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Helen Robinson
HELEN RUTH ROBINSON (nee HOOKER) Helen Ruth Robinson (nee Hooker) was born
April 13, 1925 in Selkirk, MB and died with her family by her side on February 3, 2003 in Winnipeg. Helen was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Ruth Hooker; her brothers, Frank and Richard Hooker; her husband Howard; and her beloved grandson Trevor Joel Robinson. Missing her, yet knowing that she is at peace, are: her children, Rob (Val), Inez (Brian), Garry (Bobby), and Donna (Bill); grandchildren, Pam (Jamie), Kirsten (David), Mark, Jonathan, David, Michael, Benjamin, Malachi, and Joshua; and four beautiful great-grandchildren, Joel, Kenzie, Cecilia, and Mason; and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen touched many throughout her life: her student ministry in Sprague and her long teaching career begun in Killarney and Swan River and spent mostly in Selkirk; providing a child day care; and teaching English as second language to new Canadians, volunteering at various times and places throughout her life, with C.G.I.T., the U.C.W., the Museum of Man and Nature, St. Matthew's Maryland food bank, the Oak Table ministry, and others too numerous to mention. Family present and past have always meant so much to Helen and she derived great joy from gathering photos and memorabilia, the largest body of which was the artworks and life story of her stepgrandmother Marion Nelson Hooker. Mom once said, "if we have real faith and honest faith, a funeral is a happy occasion!" Please join us as we celebrate her life at Augustine United Church on Friday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Historic St. Clements Church, just south of Selkirk, with a time for fellowship and stories at Selkirk United Church at 1:30 p.m. Helen was a generous person all her life, giving to many charities and the less fortunate, with gifts and deeds. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Winnipeg Harvest or charity of your choice. Cremation and arrangements by Thomson Funeral Chapels, Winnipeg.
Olga Seliger
OLGA SELIGER (SCHILBERG) Olga was born
February 16, 1904 in Poland. She died peacefully in her sleep Monday, February 3, 2003. She was predeceased by her husband Rudolf and her daughter Else Barchet. In 1925, Olga married a local village boy, Rudolf Seliger and they had an only child Else. After the Second World War they found themselves in Germany from where they immigrated to Canada in 1948 after being sponsored by relatives. After relocating several times, Olga returned to Winnipeg in 1982 after her husband's death. Initially she resided at Villa Heidelberg, then Donwood Manor. Fiercely independent, she enjoyed living in her own suite until she felt her health necessitated moving into the nursing home facilities. Here the staff took great care of her. We would like to thank them at this time for their kind efforts. Though physically limited by now, her mental alertness allowed her to closely monitor all her affairs, so essential to her sense of independence. And she was certainly looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday in 2004! We are sad that this landmark will not come to pass, but appreciate that she is in a better place now. Olga is survived by her son-in-law Paul K. Barchet; grandchildren, Rosemarie Watson (Ken) of Victoria, Carmen Barchet (Larry Desrochers), Paul M. Barchet (Jacinta) and Marianne Barchet, all of Winnipeg; and great-grandchildren, Mark, Tim, and Tina Watson, Lyra and David Barchet and Stefan Buza; and great-great grandchild Tracy of Victoria. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Aubrey Street entrance, with viewing from 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
Rita Serbin
RITA SERBIN (nee LESPERANCE) December 4, 1933 - February 5, 2003 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Rita Serbin at the age of 69 years. She will be forever remembered by her husband George of 48 years of marriage; her daughter Rita Lynn (Stephen); her son Bill (Kelli); and grandchildren, Melissa, Chelsea, Zachary Nicholas. Rita was employed and retired as a Magistrate with the Manitoba Government. Rita was greatly loved and will be sadly missed. Her hospitality was surpassed only by her generous spirit. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf, 1701 Brebeuf Pl., with Rev. Fr. Sam Argenziano officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of GH5 at the Health Sciences Centre, Palliative Care at Riverview Health Centre, Dr. Nason and the staff of CancerCare. A special thank you to all the friends that sent cards, flowers and came to visit Rita at home and in the hospital. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, donations may be made in Rita's memory to St. Mary's Academy Home Economics Department, 550 Wellington Cres., Winnipeg, MB R3M 0C1. GARRY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 925-1120
