Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 10, 1995, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free August 1995 b5 to obituaries Michael Siryj a car it is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Siryj at the Misericordia Hospital on August after a Brief Michael was born in Ukraine on january his family moved to Brandon when he was ten years old and later to flin where he completed High during the second world Michael was proud to serve with the Royal Canadian Navy in the North the Caribbean and the Pacific on his discharge he enrolled at the University of Manitoba where he received his Bachelor of science degree and later a Bachelor of education degree for Many years until his retirement in 1986 he was a teacher of chemistry and department head of science at Hap not collegiate in flin he also made time to work with great Dedica Tion and commitment with the Navy league the Royal Cana Dian sea cadets and 21s Field Squadron army Cadet corps in flin flon he served As command ing officer of re Sec husky from 1971 in 1976 he was awarded the Canada Centennial medal in recognition of valuable service to the he was also a member of the Royal Canadian legion Branch flin flon for 50 Michael will be sadly missed by his Lov ing wife of nearly 48 years his daughters Victoria armanios o Darcia Siryj of Calgary and by his brother John of flin he was predeceased by his parents Peter and Katherine after he moved to Winnipeg in 1991 Michael was always Glac to meet his former friends and acquaintances from flin flon Michael believed in Strong fam ily his sense of he mow gave him an unforgettable Way of expressing his observations and of making life interest ing for those around him with his love of Garden ing and appreciation of Many aspects of nature he made Home a very special place to prayers and visitation will be held on thursday August a1 from the Chape of Glen Eden funeral 4477 main funeral rite will be held on August 11 at also from the Glen Eden funeral the very Henry Lakusta interment to follow in the Garden of Glen Eden memorial if friends so donations May be made to a Charity of their Choice or to Andrews College at the University of 29 Dysart r3t you will always be in our rest in peace Vich Naya Pamat entrusted to Glen Eden funeral Home May Dempsey on August Esther May 83 passed away at Deer Lodge her memory will be cherished by her sister Margaret Mcleod of Thunder Bay Neil Lyn and Glen Niece Betty Halstead Dana Kristen Mcleod and Liisa Halstead Eric and Shaun Sheila Halstead and the Many relatives and friends whose lives she May was born on april after completing Grade 12 in petrel and she attended the Winnipeg Normal her teaching career began at Castle a Rural on room school with nine she went on to serve at the elementary level at Pacific school near Virden and several schools in Charleswood and Kirkfield Park in she interrupted her career several times to take two years deaconess work at All Peoples Mission and for two years at the air forces number seven equipment depot during the and earn her Bachelor of arts at United she retired after 12 years of teaching at the rehabilitation and childrens although she began teaching with Little she loved the work and the and her dedication to both earned her much Devotion and after her life revolved around her her family and her she was a longtime member of Pauls United a faithful worker at Matthew Maryland for 20 and a worshipper at Westminster for the few months before failing health confined her to her for Over 50 1364 was a source of warmth and Comfort which she maintained with care and after her mothers death in she dedicated her energies to making it a Loving Home for her father until his death at she spent Many contented hours tending her plants and her keeping in touch with her family and and supporting Many charities in her Effort to further her dream of a world of peace and she led a simple but full life to which she brought a keen a quiet determination and sense of Strong a constant awareness of the needs of and a belief in the essential goodness of her Battle for breath Over the last months was fought with quiet dignity and uncomplaining we thank the Many relatives and friends who showed their love for her during this period through cards and we Are especially grateful for the tune and care Given by Bill and following her cremation has taken a service to celebrate her life will be held on August 11 at in Thomson funeral Broadway at Guton Vialard if friends donations in her memory May be made to Westminster United Church foundation or Charity of a loved and Loving soul is at Thomson funeral chapels in care of Courtesy no West of the Saveta Choptiany peacefully on August in the Oshawa general Alice passed away at the age of 75 a longer obituary will appear in saturdays Cropo funeral Chapel in care of the Clement it is