Dear Richard, Thank you for directing a beautiful funeral for Ray and for helping make choices.
Mel and family
Friday, June 20, 2014
Richard Wojcik Receives Thank You
Dear Richard, Thank you for directing a beautiful funeral for Ray and for helping make choices.
Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Receives Thank You From Victoria General Hospital
Richard, Louise and Family,
Thank you so much for the wonderful treats!
We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
Victoria Hospital Admitting Staff
Thank you so much for the wonderful treats!
We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
Victoria Hospital Admitting Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2014
RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL DIRECTOR - KAROL MOTYKA FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
KAROL
MOTYKA
February
5, 1940 – June 14, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the
peaceful passing of Karol Motyka.
Karol is survived by his loving wife Wieslawa
of 53 years; children, Ted Motyka (Margaret), Anna Lehner (Garry), Margaret
Musick (Philip), and Tom Motyka (Michelle). He was a loving grandpa to
Christopher, Nicholas, Chantelle, Daniel, Larysa, Conrad and Cassandra. Karol
is also survived by his brothers Ryszard (Genowefa) and Stanislaw and many
other family in Poland and Canada. He was predeceased by his parents Karol and
Jozefa Motyka.
On February 5, 1940 Karol was born in Tarnow,
Poland and married the love of his life, Wieslawa in 1961. He immigrated to
Canada in 1981 and brought his family in 1983. Dad was a devoted father and
grandpa who loved to spend time fishing, mushroom picking, cooking and making
Kielbasa for all occasions.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated
on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341
Selkirk Avenue. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery,
4387 Main Street. For those who wish viewing will be held prior to the Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that
donations be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation or Cancer Care.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668, is in care of arrangements.
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“Rest in peace, we’ll
love you always.”
WIECZNY ODPOCZYNEK
RACZ MU DAC PANIE.
Wojcik’s
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1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - ISABELLE REFVIK FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
ISABELLE REFVIK
We
sadly announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Isabelle Refvik, on Friday,
June 6, 2014. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at
the Poseidon Care Centre, at the age of 83 years. Mom was joyfully greeted
by her son Eric, and her eight brothers and sisters who predeceased her.
Isabelle
will be sorely missed and forever remembered by her son Brad (Clare); daughter
Shelley (Trevor); daughter in law Rhona; and two sisters, Hazel and
Donna. Grandma is also lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren:
Shannon (Jasper), Shayla, Joel, Samantha, Ryan, Mira and Rebecca.
She is so proud of all of you!
We
loved our Mother dearly but know that she is at peace, being held in the arms
of her son Eric.
In
keeping with our Mother's wishes, a Celebration of her Life with family and
friends will take place in Miami, Manitoba, in October.
A
special thanks to the dedicated and compassionate fifth floor staff at the
Poseidon Care Centre, for their gentle kindness, and for taking such great care
of Mom during her extended stay.
In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Society, 105 – 386 Broadway
Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R6.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668, is in care of arrangements.
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I'd
like the memory of me,
To
be a happy one.
I'd
like to leave an afterglow
Of
smiles when the day is done
I'd
love to leave an echo
Whispering
softly down the ways
Of
happy times and laughing times
And
bright and sunny days
I'd
like the tears of those who grieve
To
dry before the sun
Of
happy memories I leave behind
When
the day is done.......
Until
we meet again.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME - ALBERT THIBERT FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
ALBERT LAWRENCE PAUL THIBERT
February 20, 1937 - June 6, 2014
Al passed away at Concordia Hospital,
Winnipeg, MB after a brief illness at the age of 77 years.
Left to cherish Al’s memory are wife Matilda
(nee Mendla) of 48 years of marriage; three brothers, George (deceased
Dorothy), Lloyd (Odile), and Raymond (Marie-Anne); as well as many nieces and
nephews; great and great-great nieces and nephews. They were all his
favourites. He was predeceased by his son Rene; brother Edward; parents Patrice
and Nora (Lally) Thibert; and in-laws Rudolph and Petronella Mendla. Al was a
fun loving and caring person. He loved to share a joke or two.
On Thursday, June 12, 2014 Albert’s Funeral
Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue, Winnipeg with Rev. Mr.
Michael Thibert, presider.
Special thank you to staff and doctors at
Concordia Hospital.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668, is in care of arrangements.