Veronica Shortridge
VERONICA SHORTRIDGE Peacefully, after a long illness, on Monday, February 3, 2003, Veronica passed away at Deer Lodge Centre. She was predeceased by her husband Roger in 1954; her mother Mary in 1970; grandson Christopher in 1981 and her sister Mary (Dolly) Nolan in 1992. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael, Matthew (Josie) and Roger (Sharon); daughter-in-law Heather; five grandchildren, Matthew (Elaine), Sean, Nolan, Jolene (Brian), and Erynn; one great-grandchild, Mina; many friends and special friends Lorraine, Mary, Jimmy, and Joanne. Veronica enjoyed many years camping in Gimli and made many friends there. She was a very loving mother and enjoyed life to the fullest. Her grandchildren were very special to her and we will all miss her wonderful cooking, loving nature and great sense of humour. The family would like to thank the staff on 6th Floor West at Deer Lodge Centre. According to Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Veronica's memory to a charity of one's choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
Leslie Smith
LESLIE JO ANN SMITH August 23, 1940 - February 1, 2003 Suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2003 our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Leslie Jo Ann Smith (nee Lewis) left us. After having suffered a sudden heart attack, she lay in a deep sleep for a few days before leaving us to join her beloved parents. Jo Ann will be sadly missed by her husband Norman; sons, Edward (Leona) and Norman (Sandra); daughters, Kimberly (William) Crosby, Debra (Robert) Tycholiz and granddaughters, Cassandra and Elizabeth, Kathy (Michael) Wuorinen, Melanie Dela Cruz and granddaughters, Crystal and Meagan; and grandson James. She is also survived by her beloved sister Yvonne; brother Philip; sisters-in-law, Elaine Reimer and Margaret Arpin and their families; as well as numerous family and friends. She was especially close to her niece Sherry and husband Jerry of Fort Saskatchewan, AB and their children who referred to her as Grandma Jo. Jo Ann was predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Francis Lewis whom she missed deeply; nephews, Shawn and Jeffery; and niece Heather. Jo Ann loved to travel with her husband across Canada and the USA before Norman retired from trucking. She saw a lot of different places and faces in her travels and would love to talk about them all, good or bad. She especially loved to garage sale with her niece and her friend Mary of Iowa. Jo Ann was a much loved person by her family and friends of which she had many across Canada and the United States. She loved to visit and speak with friends close to her in Iowa where she could go and be herself with them. A celebration of Jo Ann's life will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6 (today) at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook St., with viewing one-half hour prior to the service. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Staff at Seven Oaks Hospital ICU, Sherri, Kris, Bruce, Erma and all the others for all their help. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes. Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474
John Smith
SERGEANT JOHN C. F. SMITH It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Sergeant John Smith on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at the Grace Hospital. A service celebrating John's life will be held on Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. in the Edward J. Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. A longer notice will follow. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086
Janet Smythe
JANET SMYTHE Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Janet Smythe, beloved wife of Wesley Smythe of Oakbank, passed away at the age of 83 years. Further obituary to follow. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Bernice Swallow
BERNICE SWALLOW (nee GAUNT) Peacefully on February 4, 2003 at the Concordia Personal Care Centre, at the age of 81. Longer obituary to follow in Friday's paper. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 582-0973
Alice Swift
