A private family graveside service will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Canadian Diabetes. Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0S6. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 WAVERLEY ST. 9494860
Denise Manaigre
DENISE LEONA MANAIGRE (nee GUENETTE) 1950 - 2002 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and memere on Saturday, November 16, 2002, at the Ste. Anne Hospital. Elle laisse dans le deuil son epoux devoue Maurice de 34 ans, leurs enfants, Marcel (Hildi) et Pierre, et petits-enfants special Justin et Celina. Elle laisse aussi ses soeurs et freres, Annette (Roger Dupas), Claude (Ada), Lea Thibert, Gilbert, Rose-Marie (Leo Delorme), Rose-Aimee (Edward Cure), Roland (Lucille), Gerald (Doris), belles soeurs Doreen et Jocelyn Guenette, ainsi que sa belle soeur Rachel (Hector St. Pierre), beau frere Clement (Peggy), aussi plusieurs neveux, nieces et amis. Elle fut precedee par ses parents, Alfred et Flore Guenette, soeurs Juliette et epoux Don Delorme, Lynne et epoux Claude Poirier, freres Robert, George et Richard, beau frere Eddy Thibert. The family generously thank Dr. Gobeil and the personnel of Ste. Anne Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to Denise and her family. Also to Sister Irene Rioux for her spiritual comfort and prayers. The prayers will be said at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20 in Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Roman Catholic Church, in Lorette, MB. Interment to follow at the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CanerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Room ON109, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.
Michaylo Maneluk
MICHAYLO (MIKE) MANELUK On Sunday, November 17, 2002 with his family at his side, Mike Maneluk, aged 89 years, peacefully passed away. Mike was predeceased by his wife Stephania in 1986. Left to cherish his memory are his son George (Velma), three grandchildren, George Jr. (Lena), Kristen (Daryle) and Mike (Christine); two great-grandchildren, Marcus and Meghan. Mike was born
in Ukraine and came to Canada in 1950. He was a fur dresser by trade, employed at D. Cohn/Trans-Canada for 25 years. Mike was a past member of Institute Prosvita where he spent many hours volunteering his time at Friday night bingo. He enjoyed fishing with his family and close buddies and spent many hours of his retired life puttering around his house and yard. Parastas will be sung 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20 at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St. with Rev. D. Kawiuk officiating. A reception will follow where frie
Stanley Mickall
STANLEY THOMAS MICKALL Peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2002, at the Grace General Hospital, Stanley Mickall passed away at the age of 87 years. Stanley was predeceased by his parents, John and Annie; and his sister Jean. Stanley is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Kathryn; his two daughters, Diana Whiting (Richard) of Toronto and Jo-Anne Mickall; grandsons, Jason, Jared and Scott; granddaughter Morgan; his sister Kathleen; and brother William. Dad was born
in Winnipeg and moved with his family to Sidney, MB and later to Carberry, MB. He served in the Naval Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War, and upon discharge, he entered the trade field of plumbing. He worked for different companies and lastly as a troubleshooter for the federal government on many Northern Manitoba communities. Upon retirement, Dad continued to do the things he loved best, gardening, the summer cottage at Betula Lake for the last 45 years, seeing his grandchildren grow up and travelling on winter holidays with Kathryn. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. Interment at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens with reception to follow. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the ICU unit of the Grace Hospital for their excellent care given to Stanley. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN ST. 338-7111
Michael Polusny
MICHAEL POLUSNY Peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 75 years. Mike is survived by his wife, Jenny; children Darlene Bracken (Michael), Gary, Valerie Williams (Steve), Mark, Rita Boyechko (Ken) and Murray (Felicity); grandchildren Jennifer, Kyle, Kevin, Victor, Dillon, Angela, April, Lee Ann; Kelsey, Tyler, Jennifer and Justin. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main St. Cremation to follow. If lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Research Foundation. "You fought a long and hard battle Dad. Rest in peace." Vichnaya PamYat KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 1020 MAIN STREET 582-0973
Lee Rayner-parker
LEE ELIZABETH RAYNER-PARKER 1946 - 2002 With courage and dignity, Lee passed away on November 16, 2002 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Her memory will be forever cherished by her loving husband David; parents, Frank and Dorothy Rayner; brothers, Ron (Alica) and Brad (Jacquie); sons, Shane (Olga) and Ryan (Shauna); daughter Wendy (Kim); in-laws, Ernie and Peggy Parker, Susan (Scott), Terry (Suzanne) and Willie (Ardith); and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Our heartfelt gratitude to Natalie and Darlene for their loving support and friendship to Lee. Lee's remains will be put to rest in the Qu'appelle Valley, Saskatchewan. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 0N109-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Although we are sad that you've left us, Your strength will see us through, Just knowing that you're at peace now, Will keep us close to you. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
