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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 21, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba C6 WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015 TEST passages. winnipegfreepress. com Today’s Obituary Notices ADAMSON, Thomas BELL ( nee CORNELL), Helen Francis BRACKEN, Allan Melvin BURDY, Walter ( Wally) CARPENTER, Larry Lincoln DOERKSEN, Anne FIGLEY ( PATERSON), Winifred Euphemia GARSON ( nee BARUT), Klara GAUTHIER, Raymond C. GOERTZEN, Maureen HARTWIG, Alvina HUDSON, Stanley ( Abby) Alexander JONATANSON, Yzetta Ellen KRAINYK, Myrna Lynn LAWSON, Burnetta MARTIN, Albert OGRODNIK, Steve Edwin PELLETIER, Rodrick PFEIFFER, ( nee POHL), Irma PODOLSKY, John Allan PRITCHARD, Joan Teresa STANIUL, Walter THONGSIRIMONGKHONH, Phaengta VUKAS, Branko WARD, Richard James WIENS, Ethel Notices may not appear in alphabetical order. THOMAS ADAMSON Peacefully, after a brief illness, it is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Adamson of Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Thomas is survived by his brothers Barney, Joe and Frank; son Jason Adamson ( Jacqui) and grandchildren Jackson, Hunter, Alexia, Kerryysa, Cameron, Zachary and Ashton. He was predeceased by his wife of 39 years of marriage, Diane ( nee Preteau); daughter Janice Adamson; parents John and Agnes Adamson; and his beloved companion, Karen Commodore. For a good part of 27 years, Thomas worked for Kimberley Clark of Canada as a production foreman. In his earlier years he was an avid bowler as he won many trophies and was part of the Elmwood Kildonan bowling leagues. Thomas also enjoyed travelling to various places around the globe with his family. In his later years in retirement, he enjoyed being a caretaker for the North Kildonan Community Club for eight years. Funeral Mass will celebrated on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11: 00 a. m. in St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, 315 Munroe Avenue . The family would like to thank Kildonan Personal Care Home for all their love and support. As well as special thank you to all the doctors and nurses at Concordia General Hospital. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik’s online Guest Book please visit our website at www. wojciksfuneralchapel. com HELEN FRANCIS BELL ( nee CORNELL) April 24, 1932 - July 17, 2015 It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and aunt after her courageous battle with cancer at 83 years of age. She will forever be remembered for her kindness, infectious laughter and loving manner by her daughters Colleen Bell, Debbie ( Marc) Anderson, grandchildren Dillon, Tiffany, Connor, and Megan. She was predeceased by her loving husband John known by family and friends as Brian, father Stanley, mother Beatrice, brothers Jerry and Pete. Mom attended Daniel McIntyre and enjoyed downhill Skiing, dancing, tennis and bowling. In recent years she enjoyed bingo and wii bowling and spending time with family and especially her grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Riverview Health Centre for their outstanding care and compassion. In keeping with Helen's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends wishing may sign a book of condolence at www. glenlawn. ca. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982- 7550 JOAN TERESA PRITCHARD On Sunday, July 19, 2015, Joan passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 84 years. A complete obituary will follow in Wednesday’s paper. 204- 586- 8044 TEST TEST ALLAN MELVIN BRACKEN Peacefully, after a brief illness we regret to announce the passing of Allan on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the age of 80 years, at the Grace Hospital. Surviving him is his loving wife, Betty, who together were anticipating celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; five sons, Ken ( Laurie), Darrell ( Erika), Kevin ( Kim), Perry ( Linda), and Glenn ( Jelena); 12 grandchildren, Shannon ( Victor), Ryan ( Krista), Robert, Sean ( Sandra), Ashley ( Colin), Chad ( Chelsey), Lindsay ( Johnny), Corey, Melissa ( Andrew), Edward, Amanda ( Devon), and Nicole ( Mike); and great- grandchildren, Tori, Lexi, Brady, Jane, Gray, Calla, Ellie, Hunter, Jasmyne, Annabella and Ava. He is also survived by two brothers, Edwin and Ken, three sisters, Leora, Mayme and Mabel, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Manfred and Violet; six brothers, Howard, John, Earle, Ted, Gerry, and Alvin, and two sisters Viola and Florence. Retired from Manitoba Hydro with 37 years of service, Allan was born in Saskatchewan and moved to Marchand, MB in 1935 then moved to Clandeboye, MB in 1944. He completed his schooling in Clandeboye and started his career with Manitoba Hydro. He was always a keen supporter of many community activities. This included his boys activities and other adult community activities. Allan and Betty spent many hours in the hockey rinks over the years. Allan and family enjoyed many years of camping trips to the USA and Western Canada while the boys were young. Allan had a passion for his yard and took meticulous care of the lawn, gardens, and trees. His yard was always the envy of the neighbourhood. He especially enjoyed his four legged friend, Bailey, who was at his side all day every day - even visiting him at the hospital. A special thank you goes out to the Headingley Fire Department/ First Responders and Ambulance attendants for their excellent care, and to the Grace Hospital doctors, nurses and staff for their compassion, care, and service during his brief stay in hospital. