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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 30, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press saturday August 30, 2008 wow. Passage sub. Com c17 test Nicoly Halek peacefully on thursday August 28, 2008 at the Victoria general Hospital Nicoly Halek passed away at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his Loving wife Donna in 1999. Left to cherish his memory Are his son Rod Paulette daughter Heather Bob grandchildren Curtis Doug and tim step grandchildren Blake and Brittany and Many other relatives and friends. Nicoly had the gift of communication even though he was deaf and could not speak. He always enjoyed time with his family and friends and would often like to tease and make us laugh. He was a big Strong Man with a generous heart. Special thanks to the caring staff of Pembina place personal care Home and the deaf Community among which he lived. A memorial service will be held wednesday september 3, 2008 at 1 00 p. At the deaf Centre Manitoba 285 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg. Allen Mcghie Hennan after a Short Battle with cancer Allen Mcghie Hennan passed away peacefully on August 27, 2008 at the age of 77. Allen grew up in the town of Elkhorn Manitoba and spent most of his working career with Philips electronics. He was Able to enjoy Many years of retirement time mostly spent in Good humorous conversation with friends and family. He was predeceased by his father James and Mother Eva As Well As his brother George. He leaves behind his sister Winnifred Niece Casey and Nephew Patrick to carry on his memory. At his request there will be no funeral service. Ellis Hughes on August 27, 2008 at age 81, surrounded by family Ellis died at st. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. He is survived by his brother Meurig sister Iris and by his sons Gareth and Mark wife Sheila and her children Ian and Gwynneth Beck Sarah and Michael Raleigh Andrew Beck and Lorne Morriss Penny and Jim Mclandress Hilary and John Nash Chris Beck and Brian Peel. Sheilas grandchildren Molly Zachary Keegan Emma Conor Hamish Haydon Hannah Olivia and Finlay will also deeply miss their grand Ellis. Ellis was predeceased by his first wife Irene and his sister Porfina. Ellis was born december 10, 1926 in Nefyn on the coast of the Irish sea in North Wales where he grew up. He joined the Royal Navy Fleet air Arm in 1945. During his three years in the Navy Ellis began to learn his Trade in mechanical engineering. After he left the Navy he started work with English electric in Stafford England where he met his first wife Irene. Ellis and Irene married in 1954 son Gareth was born in 1957 and Mark in 1959. The family emigrated to Winnipeg in 1967 and Ellis began his career with Pioneer electric later Federal Pioneer where he worked until his retirement As vice president in 1992 shortly before ireneus untimely death in 1993. Ellis married Sheila Beck another English mig re in 1996 and they spent 12 Happy years travelling the world visiting family and friends and thoroughly enjoying life. A funeral service will be held at Thomson funeral Home 669 Broadway Winnipeg on thursday september 4, 2008 at 11 00 a. Donations in lieu of Flowers to st. Boniface Hospital & research foundation. Or cof Anwyl am Ellis Thomson funeral Home 669 Broadway Winnipeg my r3c 0x4 783 7211 Send expressions of sympathy at wow. Mem. Com Mara Sajatovic peacefully on wednesday August 27, 2008, at seven Oaks Hospital our beloved Mother grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 86. She is survived by sons Nikola Kathy Milan Faye grandchildren Liz Stevenick Dan Candi and great grandson Jake. Mara also leaves to mourn her passing two Sisters and a brother As Well As Many other loved ones in Europe. She was predeceased by husband Janko in 2003. Mara was Well known throughout the Community for her love of gardening and delicious baking. She will be greatly missed by family and friends but fondly remembered by All who knew her. The family would like to thank or. Nepon and his receptionist or. Paunovic palliative care nurse Tammy Lee As Well As the staff at Hsc and sigh for their assistance through this difficult time. Prayers will be said on monday september 1, 7 00 p. At Cropo funeral Chapel 1442 main Street. Funeral Liturgy will be held on tuesday september 2, 10 00 a. At st. Sava serbian orthodox Church 580 Talbot Avenue