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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 7, 2013, Winnipeg, Manitoba WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2013 www. passages. winnipegfreepress. com B5 TEST passages. winnipegfreepress. com Today’s Obituary Notices ALEXANDER, Clifford Domonic. BAKER, Sam. BARBER, Charles Edward. BEDNAR, Edward. BROWN, Vida Uralda. CASTLE, George Richard. CHOKAN, John. CHOUINARD ( nee PLAMONDON), Cecile. CIELEN , Joyce Magdelene. EDWARDS, Brian. GIBBS ( nee BRUCE), Olive Bernice. FILLETI ( nee COTTICK), Judith Josephine. GILLIES, Leonard James. GIZOWSKI, Larry. HIGHAM, Vivian Arlene. KENNEDY, Robert John. LEGAULT, Raymond. MANN ( nee ROSENBERG), Gay. NEDOTIAFKO, Robert ( Bob) James. PEDINY, Beverly ( Bev). PERERA, Don Cyril. RYDZEWSKI, Jadwiga. SAWATZKY, Henry. SMITH, Martin. SONNICHSEN ( BOIVIN), Gertrude. STASIUK, Orest Michael. SUDYN, Eva. THERRIEN ( nee COURCHAINE), Claudette. WIEBE , John K. Notices may not appear in alphabetical order. CLIFFORD DOMONIC ALEXANDER On Tuesday, August 6, 2013, Clifford died at the age of 79 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Winnipeg Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in care of arrangements, wojciksfuneralchapel. com, 204- 897- 4665. EDWARD BEDNAR 1919 - 2013 With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Edward Bednar on July 30, 2013 at Lions Manor Personal Care Home. Edward was predeceased by his son Eddy Jr. in infancy, his wife Yolana and his brothers Rudy, Vlado and Albin. He will be missed and deeply mourned by his three children: Arthur, Nancy ( Ken), and Brian ( Leaha) of Vancouver; grandchildren Carla ( Clint), Doug ( Rachel), Chase ( Amanda), and Jennifer; great- grandsons Saylor, Mason, Payton, Ryan, Nolan, Reid and brother Louis ( Ann). With his parents and brothers, Edward left Slovakia in 1938 and immigrated to Canada, where they resided in Rosewood, MB. Edward served in the Canadian Military and by the stories he told it appears he enjoyed this time very much. After, he ran many successful businesses with Yolana at his side. He was very involved in the Slovak community, serving on the board of the Slovak League and was very proud of his Slovak heritage. Edward and Yolana shared their enjoyment of travel and spending time with their family. The family is grateful to the dedicated and compassionate staff of Lions Manor Personal Care Home. A celebration of his life will be held on at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, 300 Donalda Ave. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 11: 00 a. m. Interment to follow at Glen Eden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338- 7111 SAM BAKER Sam Baker passed away August 5, 2013, at age 109. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Zlota and by his wife Joan ( Chechik) and brothers Alec, William, Harry, Louis, and sisters Alice and Connie. Survived by Janice Carey ( Calgary), Michelle Berk ( Ruven), Dundas and Steven and grandchildren, Blair ( Tara), Phillip ( Amy) Carey and Meredith, Melamed ( Vova), Hamilton and nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Complete obituary to follow. Funeral Service at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, Thursday, August 8 at 1: 30 pm. CHARLES EDWARD BARBER July 10, 1930 - July 29, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ed at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Orange, California. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at Bellevue Memorial Park on August 2, 2013. Rest in peace Dad, we love you and will never forget you. TEST TEST VIDA URALDA BROWN It is with great sadness and deep regret that we announce the sudden passing of Vida Brown, surrounded by her family and friends, at Victoria General Hospital on July 28, 2013. Vida was predeceased by her parents Harma and Linton Thomas in Jamaica and is survived by her husband Harold, of 45 years, her sisters Sissy in Jamaica, Norma in the U. S. and Joy ( Del) in Winnipeg. Vida was born in Clarendon, Jamaica and immigrated to London, England where she studied nursing, midwifery and met her husband Harold. In 1970 Vida and Harold immigrated to Canada where she worked for many years on Labour and Delivery and Family Birth Centre at the Victoria General Hospital until her retirement in 2005. Vida cared for, and delivered, many mothers and babies throughout her long career in England and in Canada. Vida was a kind, caring person with a very big heart and was loved by all her friends and colleagues. Vida supported her husband Harold for many years in his upholstery business in Winnipeg. Many thanks to Dr. Nkosi, Marlene, Una and the wonderful nurses and aides who cared for her during her short stay in hospital both in Emergency and on Unit 4. Funeral followed by interment will take place on August 9 at 2: 00 p. m. at Thomson “ In The Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Services will be officiated by Hope Mattus. THOMSON “ IN