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HARVEY ALLEN
DR. HARVEY ALLEN With deep sadness his family wishes to announce that Dr. Harvey Allen passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on August 26, 2004. He is survived by his children, Les, Francie and Jonny, their spouses, Patti and Clara; his grandchildren
, Brooke, Chad and Chris, Boaz, Ohad and Gefen and Jake and A.j., and by his second wife Susan. He was predeceased by his wife Helen. He will be remembered and missed by all those who loved and knew him. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Drs. Singer and Permack, the compassionate nursing staff on Unit 4 North at the Victoria Hospital and especially to his loving caregivers, Jean, Leoni and Adriana. The funeral will be held at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue at 12:00 noon on Sunday, August 29. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jewish Foundation or to Cancercare Manitoba.
JEAN ATTO
JEAN LORRAINE ATTO May 9, 1920 - August 27, 2004 Jean passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2004 at Concordia Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore, her husband, Jim, in 1975 and her sisters Annabell, Sheila and Connie. She is survived by her son Jeff (Brenda) and her grandchildren Darcy, Majenta, Chyanne, Ashly, Brandon and Rachelle. Jean was born
in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 9, 1920, married on February 25, 1953, moved to Winnipeg in 1954, living on Wentworth Ave, then moving in 1956 to Sargent and Beverly until 1959 and then moving to the present address in East Kildonan. Mom worked for PFRA in Saskatchewan. She worked for many years for The Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities. She loved flowers and held Executive positions with both The East Kildonan Garden Club (formerly The East Kildonan Horticultural Society) and The Manitoba Lily Society. More recently, Jean got involved with Flower Arranging, joining the Winnipeg Japanese Flower Arranging Society. She won countless prizes for her beautiful flowers and floral arrangements. Special thanks are extended to the doctors and staff of Concordia Hospital for their compassion and care. At Jean's request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Manitoba Japanese Cultural Centre, Inc., 180 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R3E 2J9 or the East Kildonan Garden Club, 327 Leighton Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2K 0J8 would be appreciated. Klassen Funeral Home 1897 Henderson - North of McIvor 925-1120
ALFRED BEAULIEU
ALFRED BEAULIEU Peacefully, on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the Ste. Rose General Hospital, Alfred Beaulieu, former chief of Ebb & Flow First Nation, passed away at the age of 80 years surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish many fond memories; his beloved wife Lillian; his sons, Lawrence, Ralph and Chris; his special grandson Sonny; his daughters, Alice, Hazel, Rita, Sharon and Elaine, his sons and daughters-in-law; his sister Lena along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, many relatives and friends. Prayers and traditional wake will be held on Monday, August 30 beginning at 7:00 p.m. from the residence of Lillian Beaulieu, Ebb & Flow First Nation. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 31, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Ebb & Flow First Nation. Fr. Norberto Monton will officiate with the interment following in the Ebb & Flow Cemetery. Ste. Rose Memorial Chapel, Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, in care of arrangements (204) 447-2444.