ALICE PATTY (PAT) SWIFT 1912 - 2003 Pat passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2003 at Oakview Place. She will be very sadly missed by her family and friends. A loving and loyal sister and aunt. Left to mourn her passing are her brother Robert Swift (Alice) of Saskatoon; brother George (Jean) of Watrous, SK; and sister Enid Dawson of Winnipeg; also many nieces, nephews and their families, Richard (Dorothy), James, Rob, Don (Margaret), Reg, Margaret, David (Muriel), Michael (Beverley), Brenda (Don), Carol, Susan, Janet and Kathy (Don); and many great-nephews. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Ellen Mary and Robert Swift; her brothers, Walter and Arthur; sister-in-law Isobel; brothers-in-law, Don MacKenzie and Elmer ("Smokey") Dawson; niece Janice; and great-nephew Jeffrey. Pat was born
in Saskatoon July 25, 1912. After moves with her family to Stettler and Vancouver, home was in Watrous for many years. There she completed high school. During the war, Pat served in the R.C.A.F. (Women's Division) and was stationed in Vancouver, Macleod and Winnipeg. After completing a dress design course in Toronto she spent 18 years in the trade. Later years were spent working at the Red Cross arts and crafts department at Deer Lodge Hospital. Leisure time was spent in painting and other creative pursuits. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Church of St. Stephen and St. Bede, 99 Turner Ave., 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, the Rev. Jamie Howison officiating, reception following in the parish hall. Flowers are graciously declined. If friends so wish, donations may be made to the memorial fund, the Church of St. Stephen and St. Bede, or to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank the staff at Oakview who looked after Pat with such care and compassion. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
Sara Abrahams
SARA ABRAHAMS (nee FRIESEN) With deep sadness, the family announces her passing on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at St. Boniface Hospital in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Rudy of 55 years and mother of Carol Abrahams, Elizabeth and her husband, Vic Charlebois. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Emily OConnor and her husband Timothy, Victor and Calum Charlebois, Eric and Evelyn Boychuk. She is predeceased by two daughters, Elaine in infancy (1953) and Linda Thorsteinson (2000). Sara was born
in Kronberg, Russia in 1920 and came to Canada in 1926. Her family settled on the farm in Beresford, MB where she attended elementary school and finished high school in Souris, MB. In 1943, she graduated from the Misericordia School of Nursing as a R.N. She was very proud and dedicated to her chosen profession and looked after her family and friends and many patients with care and compassion to the best of her abilities, for over 30 years. The funeral service will be held at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Ave. on Wednesday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. Viewing will be held prior to the service at the church. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. KLASSEN Funeral Chapel 1897 Henderson - N. of McIvor - 338-0331
Martin Bender
MARTIN LUTHER BENDER March 25, 1951 - June 16, 2003 Suddenly on June 16, 2003 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Martin Luther Bender passed away at the age of 52 years. A visitation/viewing will be held on Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Voyage Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. A private family interment to follow in Brookside Cemetery. Longer obituary to follow on Wednesday, June 18. Arrangements Entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler at Henderson Hwy. 668-3151
Christina Billan
CHRISTINA BILLAN (nee MELNYK) On Monday, June 16, 2003, Christina Billan, mother of Shirley Penner, passed away at the St. Joseph's Residence, aged 91 years. Longer notice to follow in Wednesday's edition. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111
Gerald Birch
GERALD (BUTCH) BIRCH With great sadness, his family announces his death on Saturday, May 17 in Birtle & District Hospital. Gerald was born
January 28, 1941, the fourth child of F.T. (Tom) and Claudine Birch in a family of six boys and one girl. He grew up on the family farm at Birnie and attended school at Tobarmore, Birnie and Eden. In 1962, he arrived by bus in Birtle to work with the Highways Department where he was employed until his retirement in 1998. In 1965, he married his teenage sweetheart, Nancy (Henton). Two daughters, Colleen and Barbara were born
