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EDWARD MALMGREN
August 09, 2004
EDWARD VERNON MALMGREN On August 7, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Edward Vernon Malmgren, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Renee Malmgren. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. in Thomson "In The Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. A reception will follow in the Fort Garry Reception Room. A complete obituary will follow. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 925-1120
LAURENT MARCOUX
August 09, 2004
LAURENT (LARRY) MARCOUX It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Laurent G. Marcoux on Friday, August 6, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 50 years, Jacqueline; and five children, Laurent Jr. (Lise), Michel (Cheryl), Jocelyne (Serge), Alain and Guy. He will also be remembered by his sister Blanche Sicotte; his sister-in-law Marcelle; and his brothers, Omer (Jeanne) and Lucien (Therese). He dearly loved his grandchildren
, Pierre, Andre, Manon, Joelle, Philippe, Tomas, Tessa, Dominique, Janelle and Maxime. His greatest joy was family life at the cottage on Falcon Lake surrounded by the laughter of the grandchildren. He was deeply committed throughout his life to community service, with a keen interest in health and education. He was a charter member of the Cancer Foundation of Manitoba and served on the Advisory Board of the St. Boniface Hospital. He was Chairman of the St. Boniface and Misericordia Schools of Nursing. He served for a number of years as a member of the School Board for the St. Boniface School Division and was a Director of the Family Bureau of Winnipeg. He made a significant contribution to the French speaking community of Manitoba, serving as President of the Association des Commissaires d'ecoles francaises du Manitoba, as a Director of both CKSB la radio-francaise and the Fondation CKSB. He was also a founding member of the Club des hommes d'affaires de langue francaise du Manitoba. A lawyer, senior partner in the law firm of Marcoux, Betournay, Labossiere, he was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1969 and later appointed by Prime Minister Trudeau to the Board of Directors of the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation of Canada. He was also an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 3158. He was husband, father, brother and friend, he will be remembered as a kind, loving and compassionate man. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada - Manitoba Region, 204 - 825 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens Roman Catholic Church, 289 Dussault Ave., presided by Fr. Marcel Toupin. Interment of cremated remains will take place in the Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.obituariestoday.com
LOVINE MASEK
August 09, 2004
LOVINE GLORIA MASEK (nee WORONIAK) On Saturday, August 7, 2004, at Seven Oaks Hospital, Lovine Masek passed away the age of 74. Longer obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
BARBARA McJANNET
August 09, 2004
BARBARA McJANNET Peacefully on August 8, 2004 at Victoria Hospital, Barbara McJannet passed away. Longer obituary to follow. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" Funeral Home and Cemetery 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 1-877-230-0438
JOHN McNAB
August 09, 2004
JOHN McNAB On August 8, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre, John McNab, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Judy McNab. Announcement of services will follow. THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211
ROY MELANSON
August 09, 2004
ROY DENNIS MELANSON January 4, 1934 - August 6, 2004 Roy was born
in Digby, NS, lived in Winnipeg, and the last 30 years in The Pas, MB. Roy worked for Wilkinson Trucking and Lake Shore Landscaping. Roy retired in 2002 so he could enjoy more hunting and fishing. Roy was predeceased by his son Dennis Melanson. Roy leaves to mourn, his companion Fran Gryba; his children, Dwight (Calgary, AB), Dean (Jacqueline), Dave (Peter), Lucy, (Chris) Markwick, Paul, Marc (Michelle), Bridget all from Winnipeg, MB; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; Fran's daughters, Irene (Leo) Lemaire, The Pas and Sandra (Terry) Parlow of Brandon, MB. Also survived by Emma (Allard) Melanson, Linda, Debbie, Shane and Catherine and his mother of Digby, Lucille Amero Barton. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday, August 10 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Pas with James Hemauer presiding. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery, The Pas. If friend so desire, in lieu of flowers donations to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada N3035 - 431 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 9Z9 would be appreciated by Roy's family. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements 204-623-3261.
