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Tuesday, November 17, 2015
WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - GEORGE CONWAY FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
GEORGE
JOSEPH CONWAY
With great sadness we announce the
passing of our husband, father, and grandfather on Monday, February 9, 2015.
George is survived by his wife, Joan;
children Rob (Sheila), Jeff (Anna), Joanne (Jonn) and Marnie (Kevin); and
grandchildren Allen, Andrew, Matthew, Stefan, Nicolas, Daniel, Nikkol, Brandon,
and Mattie.
Born in Montreal, George was raised in
Verdun, Quebec with his three sisters, Patricia, Maureen and Elizabeth. He
worked at The Hudson's Bay Company for over 30 years. Over that time, his
career took him across the country where George met his wife as well as many
lifelong friends. He later worked at Gendis Corporation.
During George’s life he gave much of
his time volunteering for many worthwhile causes. Through the church he helped
several refugee families make a new life in Canada, volunteered at a soup
kitchen, was an official with Track and Field Manitoba and after his retirement
he volunteered at Winnipeg Harvest for 15 years.
George’s concern and love for others
was an inspiration to all those whose lives he touched. He could always be
counted on for his loving encouragement and a helping hand. In his kind and
gentle way he served others and set a powerful example for us all. George was a
gentleman who dedicated himself to his family and friends. He always greeted
people with genuine enthusiasm and a big smile.
George overcame his challenges in
recent years with dignity, courage and fierce determination.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
February 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, 320 St.
Charles Street, with Rev. Fr. Paul Tinguely, presiding.
The family would like to thank the staff at Charleswood Care
Centre and Grace Hospital for their compassionate care over the past few
months.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Winnipeg
Harvest 1085 Winnipeg Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0S2.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL HOME - EDNA GREENFIELD FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
EDNA
GREENFIELD
The friends and family of Edna
Greenfield wish to announce that she passed away on February 5, 2015 at the age
of 83 at River View Health Centre in Winnipeg.
She is survived and deeply missed by
Harry, her husband of almost 65 years, her sister Iris Boughton, her children
Susan (Real Alarie), Keith (Penny), and Paul (Jerri), as well as her
grandchildren Ainsley (Matt Christensen), Christine (Stephen Rose), Melanie
(Caleb Mangaard), and Chad (Amanda), and her great grandchildren Ever,
Coraline, Xander, Laelle, and Tavin. She
is also deeply missed by her nieces and nephews and their families, and by her
many friends.
She was predeceased by her grandson Sean
Greenfield on January 31, 2009, and by her sisters Dorothy Chesney and Constance
Pember.
Edna was born on February 22, 1931 in
Dagenham, England. On March 25, 1950 she
married Harry Greenfield and in 1957 they emigrated to Winnipeg. After many years working at Palliser
Furniture she retired and has since
spent much of her leisure time doing the things she loved; playing golf, darts,
bowling, and line dancing.
Edna was diagnosed with lung cancer in
2012 and had one lung successfully removed at Christmas that year. Unfortunately
the cancer had moved to her kidney and appeared in her other lung and despite
her iron will, she succumbed.
Edna asked specifically that we thank
the Palliative Care Unit in Winnipeg, especially Michelle, Sean, and Wendy, as
well as the excellent staff at River View and her personal physician Dr.
Gillian Breckman. All of these people
did their best for her, and she was very grateful.
She also wanted to thank her wonderful
children who gave her such good care at the end.
Cremation has taken place and a gathering
of family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. in ANAVETS Unit 283, 3584
Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Instead of flowers Edna asked that
donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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RICHARD WOJCIK WINNIPEG FUNERAL DIRECTOR - FREIDA DUDAR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
FREDA DUDAR
(née
STEAR)
Peacefully on
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Freda passed away at the Riverview Health Centre at
the age of 91 years.
Left to mourn Freda’s
memory are her sons, Joe (Coke) and Tom (Sandy); grandchildren, Robbin (Clay),
Cara (Lloyd) and David (Mick). She is also survived by her brother Ken; six
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband
Joe in 1989; parents David and Amalia; sisters Molly, Kay, Emma and Eleanor and
brothers, David, Alex and Victor.
Freda was born, raised
and lived her entire life on College Avenue in Winnipeg, attending both Faraday
and Isaac Newton Schools. She was married in June 1944 at the age of 20.
Throughout the years Freda worked for various companies including Globe Bedding,
the Hudson's Bay Company, Assiniboia Downs and Sears. She was an avid gardener
and was active in the Ladies Scatter Club Bowling League for many years before
joining the St. John's Lawn Bowling Club.
