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. wojciksfuneralchapel.com 

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

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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. wojciksfuneralchapel.com 

Wojcik’s

FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM

1020 MAIN STREET

204 - 586 - 8668

www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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.”

Wojcik’s

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“Gods garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best.”

Wojcik’s

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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

Wojcik’s

FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM

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204 – 897 - 4665

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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 - wojciksfuneralchapel.com

Wojcik’s

FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM

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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 - wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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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

FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM

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204 – 897 - 4665

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