with deep sorrow we inform you of the passing of our Loving father and Grandfather on August 1995 at the age of born october 1923 Ulysse was predeceased by his father wife brother Joseph and great grandson left to cherish his memory Are his Ron Lionel Suzanne Robert Delia Mickey Mcknight and Lisa Bob 15 grandchildren and a great granddaughter As Well As his Mother Delia four four Sisters and Many nieces and dad worked at building products and Concrete for 25 years followed by the Boniface school division until retiring in Well known and loved by a Good provider and always giving of himself for forever missed especially for the close love and concern he had with his funeral service will be held August 11 at holy Cross 252 Dubuc with father James Gray viewing at mass to follow at with interment at Green lunch following the interment at holy Flowers or donations to a Charity of ones Mackenzie funeral Stonewall in care of Freeth Nee Townsley peacefully on August mom passed away at Home with her children at her a memorial service will be held on August 10 at at vital United in lieu of mom requested donations be made to childrens Hospital of Winnipeg research 117685 William Manitoba cancer treatment and research 100 Olivia Boniface palliative care 409 tache or the Charity of Gagnon Nee Normand on August Marie Louise Gagnon passed away at the foyer Valade at the age of 90 longer notice to Coutu funeral directors in care of phone Komus peacefully on August Jean Hay Komus Nee beloved wife of passed away at the Misericordia Hospital on her 70th besides her husband she is survived by sons Bruce David Sandra and George daughter Marilyn Coupland and six Mark Laura and she is also survived by Many friends and she was predeceased by her Brothers Bill and Jean was born and raised in Winnipeg and married Joe on january starting in 1949 she spent the next years raising her four her sense of humor and belief in child labor helped her in this she served As a Volunteer with a number of Community and More recently All provided hours of enjoyment for and Many treasured memories for her her easy acceptance and concern friends and family were real trademarks of a funeral service will be held at on August 11 in Thomson funeral Broadway at in keeping with jeans this is to be a Celebration of her Deacon Larry Palkert will Lead the interment and reception will follow at Chapel Lawn memorial if friends so in lieu of donations May be made to a Charity of ones Choice in jeans Thomson funeral chapels in care of Courtesy parking West of the Hansina Peterson on August 1995 at the West Park Esther Peterson entered into rest at the age of 87 Esther was born in August 1907 and spent her youth in she moved to Winnipeg after her marriage to Ernie in 1927 and remained there the rest of her Esther leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Vicki Wayne Field Aaron and special Friend Patrick Lori and Vanessa two Martha Selma Peterson brother John Peterson As Well As numerous nephews and family All those who remember Esther will always remember her for her Joy and her great love for she was predeceased by her husband Ernie two Gunvor Judith Mactavish and her brother Verner family and friends Are Welcome to a Celebration of Esthers life at August 11 at Bardal funeral cremation has taken interment at Tyndall cemetery at a later Bardal funeral 843 Sherbrook in care of 4 p Zbigniew Ted Mieczkowski tragically on july at the age of 72 at the time of his he was associate professor of geography at the University of Ted was born january in his Early years and education were in and he earned doctorates from Moscow University and the University of he taught at the University of Warsaw and came to the University of Manitoba in Ted will be sadly missed by his brother bogdan1 and family of new York brother Janusz and family of Poland other colleagues and friends in the United states and a memorial service will be held August 10 at in room Fletcher argue on the fort Garry Campus of the University of complimentary parking is available in b parking lot at the Eastern Edge of with Access from Saunderson or in u lot at the Southwest Corner of University Crescent and Chancellor Matheson in lieu of donations May be made to United Way of Rock on August at the health sciences Centre George Rock passed away at the age George was born on january he was a very self determined and private person who shared Little about his earlier George had been a tenant at jacks place since he enjoyed spending time sitting on the Bench in front of he also enjoyed walking with his Walker Down to sit at the bus Stop Bench in front of City he also had his favorite chair at jacks and anyone who came to see him knew they would find him sitting in it in front of the television set on the main especially in the evening and at George will be remembered by All who knew him As the