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1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL HOME - DOREEN RIEDLE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
DOREEN (DODIE) RIEDLE
(nee MESTDAGH)
Surrounded by her
family, Doreen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 after a
brief illness at the age of 83 years.
Doreen was the beloved
wife of Anthony Riedle; loving mother of Brian Scammell (Elaine), Glen Scammell, Lynne Watson
(Robert), Mary Scrapneck (Ronald), Sean Riedle (Tanya); stepsons, Paul Riedle (Rose)
and Brian Riedle (Diana); proud grandmother to Shannon,
Ron, Rylie, Cameron, Sam, Erin, Amy, Allyson, Justin, Braden, Liam and Simon. Also
left to mourn her passing are her six great-grandchildren; sisters Joan
Rebiffe and Diane Hauser; sisters-in-law Dorothy Mestdagh and Pat McQueen;
as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed and lovingly
remembered by her family and friends. Doreen was
predeceased by her first husband Ronald Scammell; brother Donald Mestdagh; and
parents Cyrille and Natalia.
Working as a childcare
provider for many years; Doreen was much loved by the children and families she
worked with. Her life has seen many trials that she has overcome with quiet
grace and dignity. Despite this, Doreen always had a smile and is remembered by
many for her kindness.
On Tuesday, June 10,
2014 Doreen’s Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Saint Gerard Roman
Catholic Church, 45 Foster Street, Winnipeg, MB with Rev. Fr. Greg Mulligan,
presiding.
Interment will be held
at a later date in Glen Eden Cemetery.
Many thanks to the
caring staff at Riverview Health Centre, palliative care unit, who made
Doreen's final days as comfortable as possible.
In lieu of flowers, donations in
Doreen's memory can be made to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Gods
garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best.”
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“Gods
garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best.”
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2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL DIRECTOR - ELIZABETH PEDDIE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
ELIZABETH
MILLAR PEDDIE
(nee
COSSAR)
Elizabeth "Betty" Peddie (nee Cossar) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed
away peacefully at
Deer Lodge Centre on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the age of 98 years.
Betty is survived by her sister Janey
Harrison; niece Patricia Maxwell (Brian); niece Irene-Elizabeth Johnson;
niece-in-law Allison Harrison; numerous great nieces and nephews; and an
abundance of life-long friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband
Arthur Peddie in 1993; brother-in-law Noel Harrison in 2009; and nephew Tom
Harrison in 2014.
Betty was born in Winnipeg on April 24, 1916,
the elder of two daughters born to Scottish parents Tom and Christine Cossar.
She graduated from Kelvin High School and continued on to receive her Licentiate
for piano from the Royal College of Music.
By playing with a local Scottish orchestra Betty was able to cover her
fees at Angus Business College. In early 1942 she left her job as a
stenographer at Metropolitan Life and enlisted in the Canadian Women’s Army
Corp (CWAC). Ten months later she sailed with other CWACS and troops on a five
day voyage to London, England where as a member of the First Echelon
Intelligence Branch, Betty was entrusted with handling highly sensitive
military intelligence. She lugged her heavy accordion on her slender 5’3” frame
throughout her CWAC career, bringing joy
to captivated audiences by playing in
barracks, the London underground,
hospitals, concerts, on short wave radio and at sea.
Stationed in Italy, Betty met her beloved
future husband, Arthur “Red” Peddie, an enlisted soldier who also happened to
be a Winnipegger. She returned home to civilian life in 1946, the couple
married in 1949 and were together until Red’s death in 1993. After the war
Betty worked for the Conservative Party and then at the Deer Lodge Centre until
her retirement in 1981.
More than 60 years after the war, Betty was
still keeping spirits up with her vibrantly cheerful personality and her
regular piano gigs at Heritage Lodge, Sharon Home, Poseidon Care Home and Deer
Lodge Centre. She started playing the organ for the CFB 17 Wing Chapel after
her retirement where she made many wonderful friends and was dearly loved. One
of Betty’s neighbors thought she must have had a twin as she was so busy with
her piano playing and attending all the different organizations with which she
was involved. Over the years, Betty’s family loved singing along with all the
old Scottish tunes and other popular music at family gatherings as she “tickled
the ivories”. Betty confided that “I
never feel like I’m old - you don’t get old inside, you know!”
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June
27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Canadian Forces Base 17 Wing Chapel, at 2235 Silver Avenue (off Whytewold Road north of Ness).