LESLEY BENSON
MRS. LESLEY BENSON Tragically taken from us on August 18, 2004 Mrs. Lesley Benson 72, beloved wife of Richard Marvin Benson passed suddenly in a motor vehicle accident. Private memorial services were held on Friday, August 20, 2004 at the Eagle Church of the Nazarene. She was born
Edith Ada Lesley King Sept. 30, 1931 second daughter of Aubrey Kitchener King and Margaret Colville Williamson King in Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada. She was raised and educated in Fork River, Manitoba leaving to work in Winnipeg where she met and married Marvin. They later resided in San Jose, CA, San Ramon, CA and Pleasanton, CA before retiring in Star, ID. She leaves her grieving husband and family, Shirley Chu of Seedro-Woolley, WA, Bryan & Diane Benson of Winnipeg, Canada, Lorraine & Dale Hershey of Boise, ID, Diane & Paul Golden of Pleasanton, CA, Terry & Terri Benson of Meridian, ID, Ed Benson of Livermore, CA, Ken & Zane Benson of Livermore, CA, Patricia & Ron Jones of Pleasanton, CA; her grandchildren, Adam Chu, Lisa Chu-Greenough, Amy & Angie, Sarah Chouinard, Daniel, & Whitney Hershey, Dawn Golden, Joshlin Benson-Rowe & Jessica Benson, Brandon, Ricky & Shaelyn Benson, Rebecca & Timmy Littlejohn, Erik & Robert Benson, Danny, Ronnie & Kaitlyn Jones; her great-grandchildren Kalia, Kailar, Ethan, Nicholas, Kaylene, Johnnie, Jacob & Alyxandrea Emanuel Lesley is also survived by her brothers, William King and James King; sisters Margaret Sheridan, Edna Schick, and Willa King. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother, Brian. Her husband, children, grand children and great-grandchildren were her greatest treasures; each had special attention and memories. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and friend. She delighted in crafts, oil painting, scrap booking, stamping, family, Church and Bible study. She always had kind words to say about everyone; and forever will be close in spirit to her loved ones.
GLADYS BOGDEN
GLADYS PATRICIA CONSTANCE BOGDEN (nee PAULIN) On Thursday, August 26, 2004, at the Grace Hospital, Gladys Bogden passed away at the age of 77 years. Gladys was born
in St. James, MB, on February 22, 1927. She was known as Pat Paulin when she grew up and attended Assiniboine and Linwood Schools and was a friend to everyone. She was confirmed in the United Church on January 20, 1946, and was a member of St. James United Church. She was predeceased by her parents John Paulin and Gertrude (Irvine) Paulin; brothers, John and Stewart; and sister Isabel. She was also predeceased by her only child Alexander (Sandy) Arthur Harry Bogden in 1990. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31 at St. James United Church, 234 Parkview St. She will be buried next to her son at St. James Cemetery. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
JAMES CUNNIN
JAMES GERARD CUNNIN 1923 - 2004 With deep sadness we announce the death of Jim Cunnin at Health Sciences Centre on the morning of August 26, 2004. He is survived by his three children, Mary (Ted Chesney), Cathy Shewchuk, and David; his former wife Joan, and his brother Desmond Cunnin. He was predeceased by his parents, and his sister Patricia Wappel. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Msg. Maurice Comeault of the Assiniboia Christian Centre (Blessed John XXIII Parish) 3390 Portage Ave., corner of Portage Avenue and Rouge Road, at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 30. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Private family interment at Assumption Cemetery. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
CATHARINE DALTON
CATHARINE SIMS DALTON (nee CLARK) Surrounded by love, Catharine passed away in her own home on Friday, August 27, 2004. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 2 at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. Longer notice to follow. NEIL BARDAL INC. (204) 949-2200
MARCEL DION
MARCEL ROBERT DION Peacefully, on Friday, August 27, 2004 Marcel Dion, beloved husband of Cecile Dion passed away at the Health Sciences Centre. A longer obituary with service details will follow. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949 toll free 1-888-233-4949.
