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Sara Abrahams
June 17, 2003
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
June 17, 2003
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
June 17, 2003
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
June 17, 2003
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
June 17, 2003
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
June 17, 2003
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
June 17, 2003
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
June 17, 2003
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.
Danny Cianflone
June 17, 2003
DANNY PASQUALE CIANFLONE March 13, 1966 - June 15, 2003 Suddenly at St. Boniface Hospital, Danny Cianflone died at the age of 37 years. Funeral arrangements are pending. Complete obituary to follow. GARRY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Cemetery and Cremation Centre 1291 McGillivray Blvd. - off Pembina Hwy. 925-1120
Martha De jaegher
June 17, 2003
MARTHA FLORENCE DE JAEGHER passed away at the Baldur Health Centre on Sunday, June 15, 2003 at the age of 78 years, Martha Florence De Jaegher, of Baldur, MB. Martha leaves to mourn her passing, her brother Cesar De Jaegher of Baldur. She was predeceased by her father Henri in 1944 and her mother Leontine De Jaegher in 1998. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Alphonse Roman Catholic Church with Father Firmin Michiels as celebrant. Interment to follow in the St. Alphonse Parish Cemetery. Friends that so desire memoriams may be made in Martha's memory to a charity of ones choice. Jamieson Funeral Service of Baldur-Glenboro in care of arrangements. 1-204-827-2480
Sophia Deegan
June 17, 2003
SOPHIA DEEGAN passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON., with family by her side Sophia Deegan in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late John Deegan. Loving mother of the late Margaret Morton. Loved grandmother of Tracey and Colin and great-grandmother of Jennifer, Lucas, Chantel Morton of Winnipeg, Dean and Nicole Sader of London. Sophia will be remembered by her many brothers, sisters and friends. Funeral services were held in London, ON., on Tuesday, June 17 at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Memorial Funeral Home in care of arrangements (519) 452-3770
Mary Dymont
June 17, 2003
MARY DYMONT passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital on June 16, 2003 at the age of 91. Longer obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
Diane Fedorchuk
June 17, 2003
DIANE FEDORCHUK (nee JOHNSON) After a courageous battle with cancer, Diane (Dee Dee) passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2003 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 56. She is survived by her son Lee and granddaughter Brooke; brothers, Romeo, George, Jim, Willie; her mother Elizabeth, and her partner John. She was predeceased by her sister Denise and her Dad Willay in 2001. Cremation has taken place and her remains will be taken back to her beloved Thunder Bay for a service at a later date.
Edmund Fehr
June 17, 2003
EDMUND LAWRENCE FEHR It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing of Edmund Lawrence Fehr on the morning of Sunday, June 15, 2003 at the Lake of the Woods Hospital in Kenora, ON, at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his wife Beverly-Ann; sons, Brian (Sandy), Richard (Heather), Roger (Melanie) and Michael; grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, Benjamin, Robert, William, Joshua and Alexa; great-grandchild Adam; his mother Elsie; brothers, John and Peter; sisters, Mary, Betty, Karen, Kathlen and Myrna; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Edmund was predeceased by his father John; brothers, Walter, Alfred and Leonard; and sisters, Trudy and Lorna. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Ave. at Sharp Blvd., Winnipeg, MB. A private funeral service to celebrate Edmund's life will be held at a later date. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
Jacob Froese
June 17, 2003
JACOB (JM) FROESE Mr. Jacob (JM) Froese of Winkler, MB passed away at his home on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the age of 85 years. Mr. Froese was the Member of the Manitoba Legislature for the Constituency of Rhineland from 1958 to 1973. While representing the Social Credit Party of Manitoba as its only member, it didn't stop Mr. Froese from influencing votes and decisions with his relentless research without assistants, and principled stands. He also served the Credit Union movement in Manitoba, nationally and internationally, from 1950 to 1973, 23 years without fail. Education was a high priority for Mr. Froese chairing the local school board for 25 years, serving on the Manitoba School Trustee Association, 15 years as vice-chairman. He spent countless hours serving as a director on M.C.C. Canada, Eden Mental Health Centre, and Salem Personal Care Home in Winkler. He lived out his life long motto, "To serve and to be of service" without expecting or receiving anything in return. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Peters), seven daughters, three sons, and their families. The funeral service will be held at the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church on Thursday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m. A longer obituary to follow tomorrow. Wiebe Funeral Home of Winkler is in charge of arrangements.