NELLIE MILLAR
August 09, 2004
NELLIE (BILLIE) TAYLOR MILLAR (nee STEWART) January 16, 1925 - August 6, 2004 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Nellie (Billie) Taylor Millar on August 6, 2004. Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Holy Family Nursing Home. Mom was predeceased by her husband Alex in July of 1993 and her only daughter Gladys, in June 2000. She was also predeceased by her parents; stepmother and by many brothers and sisters. Now she will be united with them all. Mom will be mourned and sadly missed by her son Jim and his wife Sheila; sisters, Margaret Nielsen and Nessie Salmon; many nieces and nephews especially Lloyd and Joyce Wood, Kay and Raymond Bourgeois. Mom also had one brother in-law Watt (Ruby) Forbes and one stepbrother and four stepsisters. Mom was born
in Rathen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and her family immigrated to Canada in 1928 to farm in Beulah, MB. She served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps during the Second World War. She married Alexander Millar on February 7, 1946. Mom worked very hard all her life. She was a supervisor for Chicago Kosher, Schneider's Meats and then Weidman Foods for over 30 years. As if working full time and raising her family wasn't enough work, Mom was very active in her community with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #141, the Branch #141 Ladies Auxiliary for over 50 years and the F.O.E. Aries #23 Ladies Auxiliary for 35 years. Mom received many awards for her untiring work for the sick, elderly, disabled and underprivileged. The award she was most proud of was the Palm Leaf, which is the highest awarded given by the Royal Canadian Legion received in 1987. Mom was a very loving and generous person who always put others before herself. She had a great sense of humour and really loved children. She loved it whenever little ones visited her and when she still had her health, was only too happy to babysit for family and friends. A very special thank you to Homecare workers, especially Lilianne and Angie for their kindness, support and hard work. Also a very special thank you to the nurses and all the staff of the St. Francis Unit at Holy Family Nursing Home for your kindness, caring and compassion while Mom was in your care. An extra special thank you to June Moore, mom's favourite. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nellie's memory to the Holy Family Nursing Home, 165 Aberdeen Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2W 1T9, or to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
ROY NESBY
August 09, 2004
ROY NORMAN NESBY On August 6, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre, Roy Nesby, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 77. Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Helen; children, Thomas (Judy), Robert (Carol), Lynn (Don) and Terry; five grandchildren, Lisa, Karen, Lana, Tasha and Ryan; brother Russell and sisters, Gladys McIvor and Lois (Bob) Peterson; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Torger; mother Mabel; his siblings, Myrtle, Clarence, Richard and Violet. Roy was born
in Transcona. He worked at Canada Packers for forty years as a Second Class Power Engineer until his retirement. He enjoyed carving, curling and baseball. Roy enjoyed travelling and loved to socialize with his friends in the community. The family would like to thank the hospital staff for their loving care and concerns they gave Roy. Prayers will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 847 St. Mary's Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King, as well, with Rev. Fr. Renato Pasinato officiating. Interment will follow at the Holy Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Roy's memory to Christ the King RC Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
WALTER OLYNICK
August 09, 2004
WALTER OLYNICK Suddenly on Saturday, August 7, 2004, at home, Walter, beloved husband of Olga passed away at 79 years of age. Longer obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
EDWARD OTTO
August 09, 2004
EDWARD OTTO SR. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Otto Sr. who passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30 2004 in the home of his son Edward Jr. in Calgary, AB, with his wife and children by his side. He is survived by his wife Margaret; his children, Patricia, Lynne and Edward Jr.; and grandchildren, Erin, Brad, Kyna, Elysia, Daniel and Alexandra. He also leaves behind his sister Alice. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and we will all miss him so very much.
PHILIP PERTSON
August 09, 2004
PHILIP PERTSON At his residence on Friday, August 6, 2004, Philip Pertson, aged 72 years, a lifelong resident of Winnipeg Beach passed away. Full obituary to follow at a later date. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
MARY PICK
August 09, 2004
MARY PICK Mary Pick, beloved wife of the late William Pick passed to eternal rest. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Following a reception, her remains will be interred in Waverley Memorial Gardens. A complete obituary will follow. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 1-877-230-0438
GERTRUDE POIRIER
August 09, 2004
GERTRUDE (GERTIE) POIRIER (nee PELLETIER) Peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2004 Gertrude "Gertie" Poirier passed away at St. Boniface General Hospital with her family by her side. Besides her loving husband of 55 years, Ralph "Raoul", she leaves to mourn her two sons, Robert and Bernard "Berny" and his wife Marie (Deault) and grandchildren, Ronald, Natalie and Valerie; one sister-in-law Mrs. Juliette Pelletier. Gertrude was predeceased by her parents, Telesphore and Leda (Pedneault) Pelletier; as well as her brothers, Amedee "Jack", Gustave, Alfred, Jean-Baptiste, and Albert "Bert"; and sisters, Therese Marchand, Angeline "Toots" LaRiviere, and Sister Eva Pelletier (Soeur Gertrude-Marie, fdlc). Born in St. Boniface on May 19, 1915, Gertrude attended boarding school in St. Adolphe. As a young woman, she worked at Sovereign Life and Saskatchewan Wheat Pool where she made many lifelong friends including Marcelle (Rocan) Gaudry, Margaret Fraser and Gladys (Craig) Pavloff. In 1949, she married the love of her life, Raoul, and in her final days she always exhorted us to "look after her daddy". Being the youngest of the family, she was closer in age to many of her nieces and nephews, her welcoming spirit was always ready to accommodate one or more for supper at "Gertie's Inn." After Dad's retirement in 1981, Gertrude always looked forward to her daily breakfast at Salisbury House, where the staff were even more important to her than the meals. Gerturde and Ralph were able to take several trips to Florida and British Columbia, and in later years to Saskatoon to visit the grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of St. Boniface Hospital for their care and attention to Mom's needs, as well as Audrey and Dr. Jean Prenovault of Windsor Park Medical Clinic. Special thanks to her "angel", Wendy Hoffman. Prayers will be offered on Tuesday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. No. 1 East and Navin Road. Funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Precious Blood Church/L'Eglise Precieux-Sang, 200 Kenny St. (St. Boniface). Rev. Fr. Isaie Blanchette, o.m.i will preside. Entombment will follow in Holy Angel Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 2nd Floor, 629 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1. E. and Navin Rd (1-877-230-0438)