Man who always wanted to be Many thanks to the staff at the health sciences Perry Gall of health action and of continuing All the staff of main Street the cafeteria staff at Sharon Fotty and Irene Wabnick of jacks for the patience and care Given to George during his a memorial service for George Rock will be Leld on August 11 at at jacks 652 main reverend Gaston via lard will Leclaire Brothers in care of Walter Dewald peacefully on August 1995 at the Grace Rudolph Dewald aged 78 of Winnipeg and formerly of Malonton went to be with his born March 1917 at he had lived at Foley until 1972 when he moved to Malonton and moved to Winnipeg in he was predeceased by his wife Fay in his father Adam in his Mother Rose in 1972 and his sister Phyllis Slamp in surviving to mourn his loss one son Bruce of Winnipeg three daughters Debbie of Darlene and husband Harry Wiebe of Patti and husband George Nickel of Morris one brother Gordon and wife Mary of numerous nieces and friends May Call from August 10 at the Mackenzie funeral funeral service will be held on August 11 at 10 00 in the Mackenzie funeral pastor Harry Wiebe and pastor Ward Parkinson will officiate with interment to follow in the St Williams if friends so desire memorial donations May be made to the Manitoba heart and stroke 301352 Donald the Canadian diabetes 102310 Winnipeg or to a Charity of ones the family wish to express sincere thanks to the staff at heritage Lodge personal care Home and the staff at the Grace Hospital for their excellent Mackenzie funeral Teulon in care ii Irene Golden after a lengthy illness at Bertie beloved wife of Frank passed besides her Bertie leaves to cherish her memory her Sisters Helen and Doris of at her cremation has taken and a private family service has been Catherine Hart scribe with dignity on August 1995 at Norway House after a courageous Battle with aged 66 mom is survived by her Ron Mary Irvin Ralph Alfred Audrey Frances George and Sharon her sister Ella and Nelson and Donald As Well her grandchildren and she was predeceased by her husband Alfred Willie and Kate brother Murdo Irvin and Jeremy and Soninlaw mom was born in Norway on october 1928 and there with her husband raised their she was employed at Norway House Hospital for 33 years until her retirement at age she will be remembered by her gentle manner and Strong in her quiet Way she modelled the seven teachings As were passed on by the we will cherish her love and belief in Strong family Mordina family would especially like to thank the nursing staff on d6 at the health sciences Centre James Johnston and nursing staff of the Canadian cancer research foundation Williams and nurses at Norway House Hospital funeral services will be held at the Marks anglican August 10 at with interment at Marks with reverends John crate and Gordon Swanson pallbearers will be her Duane and Steve Hart her Harold and Gerald if friends so desire donations May be made to the Manitoba cancer treatment and research 100 Olivia Gow Nee Squires peacefully on August Jessie Gow passed away at the Middle Church Home in West Paul at Jessie was born in the District of Carman on May where she resided until coming to Winnipeg in her late she was predeceased by her husband a daughter and her she leaves to cherish her memory three Clifford Blake Pat and Wesley and Many grandchildren and cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on August 11 at at Green acres funeral East at Navin padre Stan Millar interment of cremated remains to follow at Green acres memorial the family would like to thank the staff at the Middle Church Home for taking care of in lieu of donations May be made to the Charity of ones Greenacres funeral Chapel Sylvia Skwarek peacefully on August at the Selkirk general Joyce aged 60 of Winnipeg and late of Winnipeg Joyce was born and raised at Winnipeg Beach and had worked in Winnipeg for most of her in her spare time Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and also Reading and she leaves to mourn her passing her parents Walter and a brother Larry Sonya of a sister Betty Thorsten Bruce of nieces Lori and Lynne nephews Bryan and Bob great nephews Dustin and and great Niece funeral service will be held on August 12 at in the Gilbart funeral with interment to follow in the Williams her pallbearers will be Bryan and Bob David and Kenny Don Skorupski and Scott Gilbart funeral Selkirk in care of Dodd on August at the River View health Ernest beloved husband and late of passed away at age 74 funeral announcement to Transcona funeral Chapel in care of Gladys Norquay peacefully on August 1995 at the Grace Annie aged 88 passed Annie was born in but lived most of her life in she was predeceased by her husband Clifford on november 1990 sister Effie and also her she leaves to mourn her brother inlaw Harold Norquay and wife Elsie Agnes Eyolfson and Edith Norquay Many