MICHAEL EWANCHUK
MICHAEL EWANCHUK BA,BEd,MEd, FCCT,LLD,DCL Michael Ewanchuk passed away at Riverview Health Centre on August 26, 2004. Michael was born
March 14, 1908 in Gimli, the fourth child of Ukrainian pioneers Wasyl and Paraskeva Ewanchuk, who arrived in Canada in 1902 from Kopychentsi, Western Ukraine. He grew up on a farm two miles west of town, attended Dnister School and entered Gimli High School at the age of fourteen. Following high school, Michael worked for the Winnipeg Electric Railway, and the Ford factory in Detroit. By working on the midnight shift, he was thus able to attend daytime classes at the Detroit Institute of Technology and at Detroit City College now Wayne State University. In 1930 Michael returned to Canada and attended Wesley (United) College and Provincial Normal School in Winnipeg. Late Michael is survived by nephews Bob Bohonos, Walter Bohonos, Peter Bohonos; nieces Joni Evanchuk-Kind, Claudia Kafer and Darcy Ewanchuk. He was predeceased by his wife Muriel 1997, father Wasyl 1948, mother Paraskeva 1953, infant sister Mary 1904, brother John 1981, sister Nettie 1998, brother Peter 1994, brother Alexander 1958 and nephew Billy 1962. After graduation, Michael's first position as teacher was at Beckett (Svoboda) School near Stuartburn. He later accepted principalships at Happy Thought High School in East Selkirk, and at North Springfield. It was at North Springfield that Michael met Muriel Smith, the primary teacher whom he married. Michael and Muriel moved to Cartwright where he had accepted the principalship of the high school. While in Cartwright he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. where he served as instructor of navigation and as Officer in Charge of Airmanship. As an instructor he had various Canadian postings: Saskatoon, Regina, Rivers, Rockcliffe, Moncton and Dartmouth. He was happy that Muriel was able to join him in some of the locations. He also served as a personnel counsellor to the retiring servicemen. His last assignment was as an instructor in mathematics and English with the C.V.T. Michael retired with the rank of Flight Lieutenant. While teaching, Michael also continued his own education, attaining his B.A., B.Ed. degrees, and M.Ed. from the University of Manitoba. Following his retirement from the R.C.A.F. Michael became the first Ukrainian Manitoban to receive a permanent appointment as Inspector of Schools. He served in the Roblin-Grandview-Gilbert Plains inspectoral area and, after several years, he transferred to Carman and later to Winnipeg, where he served for twenty years as inspector of elementary and high schools, evaluating, in particular, instruction in science and mathematics at the senior grade level. His special assignment was the statistical analysis of the High School Examinations then conducted by the Department of Education. He also lectured on the preparation and measurement of examinations. During his years as Inspector of Schools Michael Ewanchuk served as president of the Manitoba Educational Research Council, the University of Manitoba Alumni Association, the Manitoba School Inspectors' Association, the Canadian College of Teachers and the Canadian School Superintendents' and Inspectors' Association (CASSI). He represented CASSI at the American Science Seminal in Washington, D.C., and at the conference of the American School Administrators in Chicago. Michael Ewanchuk also served on various curriculum committees. In 1964 Premier D. Roblin appointed him chair of a curriculum committee to prepare the first Ukrainian program of studies, and to select appropriate textbooks for the teaching of Ukrainian in Manitoba high schools. Michael Ewanchuk's contributions to education have been recognized in many ways. He was a Honorary Life Member of the Canadian Association of School Administrators and of the Canadian College of Teachers. He received recognition from the Manitoba Modern Language Association. In 1973 Michael Ewanchuk retired as Inspector of Schools and began devoting his time to his avocation of writing. A lifelong supporter of the Ukrainian community, as a student, he was secretary of a Ukrainian students' club, member of the International Students' Club of the YMCA and member of the Ukrainian National Association. While at Normal School, Michael was a member of the P. Mohyla Institute at 11 Kennedy Street where he served as assistant to the rector, was president of the Student Club Prometheus, and was active in the debating club. He was active in the Ukrainian Teachers' Society. This interest was shown in writing about Ukrainian settlement and Ukrainians who have contributed to Canadian society. Through the years he contributed articles to the Ukrainian Voice and American Svoboda. Then he began concentrating on an area in which he had personal life experience. He conducted historical research in various archives in Manitoba, in the Canadian Archives in Ottawa, the United States Archives in Washington, D.C., and the Hawaiian Archives in Hilo and Honolulu. He was awarded a certificate, Hramota and a medal of recognition by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, and