Richard Wojcik's Funeral Home Winnipeg - Walter Kusche Funeral Arrangements

WALTER KUSCHE

   Walter Kusche passed peacefully with wife Debby at his side on Thursday, February 6, 2014. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by Debby and family; daughters Connie and Evelyn and families in Germany; good friends and neighbours. 

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Thomas and Concordia staff for their compassion and care. 

Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in Concordia Hospital Chapel, 1095 Concordia Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kusche Fund at Transcona Veterinarian Hospital.

   Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, wojciksfuneralchapel.com 204 – 586 - 8668.

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Richard Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Winnipeg - Elsa Donner Funeral Arrangements

ELSA DONNER

Peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Elsa passed away at the age of 77 years.

Elsa is survived by her husband Alois; sons Robert and Daniel; grandchildren Jake, Derek, and Alan; sister Klarli; and brother Kurt. She was predeceased by her sisters Marie, Heidi; and brother Jakob. She will be missed and remembered fondly by her family, and the many friends she made during her life. 

            Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Highway with Rev. Fr. Barry Schoonbaert, presiding.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elsa’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. 

          Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, wojciksfuneralchapel.com  204 – 586 - 8668. 

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Richard Wojcik's Funeral Chapel - Edward "Ed" Ritchot Funeral Arrangements

EDWARD “ED” PAUL RITCHOT

Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, Edward Paul Ritchot passed away at the Victoria Hospital with his family by his side on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the age of 74 years. 

Ed is survived by his wife, Carol; sons Len (Britta), Ed, Todd (Kim); daughter Ellen (Greg). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Courtney, Taylor, Tyson, Brandon, Riann, Kristen, Jenna, Bailie and Brett; brother Bill (Honey); sister (Emily); and nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents William and Edith; and brother Fred. 

On May 18, 1939 Ed was born in Winnipeg where he lived his entire life.  He loved working on vehicles, especially his 1954 Chevy. Friends and neighbors would often drop by for Dad to check their vehicles out and get him to do the odd repair.  Ed also loved driving trucks.  He put on lots of miles throughout Canada and the United States.  His pride and joy came later in life when he was working with his family at Sturgeon Construction.  Dad loved going to the shop early in the mornings and opening up and getting everything ready.  He was a very proud man and took pride in everything he did.  Ed will be greatly missed by family and friends.  

At Ed’s request, no Funeral Service will be held.  A private family Interment will take place. 

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Victoria Hospital for all their assistance.  

If family or friends desire, donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter, 3062 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0Y1. 

Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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Wojcik's Funeral Home - Doris "Dodo" Freudenberg Funeral Arrangements

DORIS (DODO) FREUDENBERG

            It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dodo on Friday, March 21, 2014, with family by her side. 

Doris will be immensely missed by her husband Les; son Dave and wife Darcy with grandsons James and Jon; daughter Lisa and husband Keith; daughter Debi and partner Bill.   

            Dodo lived life to its fullest for 80 years enjoying many years of travelling to Texas with Les for the winters.  She loved music, her computer and her camera. Dodo was a ray of sunshine and will be remembered by the many lives she touched as being a gentle soul with a mischievous sense of humor.  Her greatest joy came from her family and we feel blessed to have felt the love she shared with us. 

In keeping with Dodo’s wishes, no formal service will be held.  

The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Ward at St. Boniface General Hospital for their kind and gentle care of our Dodo during her last days.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Boniface Research Foundation, Palliative Care.

       Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

“What we have enjoyed we can never lose.

  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us”

Rest peacefully Dodo.

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Wojcik's Funeral Home Winnipeg - Ruth "Sammy" Marsch Funeral Arrangements

RUTH (SAMMY) MARSCH

(nee GRABOWSKI)

1930 - 2014

After a four year struggle with progressive supra nuclear palsy, Ruth passed peacefully with her daughter by her side on Friday, March 21, 2014.