with Rev. For. Slavisa Lekic officiating. Interment to follow in Brookside cemetery. An online Book of condolences May be signed at wow. Cropo. Com. Flowers gratefully accepted on monday at Cropo Chapel. Test test Brian Austen Hilles september 9, 1953 August 26, 2008 born at Lake of the Woods Hospital in 1953, Brian was raised and went to school in Kenora on. He moved to Winnipeg in 1974 and worked for Many years at Tara Ford on Pembina Hwy. Brian loved the outdoors and spent the last 22 years at their cottage in Lac Dubonnet. His favorite pastimes were fishing Hunting Quad Ding his hot tub and most of All snowmobiling. Brian loved spending time with family and friends around a Bonfire with a few mods and tvs. He spent Many hours helping friends and tinkering with motors. He loved spending his time and sharing his love of the outdoors with his Gran kids. Brian was predeceased by his dad Austi daughter Amanda and Bear. He leaves to mourn his Loving wife Pam son Michael Lorali Gran kids Keanna and Ashton Mother Hazel brother Robert Pear sister Cathi Robertin Laws Dawn Shawn Miles Greg Tom nieces and nephews and Many other close family and friends. A Celebration of life will be held monday september 1, 2008 at 2 00 p. In the Chapel of voyage funeral Home 220 Hespeler ave. In lieu of Flowers donations can be made in brians name to Pinawa Hospital cancer care. Brians motto whoever has the most toys wins Gary Patrick Hoban a graveside service was held for Gary on Friday August 29, at 1 00 p. In the Brookside cemetery 3001 notre Dame Avenue. Constance Connie Marie Mikula August 3, 1929 August 27, 2008 peacefully on August 27, 2008, with family near mom suddenly left us after a Brief illness. Mom was born in the old Eriksdale Hospital in 1929. She was predeceased by both her parents Leslie Carpenter in 1985 and Constance Carpenter in 1996 and her husband Andrew who left us in september 2006. Mom will be dearly missed by her six children Andy be John Joanne Myrna Rand Jim Carol Dolly Ken Carol Grant along with her 13 grandchildren Charlotte Wanda Tammy Candida Tannis Erica Andrea Megan Jordan Ashley Adam Bryce and 11 great grandchildren Tess to Rebecca Avery Carrigan Anthony Riley Calley Blake Aiden Joely. Mom will also be missed by her brother Chuck of Somerset England and sister Vera of Winnipeg. Mom and dad were married for Over 60 years. During those 60 years there were Many hardships and challenges. One of the most challenging times was in 1989 when the fires went through destroying the barn Many granaries outbuildings Hay and livestock. Since mom was no stranger to hard times creativity was a necessity. She like her Mother before her was continually challenged to make something out of nothing. Whether it was making a shirt out of a hand me Down dress Tea towels out of rolled Oats bags or hair curlers out of cloth strips the list is endless. She did what Ever was necessary for her family. Mom was a great Cook. No one could make potato soup or borscht like mom. Mom loved her children dearly and in her eyes we could do no wrong. She could always see Good in everyone and never a bad word for anyone. She had a heart of Gold. Her sons provided her with much excitement such As skinning a Deer in the Middle of the night or having her hold a Magneto wire while one son turned the Flywheel to see if there was spark or having her jump from passenger seat to Driver seat at 60 Miles an hour with a Black and White in Pursuit. Her daughters were a bit gentler on her causing a few Grey hairs during our dating years for sure. Mom enjoyed being involved in her grandchildren and great grandchildren is lives taking in dance recitals skating lessons and Wingette and hockey games when Ever possible. She enjoyed seeing different parts of the country both near and far. She enjoyed a trip to Palm Springs Ca this past april. In the last couple weeks she enjoyed going for rides on her trusty John Deere Gator to see her cattle. Mom loved her cattle and Donkey As Well As her faithful dog Sadie. Mom enjoyed having family around. Since most of us kids did not live near it was always very special to her when we came Home on weekends or holidays. Mom loved country music. She especially loved Charley Pride and enjoyed seeing and meeting him again this past june. Mom loved to grow a big Garden. In the recent years even though it was just her at Home most times she still grew a big Garden. She was always More than