nieces and Anne was a member of the James Branch she enjoyed knitting and crocheting As a Hobby and often made gifts for a very special thank you to the nursing staff of 3 South at the Grace a service of thanksgiving will be held on August Lith at at the Grace Hospital with chaplain major Don May e should friends and relatives so donations May be made to the Grace general Hospital 300 Booth Gertrude Mckenzie Nee Gillies on August 1995 at the Boniface Jessie Mckenzie passed she was predeceased by her husband Fay Mckenzie in 1993 and both their children Jean Mcbain in 1986 and Joanne ferries in she is lovingly remembered by her Craig Ann and Randy Marshall and David and Lisa ferries her Jennifer and Kathryn ferries her sister Anne Mclean As Well As numerous nephews and special Jessie was born april 1901 in Michigan and raised in Saskatchewan where she met and married Fay in a schoolteacher before her she maintained an interest in Art and literature throughout her before deciding to Settle Down in they lived in several locations across Canada and the United after Fay they pursued their love of travel and journeyed around the the family wishes to thank the staff of Boniface Hospital arid also the Home care the victorian order of nurses and others who have cared for and visited Over the last several graveside service will be held August 11 at in lieu of donations May be made to a Charity of ones Chapel Lawn funeral Home in care of phone Chapel Dutka on August at his Joseph passed away at the age of 78 beloved husband of of Joseph was born in Winnipeg on August he was employed As a Mechanic for the City of Winnipeg transit system for 37 besides his Loving wife of 50 remaining to cherish Josephs memory Are his son Randall and his wife Catherine and Jillian and All of ont special Roland Szkwarek of Chicago and a funeral service in remembrance of Joseph will be held on August 11 at in the Cropo funeral 1442 main at Luxton with a Basilian father interment will follow in holy family Mary would like to express her sincere appreciation to her neighbors and friends for All their support during this very difficult As an expression of memorial contributions May be made in Josephs memory to the heart and stroke foundation of 301 352 Donald arrangements have been entrusted to the Cropo funeral Hildebrand accidentally on August 1995 at the Concordia Frieda beloved wife of Jesse and Mother of passed away at the age of 22 funeral arrangements Are pending with Klassen funeral James Vickers on March at Home in Chris is survived by Tus Loving wife Grace of son daughter inlaw Hildegard Michael and Ian of two Ellen Glen Anderson of Morris and Jean Ken Cox of Winnipeg and his brother Robert Florence of he was predeceased 5y his parents Andrew and Mary Marion Bill Fraser and Rita Jim Chris was born october in the family Tome near he left school at an Early age and worked at various including a ranch near the Saskatchewan Andrew Vickers and his family moved to Morris during the Chris worked in the lumber Camps of Northern Ontario and later he worked in Murray s general store in where he met Grace whom he married in at Chris enlisted in the Royal Canadian Lith a and served in Holland and Germany before Chris and Grace took Over the Lightfoot farm near Morris when he where they Farmed until Chris also worked for Christison International Dealership and on the Morris general in Chris and Grace adopted who they raised As their Chris and Grace retired to Abbotsford in turning regularly to visit their Chris was very Busy the last few years caring for Grace at a memorial service will be held in the Morris funeral 136 James on August 10 at with Bob Stark in May be made to the cancer Finlay Matwa washing suddenly on August 1995 at the Lakeshore general Hospital in Allan aged 71 Yean of dog Creek Allan was born january 1924 in Sandy he was predeceased by his parents Pete and Catherine his wife Christina in his sons Roger in 1994 and Ronnie in 1994 his brother Jerry in 1959 and one sister he is survived by one sister Flora Spence of Sandy Bay his daughters Sharon and Friend Barbie and Friend Marlene and Friend Mary and Friend Lynn and Friend Myrna and Friend Larry his sons David and Lambert he also leaves to mourn 37 grandchildren and 15 also numerous nephews and Wake services will be held on August 10 and August 11 at the residence of Douglas Sumner and Sheila Choken on the Lake Manitoba beginning at mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on August 12 at in Theresa roman Catholic dog with father Ernest Kama the interment to follow in the Lake Manitoba Reserve honorary pallbearers will be Kelly Curtis Chris Peter Allan Dillon Jamie and Shaun Mitchell Active pallbearers will be Eric Kirby Harold Allan Steven did Derek Arnason funeral some in care of Becky Joyce Becky Joyce passed away at Boniface general Hospital on August a