After retirement Freda
shared many holidays and spent a lot of time with her children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. She was a very caring and generous Grandma who loved
to travel, taking many bus trips and cruises with friends and family. She will
be greatly missed and Saturday mornings will never be the same.
At Mom's request, no
service or funeral will be held.
If so inclined, in lieu
of flowers, please make a donation to the foundation or charity of your choice.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME - JESSIE MILLER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
JESSIE
ROCKETT MILLER
(nee
LOW)
September
1918 – February 2015
Peacefully
on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Jessie Miller passed away at Poseidon Care
Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 96 years.
Jessie
is survived, and will be sadly missed, by her sons Alan (Alix) and Barry
(Linda); son-in-law Garry Bears; grandchildren Donald (Tamara), Kimberly
(Tony), Bryan (Sandra), Michael (Carly), Heather (Kris), Delaney (Jon), Jarrett
(Carlie), David (Alison), Marc (Kristen), and Christine (Kirby);
great-grandchildren Rhyann, Dyson, Antoni, Miguel, April, Matthew, Steven,
Sydney, Sean, Kyle, Hudson, Logan, Emmett, Ava, Devon, Mila and Cade. She was
predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years, Glen; her daughter Darlene
Bears; sisters Raye (Harry) and Marjorie; brother Jack Low (Irene);
brother-in-laws Fred (Aileen), Sidney (Lil), and Howard (Amy); sister-in-law
Vina Hastings (Jack); and great-grandson Caymin.
On
September 26, 1918, Mom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She met her future husband, Glen, when she
was just 12. They were married 12 years later on August 19, 1942. Mom lost her love and best friend when Dad
passed away in 2010.
At
the time of her marriage, Mom worked in Eaton’s Catalogue. During the war, she followed our Dad to the
west coast where their first child, Alan, was born. After the war, they lived in Winnipeg’s west
end before moving to St. Vital, where Darlene was born and then to Crescentwood
where their last child, Barry, was born. Mom and Dad eventually settled in St.
James spending many wonderful years on Rita Street.
For
many years, Mom was a member of the Women’s Circle of the Home Street Church of
Christ Disciples. She was a member of
the YMCA - Y’s Minettes Club rising to the position of Regional Director. She
loved bowling in the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies League at Polo Park lanes and
remembered the friends Mom made with fondness.
Most summers were spent at the cottage at Whytewold Beach, however,
together with Dad, they managed to travel to England, Hawaii, Palm Springs, and
across Canada.
Mom
loved to knit and bake. The house was
filled with warm mitts and afghans along with the aroma of fresh chocolate chip
cookies and cakes in the cupboard. She
was extremely fond and proud of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For
Mom it was all about family. She is now once again reunited with our Dad
proving “true love never ends”.
On
Friday, February 13, 2015 a private family Funeral Service for Jessie will be
held in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue
at Sharp Boulevard.
We
would like to thank the wonderful “first floor” staff at Poseidon Care
Centre. Your kindness and compassion for
our Mother put our minds at ease.
Donations
to Jessie’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, Unit 10
– 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2.
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Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - NELLY (NEL) HENTELEFF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
NEL HENTELEFF
April 14, 1927
- February 2, 2015
Death
came quietly to Nel during her afternoon nap on Monday, February 2, 2015. Born
in Amsterdam April 14, 1927 she came to Winnipeg in 1953 for a one-year
research lab position at the Medical College. There she met Paul. September 1,
1954 they entered a 60 year loving marriage. Grieving now are Paul; five
children, Jacob (Cobber), Marke, Sybil, Harry, Alexandra and their spouses; ten
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One daughter, Saskia died in 1990.
Nel
was a very active person. She loved raising her children and the many family
activities. When the children were older gardening became a passion. She
volunteered with a number of community organizations including Winnipeg Horticultural
Society (president), Manitoba Regional Lily Society, Manitoba Chamber
Orchestra and St. Boniface Hospital Women's Auxiliary. She was a lifelong
learner (university courses) and a voracious reader. She stimulated her
children to follow the example.
Nel
always pointed us in new and exciting directions; a camping trip across Canada
with six children under the age of 12; then four years later “the Trip” - a
camping trip for 22 months across Europe and North Africa. At Nel’s urging, Paul changed his career to
become medical director of palliative care at St. Boniface Hospital, the
highlight of his career. It was Nel’s idea to move to an acreage in 1981, “the
Willows” where they shared their passion for gardening and then again to move
to Victoria Crescent (2001), to continue gardening on a smaller scale. In 2011
Nel recognized the possible challenges in future independence and they moved to
Fred Douglas Place (gardening was downsized to indoor bulbs!)
