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GILLIAN WREN
December 02, 2003
GILLIAN LESLEY WREN It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gillian Wren on Sunday, November 30, 2003, at St. Boniface Hospital, at the tender age of 26 years. Left to cherish her memory is her partner Mike McPherson; sons, Christian, Nicholas and Brayden; mother Thelma Faraci (Ed); father Alan (Betty-Anne Sanderson); brother Ian; grandmother Margaret Keller; and many relatives and close family friends. Gillian was predeceased by "Papa", Christian Keller; and grandparents, Ronald and Ruby Wren in England. Gillian was born
and raised in Winnipeg and attended schools in Winnipeg and Oakbank. Gillian was always very active with particular interests in gymnastics and swimming. During her several months of illness, Gillian, at a young age, provided us all with examples of courage, optimism and strength. The family would like to thank the staff of ward 5B and the Palliative Care Unit of the St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion. In accordance with Gillian's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Friday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Chapel, 669 Broadway, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gillian's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. "We can't know why some things happen...but we can know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. And we can know that there's a place in the heart where love lives always...and where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten." THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211
DOROTHY WRIGHT
December 02, 2003
DOROTHY LOUISE WRIGHT (MACKECHNIE) Peacefully, with her family at her side, Dorothy Louise Wright passed away at the age of 85 on Thursday, November 27, 2003. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jack. Dottie leaves to mourn her children, Hugh (Linda), Terry (Melba), Ginny (Bruce) Thompson, Trish (Keith) Smith and John. She will also be sadly missed by her ten grandchildren, Margot Wright; Shannon (Matt) Wilson, Geoffrey, Kimberley and James Wright; Tracey (Joe) Bryksa, Rob and Aynslie Thompson; Scott and Jacqueline Smith; and her two great-grandchildren, Hayley and Taylor Bryksa. Dottie also leaves to mourn her sister Georgina Harris and her nieces and nephew. Born on November 6, 1918, Dottie grew up in Toronto, where she attended Branksome Hall, a private girls' school. She enjoyed playing tennis, sailing and spending the summers with her father, Hugh Lyon Playfair Mackechnie, at French River and Lake of Bays in Ontario. Dottie married John Robert (Jack) Wright on April 22, 1939 and moved to Winnipeg. She quickly became part of the community raising her five children. She was a member of the Junior League and the White Cross Guild and volunteered her time with a number of organizations, including the Red Cross and teaching knitting at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. An active member of the Winnipeg Winter Club and St. Charles Country Club, Dottie enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and golf. She and Jack were also members of the Dance Club. Known affectionately as Dodo to her family, she led a vibrant life that included long winter holidays in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Most of all, she enjoyed spending the summers with her family at Granite Lake. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Stradbrook and Nassau, with the Rev. Robert Brownlie officiating. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be Gordon Gage, Edward Lemon, Bill McWilliams and Floyd Dowling. The active pallbearers will be her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation Inc., the Victoria General Hospital Foundation Inc. or the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation Inc.
ERNIE ZITARUK
December 02, 2003
ERNIE ZITARUK March 17, 1943 - November 29, 2003 Ernie passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife Rhea; son Russ (Kim) and grandson Nicolas; daughter Lana; mother Sadie; brother Don (Glenna) and their children Trevor (Amber) and Leslie (Dustin). He was predeceased by his father Peter; brother Brian; and brother Bob. There was nothing that Ernie couldn't build or fix, and he'd help out anyone who asked. He tinkered with computers, cars and R/C airplanes - but he also had a passion for the outdoors, and looked after any wildlife that crossed his path. We will miss him greatly. Special thanks to Jason and numerous other friends for the time they spent with him. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Cancer Society. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.