Special thanks to all the staff in T6 Ward
and Prime at Deer Lodge Centre for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to
the Deer Lodge Centre or the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Manitoba.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care
of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - STANLEY WOLFE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
STANLEY WOLFE
It is with heavy hearts we would
like to announce the sudden passing of Stanley Wolfe (Stan Wolfe) on Friday,
June 13, 2014.
Stan is survived by his wife
Rita; daughters Tina (Mike), Lisa (Bruce) and Diana (Dexter); grandchildren
Cynthia (Mike), Erica, Dillon, Austin and Blaise; and great-grandchildren
Peyton and Hudson.
On March 18, 1943 Stan was born
in Vita, Manitoba. He worked for the Department of Defence for 31 years,
retiring in 1992.
Funeral Liturgy will be
Celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the
Church 85 Kirkbridge Drive with Rev. Fr. Kevin Bettens presiding.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL HOME - NEILDA ANN DEACON FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
NEILDA ANN DEACON
(nee MIGNACCA)
It is with deep regret that we announce the
sudden passing of Neilda Ann Deacon at the age of 78 years. She passed
peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2014 while sleeping in her Winnipeg home in
which she lived for over 45 years.
Left to cherish
Neilda’s memory are her brother John; sons Geoff and Glen; granddaughter Tomika;
and grandsons Christopher and Cameron. She will also be missed by many nieces;
nephews; friends and relatives. She was predeceased by husband Fred; sons Neil
and Darren; and parents Frank and Helen.
Neilda was very
active in her community and volunteered at her local church and retirement
homes.
Mass of Christian
Burial will be Celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Blessed
John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue @ Rouge Road with Rev.
Fr. Gerald Langevin and Rev. Fr. Michael Koryluk presiding. Interment will
follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue.
The family requests
that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Manitoba Heart and Stroke
Foundation or choice of charity.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL DIRECTOR - JOHN DYCK FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
JOHN
WALTER DYCK
1951 - 2014
It is with the deepest sadness we announce the passing of
John Walter Dyck at Riverview Health Centre Friday, June 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife and best friend of
20 years Linda; children by his first wife Deb Martinuzzi - Nadine (Jayson), Christopher (Holly), Teresa (Ian); six beautiful grandchildren
Olivia, Vivian, Sophia, Francesca, Josephine and Henry; his father John and
stepmother Neta; brother Ernest (Shari); sister Marlene (Phil); and nieces and
nephews. John was predeceased by his mother Erna
(nee Goertzen) in 1980.
John was born and raised in Winnipeg. He was a graduate of River East Collegiate
and went on to Red River College to study drafting. He went to work for a while in the graphic arts
field. In the 70’s, he and Deb started a
coffee truck service in Fort Garry – J&D Catering. This grew into the Lunchbox Mobile Catering,
and Peaks and Ridges Restaurant. John
became the concessionaire and caterer at the Red River Exhibition for the seasonal
shows and during the Ex, managed the Red Barn.
One of John’s biggest loves was his cottage on Lake Lac
Du Bonnet. He built it himself and some
of his happiest times were spent there. John
was an avid golfer, fisherman, snowmobiler and downhill skier.
John was a strong vital man who enjoyed life and lived it
to the fullest. He liked people and greeted everybody with a genuine word and a
firm handshake. He loved his children
and would have walked to the ends of the earth for them. He was a decent, honest, humble man – not
perfect but good. He believed that by
hard work he could make his corner of the world a better place for his family,
his friends and acquaintances. That made
him a success. He weathered the
obstacles and the disappointments of life.
He was a fighter to the very end.
We cannot begin to express the profound loss and the vacuum this has
left in our lives.
We would like to thank our family, friends, neighbors and
co-workers for their support over the last several years. It is impossible to count the kindnesses
shown to us by them, and by total strangers, as we worked our way through this.
Our deepest thanks to the Manitoba Brain Injury Association,
Manitoba Alzheimer Society, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, St Boniface
Hospital Family Medicine, Deer Lodge Centre and the outstanding people at
Riverview Health Centre for helping us walk this long and winding road.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at
2:00 p.m. in the Buntain Chapel, 400 Hargrave Street and reception to follow in
Calvary Temple banquet hall, 440 Hargrave Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“It’s a far better thing to have loved and
lost, than never to have loved at all.” Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Go in peace, my man. You will always be our hero.