THE PARK” 204- 925- 1120 Condolences may be sent to www. thomsoninthepark. com GEORGE RICHARD CASTLE February 14, 1930 - August 1, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved George on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital after a lengthy illness. George leaves behind his loving partner Lynn Paton, son Corey of Montreal, his extended family in Winnipeg, many friends and fellow Lions. George was born in North Winnipeg, graduated from St. John’s High School and was employed for 30 years on the DEW Line as Station Chief. George’s favourite pastimes were listening to music and reading. He joined the Riverside Lions Club and was a devoted member, dedicated to helping wherever he was needed. I would like to thank the Riverside Lions Club for the thoughtfulness and kindness shown towards George in his time of need. A special thanks to the staff of 5 East and 5B at the St. Boniface Hospital. In keeping with George’s wishes, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverside Lions Club Charitable, 188 Worthington Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2M 5K1 or to a charity of one’s choice. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Loved and missed and very dear. For online condolences, or to light a memorial candle please log onto www. mosaicfunerals. ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 275- 5555 JOHN CHOKAN Peacefully on August 1, 2013 at the Concordia Hospital John Chokan passed away. He was in his 88th year and was predeceased by his wife Helen. He leaves to mourn, family in Ontario, Michigan, Florida, Colorado, Manitoba, Georgia and the Ukraine. Funeral Service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday, August 9 at l0: 00 a. m. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. 204- 586- 8044 BRIAN EDWARDS It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Brian Edwards on Monday, August 5, 2013, at Riverview Health Centre, at the age of 63 years. In keeping with Brian’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 7: 00 p. m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. A longer obituary will follow in Saturday’s edition. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204- 253- 5086 LEONARD JAMES GILLIES On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Charleswood Care Centre, Leonard Gillies passed away at the age of 80 years. Longer notice to follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204- 949- 2200 neilbardalinc. com TEST TEST CECILE CHOUINARD ( nee PLAMONDON) On Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the St. Pierre Hospital Cécile Chouinard passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, with her daughters at her side. Cécile was born in St. Jean Baptiste and moved to St. Pierre in 1952 when she married Paul. She was predeceased by her husband Paul ( 1979), and daughter Pauline ( 2009). She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: Monique Renaud, ( Richard), children Michael; Christine Brown ( Ted), their children Rebecca and Alex; Rachelle Wiebe, children Daryl ( Dana), their children Jamie and Samantha; Joanne Bassett ( Mike), their children Brandon and Kaitlyn; Jennifer Wiebe ( Billy) their son Gavin; and Edith Gagnon ( Réal), children Joyceline Brooks ( Cory), their children Victoria and Nicholas; Guy Gagnon ( Angie). She is also survived by two sisters Rita Pelletier and Paulette Sabot ( René Desrosiers) The family would like to thank the homecare staff from the St. Pierre Manoir and the St. Pierre Hospital staff for the care given to our mom. Mom, we love you and we will miss you. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 2: 00 p. m. at the St. Pierre Roman Catholic Church, St. Pierre- Jolys, MB. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements, 204- 775- 2220 JOYCE MAGDELENE CIELEN 1944 - 2013 Joyce, surrounded by the love of family, passed on to eternal rest on August 2, 2013. Family and friends feel a deepened sadness at her passing. Leaving to mourn, is her loving and devoted brother Lorne ( Gail) and the love of her life, her nephew Trevor as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A great number of family and friends will each find a way to keep the memories and special moments alive in their hearts that they have shared with Joyce. She brought richness to the family that will never be forgotten. Joyce was born to Joseph and Veronica Cielen, attended schools in Winnipeg’s North End and began a long fulfilling career as an Admittance Clerk with the Health Sciences Centre. The career which lasted over 30 years culminated in her reaching the next phase of her life. Retirement allowed Joyce to devote even more time to her passions of gardening, travelling and dancing. Her love for all living things was not more evident than the care she gave her many family dogs over the years. They were constant companions and ever so precious to her. Her flower and rock garden was a vision of beauty and peacefulness. This beauty and peacefulness extended to another aspect of Joyce’s life. Her concern for others: being it the taking of food to a shut- in neighbour; pushing them in their wheelchair to go shopping or lending an ear to listen to their trials and tribulations, will be cherished for many years. She was a gracious lady, a loyal friend and a loving aunt. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 8 at 10: 30 a. m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Mountain and Andrews. Interment will be alongside her mother and father in Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities or a charity of your choice. ... At Rest and At Peace... 204- 586- 8044 OLIVE BERNICE GIBBS ( nee BRUCE) August 11, 1936 - August 3, 2013 After a lengthy struggle with Muscular Dystrophy and the last two weeks with Pneumonia, Olive left this world to join her husband Al, daughter Susan and other family members. Olive was born August 11, 1936, youngest daughter of Edgar and Annie Bruce. She grew up in Poplar Point where she received her education. She was a member of St. Anne’s Church at Poplar Point and later when she moved to Portage at St. Mary’s. Olive is survived and sadly missed by her granddaughter, Mikala Heinrich, her partner Bill Germain, daughter Cindy and family, sister Donna Fargey ( Keith), many loving nieces and nephews, especially Danny and Shelley Frith, who were her own special “ Angels of Mercy” for the past few years. The family wish to thank the nurses at Portage Hospital and the loving care given her at the Lions Prairie Manor, where she was a resident for the past one and a half years. A celebration of Olive’s life will be held in the chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 1: 30 p. m. with the Reverend John Dolloff officiating. Interment will take place in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Society. Condolences may be sent to the family c/ o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1T8, 1- 800- 303- 4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site: www. omegafuneralhome. com “ Dedicated to those we serve” TEST TEST JUDITH JOSEPHINE FILLETI ( nee COTTICK) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Sister and loving friend. Judy passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital, Sunday August 4, 2013 with her family at her side. She was 61 years old. She was predeceased by her husband Giuseppe Filleti; Father Joseph Cottick; Motherin- law Pasqualina Filleti; Father- in- law Carmine Filleti, brother- in- laws Antonio Filleti and Vincezo Ianno, Nephew Reid Cottick and numerous other relatives. Judy will be sadly missed but never forgotten by her loving mother, Helen Cottick of Dauphin, MB; her children Sheila ( Mario) Pereira; Tony Filleti ( Samantha Recksiedler), Grandchildren: Christopher, Alexandra and Nicholas Pereira; Alyssa and Anthony Filleti and Payton Recksiedler; her loving friend Jim Sawa of Gimli, MB; Sister Florine ( Emiel) Dahms of Sandy Hook, MB; Mary ( Leo) Seniuk of Winnipeg, MB; Shirley ( Kim) Gibson of Calgary, AB: Brother Joe ( Cindy) Cottick of Fork River, MB; Dean Cottick ( Gwen Hryhoruk) of Dauphin, MB; Glen ( Judy) Cottick of Winnipeg, MB; Sister- in- law Carmela Ianno of Winnipeg, MB; Sister- in- law Rosa ( Frank) Militano of Winnipeg, MB; Brother- in- law Rocco Filleti of Winnipeg, MB; Sister- in- law Maria ( Ross) Larizza of Thunder Bay, ON; Sister- in- law Angela Filleti of Winnipeg, MB and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Further obituary to follow. Prayers Friday August 9, 2013 at 7: 30 pm. Funeral Mass August 10, 2013 at 10: 00 am at Holy Rosary, 510 River Avenue, Winnipeg, MB THOMSON “ IN THE PARK” 925- 1120 Condolences may be sent to www. thomsoninthepark. com VIVIAN ARLENE HIGHAM On Monday, August 5, 2013 Vivian died at the Poseidon Personal Care Home at the age of 79 years. On Friday, August 9, 2013, Vivian’s Funeral Service will be held at 10: 30 a. m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, 204- 586- 8668, wojciksfuneralchapel. com LARRY GIZOWSKI Peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2013, Larry Gizowski, age 60 years, passed away at the Health Sciences Centre. Larry is survived by his wife Alice, son Kyle ( Kendra), daughter Ashley ( Justin), stepsons Andrew and Raymond, stepdaughters Linette and Delores, 13 grandchildren, mother Jean ( Mel), brother Donny, and sisters Debbie, Kathy and Nancy. He was predeceased by his father Maynard, and first wife Wendolyne. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10: 00 a. m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street, West St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338- 7111 ROBERT ( BOB) JAMES NEDOTIAFKO On Monday, August 5, 2013, Bob died at the Oakview Place Personal Care Home at the age of 82 years. No formal Funeral Service will be held. A private Family gathering will be held at a later date. A longer obituary notice will follow. Winnipeg Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in care of arrangements, wojciksfuneralchapel. com, 204- 897- 4665. DON CYRIL PERERA It is with deep sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Don Cyril on August 5, 2013 at the Victoria Hospital. Prayers and Viewing will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 7: 00 p. m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 4588 Roblin Blvd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 9, at 2: 00 p. m. also at the Parish. Entombment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. Complete obituary to follow in Thursday’s edition. 204- 586- 8044 TEST TEST ROBERT JOHN KENNEDY It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our Father on July 20, 2013, at the Portage District General Hospital with his daughter Leslie by his side. Dad or “ Bob” as he was known to his close friends and family was born on November 3, 1945 in Winnipeg, MB to Harold and Marjorie Kennedy. Dad was raised in Oakville, MB before setting up roots in Saskatchewan, Thompson, Winnipeg and Ste. Rose Du Lac but it was Oakville that he always called “ Home”. It was in the 1980s that Dad started his Career as an Addictions Counsellor. He was a great listener, easy to talk to, never judgemental and more than anything he understood. He took great pride in knowing that what he did helped people. He could do many things, but the thing he did best was being a Father. Dad never missed a hockey, ringette, soccer or baseball game, he was always there cheering us on. He was always there when you needed him. There was never a dull moment, he loved to laugh and had a sense of humour like no other which he maintained right up to his final days. He will be forever missed and leaves to mourn our mom Laverne Karlsen; his children: Grant ( Laurie) Kennedy, Kelli ( Brad) Jackson, Leslie ( Jeff) Peterson, and Rob ( Lori) Kennedy; grandchildren: Katie, Moira, Jayden, Teryl, Ayden, Kristin, Kaylee, Jordyn, Mackenzie and Kole; his sister Alice Grant; brother Bill ( Sharon) Kennedy of Oakville, MB, and his best friends Jack McLeod and Verlynne Dahl as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Marjorie Kennedy, brother- in- law Jack Grant, and sisters- in- law Maxine Dahl and Marlene Carlson. We would like to extend a very special thankyou to dad’s big sister Alice for being there for him, as well as the nurses at the Lions Prairie Manor, especially Jackie, Kim and Darlene. A service will be held Saturday, August 10 at 3: 00 p. m., at the Oakville Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Oakville Seniors Hall. Arrangements entrusted to Ronald Moffit Memorial Services Portage la Prairie, Manitoba 204- 856- 3487 HENRY SAWATZKY Peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Henry passed away, at Concordia Hospital, at the age of 87. The funeral will take place Friday, August 9 at 10: 30 a. m. at Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church, 926 Garfield St. A longer obituary with viewing details will follow in Thursday’s edition. RAYMOND LEGAULT It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Legault on August 5, 2013 at the Grace Hospital. Ray was an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to all. Ray’s true joy was his grandchildren. He was either driving to watch their sports or finding someone to brag to about their accomplishments. He was everyone’s handyman and would never say no to anyone needing help. Ray was an active member of the Anavets Assiniboia Unit 283 and a longstanding member with the Knights of Columbus. Ray will be forever remembered by his wife of 47 years, Joan, daughter Raeleen Timlick ( Doug), daughter Leanne, grandchildren Alyssa, Tori and Jayden, brothers Orval ( Lorraine), and Florent ( Debbie), sisters Jeannette Shirtliffe ( Ladd), Elaine Harder ( Larry), and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Ray is predeceased by his mother and father Oscar and Florence, and his brother Arcel. Special thanks to the EMS and staff at the Grace Hospital Emergency and ICU. We will not forget your kindness and compassion. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 8 at 1: 00 p. m. at the Blessed John The XXIII, 3390 Portage Avenue. Reception to follow at the Anavets Assiniboia Unit 283, 3584 Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Ray’s memory. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www. chapellawn. ca 885- 9715 OREST MICHAEL STASIUK It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Orest Michael Stasiuk on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the age of 57 years. In keeping with Orest’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a funeral mass celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10: 00 a. m. in St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Orest may be made to Siloam Mission or Winnipeg Humane Society. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204- 253- 5086 ejcoutu. com TEST WFP, 20130807,, 5, B, 1 - Requested Tue Aug 6 17: 14: 17 2013 - Job 2075914350 ;