ROSE BELL
April 14, 2004
ROSE BELL (nee JOHNSON) With sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on April 11, 2004 at Oakview Place. She leaves to mourn her passing, her sister Gwyn; children, Lynn, Bill (Brenda), Caroline (Ken), Elly (Don), Ed (Pam), Gwyn (Art); nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father George and mother Mabel, brother Bert and granddaughter Rosemary. Mom was born
on April 28, 1924 in Findon, Sussex, England. She served with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force from 1942 to 1943. She married Ed Bell in 1945 and moved to Canada in 1946. As a military wife she lived in a number of places over the next 23 years and resided in St. James during the last 35 years of her life. Rose was a 30 year member of the St. James Legion Branch No. 4. She greatly enjoyed helping with the Friday Night Fun Darts League until being hospitalized in October 2003. She moved into Oakview Place, January 27, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 15 at Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1858 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes. Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of 3rd Floor West, Oakview Place, for their kind and compassionate care during Mom's short stay there. Arrangements entrusted to: Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel 949-4872
MARGUERITE BOYD
April 14, 2004
MARGUERITE JANE BOYD passed away at Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, MB, on Sunday, April 11, 2004, Marguerite Boyd, aged 92 years, formerly of Gladstone. Left to mourn her passing is her daughter Shirley Howard of Portage; son Bill and Gail of Brandon, MB; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Clarke's Funeral Chapel, Gladstone with Rev. Bob Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Gladstone Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Lions Prairie Manor, 24 - 9th Street S.E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4, or to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. (204)385-2274
MINTIE BRAUN
April 14, 2004
MINTIE TOEWS BRAUN September 14, 1919- April 11, 2004 On April 11, 2004 at the age of 84 years, Mintie Toews Braun (nee Barkman) of Steinbach, passed away at the Bethesda Hospital. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: daughter Sandra (Brian); "son" Karl Zeif (Brenda), sons, Werner (Dorothy), Leonard (Edna), Peter (Sherry); daughters, Anne (Guy), Jesse (Ed) and Anita (Ralph); grandchildren, April, Ashley, Jeff, Julie, Sherri, Greg, Jody, Michelle, Melanie, Don, Jeremy, Jen, Elizabeth, Jacqueline, Noel, Crystal and Aimee; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Levi (Laura), Gordon (Norma), John; sisters, Rose (Jac), Shirley (Al) and Betty Anne. She was predeceased by daughter Sharon Jacqueline; her first husband Bill; her parents, Jacob R. and Helena Barkman; brothers, Harvey, Lawrence and Peter; second husband David. The family would like to express our appreciation to Dr. Wilf Kaethler and all main floor staff, especially Lynn, Herta, Wilma, and Joanne for the loving care given to Mintie. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Bethesda Foundation. LOEWEN FUNERAL CHAPEL 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB (204) 326-1351
WILLIAM BYSKAL
April 14, 2004
WILLIAM BYSKAL It is with sadness we announce the passing of our dearly loved husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend at the age of 58. Bill died at the Concordia Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 following a long and courageous battle with complications associated with diabetes.. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol; sister Mary (Mike) Kuzminski; brother Walter (Doreen) Byskal; brother-in-law Dennis (Sandy) Trubyk; sister-in-law Michele (Brian) Foster; aunts, Lena Hretzay, Nettie (Bill) Kyliuk and Rose Molaro; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Eudoxia. Bill began his working career as a welder, he joined the Operating Engineers Local 901. He was a member of the St. Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church and a Charter member of the Knights of Columbus St. Anne's Council. Prayers will be said on Wednesday April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Ave. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday April 15 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 455 Douglas Ave., with Rt. Rev. Canon Father Walter Klimchuk officiating. Bill's family would like to thank Dr. and Mrs. Gorski, Linda, and all the staff at the Concordia Hospital N3 west for their love and compassion over the years. Thank you to our friends at Parkside Plaza making Bills last couple of years enjoyable. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Anne's Ukrainian catholic Church building fund. He will be lovingly missed and always remembered for his good nature, sense of humour, and his kind and gentle spirit. "CHRYSTOS VOSKRES" Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler Ave @ Henderson Hwy. 668-3151
THOMAS CALVERT
April 14, 2004
THOMAS (TOM) CALVERT It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved husband and father, Tom Calvert on Friday, April 9, 2004, at the age of 74 years at the Deer Lodge Centre. Left to celebrate his life with wonderful memories are his loving wife Phyllis of 49 years of marriage; son Robert; and daughter Gayle (Glenn); brother Allan; sisters, Eileen (Jim) and Evelyne of B.C.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Martha Calvert. Tom was raised in Fort Rouge and from the age of 17 until his early retirement, he was employed with C.N. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed the summers at his cottage in Malachi, ON with his family and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the Salvation Army Hampton Citadel, 221 Hampton St., with Pastor John and Lorelei Ruffel officiating. Our family would like to extend special thanks to the caring staff of 6E in Deer Lodge Centre. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to The Hampton Citadel, 221 Hampton St., Winnipeg, MB R3J 1P5 or a charity of one's choice. "In our hearts and memories forever. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
IVANKA CHERNICHKO
April 14, 2004
IVANKA (JOANNE) CHERNICHKO (nee PAWLYSHYN) Peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, Joanne Chernichko passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 78 years. Prayers will be held on Thursday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1175 Main St. with Very Rev. Alexander Harkavyi officiating. Interment to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Longer obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
CHARLES COWELL
April 14, 2004
CHARLES CLARK COWELL On Saturday, April 10, 2004 at the Victoria Hospital, Charles Cowell, beloved husband of Joan died at the age of 82 years. A private memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 13 at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave. with interment at Garry Memorial Park. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
DONNA DESIATNYK
April 14, 2004
DONNA MAE DESIATNYK (nee KENNEDY) September 22, 1935 - April 12, 2004 With great sorrow, the family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Donna (aged 68) on April 12, 2004 at Concordia Hospital. Donna is survived by her husband of 45 years, Victor and will sadly be missed by daughters, Lisa (Ray) Gladu and Darcy (Todd) Shewchuk; grandchildren, Brittany and Crystal Gladu, Nicole, Matthew and Melissa Shewchuk; and her siblings, David (Alice), Doreen (Dennis), Dennis (Emily) and sister Dale. Mom was a courageous and strong willed individual who persevered despite the odds. We are grateful for the care she received during her short time at Park Manor Personal Care Home. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Transcona Funeral Home, 1800 Day St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna's memory to the Arthritis Society of Manitoba.