Remaining to forever cherish Sammy’s memory are daughter Connie (Ken) McConnell and grandsons Scott and Bryan; sons Ross (Wendy) and step-grandaughter Kerry, Glen, Chris and Wade; as well as numerous nieces; nephews; relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Harold in 2009; as well as her five sisters; Myrtle Pitura, Lillian Fraese, Esther Volrath, Ella Picken and Elsie Steinke. 

Sammy was born in Winnipeg September 18, 1930 and grew up on the family farm in Brunkild.  After her marriage to Harold they lived in Winnipeg where they raised their children.  Family and friends were important to Sammy.  She loved to entertain whether it be celebrating birthdays, playing cards, back yard picnics or "just because".  Food and good times were never in short supply.  When not looking after family she loved to devote time to her hobbies.  Flower gardening was her passion, as well as sewing, embroidery and quilting.

Throughout Sammy’s life she enjoyed journaling, reading, bowling and sports.  In her later years she and Harold took great pleasure in their Birthday Club get-togethers as well as their Polka Party shenanigans.

Sammy will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. With her passing a new generation will carry on where she left off. 

On Saturday, March 29, 2014 Sammy's Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church; Brunkild, Manitoba with Pastor Barry Bence, presider. 

A special thank you to Linda for all her home support for Mom, Wade and Glen, and to Cynthia for doing the little extras, and to all the family and friends that took the time to brighten Mom's day.  We gratefully acknowledge  the extra help from Glen and the exceptional care Wade provided for Mom.  She could not have stayed in her home without you.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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Wojcik's Funeral Chapel - Janet MacDONALD Funeral Arrangements

JANET MACDONALD

  On Thursday, March 20, 2014, Janet MacDonald passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospital after a very brief illness at the age of 82 years. 

    Janet is survived and remembered by her brother, Fr. J. Winston Rye, S.J.; son Ian; daughter Cathy (Brett MacKinnon); grandsons Chris and Derek (Caitlin Wiens); sister-in-law Marie MacDonald, nieces; nephew; cousins; and friends and neighbours. She was predeceased by her husband Mac (Gerry) in 1986; son Neil in 2010; brother Albert in 1995; and her parents.

   Mom was born in Winnipeg and lived her entire life in her beloved St. James. She was a caring person along with being a very independent soul. Despite this very cold winter, it did not stop her from getting out and walking in her neighbourhood even though she was unwell. Mom was always up for a family get together; a glass of wine with neighbours; puttering in the garden or just chatting on the phone with family, friends and her cousin Vivian. She was so looking forward to the upcoming wedding of her grandson Derek. She loved her time at the family cottage in Grand Marais. In her younger years, spending the summers there with us and then weekends until the climb up the "hill" became too much. Mom never missed a beat when it came to church and St. Paul's was "her place" as she would refer to it. She will be missed by many of her church friends.

   Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue with Janet’s brother , Fr. J. Winston Rye, S.J., presiding. A private family Interment will take place in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. 

   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B7.

   Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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Wojcik's Funeral Chapel - Gordon Klem Funeral Arrangements

GORDON KLEM

  It is with deep regret we announce the peaceful passing of Gordon Klem on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the age of 58 years.

  Gord will always be remembered for his deep love of family. He was a very devoted husband, father, father-in-law, Poppa, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. He had a very positive outlook on life and anybody who was fortunate to know him would agree Gord shared his heart of gold without any restrictions. He was a wealth of love, faith, support and encouragement to his family and he will be greatly missed. Gord's second love after family was the outdoors, fishing and camping. 

  In lieu of a service Gord's wish, is that his family and friends would come together and celebrate his life with a fishing derby this summer. Details of which will follow to all family and friends. 

  The family would like to express their deepest thanks to doctors and nurses at Cancercare Manitoba including the new Urgent Care Clinic and Health Science Centre for their care, hope, and respect. 

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.

 Richard Wojcik of  Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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