and were the joy of his life. Granddaughter Kylie was the apple of Grampa's eye and he did so want to welcome a second grandchild in August. He was very proud to have served as Fire Chief for the Town and RM of Birtle and as Ambulance Coordinator for the Birtle & District Ambulance Service. He was a Lions member, a town councillor, a baseball coach, a golfer, an avid curler, a hockey and baseball fan, a gardener, a fisherman, a builder, a camper, a dancer. His volunteer work in his community won him the Lieutenant Governor's Award for volunteerism in the Parkland Region presented at a reception in Winnipeg in April. Due to ill health, Gerald was unable to attend the ceremonies so his family accepted in his place. The Town of Birtle also presented him with its Volunteer Award for 2003. He was both humbled and proud to receive such honours but derived great pleasure and satisfaction from community service. Gerald was predeceased by his mother and father; brothers, Art, Bruce and Keith; sister-in-law Charlotte Birch and brother-in-law Terry Henton. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Nancy; daughter Colleen (Talbot); son-in-law Mark; and "perfect" granddaughter Kylie of Dauphin, MB; daughter Barbara in Birtle; as well as sister Lois Seddon (Frank); brothers, Ross (Madeline) and Don (Dianne); sisters-in-law, Sharon Birch, Penny Birch and Eileen Henton. A celebration of Gerald's life was held May 24 in the Birtle United Church with Rev. Dwight Rutherford officiating. Colleen and Barbara composed and read the eulogy for their dad. Pallbearers were Gary Dimond, Kevin Hickman, Glenn Hodgson, Gary Bradshaw, Phil Huberdeau and Bob Barteaux. Interment followed in Birtle Cemetery. If friends so wish, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, the Birtle Fire Department or the Palliative Care Unit of BirtleDistrict Hospital, Birtle, MB R0M 0C0. Braendle-Bruce Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Roger Bohemier
ROGER JOSEPH PHILIPPE BOHEMIER February 18, 1935 - June 11, 2003 Suddenly on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at the Concordia Hospital, Roger Bohemier passed away at the age of 68 years. He will be sadly missed by Maylene and Joel, his children; brothers, Robert (Geraldine), Gilles and Raymond; sisters, Louise, Simone, Lucille and Fernande; as well as numerous friends and business partner and friend Terry. Roger is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marie Rose; brothers, Leopold, Samuel, Charles and John; sisters, Margurite, Jeanne and Aline. Roger worked his whole life as a journeyman electrician as well as in the Taxi cab business. Roger enjoyed reading, jazz music, fishing and the outdoors. Roger also enjoyed a good card game. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m., from Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. Interment to follow in the St. Norbert Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Rosary Church. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 582-0973
Paul Bouchard
PAUL BOUCHARD On Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Paul Bouchard, of St. Jean Baptiste, died at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his wife Marie-Ange and six children, Claude of St. Jean Baptiste, Gilbert of Edmonton, AB, Jocelyn (Normand) Dupuis of Prince Albert, SK, Ronald of Dacotha, MB, Daniel (Jo-Ann) of Winnipeg, Muriel (Dave) Neufeld of Selkirk; his grandchildren, Zoe and Colin Dupuis, Alexis and Justin Bouchard, and Samuel and Kristian Neufeld. Paul leaves behind seven sisters, Adrienne, Blanche, Andrea, Lorraine, Rita, Denise, Marie; and four brothers, Leodas, Lucien, Edouard, and Albert. He was predeceased by his dad Adrien and his mom Emilia Bouchard, and three brothers, Edmond, Victor, and Romeo. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church on June 19 at 2:00 p.m. At Paul's request, cremation has taken place. If friends so desire, donations may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. Morris Funeral Home Phone 746-2451 Toll Free 1-866-746-2451
Rachel Chelswick
RACHEL D. CHELSWICK Peacefully on June 15, 2003, at the Health Sciences Centre, Rachel Chelswick passed away at age 96 with her family present. Rakel Dagmar Bedsvog was born