Happy to give the produce from her Garden to family and friends. She loved her Flower planters As Well. With the recent addition of a new deck she was Able to display her Many Flower pots and hanging plants which she received Many a compliment on. She loved watching her two hummingbirds come to drink. Mom was always a very hard working woman. For As Long As i can remember she was either milking cows building Hay stacks raking Hay pulling weeds fixing Fence or one of the Hundred other things required to run a household and look after a family. In the summer months her House work would Start once it was dark outside and she came in from the Hayfield. Mom instilled a Good work ethic in All her children. She can be proud of that As she finally rests. Cremation has taken place. There will be no formal service. A private family memorial will take place. In lieu of Flowers donations can be made in momus memory to the Canadian breast cancer foundation suite 304, 1 Wesley ave., Winnipeg my r3c 4c6. Arrangements by Arnason funeral Home Ashern lunar 1 204 768 2072 1 866 323 3593 test test Anna Martine Jorgensen Anna passed away peacefully at Charleswood care Centre on August 27, 2008 at the age of 101. She was predeceased by her husband John Jorgensen in 1990. John served As danish Consul in Winnipeg for Many years. She leaves to mourn her passing daughter Helen and sons Jim and Wilfred. Mom was one of 13 children and is survived by brother Peter Elsie Larsen of Winnipeg and sister Rosa Diget of Skagen Denmark. She leaves As her legacy eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Anna came to Canada in 1927 a Young woman with almost no ability to speak English but due to her personality and Strong work ethics soon had Many friends and Happy employers. Mom loved to knit and All her children and some grandchildren probably possess afghans lovingly made by her or Large quantities of hangers beautifully wrapped in fabric. Funeral service will be at Gloria dei lutheran Church at 637 Buckingham Road in Charleswood at 1 00 p. Tuesday afternoon september 2, 2008, pastor Lanny Knutson presiding. Thanks to All the caregivers at Charleswood care Centre for looking after mom for All these years. Mom could be quite a handful when she got her mind set. In lieu of Flowers donations May be Given to the Charity of your Choice. God did not forget you after All mom. Neil Bardal inc. 949 2200 Bardal. My. Ca Gail Barbara Laplante peacefully surrounded by her family Gail Barbara Laplante at the age of 63 years passed away in the afternoon of tuesday August 26, 2008 in the Micu at Hsc after succumbing to complications resulting from a fall. Gail will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered always by her husband Brian daughter Kelly Terry Dowling son Jeffrey Lisa Begg her Mother and father Dorothy and William Korolyk sister Joanne and brother Terry Marg. Gail was Gramma to four pets Hab Miette Toulouse and Linus who All gave her great Joy and Comfort. Born on april 20, 1945 in Winnipeg Gail married Brian on january 30, 1965 and their journey began. She started her career with its and through the years returned to work with the company in different term positions. From its she worked several years with Dominion Bridge. Then in 1977, she began a 24 year career at the Grace Hospital. Gail started in admitting then moved to slating and finally worked As a health record technician in health records until she retired in 2001. She thoroughly enjoyed her friendships with the gals in the office and the rapport she had with several physicians. Her illnesses of rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus of which she fought bravely All her adult life made it necessary for her to retire in 2001. On the exterior she seemed Strong but inside she was always in pain and wondering what would happen next. Gail loved her perennials in her Beautiful gardens and the Apple Trees in their backyard and spent endless hours keeping them in tip top shape. Her crocheting knitting sewing and needlepoint projects were always remarkable. Gail made several halloween costumes sweaters and afghans that were spectacular. Her most famous creation was probably the Christmas tree sweater with lights that was worn proudly by her daughter. Gail had a natural gift for composing poems and rhymes for various occasions at the drop of a hat. She loved to read do puzzles listen to music watch sports and go to movies. She