SHIRLEY DONE
April 14, 2004
SHIRLEY DONE (nee HARDISTY) In great sorrow, we regret to announce the sudden passing of Shirley on Friday, April 9, 2004. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Tommy; brothers, Donald and Cyril; and sister Christine. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Alana Done, Lori (Jim) Desrosiers, Randy (Sharon) Fidler and Ron Fidler; Edie, sister of Tommy, and husband Orville Marshall who were a very special and important part of her life; along with sisters, Mina Favel, Myrtle Chambers, Ruby (Harold) Sandberg, Dorothy (Irvin) Thorpe; Shirley will be missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all the CancerCare staff for their care and support. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place. "Treasured memories keep you near, Treasured still with love sincere, No need for words except to say Still loved, still missed, each passing day." In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Shirley may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. 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
ANITA DREHER
April 14, 2004
ANITA DREHER On Tuesday, April 13, 2004, Anita passed away at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 68 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
CYRIL EVANS
April 14, 2004
CYRIL JOHN EVANS It is with sorrow that the family announces the passing of Cyril (Cy) on April 12, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 82 years. Cy is survived by his loving daughter Nancy (Bill); granddaughters, Diana (Gilles) and Katherine (Mark); great-grandchildren, Jesse, Nicole, Luke and Brendon; and brother Herbert (Elvera). He was predeceased by his loving wife Anne in 2001. Cy was born
on July 4, 1921 in Shellbrook, SK and came to Winnipeg at the age of three years. He was employed by Modern Dairies and the City of Winnipeg, retiring at the age of 65 years. Cy was a very caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to all who knew him. Interment will be on Friday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Brookside Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at McIvor MB Church, 200 McIvor Ave. with Pastors Doug Enns and John Epp officiating. The family would like to thank the staff on GH3 at the Health Sciences Centre, and a very special thank you to Dr. R. Stimpson for his care and compassion. A heart of gold stopped beating, hard working hands went to rest, God took you home to prove to us, He only takes the best. Heartaches in this world are many, but losing you was worse than any. It will be lonely here without you, we will miss you more each day, for life will not be the same for us, since you've been called away. We will always remember the way you looked, the way you walked and smiled, all the things you did for us, will be with us all the while. You always did your best, your heart was true and tender, you lived your life for those you loved, and those you loved will remember. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
CHAD FORSYTH
April 14, 2004
CHAD DANIEL FORSYTH 1991 - 2004 Peacefully, after a courageous battle with Battens Disease, in the arms of his stepmother Nancy Fraser, with his father Ian Forsyth at his side, our beloved son Chad joyfully walked hand in hand with Jesus to his heavenly home, on Easter Sunday morning, April 11, 2004. Chad was born
March 10, 1991 in Winnipeg. In June of 1995, Chad was diagnosed with Battens disease. Chad was loved and cherished by his mother Christine Schrot and stepfather Sean Schrot. He shared his life with his sisters, Cydney and Crystal; and brother Dylan. He will be lovingly remembered by his great-grandmother Frances Kozun, grandparents, Al and Julliette Kozun, Vic and Yolanda Forsyth and stepgrandfather Lorne Pruden. He will be sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles and cousins, and all the wonderful caregivers he has had over the years, especially Corrine Parsons. Chad loved to be at the lake, watching his dad water-ski, especially bare-footing. He loved riding in Grandpa's big boat. He also loved to hear his dad play guitar and sing to him. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital for the compassionate care given to Chad. We would also like to thank Chad's Hope Committee, who will continue to carry on his legacy through fundraising for the cure for Battens Disease. Prayers for Chad will be offered on Thursday evening, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day St. A celebration of Chad's life will be held with a Mass of Resurrection, Friday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Parish, 425 Rosseau Ave. E., Transcona, with Fr. Edouard Bonin officiating. Following the service, interment will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery, Heatherdale Road (off Garvin Road), Springfield, MB. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chad's Hope Foundation, in care of the Oakbank Credit Union, 444-7200 or visit www.chadshope.com. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