Wojcik’s
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CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
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PORTAGE AVENUE
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897 - 4665
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME - SUSAN ANTHONISZ FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
SUSAN AUDREY HEATHER ANTHONISZ
(nee PEDDEN)
It is with heavy
hearts that we announce the passing of Susan, our wife, mother, daughter,
sister and aunt on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, after a long and courageous battle
with Cancer at the age of 51 years.
A Celebration of
Susan’s Life will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
in Victor Wyatt House, 919 St. Anne’s Road.
A huge Thank you to
Cancer Care Manitoba for your support.
In lieu of flowers
a donation can be made in Susan’s name to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot
Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.
“Susan Gone, But
Never Forgotten”
Wojcik’s
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - BERTHE WIEBE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
MARIE
“BERTHE” WIEBE
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the
peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Berthe
Wiebe on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the age of 94 years.
Berthe
will be greatly missed by her daughters Linda (John) Reavely and Beverley
Fritschy; sons Tom (Gail) and Barry (June); grandchildren Neil (Patti and
children Tanya and Dallas) Reavely, Warren (Misty) Reavely, Palmer Fritschy and
Samantha Paige Fritschy; close cousin, Corinne Tellier; sister, Aurelie
Lacharite; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Wiebe and Susan Dueck; brother-in-law,
Henry (Nettie) Wiebe; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by her husband, Neil, in 1985.
Our mother was born in St. Norbert on March
24, 1920. She graduated high school and
worked in the family business until she met our father. They married in 1947, bought their first home
in St. Vital in 1956, where she lived for over 50 years.
Mom was very active. She delivered Meals on Wheels for over 25
years, donated blood regularly, bowled weekly, loved crossword puzzles and
playing cribbage. She attended Mass
regularly. Mom was an accomplished
musician and loved to share her gift with others, playing piano in various
venues throughout Winnipeg with several bands.
Her great passion, however, was family and how her eyes lit up when we
arrived.
Mom lived independently until her final
months in Tache Nursing Centre. She was
so appreciative of the love and care received during her brief but wonderful
stay and was much loved by the staff. We
are so very grateful to them.
A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held at
10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in St. Eugene Roman Catholic Church, 1009
St. Mary’s Road.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL HOME - WILLIAM SUTTON FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
WILLIAM BUCHANAN (BILL) SUTTON
It is with deep sadness that we announce the
passing of William Buchanan (Bill) Sutton on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 after a
courageous battle with cancer at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 75
years.
Left to mourn Bill’s memory are his beloved
wife Ella; son Ian Sutton (Karen) and daughter Karen McKerracher (Kerry);
granddaughter Jayda Sutton (Chris Hallford); grandsons Andrew Sutton, Michael
Arbez (Tara), Justin McKerracher and Cameron McKerracher. Also missing him are
his great granddaughters Caileigh Arbez, Abbe Arbez, Bella Arbez and Quinnlyn
Arbez.
Bill grew up in Glasgow Scotland. At the age
of 17 he left his home to immigrate to Canada. His adventurous spirit led him
to northern Manitoba working for the Hudson’s Bay Company. During this time
Bill learned to love the people of the north, proud to have learned Cree. After three years in the north he moved on to
adventures in Winnipeg. Through the early 60’s, Bill worked for a number of
companies including Rothman’s Cigarettes, Moyer’s School Supplies, Life Savers
Candy and Dominion Foods. He settled
into a career as a correctional officer and councilor at Headingley
Correctional Institution for 25 years until his retirement in 1993.
Throughout his life, Bill had a love of
working with his hands. He was lovingly known to his family as a “Putterer.” He
loved to build furniture and his greatest pleasure was building his retirement
home in Riverton Manitoba.
A Remembrance of Bill’s Life will be held on
Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Kildonan United Church, 187 Kilbride
Street, Winnipeg.
A special thank you to the staff of GH4 at
the Health Sciences Centre and 3 East at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg.
Donations
in lieu of flowers may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg MB, R3E 0V9 or Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg MB,
R3L 2P4.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL DIRECTOR - HELEN BUTCHER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
HELEN ELIZABETH
(BETH) BUTCHER
(Nee BICKFORD)
It
is with sad hearts that we announce Beth's passing in Winnipeg, Manitoba on
Monday, June 9, 2014.