received a certificate of recognition from the Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences in June 2000. For his many books he has received the Margaret McWilliams award from the Manitoba Historical Society. For his contribution to education he was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Winnipeg and a Doctor of Canon Law degree from St. John's College of the University of Manitoba. In his historical work he was encouraged and assisted by his wife, Muriel. He called her his primary editor and proofreader. The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1991. In 1992 Muriel encouraged Michael to visit his ancestral village in Ukraine. Even though she had been ill at home with diabetes. since 1980, and her condition was worsening, Michael took care of Muriel at their home until her death on February 21, 1997. Encouraged by his memory of her he has produced 16 books, and with two volumes still in preparation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Panakyda service will be held on Sunday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 1175 Main Street, with funeral service on Monday, August 30, at 10:00 a.m. also at Holy Trinity Cathedral. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca
MICHAEL FUTROS
MICHAEL FUTROS SR. Peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Seven Oaks General Hospital, Michael Futros Sr. passed away with family by his side. Survived by his wife Katryzna (Katie) of 65 years; son Ernie and wife Mary; daughter Milly and husband Sid; son Rudy and wife Anne; daughter Alice and husband John; daughter Marie and husband Emmett; son John and wife Laura; daughter Annie; daughter Catherine and husband Earl; son Michael and wife Barb; son Patrick and fiance April; 23 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister Mary; brothers, Victor and wife Ann, Steve and wife Mary; sister-in-law Victoria and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his son Joey; sister Julanna; brothers, Joe and John; grandchildren, Katie, David, Randy; parents, John and Susie. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Roman Catholic Church, Woodlands. Pallbearers will be Joey Futros, Chico Downing, Ernie Futros Jr., Danny Futros, Eddie Futros, Terry Futros. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.
FRANCISCA HAAREN
FRANCISCA (FRANCES) VAN HAAREN (nee MUNSTERS) Francisca (Frances) van Haaren (nee Munsters) passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, at the Victoria General Hospital on August 27, 2004 with her son Peter at her side. Longer obituary to follow. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME
JOAN HUNT
JOAN EDITH HUNT (nee ADAMSON) On August 24, 2004 Joan Edith Hunt, beloved wife of the late Mr. Justice John MacLean Hunt, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Health Sciences Centre after a brief illness. Joan was born
on December 30, 1924 in Winnipeg, to Chief Justice John E. and Mary (Turriff) Adamson. She lived her life in Winnipeg attending Rupertsland School for Girls, followed by working at Toronto General Trust. In 1945 she married John MacLean Hunt and had two daughters. She was a member of First Presbyterian Womens Auxiliary, St. Agnes Guild, The Board of Middlechurch Home, The Crafts Guild of Manitoba and the Bonsai Club of Winnipeg. She enjoyed many enduring friendships from her association with the Decadames, Bridge and Tuesday Stitchery groups. Joan had many and varied interests among which were hunting, weaving and needlework, and travelling. Most summers were spent at the family cottage at Winnipeg Beach surrounded by lifelong friends and their children. She greatly enjoyed travelling with her husband, and after his death, with her friends to Chicago, Fiji, Turkey, The British Isles, Greece, Baja and Mexico. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband John; sisters, Eva Mary Pugh, Julia Dickson, and Clementina Bidwell. She is survived by her daughters and their families; Alexandra Harbottle, son-in-law John and grandson Christopher; Catherine Johnson, son-in-law Douglas and grandson Jeffrey and granddaughter Dawn; and numerous nieces and nephews who will all miss her greatly. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30 at Thomson "in the Park" 1291 McGillivray Blvd. The family wishes to thank the caring people of the Sherbrook and HSC Central Dialysis and Renal Units as well as those from Home Care Services. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Manitoba. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd. - 925-1120
JOHN KINDRAT
JOHN KINDRAT John Kindrat entered into rest Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the age of 89 years. Graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa on Tuesday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. M. Tkachuk officiating. Prayers will be held in White's Funeral Chapel, Neepawa on Monday August 30, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. If friends who so desire, donations may be to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. White's Funeral Home, Neepawa in care of arrangements.