always looked Forward to our family vacations. In respect of Gailys wishes cremation and a private anglican ceremony has taken place. A gathering for remembrance will take place on wednesday september 3, 2008 in the army Navy & air Force veterans unit 283, 3584 Portage Avenue at 3 00 p. Special thanks to the ice team at the Grace Hospital for the care they provided and to the staff at Hsc Micu for their care and for making her comfortable in her last Days. Thank you also to drs. Schellenberg t. Mccarthy Birt Rennie Kippen Renouf Homik and Ekins for the All the care you provided Over the years. In lieu of Flowers donations May be made to the arthritis society the Lupus society of my or the Grace Hospital foundation in Honor of Gail which would make her Happy. Gail we will love you always. Rest now. B. A. Vicki Robson Nee Ukrainec and Nee Blair after a Brief Battle with cancer passed away at the Southlake regional health Centre in Newmarket. Born in Winnipeg in 1932 and moved to Ontario in 1954. Predeceased by her spouse Charles Robbie Robson 2003. Mother of George Petrie Cindy Kearns of Tweed and Jerry Petrie Rhea Larente Petrie of Sault ste. Marie Rick Robson Sandy of Barrie and Beth Gregerson of new Westminster by. Grandmother of Ashleigh and Sterling of Barrie Brian Robert Thomas Petrie Shannon Jana Rick and Sheila Angele Rachelle and Donald. Great grandmother to Kaylee David Isabelle Donavan Kaitlin and Amaya Lyn Gordon Danielle Matthew Desiree Bryce Kassondra and great great grandmother to Carson. Survived by her beloved pet cat Shadow. At Vic kids request immediate cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Vicki is survived by her sister Arlene steel Herb Lau of Winnipeg and Long time friends Rose Miller Toronto Peter Macmanes Brantford sue and Sam Wells Rina and John Corbett Ernie and Sherri All of Newmarket. Vicki and Charles Robson will be interred with their pet Rusty in a columbarium in Sault ste. Marie at a later Date. A special thanks to the oncology staff at Southlake regional health Centre. In lieu of Flowers donations to Spca and Canadian cancer society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Taylor funeral Home Newmarket Chapel 905 898 2100, wow. . Com test test Bishop Michael Kuchtiak c. Is. R. 1923 2008 peacefully and prayerfully in his room at st. Joseph s Home in Saskatoon Bishop Michael Kuchtiak cssr., retired exarch for the ukrainian catholics in great Britain died on tuesday August 26, 2008. He was 85. Funeral prayers were held Friday August 29 at 7 00 p. In Yorkton Saskatchewan at st. Mary s ukrainian Catholic Church. The funeral Liturgy will be celebrated there on saturday August 30 at 11 00 a. The interment will take place in Winnipeg Manitoba. The divine Liturgy will be celebrated at st. Joseph s ukrainian Catholic Church on tuesday september 2 at 9 30 a. With interment at holy family cemetery. Michael Kuchtiak was born in Western Ukraine on february 5, 1923 to Ilias and Katherine new Traczuk Kuchtiak the eldest of six children. His Birthplace Bertyn is a Small town in the District of Horo Denka in the province of Stanislavov later renamed Ivano Frankie so in the Foothills of the Carpathian mountains. He attended school in Bertyn and then Kolomyic. The second world War was beginning just As Michael received his teaching certificate. He had planned to enter the religious life but instead taught first in an elementary school in Zha Bye in the carpathians then for two years served in the first ukrainian division of the ukrainian National army. In 1945 he took the Opportunity to travel to Rome where he enrolled at st. Josaphat s ukrainian Catholic Seminary and studied at the pontifical University propaganda fide. While there he met Rev. John Bala a ukrainian Redempto Rist from Canada who encouraged him to join the Redempto Rist congregation. The seminarian took his advice becoming a Novice at Fiorani near Naples in 1947. He made his first profession of vows on october 3, 1948, at the very same altar st. Alphonsus Liguori founder of the Redempto Rist congregation had professed his vows some 200 years earlier. Bishop Michael cherished this privilege. Seminary studies were then continued with the ukrainian Redempto Rist seminarians in Canada at Waterford Ontario. He professed his perpetual vows on october 3, 1950, and completed his studies at st. Mary s Seminary in Meadow Vale Ontario. He was ordained a Deacon on february 15, 1956, by