EDITH PYZYK
August 09, 2004
EDITH PYZYK (nee LEONHART) Peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Red River Place, Selkirk, MB, Edith Pyzyk beloved wife of the late Wasyl Pyzyk. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11 at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St. Longer obituary to follow. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193
BLAIR ROY
August 09, 2004
BLAIR DENNIS WILLIAM ROY Suddenly on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 in Winnipeg, MB, Blair Roy, beloved son of Maureen Roy of Portage la Prairie and William Roy of High Bluff, passed away at the age of 30 years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and reception will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Herman Prior Centre, Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie. Blair attended Portage schools and graduated from Arthur Meighan High School. Following school he worked for his Dad and at various locations in Winnipeg. For the past several years, Blair was employed at Argus Industries in Winnipeg. Blair valued the strong bond that he developed over the years with his close friends. He was a whiz at computers and loved his cat Lochi. Blair was predeceased by his grandparents, Gladys and Charles Ainslie, and Myrtle and Ed Roy, as well as his uncle Robert Ainslie and aunts, Jean Archer and Lorraine Dark. Besides his parents, Blair is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Ben Haegeman; his nephew Dylan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. If friends so desire, contributions to the Canadian Mental Health Association - Winnipeg Region, 432 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg, MB. Arrangements are by: Ronald Moffit Memorial Services (204) 856-3487
JACK SHAPIRO
August 09, 2004
JACK WILLIAM SHAPIRO Peacefully, and surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 6, 2004, Jack Shapiro, aged 75, beloved husband, father, zaida, brother, uncle and friend, passed away. He will be missed terribly by his wife of 47 years, Sheila; daughter Sandra; son Cory; his wife Goldelyn; three beautiful granddaughters, Elisabeth, Melissa and Jessica; brothers and sisters-in-law, Izzy and Shirley, and Harry and Ros; nephews and nieces, Paul Shapiro, Charlene and Harry Schwartz, Lori and Lyle Juravsky, Michelle and Michael Tessler and David and Toby Shapiro, and their children. He will be missed by his cousins, Oscar Schulman, Bill Schulman, and Sarah (Schulman) Kastner, with whom he grew up and maintained a close relationship despite living in different countries. He had a special relationship with Oscar's son, Jeff who will miss him greatly. He will be also be missed by family and friends, especially the "minyanaires", with whom he spent many mornings in prayer at the Chevra Mishnayes Synagogue. Dad was predeceased by two wonderful people, his parents, Ben and Esther Shapiro. Dad treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. For him, the family was his world. One of his greatest pleasures was cooking and having the entire extended family over for dinners on holidays. His steaks were legendary. He found a new youth in his granddaughters and spent many wonderful hours with them. Thank you to the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Health Sciences Centre (Unit GA4 and MICU) and at Seven Oaks Hospital (3 Unit 4 and Observation and Emergency) who worked tirelessly to take such good care of Dad, especially in this past month. Funeral services will be on Monday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Etz Chayim Synagogue with interment to follow at the Bnay Abraham Cemetery. Pallbearers are, Paul Shapiro, David Shapiro, David Shapera, Harry Schwartz, Michael Tessler and Howard Jesierski. Shiva will be observed at 30 Montcalm Cres. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CancerCare Manitoba, The Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation or The Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre.
JEAN SHUMILAK
August 09, 2004
JEAN BERNICE SHUMILAK (HLADKI) (nee BUKOSKI) After a brief illness on Thursday, August 5, 2004 at the Beausejour Hospital, Beausejour, Manitoba Jean Shumilak, beloved wife of the late Kazmir Shumilak of Beausejour, Manitoba passed away at the age of 83 years. Jean leaves to mourn her passing children, Wayne Hladki (Pat), Rick Hladki (Irene Habing) and Carolyn Halowaty (Glenn); as well as her grandchildren, Peter and Kayleigh. Also surviving are sisters, Kay Krut and Minnie Surowich; by her brothers, Edward Bukoski, Johnny Bukoski and Cashmere Bukoski. She was predeceased by her first husband Peter Hladki in 1964 and by her second husband Kazmir Shumilak in 2003; as well as her parents Stanley and Caroline Bukoski; and her brothers, Stanley, Joe, Ted and Alfred; and her sister Pauline. Jean began working at the Beausejour Hospital shortly after her husband Peter passed away in 1964 and remained there until 1980. She loved gardening and her friends. She was especially proud of her family and her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Corder and the entire Nursing Staff of the Beausejour Hospital for the care and compassion shown to our mother during her stay, it will not be forgotten. Prayers will be said on Monday, August 9, at 7:00 p.m. from the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Beausejour, Manitoba. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Tuesday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. also from St. Mary's with Fr. Owen Steeves presiding. Interment in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darryl Krut, Jim Bukoski, Bernard Shumilak, Peter Halowaty, David Surowich and Brian Bukoski. If friends so desire memorial donations in Jean's memory may be made to the Beausejour District Hospital. RUSSELL'S of Beausejour, Manitoba are in care of arrangements. Call 1-866-424-6271 toll free or 268-2263