DONALDA KIPPEN
DONALDA KIPPEN On Friday, August 27, 2004, at the Victoria General Hospital, Donalda Pearl Kippen (nee Richardson) peacefully passed away at the age of 79 years. Dona was predeceased by her husband Gordon in 1976. She is survived by one daughter and six sons, Leslie (Len) Jackson, Jim (Marilyn) Kippen, Rick (Connie) Kippen, Terry (Beth) Kippen, Robert (Lorette) Kippen, Rod (Michele) Kippen and Darren (Sherry) Kippen. Dona is also survived by her grandchildren, Lorelei (Greg) Johnson, Bryce (Marnie) Jackson, Wanda (Michael) Sime, Doug (Naomi) Kippen, Leianne (Craig) Wood, Leigh Kippen (Kathy), Chris Kippen (Michelle), Richard Kippen (Toni), Jason Kippen, Kyle Kippen, Nikita Kippen and 19 great-grandchildren and counting. Dona is survived by one brother Jim (Josie) Richardson; one sister Dorene (Ross) Smithson and two sisters-in-law, Bessie Heaman, Eileen Kippen. Besides her husband Gordon, Dona is predeceased by one sister Kathleen Carlson; sisters-in-law, Jessie Carroll, Jean Neiles, Vera Kippen and brothers-in-law, Teddie Kippen, Geordie Kippen and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held from the Trinity Lutheran Church in Starbuck on Tuesday, August 31 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ron Vert officiating. Interment will take place in the Elm Creek Cemetery. Lunch will follow at the Elm Creek Community Hall. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Doyle's Funeral Chapel of Carman. www.doyleschapels.com
ANTOINETTE LAURIER
ANTOINETTE LAURIER (nee DAUPHINAIS) passed away at St. Boniface Hospital on Saturday, August 28, 2004.
Arrangements are pending, and a longer notice will follow.
REEN ACRES Funeral Home & Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, 1-204-925-1120
MARILYN LESLIE
MARILYN LESLIE On August 27, 2004 at the Concordia Hospital, Marilyn Leslie, aged 63 years, of Birds Hill, MB.
Full obituary in Monday's paper.
Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
ISABEL MARTIN
ISABEL MARGARET MARTIN June 1, 1909 - August 27, 2004 Isabel Martin passed away at the Victoria General Hospital as the result of a stroke. She is survived by her son, Robert Brian, daughter, Barbara Dale Lyons, granddaughters, Heather (Graham Gulden), Atlanta, GA, Christine (Andrew Ross), Toronto, and her beloved great grandson, Jordan Lyons. She is also survived by her sister, Kathleen Hunter, Edmonton, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Florence Gallagher, sister, Ethel Francis and brother, Ted Gallagher. Isabel was born
in Ballinamallard, Northern Ireland and emigrated to Canada at the age of 14 to be with her parents and siblings. Her heart, however, always belonged to Ireland and Mum made return visits at the age of 78 and 82 to visit her friend, Maeve Gray, in Carlingford. As a long time resident of Fort Garry, Isabel saw many changes over the last 60 years. She held several administrative positions and had many years with the Manitoba Medical Association and the University of Manitoba. She worked for Drs. Crust and Davidson at the Pembina Medical centre following her "retirement". She was an avid walker until a few years ago. The family would like to thank the nurses and support staff of the Interim Unit at the Misercordia Health Centre and of the 3rd floor at the Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Also thank you to Dr. R. Hayward for his care over the years. Cremation has taken place according to Isabel's wishes. A memorial service will be held at Fort Garry United Church at a later date. Notification of date and time will be placed in this newspaper. No flowers please. Donations may be made in her name to the Arthritis Society, 105-386 Broadway Ave, the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent Road or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 1531 Pembina hwy 284-7500 Rest in Peace Mum.