Beth
is survived by her daughter, Cathy Hickey (Brian) of Lillooet, BC; sons, Rob
Butcher (Annie) of Lacombe, AB, Mike Butcher of Edmonton, AB; ten
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, nephew, niece; and
three very special cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Tannis
Bickford; brother, Floyd (Bick) Bickford; and granddaughter, Lindsey Butcher.
Beth
was born and raised in The Pas, MB on October 25, 1930. She was a dedicated
mother to her three children, and was a very private and giving person. In
1990, Beth moved to Winnipeg to be close to her brother, Bick, and his wife,
Stella. Special times in Beth's life included going to the University of
Manitoba where she met many of her lifelong friends and majoring in Home Economics.
She completed her teaching degree later in life and worked at Scott Bateman
Junior High and Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas. A few years before her
retirement, Beth worked in the Civil Service providing home making instruction
and nutrition advice to clients in the smaller communities near The Pas. She
enjoyed and was very skilled in sewing, knitting, and “handy-woman"
projects where her determination and resourcefulness shined. Her other hobbies
included cooking, reading and swimming. Beth's most favorite place was the
cabin at Clearwater Lake, near The Pas, where she spent many a happy time.
A
Graveside Service will be held in The Pas, MB in September, 2014.
A
special thank you to the nurses and staff at Riverwood Square (Beethovan House)
and Golden Links Lodge for your excellent care and love for Beth.
In
lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Society or to Golden Links
Lodge, 2280 St. Mary's Rd., Winnipeg,
Manitoba R2N 3Z6.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care
of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
"How high and deep is Christ's
love" Eph. 3:18
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME - JAMES PUGH FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
JAMES (JIM)
RUSSELL PUGH
CAVU is an acronym used by aviators. It means
‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited’ – ideal flying conditions.
James Russell Pugh was an aviator. He flew
the hottest fighters at the beginning of the Cold War; the trickiest
helicopters; lumbering transports; and docile and unforgiving trainers – 138
aircraft types in all during a 35 year military career and later as a civilian
instructor.
He investigated aircraft accidents in
hopes of preventing the same events from happening to other pilots. He flew
chilled organs across Canada in a jet for a life-saving transplant. He trained
American helicopter pilots in Nap of the Earth flying techniques for survival
in Vietnam.
Out of the cockpit, Jim Pugh loved his
family, camping, travelling (83 trips), socializing, building and flying model
aircraft, and was extraordinarily well read and informed. He was a natural
mechanic, from his first flame-spewing Model A to his beloved Cadillac – every
weekend he could be found in the garage with tools and a smile. He passed this
knowledge on to his son, grandson, and son-in-law.
Squadron Leader (Ret.) Pugh’s final flight
occurred on June 8, 2014, after a recurrence of debilitating cancer and almost
two months in hospital. He died peacefully at 82 in his new Winnipeg home,
attended by Helen, his wife of 58 years. Jim’s memory lives on with his son
Jeff; daughter Virginia; grandchildren Brennan, Charlsey, and Valerie; son in
law Gerald; and former daughter in law Rebecca.
A private family gathering will be held at
Rushing River Provincial Park.
In lieu of flowers, cards, or gifts, a
donation to the Canadian Cancer Society of Manitoba would be appreciated by the
family.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
The skies are CAVU, Squadron Leader. You are cleared for
take-off.
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - DONNA HAMRLIK FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
DONNA
LEE HAMRLIK
Donna passed away peacefully on Friday, June
6, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Left to cherish Donna’s memory are her sister
Valerie Botwright; brother Byron (Wanda) Hamrlik; nieces Britanny and Lauren
Hamrlik; Angel Olafson (Donald) and great niece Rayne. She was predeceased by
her parents, Edward and Agnes Hamrlik; baby sister Lynn; and brother-in-law
Stewart Botwright.
Donna (Dee) was born and raised on a farm
near Hodgson, Manitoba amongst loving family, friends and neighbours. Even
after she left Hodgson, Dee returned to visit dear Auntie Anne Hamrlik whom she
called “my other mother” and lifelong friends, the Bell sisters. Her nieces and
grand-niece were her pride and joy. After Mom’s death Donna moved to Winnipeg
where she began a life of retirement in her new home at Fred Tipping Place.