Samuel Rhynard
SAMUEL THOMAS RHYNARD September 05, 1911 - November 15, 2002 As peacefully and quietly as he lived, Dad passed away at his home in Ferndale on November 15, 2002, at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by his wife Jean, in 1995 and an infant daughter Debra in 1960, he is survived by his four loving daughters and their husbands, Shirley and Herman Troster of Ferndale, Elaine and Dave Fisher of Petawawa, ON, Jude and Vick Dusik of Calgary and Sandi and Roydon Rodgers of Domain; and his grandchildren, Darcy (Murray), Paul (Debbie) Julie, Jeff (Marcy), Leanne, Chris, Trevor, Evan, Derek and Greg; and great-grandson Griffin. Also surviving, two sisters, Mary Hampson of Winnipeg and Gladys Mellow of Sanford. Born in Ferndale on September 05, 1911, Dad spent his entire life in the Ferndale and Starbuck areas, farming and enjoying his community of friends and neighbours. His faith, his friends and his black lab, Fly were of utmost importance throughout his life. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway, with Rev. Ron Mattock officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Starbuck Cemetery, Starbuck, MB. In lieu of flowers friends may donations to a charity of their choice. The family wishes to thank the home care workers who assisted us in taking care of Dad in his own home until his passing. So faith, hope, love - abide these three, but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
Walter Rubenstein
WALTER HOWARD RUBENSTEIN On Sunday, November 17, 2002 at the Selkirk General Hospital, Walter Rubenstein, aged 88 years, of Selkirk, MB, formerly of Gunton, MB. Full obituary to follow at a later date. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.
Marion Russell
MARION RUSSELL (nee BOOTH) On Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Oakview Personal Care Home, Marion Hazel Russell, most precious and dearly loved wife of John S. Russell. Born on June 7, 1924, in Winnipeg, the only daughter of Charles Henry Booth and Violet Mildred (Whitley) Booth, Mrs. Russell was a lifelong resident of Winnipeg. She was educated at Riverbend School for Girls (now Balmoral Hall), the University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Arts), and the University of Toronto (Bachelor of Library Science). Prior to her marriage she was a Reference Librarian at the University of Manitoba and later at St. James-Assiniboia Public Library. Mrs. Russell was active for a number of years at the University Women's Club and was a devoted member of St. John's Cathedral (Anglican) for 25 years serving on the Chancel Guild, in the Anglican Church Women, on many committees and as a regular reader at the Services of the Church. Of recent years, until prevented by ill health, she attended St. Luke's Parish. Marion will be remembered by all who knew her for her elegance, gracious manner and kindly ways, but especially for her service to others unstintingly given. Ever patient under difficulties, she waged her long struggle with Alzheimer's disease to the end with courage and fortitude never losing the pleasant smile she had for everyone. She is survived by her loving and sorrowing husband Jack; and by her brother Glenn (Phyllis) of Edmonton; sisters-in-law, Mrs. John R. Morton (Dolores) of Winnipeg, and Mrs. G. Harold Sharp (Mary) of Montreal; brothers-in-law, Ronald (Carol) and Gerald (Mary Ann) Russell of Winnipeg; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; and by many close and dear friends who were so supportive and helpful throughout her illness. Thanks is also expressed to the staff of the second floor of Oakview Place who were always so kind and caring of Marion. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Anglican Church, 130 Nassau St. N., with the Rev. Robert Brownlie officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, but those wishing to do so may make a donation to The Alzheimer Society, 10 - 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9, or, as Marion was very fond of animals, to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent St., Winnipeg, MB, R2L 1X3. Grief is the price we pay for Love H.M. The Queen O Lord, My Strength And My Redeemer LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1858 Portage Avenue949-4872
Sheila Shaw
SHEILA SHAW Peacefully at the Riverview Health Centre, Sheila passed away at the age of 74. Predeceased by her husband, Clifton (1984), Sheila will be sadly missed by her sister Claire Hutchinson; her children, Mike (Theresa) Shaw of Scottsdale, AZ; Deb (Ron) Jantzen of Abbotsford, BC; Robert (Chris Krawchenko) Shaw; and Clifton Bruce (Miriam Unruh) Shaw of Winnipeg; and by the grandchildren she adored, Erin, David, Zoe, Douglas, Mike (Miranda), Andrew, Benjamin and Liam; and remembered by many nephews, nieces and friends. Sheila was smart, gracious, classy and always had great style. She was a voracious reader, loved a good crossword and had a wicked wit. She liked to travel, to garden and spent many good times at the family cottage at Royal Lake. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Sheila's life will be held at the Winnipeg Squash Club, 275 Stradbrook, on Friday, November 22, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Many thanks to Dr. Norma Klassen, Dr. Unruh and the staff at Riverview. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation the one of Mom's favourite places: the Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, Box 24017, 15 Conservatory Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B1. And take a minute today to remember your own Mom and if you still can, call her to say how much you appreciate and love her. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPEL 783-7211