Bishop Isidore Borecky of Toronto Ontario. On May 13, 1956, again at the hands of Bishop Isidore father Michael Kuchtiak was ordained a priest together with two other classmates frs. George Perejda and John Fetsco. The first assignment of the newly ordained for. Michael was to the Mother House of the ukrainian Rede motorists Yorkton Saskatchewan in 1957. He became the pastoral assistant at st. Mary s Parish in Yorkton and also for the ukrainian Catholic Mission the Many parishes of the Rural Yorkton District. From 1957 1965 he took pastoral charge of the Wynyard District with care and Devotion. In Yorkton be devoted himself to the care of youth and Young married couples directing an Active youth club Lucy and working closely with the roman Catholic pastors also Rede motorists at st. Gerard s Parish to organize two Catholic schools and form a separate school Board in Yorkton. He also served As catechist at sacred heart Academy a High school for girls conducted by the Sisters servants of Mary immaculate and at st. Josephus College a Christian Brothers High school for boys. For. Michael was appointed Novice master in May 1965. The novitiate was then in Meadow Vale Ontario. While taking Good care of his charges there he also was the extraordinary confessor to the sister servants of Mary immaculate and their novices at Ancaster Ontario. In 1967, for. Michael again returned to Yorkton to be the Superior of the ukrainian Catholic Mission Community and to be pastor of st. Maryus Parish. During his pastorate a third elementary Catholic school was built a mortgage from adding a Wing to the Church in 1954 55 was liquidated and a Parish planning committee was formed to co ordinate major Parish events. The activities of the Parish organizations were flourishing. Besides his pastoral duties he served As a diocesan consult or to the Bishop and was elected to the extraordinary provincial Council of the ukrainian Redempto Rist province of Yorkton. With the new Redempto Rist appointments in june 1975, he was named Superior and pastor of st. John the Baptist ukrainian Catholic Parish in Newark n. J. During his pastoral charge there a Large mortgage on the new Parish Church was paid off and he expanded the buildings of the Parish Complex As Well As Parish activities. Father took Pride in being a hands on pastor serving As chaplain to the Catholic War veterans the holy name society and teaching religion in the Parish school and in catechetical classes. He was also a consult or of the ukrainian Catholic archdiocese of Philadelphia a member of the Board of directors or ascension Manor inc., an Arches archival senior citizens housing organization a spiritual advisor for Providence association a fraternal Benefit organization and a chaplain or advisor for Many ukrainian and Catholic organizations in and around Newark n. J. One proud moment he liked to recall was hosting president Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy to st. John s. In August 1987, for. Kuchtiak was named pastor of holy family ukrainian Catholic National shrine in Washington d. C. However in March 1988, he was announced As auxiliary to metropolitan Stephen Sulyk. He was consecrated at immaculate Conception ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Philadelphia on april 27, 1988. After the consecration Bishop Michael remained in pastoral charge of holy family in Washington and also was appointed by metropolitan Sulyk As director of spiritual formation at st. Josaphat s ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington. Continued next column Mary Hazel Sigurdur Nee Thomas March 9, 1914 August 17, 2008 Mary Hazel Sigurdur of Mission by formerly of Gypsumville Manitoba. Predeceased by her parents William and Mary Thomas her husband Earl Sigurdur. Survived by her sister Gretchen Weir her children Bertha Harvey Kenneth Lorraine Robert Adel Kristjan Sharyn nine grandchildren 14 great grandchildren. No funeral or service by request. Harriet Vernon after a lengthy illness Harriet Vernon passed away at the age of 86. Funeral arrangements Are pending. Complete obituary to follow in a later edition. Thomson in the Park 925 1120 Send expressions of sympathy to wow. Mem. Com test test Stan Kiyon november 11, 1942 August 27, 2008 Stan passed away peacefully on August 27, 2008 after a courageous Battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 46 years Joyce his son Glenn and his daughter Bonnie. A Celebration