There she gained the love and respect of tenant-friends who appreciated her humorous, caring and giving
nature. Donna was famous for her banana bread and had a never-ending order for
it. She loved volunteering for the lunch program, bingos, cribbage, shuffle
board tournaments and many social events. Her favourite time of the year was
Christmas, when she could bake and buy gifts for family, friends, and all of
her “adopted grand–babies”. Donna thoroughly enjoyed time spent at the
Christian Fellowship Chapel. She was an associate member of Royal Canadian
Legion Branches #158 and #252.
A Celebration of Donna’s Life will be held on
Friday, June 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Christian Fellowship Chapel, 465
Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, with Chaplain Paul Holbrook officiating. Interment
will take place at a later date.
Special thanks to Dr. R. Lotocki and staff at
Cancer Care St. Boniface. Grace Hospice staff, you are indeed angels on earth.
Respecting Donna’s wishes, in lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Hodgson Cemetery Fund, Box 135, Hodgson,
Manitoba, R0C 1N0.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care of
arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“MAY THE ANGELS BRUSH AWAY YOUR CARES WITH
GENTLE WINGS”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Wojcik's Funeral Chapel - Gerald Ramsey Funeral Arrangements
GERALD HARVEY RAMSEY
On Friday, June 6, 2014 the Vancouver Canucks
lost one of their most dedicated fans as cancer claimed victory over Gerald
Ramsey. Although cancer won the ultimate battle, it could never alter the
respect, admiration and love that Gerald had developed in his journey through
life. Gerald leaves behind many family members, friends and work colleagues
that will forever miss his quick wit, calm demeanor and helpful nature. Those
who had the good fortune to meet this amazing man very quickly fell victim to
his magnetic personality and became a fan for life. Unless he was having a
really bad day, he usually left you smiling after even a brief encounter.
Gerald leaves behind his wife Linda; daughter
Kristy Brown (Warren Stobbs); son Matt Brown; step daughter Jessica Lemer (Shawn
Juskow); stepson Joshua Lemer; grandsons Jakob and Ryan Stobbs; mother Mary
McDonald; mother-in-law Leona Lee; twin brother George Ramsey (Kimberley);
sisters Laurie, Eileen, Adrienna, and Jennifer; niece Linda Burns (Jason) and
son Dylan; and many other family members; friends; and work colleagues.
On November 3, 1963 Gerald was born in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, just 10 short minutes before his twin brother George who by
the way was still trying to beat his big brother at cribbage up to the very
end.
A main highlight is Gerald’s life
accomplishments came with the birth of his two children and subsequent
grandchildren who were of utmost importance to his happiness. He relished in
their accomplishments and was extremely proud of the absolutely amazing people
Kristy and Matt have grown to be.
Gerald had various jobs in his early working
life but quickly found his calling as one of the leading technical resources
for Reliance Products over 30 years ago. Under the fatherly leadership of
Claude Cormier, Gerald and his work partner and good friend Wayne Chief worked
their way through roles at Reliance developing irreplaceable technical
expertise and an extremely strong personal bond.
Although
I have considered Gerald a friend for over 18 years, it was only in recent
years when we helped each other through some personal changes, that we
concluded that we wanted to share our lives exchanging vows on January 18,
2014. I consider myself the luckiest
woman in the world to have had the honour of being the chosen life partner of
such an amazing man.
Gerald and I only attended one concert
together and the lyrics to one of this artist’s songs seem appropriate to
share:
My Old Friend
Today I
said goodbye to my old friend
I pray
some day we get to meet again
Under
one more clear blue sky
Up
there where the eagles fly
Yeah, I
know you’re up there looking down
On that
rainbow bridge we talked about
There’s
a place for me and you
Somewhere
up there behind the moon
Where
we’ll go walking in the sunshine
With a
big smile on our face
Race
the river to the ocean
Go
splashing in the waves
And
I’ll wrap my arms around you
We’ll
be together once again
And
I’ll tell you how much I’ve missed you
My old
friend
At Gerald’s request there will be no formal
services. His remains will be spread in
areas that Gerald felt significant in his life.
Gerald and I would like to thank all the
medical professionals at Cancer Care that helped him in his fight against Lung
Cancer and we would especially like to thank the Palliative Care team in
Winnipeg for care provided through Gerald’s final weeks. As a very special thank you, we both want to
thank the leadership and staff at Reliance Products for the support through this
very difficult time and the understanding and encouragement to spend time
together in the final weeks. You have
assured that there are NO REGRETS.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be
honoured by donations in Gerald’s memory to the Autism Society of Manitoba, 825
Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5 or Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot
Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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