service to celebrate her life will be held at August 11 at Immanuel United 755 Golspie at longer obituary to Myrdal 1934 1995 peacefully on August at the health sciences thorvaldur Valdi Myrdal passed As the result of a fall late in july Valdi broke his which required a total hip replacement Valdi was born at on july Valdi spent most of his life in lunar and recently in Fisher Branch with and he spent hours walking the watching Birds and other creatures of nature he enjoyed music and spent hours listening to his favorite Valdi was a very Happy person and enjoyed company he loved a cup of Coffee and visiting with friends and he is survived by two Dorothy Sawchuk and Ethel and his brother Mundi As Well As Many nieces and he was predeceased by his brother Jon and his Mother and Jona Gudrun and the funeral will be held at the Arnason funeral Chapel in lunar at on August with reverend Susan Tough pallbearers will be Ray Randy Patrick Jon Les Goodmundson and Greg in lieu of donations May be made to a Charity of ones rest in Valdi Arnason funeral in care of Helen Sprague Nee Stewart after a Brief Shirley Sprague passed away on August 1995 at the Misericordia Shirley was born december 1920 to Kathleen and James excelling As a natural Shirley won local and provincial swimming and skating More Shirley took up Golf and scored several holes in her athletic abilities were aided by the Many Summers spent at Lake of the first As a child with her parents and then with her own after graduating from the University of Manitoba in Shirley married Thomas l who went Down on the Athabasca in Shirley married Daniel Sprague in she leaves husband Daniel Stewart and wife David and wife and John Megan and Daniel and Kathleen and Catharine to remember her with she was predeceased by her sister Isabel and James and e Flowers gratefully donations in Shirley memory May be made to a Charity of a funeral service will be held on August 10 at at the first presbyterian 61 interment will follow in the Kildonan Michael Farris Thomson funeral chapels in care of matt1 Katr Yunik on August 1995 at the Riverview health metro Matt Katr Yunik passed away at the age of 70 he will be lovingly remembered by eight Betty Connie Tracey and their Mother Victoria nine Sean and Kevin one great granddaughter summer two Mary and Olga one brother Art and several nieces and Matt was a Man whose sense of Humour remained with him to the very he was very proud of his girls and was always willing to lend a helping hand to family or friends he was past president of the kiwanis where he spent numerous hours helping others directly and cremation has taken a memorial service will be held on August 10th at at Cropo funeral 1442 main Street at Luxton with Doug Martindale should friends donations May be made to the Canadian cancer 193 Sherbrook Cropo funeral Chapel in care of Schiller peacefully on August 1995 at Deer Lodge Atalia Schiller passed away at the age of 92 Atalia was predeceased by her husband Adolf in she will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Norma Mcdonald of sons Herb Nora of de Shirley of grandchildren Heather Julie Gretchen great grandchildren Ashleigh and Many nieces and Atalia was a lifetime member of the lutheran Church of the funeral service will take place August 11 at at lutheran Church of the Arlington at with pastor Greg Fowlie Neufeld with interment to follow at Brookside in lieu of donations May be made to the lutheran Church of the Cross or a Charity of ones John Oldham peacefully on August Frank John Oldham died at the Central Park Lodge at the age of 69 he was predeceased by his father Fred and Mother Frank is survived by his brother Bob nieces Beverley and Lorna and Nephew Stanley great nephews Lara and Good Friend Molly funeral service will be held on August 11 at at the salvation army Winnipeg 400 Coloney with major Douglas Hiltz and major Louis Ashwell in lieu of other donations May be made to the Winnipeg salvation entrusted to Glen Eden funeral Home Catherine Monkman in Loving memory of Emma Catherine who peacefully passed after a courageous Battle with at the age of on August 1995 at the Bardal funeral 843 Sherbrook in care of Theresa Muriel Verrier suddenly on August 1995 at the Boniface Theresa entered into rest at the age of 40 year she is survived by three Michel and her Mother Muriel Bailey As Well As numerous relatives and family funeral services August 10 at Bardal funeral 843 Sherbrook Bardal funeral 843 Sherbrook in care of 774747i Tweedy peacefully on August at the Grace Eric Tweedy Assed away at the age of 89 left to cherish erics memory Are his daughter Carol Dayle and son Bill and four at dads cremation has taken place and there will be no Leatherdale Gardiner funeral directors in care of Dawn Morgoch tragically on August 1995 at Candice Dawn aged 17 of full obituary will Gilbert funeral in care of ;