on August 18, 1906, near Namsos, Norway. She originally immigrated to Canada with her mother Petra; and brothers, Peter Johnson, Joe Astrup and Gabe Hartman, in 1924. Led by the matriarch Petra, the Bedsvog family had always been entrepreneurs. Arriving in Winnipeg, they started with a restaurant, the first of many business ventures in their new country. Rakel, now changed to Rachel, then travelled to and from Norway several times, before finally settling permanently in Winnipeg. Eventually, Petra with her family opened a Shop Easy market on Henderson Highway and built the Crosstown Grocery at 74 Isabel St., both businesses operated by Rachel and her brother Joe. At Clear Lake she met Reidar Chelswick and they were married on October 31, 1940 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church where they continued as lifelong members. Reidar and Rachel together assumed control of the Crosstown Grocery, which they operated until their retirement in 1971. They were always active in the social life of Winnipeg's Norwegian community. For decades, their refuge from their busy lives was their cottage, which they built at Grand Marais, and where they entertained countless friends and family. Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Ruth Baxter and her husband Alan, granddaughter Claire Baxter, grandson Mark Baxter and his wife Beth, all of Winnipeg, and her son Ralph Chelswick and his wife Karen, grandson Trevor Chelswick and his wife Brenda and great-granddaughter Kailey, all of Squamich, BC, and grandson Kirk Chelswick of Hamilton. Also nephew David Hartman and his wife Peggy and their children, Johan and Margretta of Glastonbury, CT. Rachel was predeceased by all of her brothers and in 1981, her husband Reidar. Rachel was first and foremost devoted to her family and especially in later life her grandchildren. Always adventurous, in retirement she loved to travel and cherished the many hours of sailing she enjoyed with her son Ralph. We will treasure the memory of her, full of life at age 93, dancing at her grandson Trevor's wedding. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m., at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave. (entrance on Aubrey Street). NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
John Chorney
JOHN CHORNEY John Chorney, our loving husband, father and grandpa, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 at Selkirk General Hospital, on Saturday, June 14, 2003. John will be greatly missed by Stella, his wife of almost 50 years; his three sons and two daughters-in-law, David, Harvey (Brenda), and Brian (Brenda); his beloved grandchildren, Emily, Meghan, Michael, and Sarah; as well as brothers, Mike (Sophie) and Joe (Stella); sister Stella Wasylik; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John Sr. and Nellie; brothers, James and Anton; and sisters, Mary Mikolash and Carrie Sternat. John was born
July 29, 1926, on the Chorney homestead established by his parents in 1918 in the RM of St. Clements. He and Stella Kazina wed in 1953, and proudly settled on that same homestead, working side by side, raising their three sons, and farming together as a family in what John liked to call the "land of cream and honey." John was one of the fortunate ones, able to pursue something he loved, for his entire life. His love of the land was evident by his delight in watching things grow, taking crop tours, taking farming workshops, and meeting and talking with other farmers. His interest in the farm continued even after he "semi-retired" only a few years ago. John strongly believed in the farmer's creed of neighbour helping neighbour. He was a founding member of the St. Clements Fire Department, and proudly served as a volunteer fire fighter to the community for 23 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Stanislaus Church in East Selkirk. He loved to visit with family and friends. And he loved to travel; he and Stella went on many memorable trips. Grandpa took great delight in his four grandchildren. He loved to tease them, to share treats with them, and to encourage them to "tell me some stories." Prayers will be held Tuesday, June 17 (tonight) at 7:30 p.m.. at Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, MB. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Stanislaus Church, East Selkirk with Fr. Jerry Talarski officiating. Interment will follow in the East Selkirk Cemetery. Pallbearers are nephews, Doug Chorney, Murray Chorney, Clarence Chorney, Gary Komadowski, Michael Kazina, and Conrad Mlodzinski. Many thanks go to Dr. S. Barker and staff on 6A at St. Boniface Hospital, and Dr. R. Lindenschmidt and the staff that provided palliative care in Selkirk General Hospital. Flowers are gratefully declined, those who wish may make donations in John's memory to either the St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation or the Selkirk General Hospital. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.