of life will be held at Sunrise Golf Centre 5640 188 st. Surrey by on wednesday september 3, 2008 at 2 00 p. You Are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family is online memorial Register at wow. Persona alternative. Com. In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to Langley hospice. Personal alternative funeral services 604.857.5779 Elizabeth Betty Lees on August 28, 2008 at Lions Manor personal care Home Betty Lees passed away at the age of 102 and a half years. Betty was born in Arrow River my on february 9, 1906 to John and Dorothy Knowles. Betty trained at Grace Hospital graduating in 1926. After nursing at Grace for a few months she moved to Hodgeville so where she worked with four doctors for two years. She married Jack Lees in 1928. Betty is survived by her daughter Beth Newell granddaughter Barbara Newell sister sin Law Mary revel Dorothy Bob Wilson Ruth Harvey Sedden Jean Brown Ellen Sam Leitch Darlene Lees and Mary Lees brother sin Law Tom Rena Lees Roy Lois Lees and Many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 1967, her parents sister Grace Fisher and brother Phil Knowles father and Mother in Law Laurence and Winnie Lees sister in Law Myrtez Lees Brothers in Law Lawrence Lees Laurence Lees Bill Lees Jack Fisher Don Brown John Gabor and ted revel. Thanks to the staff of the 4th floor at Lions Manor for their Loving care Given to mom for the last four years. Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. In lieu of Flowers donations May be made in bettys memory to the Canadian Institute for the Blind. 586 8044 William Emil Rey Bill 1925 2008 peacefully on tuesday August 26, 2008, Bill passed away at the seven Oaks Hospital. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Eva sons Ken Kim Jim Debbie Kevin Michael Tyler and Cory. Bill was born and raised in Winnipeg. He worked at the car for 41 years As a Carman. He enjoyed 28 years at Lake of the Woods boating and fishing. Bills other pastimes included Hunting and wedding photography. He valued his relationships with his family above All else. Memorial service will be held on tuesday september 2 at 12 30 p. At Chapel Lawn funeral Home 4000 Portage ave. Memorial donations in lieu of Flowers May be made to the Canadian diabetes association. Chapel Lawn 885 9715 Robert William Bill Small november 26, 1913 August 23, 2008 peacefully on August 23, Bill Small passed away at the age of 94 with family by his Side. Born in Swift current so Bill was the second of four children of David Allan Small and Winnifred Malcolm. Raised in Wapella so and educated at the University of Saskatchewan he taught school on the Prairies and in the late 1930s left for More lucrative work in the mining town of flin flon my where he met the love of his life Lela Leblanc. They were married in 1941 and after his service As a flying instructor and Check Pilot in the Craf they moved Back to the flin flon area and raised their five children in Creighton so. Upon retirement in 1977 from Hudson Bay mining & smelting company where he held various positions in the warehouse dad and mom enjoyed their retirement Home in Denare Beach so and spent Many Happy Winters in Casa Grande a. Dad had a lifelong love of music literature and learning and in his retirement he took up Fly fishing with a passion. He also loved wooden sailing ships and spent Many hours building scale models of ships from the original blueprints. His replica of the nonesuch is in the museum at Denare Beach. He was predeceased by his adored wife and our beloved Mother Lela and by his brother Jack sister Claire and granddaughter Andrea. Left to cherish his memory Are his children Adrienne Roger Bonnie Kon Kalmary Smalle Judy Nayl Rdavid and by his sister Pat Frost As Well As 16 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and Many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of life mass will be held at st. Anne s Church in flin flon at 10 00 a. M., Friday August 29 with father Paul Bringleson o. I., presiding. Interment will follow at the Denare Beach cemetery. In lieu of Flowers a donation May be made to a Charity of one s Choice. The family would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to the nurses and staff of Tudor House personal care Home in Selkirk my for their care and compassion. Gilbart funeral Home Selkirk in care of arrangements. Test Wop 20080830. 17, a 3 requested Fri aug 29 18 53 24 2008 Job 1376972909 ;