The
last year of life was challenging due to health problems and drastic loss of
mobility. Death came as a shock for us but as a peaceful release for Nel. She
was particularly grateful through the years to Drs. Jack Hildes, P.Mehta,
C. Bourque and P. Nemeth, physiotherapist Mary Eaton and more recently home care
helpers Carmen, Muriel and Tess.
We
bid adieu to a radiant woman: wife, mother, grandmother…She asked bold
questions and had demanding standards of behaviour. Her faith moved restlessly
between worshipful adoration and theological discontent.
Nel's
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in St.
John's Anglican Cathedral, 135 Anderson Avenue with The Very Rev. Paul N. Johnson,
presider.
In
lieu of flowers, out of compassion for the hungry, and conscious of Nel's
experience of the 1944-45 "hunger winter" under Nazi occupation of
Holland, please donate to the Canadian Food Grains Bank or to Winnipeg Harvest.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage
Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements.
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL HOME - LAURA PENNELL FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Laura Carole Lynne Pennell
(nee
MILLS)
April 16,
1942 – Feb 2, 2015
Carole lived life with enthusiasm and joie de
vivre. She sparkled, bringing smiles and laughter wherever she went. She lived
and worked in Winnipeg all her life, where she met her beloved husband Gord.
They were inseparable.
For many years, Carole and Gord were
Texas snowbirds, enjoying the winters away, meeting old friends and making new
ones. She left us on the cold winter morning of February 2, 2015.
Carole loved golf and curling. Even in hospital,
she wanted to know the curling results. Her home and tending her garden were
passions, and she often chastised the rabbits for eating her plants.
Most of all, Carole loved her family. The only
child of Wilf and Edith Mills of Winnipeg, she grew up with cousins Ed Ledger,
Rick Ledger, Donnamay McNeill, John Ledger and Jo-Ann Johnson. They were always
in her heart.
Carole has gone to be with her much-loved parents.
Her dear husband Gordon survives her, along with her cousins and their families
in Winnipeg, Seattle, San Gabriel, Mercer Island, and Salem, Oregon, as well as
step-children Todd and Marianne, Robin and Derek, Grant and Ann, and their
families in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Brampton, and Puerto Vallarta.
At Carole’s request, no Funeral Service will be
held. A Private family internment will be held at a later date.
We will miss you Carole.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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RICHARD WOJCIK WINNIPEG FUNERAL DIRECTOR - GERALD SEARLE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
FRANK
SEARLE
On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Frank
Searle passed away unexpectedly at the Grace General Hospital, in Winnipeg,
Manitoba, at age 61 years.
Frank will be sadly missed by his
sisters, Cathy, Mary (Gerard), and Jacqueline (Joe); nieces Amanda, Shayla, and
Alia; along with great nephew Jordan; and great niece Taliyah. He was
predeceased by his parents Jacqueline and Gerry; and brother David.
A private Funeral Service for family and
close friends will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in the Chapel of
Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The family would like to give special
thanks to Frank’s homecare workers.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to
the Canadian Diabetes Foundation is appreciated.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Rest in peace dear
brother, we miss you already”
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME - CHARLES McDONALD FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
CHARLES
“PAT” PATRICK MCDONALD
October
14, 1958 – January 30, 2015
With his family by his side, Pat
(Charles Patrick) McDonald passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2015
after battling ALS for just over a year. His spirit was strong and he fought
until the very end. We know he’s in the Salisbury House in heaven, looking down
on his family, heart overflowing with love.
Pat was loved by so many and will live
on in our memories: whether it was a trip to the beach with all his nieces and nephews
at the cabin in Grindstone, dancing at his daughter’s wedding, playing at the
park with his grandsons, his work at Canadian Linen, cheering at Jets games,
throwing a baseball around or swimming underwater for what seemed like miles,
he’ll never be forgotten.
Pat’s four daughters Jessica (Justin),
Rachel and her two sons Jack and Van, Justine and Alainna will carry on his
legacy with the help of their mother, Cara McDonald. All his siblings, Dave,
Robert and Lori; mother Bettiann and father Jack will cherish their memories of
him and in-laws Joan and Paul, George and Mary-Jo, Lisa, Kelly, and his many
nieces and nephews will love him forever.
