Richard Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Entrusted to Retired Anglican Priest's Funeral

THE REV. CANON CHARLES F. GREENE CHRIST IS RISEN! Peacefully, with family at his side, on Sunday, May 20, 2012, Charles Fenton Greene (Charlie) was welcomed by his Lord, at the age of 84 years. Left to cherish Charlie’s memory are his children Stephen (Heather), Laurence, Barbara, Michael (Cindy), and Timothy (Becky); grandchildren Ben, Julian (Melissa), Adrian, Erin, Genavieve, Patrick, Kelly (Ian); great-grandchildren Thomas and Charlotte; brother Mervyn (Lorraine) of Kelowna, BC; sister-in-law Sylvia of Courtney, BC; special niece Muriel (Alain); as well as numerous other cousins; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce; his father, The Rev. David L. Greene; mother Muriel; sister Fran; and brother Les. Our Dad was born in Saskatoon Saskatchewan on March 23, 1928 and grew up in The Pas and Emerson in Manitoba. His early fascination with anything electrical developed into a lifelong passion for electronics. He was especially dedicated to Ham Radio. Dad also loved carpentry and put this talent to work building the Waterhen cabin for his wife and children. Charlie joined the Air Force following high school and received special permission to leave when he was called by the Lord into ministry. He graduated from Emmanuel College in Saskatoon, was ordained an Anglican priest, and, with his new bride Joyce, moved to his first parish in Colonsay, Saskatchewan. Over the next 20 years, church ministry took them to Anglican parishes in Rivers and Neepawa, Manitoba, Gettysburg, South Dakota, and Atikokan, Ontario. Always expanding his horizons, Charlie then took the position of Executive Director of Big Brothers in Winnipeg, followed by a government post as Director of Child Welfare for the Province of Manitoba. While in Winnipeg, he remained active in parish life as an Honorary Assistant at both St. Luke's and St. George’s (Transcona). In 1979 Dad returned to full-time ministry. He took a very special parish in Calgary (Holy Nativity) where he served joyously until his retirement in 1991. Dad and Mom moved back to Winnipeg to be near family. He soon became Honorary Assistant at St. Aidan's, where he was active until his health began to fail him. Throughout his career, Dad touched the lives of many people with his teaching, his preaching, and his remarkable sense of humor. His faith in Jesus is an ongoing inspiration to those who knew him and continues to give strength and encouragement to all who trust in the Lord. Funeral Liturgy with Eucharist will take place on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 273 Campbell Street at Kingsway Avenue, with The Rev. Dr. Murray Henderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 – 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or a charity of your choice.

Richard Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Entrusted to Ex-Fire Chief's Funeral

Public, Firefighter Safety Ex-Chief's Vital Legacy Lloyd Moist When a Winnipeg firefighter dons breathing apparatus before going in to fight a blaze, they have former fire chief Lloyd Moist to thank. And when Winnipeggers find themselves ill, call 911, and are treated first by firefighters before an ambulance gets to them, they can also thank Moist. Moist, who was chief from 1980 to 1985, died on Wednesday. He was 90. Moist's son, Paul, who is national president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, said his dad joined the fire department in 1940 at 18 years of age and stayed until he retired. The only break was the three years he spent flying in England the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. "He did everything," Paul said on Friday. "He was lieutenant, captain, head of the training division, district chief, battalion chief, deputy chief and then chief. He spent 35 years as a shift worker, and while it was a big adjustment when he went to an office job, he did it." Paul Moist said his father was proudest of initiating the first responder system in Winnipeg and of modernizing the health and safety equipment firefighters use. "Before that was done, firefighters could only breathe smoke," he said. Moist knew what that was like for his dad because, while Lloyd never smoked, he would cough incessantly after fighting a blaze. Moist is survived by wife of 61 years, Mae, four sons, two daughters, 18 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Kathleen Edgar Testimonial on Wojcik's Funeral Chapel

Hi, Just to comment on the service you provide. Both my parents have passed away, within 7 months of each other. We had our dad’s service at your chapel on Portage . The service was a small one and your chapel accommodated that. Then our mother passed away and we had to have a bigger chapel therefore we used your chapel on Main St. Both times excellent service friendly staff. But the actual reason for this email is to comment on your family how your children have grown. I have noticed over the years with your advertising using your children in the pictures.. Wow how they have grown. Anyway pleasant service from your staff. It has been 4 years this month March and then will be 4 years come October. Have a great day! Kathleen Edgar(Herlick)

Richard Wojcik and Team

Richard Wojcik and Team, Thanks for All Your Support When life's really difficult, it helps to have people like you to lean on. "Thank you for making a hard time easier!" Your professionalism and attention to every detail related to our father, grandfather & great grandfather's Service on April 26, 2012 will never be forgotten! Sincerely Melody McInnes & Family