On Thursday, February 5, 2015 Pat’s
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Westwood Community Church, 401
Westwood Drive.
Donations in Pat’s memory may be made to
the ALS Society of Manitoba, 493 Madison Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J 1J2.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“In tears we
saw you sinking, we watched you fade away.
You suffered
much in silence you fought so hard to stay.
You faced your
task with courage, your spirit did not bend,
but still you
kept on fighting till the very end.
God saw you
getting tired, when a cure was not to be,
he closed his
arms around you and whispered ‘come to me,’
So when we saw
you sleeping so peaceful free from pain,
we couldn’t
wish you back to suffer that again.
So keep yours
arms around him lord, and give him special care.
Make up for
all he suffered and all that seemed unfair.”
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WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - ANGELO MINGOTTI FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
ANGELO
MINGOTTI
Our Blessed Mother and her angels came
down on Thursday, January 29, 2015 to carry Angelo Mingotti to meet his
Creator.
Angelo is survived by his loving wife,
Yolanda; daughter Julie (Bruce); sons Richard (Sophita) and Paul (Robin);
grandchildren Michael (Lisa), Alana, Ashley, Jakkrin, Nathan, Jerita, and Kyle.
Also, in Italy, he is survived by his sister, Lucia; brother Attilio (Maria);
as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father,
Paolo; mother Maria; and brother Domenico (Nino).
In 1926, Angelo was born in Palazzolo, sull'Oglio,
Brescia, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in 1951. He had many different jobs,
finally settling in with the Canadian Pacific Railway as a mechanist, where Dad
worked for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He volunteered and was president of the
Holy Rosary Bingo Club for many years. He was also an avid gardener – Dad loved
to see his tomatoes and lettuce grow. He loved to walk…everywhere, if he wasn’t
walking, he was riding his bicycle.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated
on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church,
510 River Avenue. A private family Entombment will be held in the Queen of
Heaven Mausoleum in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue.
The family would like
to thank the fifth floor staff at Poseidon Care Centre who made Dad’s final
days comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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RICHARD WOJCIK'S WINNIPEG FUNERAL HOME - DOROTHY LEES FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
DOROTHY
GRACE LEES
On
Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Dorothy Lees, age 95, passed
away peacefully at the Simkin Centre.
Left
to cherish Dorothy’s memory are her three children,
Georgia Klass (Daniel), Virginia Lees (Ron Kibbins)
and J.D. Lees (Ruth); nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was predeceased in 2010 by her husband of 60 years, Danny Lees.
Dorothy grew up in St. James on
Oakdale Place. She attended Wesley College, now University of Winnipeg, where
she earned her BA. She worked in the Budget Office
at Eatons until her marriage to Donald Maclean in
1943. Captain Maclean, a paratrooper, was killed on D-Day in France.
Within a short time after his death, both Dorothy’s parents had also
passed away.
In 1950, Dorothy married
Danny Lees on the day he graduated from Medical School. She was a
devoted and loving wife and mother who, together with Danny,
provided their children with a happy, stable, and
carefree home environment. She was self-disciplined and organized,
and modeled doing what was "right" rather than what was
"easy." She was a highly intelligent woman with
an amazing memory, able to help her kids with algebra and
geometry problems right up to the end of their high
school.
Summers were spent tending to her family
at their cottage at Victoria Beach. Dorothy traveled twice a year to
visit her best friend and sister-in-law Margie Ross (Maclean) at Great Hopes Farm in
Michigan, or at The Anchorage in Coral Gables, Florida.
Dorothy loved animals, and the Lees home
was never without a dog and at least one cat. She loved her home on Riverside
Drive where she enjoyed feeding and watching the wild animals, and she spent
many happy times with Danny at "the farm" in Prawda, where
she gathered wild berries and baked them into scrumptious pies.
Dorothy's motto was, "Chase out
the bad thought and put in the good thought." She truly lived
by her motto, even during the last seven years of Dan's life, when he
was afflicted with Alzheimer's and Dorothy supplied him with love and care
every single day.
At Dorothy's request, there will be no funeral
service.
The family is grateful to the
wonderful people at the Simkin Centre that have cared for
Mum with such kindness for the last three years of her life.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a
donation to: the Simkin Centre, 1 Falconridge Drive, Winnipeg, R3Y1B9 or the
East Beaches Animal Shelter, P.O. BOX 51, Victoria Beach, MB,
R0E 2C0.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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