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 11: 00 a. m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB with Rev. Deborah Vitt officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Manitoba Division, 100- 1465 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 1L8. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www. gilbartfuneralhome. com WALTER ( WALLY) BURDY April 10, 1932 - July 16, 2015 Wally passed away peacefully at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the age of 83, after a short battle with cancer. Wally is survived by his wife Joyce; his children Stephen ( Sharon) Burdy, Shelley Burdy- Brothers, Kerry Burdy and Colleen ( Mark) Coates; his brothers Ed and Wally Thiede; Joyce’s children Michael, Josette and Gerald Rochat; his grandchildren Timothy ( Bless) Brothers, Kyle Burdy, Jenna ( Matt) Lowry, Jackie Coates ( Warren Scarth), Sherry ( Mike) Funk, Adam and Alyssa Coates; and great- grandchildren Brooklyn, Rebecca, Ethan, Achilles and Jayden, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Katherine Thiede, and his grandparents who raised him, Stephen and Ksenia Burdey. Wally was born in Brooklands, Manitoba ( now part of Winnipeg) and began working at an early age. He started his family soon afterwards then moved into their first home on Ross Avenue. He was very active in the community including service as a volunteer fire fighter and sat as a School Board Trustee being responsible for bringing kindergarten to the community. He was a successful businessman, owning a Pacific 66 gas station with his partner Bob Squance on Stafford and Lorette, and was the first one to convert to a PetroCan. Wally loved to travel, especially boat cruises in the Caribbean. After retirement, Wally and Joyce spent their winters in Arizona with Wally active in the retirement community, organizing card games and bingos. He always had a large garden wherever he lived and never missed watching a Winnipeg Jets or Winnipeg Blue Bombers game right up until his final days. Funeral service will be held at West Park Seventh- Day Adventist Church, 416 Cathcart Street, on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11: 00 a. m., with viewing one half hour prior. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue. Family and friends are invited to a reception following interment at Neil Bardal Funeral Home, 3030 Notre Dame Ave. across from Brookside. Pallbearers will be grandsons Timothy, Kyle, and Adam, and cousins Gary, Brian and Wayne. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160- 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200- 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. THOMSON “ IN THE PARK” 204- 925- 1120 Condolences may be sent to www. thomsoninthepark. com TEST TEST ANNE DOERKSEN After a long and well lived life of 97 years, Anne Doerksen ( nee Loeppky) left this earth for her heavenly home on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Health Sciences Center after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Abe of 62 years in 2000; and all seven of her siblings. Anne was known to many nieces and nephews as the only living auntie. Anne leaves behind her three daughters, Linda ( Al) Willms of BC, Verna Dalke, and Judy ( Walter) Lipinsky of Winnipeg; six grandchildren, Laurie ( Greg) Payne, Tom Dalke, Shawna ( Jamie) Jamieson, Carrie ( Gord) Samplonius of BC, Mark and Katryna Lipinsky; and seven great- grandchildren, Casey and Tyler ( Robyn) Samplonius of BC, Kayla, Adriana and Kristina Payne, Jordy and Sara Jamieson. Our mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother was surrounded by love wherever she went. To her family she was the solid foundation on which we were built. Her legacy of love for her heavenly Father and unconditional love to her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren will be cherished forever. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2: 00 p. m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street, West St. Paul, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www. glenedenmemorial. ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204- 338- 7111 LARRY LINCOLN CARPENTER It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, partner, brother, uncle and friend Larry Lincoln Carpenter on July 16, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Larry leaves to cherish his memory his life partner Diane, daughter Cindy, daughter Hollie ( Dave), son Larry Jr., daughter Candace ( Grant), and grandchildren Alisha, Crystal, Savanna, Douglas, Tristan, Dilan and Adrianna; his sisters Ethel and Angie, brothers Everette ( Ann), Harry ( Laura), and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Larry was predeceased by his wife Florrie, his parents Margaret and Arthur, brothers John and Bud, and sisters Carol, Betty, Rena, Connie and Donna. Larry was born on a farm in Morris, MB on March 22, 1943. The family moved to Keewatin, ON in 1956 where his father went to work for Ontario Hydro. Larry moved to Winnipeg in 1965 where he then met Florrie Beaton. They were married in 1970, and raised their four children in Winnipeg, Arnaud, and Dominion City. Larry worked with this brother Bud at Borland Construction for 18 years. He then went to work for Kelvin Kartage, and was with them for 19 years until his retirement in 2011. Larry took great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren, his many siblings and their kids, and his many friends, and of course, his pride and joy the 2007 Ford F150. Larry enjoyed listening to country music, hosting BBQ’s in the backyard of the house he shared with Diane, and together maintaining the home they lived in. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 1: 00 p. m. in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler at Henderson Hwy. In lieu of flowers, donation can be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Lung Association. MYRNA LYNN KRAINYK December 20, 1951 - July 17, 2015 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Myrna Lynn Krainyk. Following a brief battle with cancer, Myrna passed away peacefully at Ste. Anne Hospital. Myrna was born to the late Bill and Olga Krainyk of Piney, Manitoba. She leaves to mourn her daughters Tracy Krasniuk and son Jordan, Bonnie Krasniuk ( Rob), sisters Isabel Berkowski, Brenda ( Lou Peltier), brother Myron Krainyk ( Carol), sister- in- law Elaine Krainyk, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 7: 00 p. m. at the Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1006 Nairn Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba. We wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Ste. Anne Hospital and Bethesda Hospital for the wonderful care they provided. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www. mosaicfunerals. ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 204- 275- 5555 TEST TEST WINIFRED EUPHEMIA FIGLEY ( PATERSON) August 13, 1919 - July 19, 2015 96 years of vitality and a well lived life! It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Win on July 19, 2015 at Tuxedo Villa Extendicare with family by her side. Win is survived by children Patricia Euphemia Reid ( Gary Cornelius) and Lyle Grant Figley ( Mary- Ann Davis Figley); grandchildren Alison Euphemia West James, Adam Christopher Marshall ( Kimberley Elizabeth Ackermann); great- grandchildren Eden Euphemia West James, Randy James Marshall, Jasmine Jade Marshall, Brock Alan Marshall, and Bryn Elizabeth Marshall; family friends Paul Reid and Pearl McGonigal; as well as cousins George, Gail, Rob and Sandy Coghlan, Clare, Maureen, Kevin, Campbell and Erin Figley, and Rob and Kelly Black. Win was predeceased by her husband Lyle Ira Figley; as well as Norm Coghlan, Barb Coghlan, Malcolm Figley, Joan Figley, Dorothy Black, Cecil Black and Doug Black. Mum was born and raised in Kenora, Ontario, known then as Rat Portage! She had the most loving parents and she was a loving daughter. She was beautiful, fair with deep auburn hair, trim, shy, although also, spunky and fun loving. She came from a modest home and her parents were devoted to each other. Norman Paterson and Euphemia Steward met in Dundee, Scotland, when Norman or Papa as we called him, went to visit his aunt, Effie Stewart, while he was on a medical leave. He was recovering from being injured from shrapnel in the back while fighting in France during the First World War. They married in Dundee in 1918. These were Mum’s deeply inherited Scottish roots. Mum loved the Lake of the Woods. She loved to swim, canoe and go fishing. She loved to spend time at their camp on Longbow Lake east of Kenora. She loved her dogs and she loved to sing, play the piano and go to dances. In 1946, Mum took a huge step and moved to Winnipeg, the big city. She got a job at The Bay in the Ladies Shoes Department. At the same time, Lyle had already graduated with a Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan. He moved to Winnipeg in 1946 to pursue a degree in Medicine at the University of Manitoba. However, this plan was sidetracked when Lyle met Win, that beautiful young woman with flaming red hair. Win and Lyle were married on January 2, 1948, at Westminster United Church in Winnipeg. Between 1957 and July 1965, Mum moved the family nine times in nine years, to Winnipeg, Dryden, Moose Jaw, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Winnipeg. Through all of these moves, Mum used her inner strength and ingenuity to set up homes and support Lyle and her children. After Lyle’s death in 1965, Mum moved us back from Calgary to Winnipeg. Back to her old neighbourhood in Ft. Garry and back to be closer to her parents, family and friends. She was 45. She had never worked outside of the home since her marriage. She became employed full- time again at The Bay. We remember Mum and how responsible she was, not only to her family and friends but also to her staff in her position as Supervisor in the Ladies Shoes Department at The Bay. She was the cheerleader and their mentor. She took the bus morning and night, winter and summer and we don’t think she was ever late. She was the first to get in and the last to leave. Mum retired after 20 years of service. She defined “ customer service” in Ladies Shoes. The Department had a memorable retirement party for her at the Fort Garry Hotel. It was a milestone in her life. We danced our shoes off at the Wildwood Club until the wee hours! And as Eden said, “ God is life. God is Spirit. Spirits are Angels, And Angels love to Dance.” Great- Grandma loved that! In her retirement she continued to be active and was involved in many Creative Retirement Programs. She loved learning. Mum offered us the gifts of her personal inner strength and DETERMINATION to make the best of life. We admire and want to acknowledge her strength as a single parent and her strength while managing and succeeding while she did it all on her own. Mum was an independent woman and self- sufficient person. She had courage and an optimistic approach to all of the challenges that she faced. Mum loved deeply. She was an energetic force in our lives. We are deeply grateful to her for her love. A Celebration of Win’s life will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2: 00 p. m. at Thomson “ In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Reception will follow. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to the wonderful caregivers at Tuxedo Villa Extendicare Unit 2 - for their genuine, professional care and kindness. Our thanks to all of our friends for their kindness and support. We’ll miss you, Mum, Grandma, GG. You will always be close to our hearts. LOVE SURROUNDS YOU. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to send a donation to the Winnipeg Humane Society, Siloam Mission or any charity of your choice. THOMSON “ IN THE PARK” 204- 925- 1120 Condolences may be sent to www. thomsoninthepark. com JOHN ALLAN PODOLSKY Tragically, on Friday, July 17, 2015, John Allan Podolsky passed away at the age of 69. Prayers and Funeral services on Thursday, July 23, 7: 00 p. m., and Friday, July 24, 10: 30 a. m. at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1500 Day Street, Winnipeg, MB. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 HENDERSON HWY 204- 338- 0331 Condolences may be sent to www. klassenfuneralhome. com TEST TEST RAYMOND C. GAUTHIER July 20, 1951 - July 18, 2015 Peacefully with his loving wife by his side, Ray passed away at the Health Science Centre at the age of 63 years. Ray is survived by his wife Lorraine, his siblings: Marcel ( Iris), Lise ( Bernie), Dennis ( Johanne), Gerard ( Evangeline), Paul and Michel ( Connie) Gauthier; along with sisters- inlaws Anna ( Jerald) Simundson and Rolande Remillard as well as many nephews, nieces and good friends. Ray was predeceased by his parents Dr. Liguori Gauthier in 1989 and Therese ( nee Lapointe) in 2001. Ray worked for 38 years with the C. N. Rail and in his retirement, for E. S. I. Rail Ltd. on a part time basis. His jobs also fulfilled his other passion of travelling. You didn’t have to ask him twice to take a trip with his truck. He loved to drive to Arizona and spend some time there during our cold winters. The family wish to thank the staff of the GH 6 for their compassionate care. In keeping with Ray’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family invites you to come celebrate his life on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 2: 00 p. m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray’s memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Interment will take place at a later date. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204- 253- 5086 ejcoutu. com MAUREEN GOERTZEN It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Maureen Goertzen of Lockport, MB on July 17, 2015, at the age of 54. Maureen passed peacefully on Friday evening in the way she spent most of her days, surrounded by her family. With a breathtaking sunset as a comforting farewell, she leaves behind her husband Derrell, daughters: Jessica and Sarah, twin sister Marianne Boyer ( née Zarvie) and husband Gord, sister Debby Perrin ( née Thorarinson), brother Dennis Zarvie, John and Cathy Fox, Terry Goertzen, Sharlene McKay ( Tim and Bridgette), Sharri Zarvie, Kathryn Zarvie, Nicholas Fox, Meghan Perrin ( Kaiden and Koltyn), Shandal Beaudry ( Alex and Chayce), and Heather Stefaniuk. She joins in Heaven her sister Sharon Fox ( née Zarvie), mother Eileen Zarvie ( née Thorarinson), father Michael Zarvie, grandmother Anna Thorarinson, and niece Melissa Perrin. From her early years, growing up in Walkleyburg, Manitoba to her family home in Lockport - Maureen filled her life with family, friends, and plans. Matriarch and born leader, she was always the first one to arrive and the last one to leave - just to be sure that everything got cleaned up and put away. Maureen wove her way into everyone’s lives - an important figure we could always depend on. She will be missed in a million ways. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg for all of their help and kindness in these past few weeks. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, July 23 at 2: 00 p. m. at Sherwood Park Lutheran Church, 7 Tudor Cres., Winnipeg, MB. Funeral Arrangements in care of Cropo Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maureen may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy. Psalms 65: 8 Rest easy Mama Bear, the world won’t be the same without your love. YZETTA ELLEN JONATANSON Peacefully, with her family by her side, Yzetta passed away at the Selkirk General Hospital on July 17, 2015, at the age of 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband Jonatan; mother Esther; father John; brothers Percy, John, Garnet and Robert; and sisters Esther, Hazel, Lillian and Sylvia. She is survived by her children Leslie ( Robert), Sharon, Cathy and Joe ( Joan); 10 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren and one great- greatgrandchild. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Friday, July 24 at 1: 00 p. m. in the Gilbart Funeral Home, 309 Eveline St., Selkirk, MB. Special thanks to Dr. R. Zoppa and staff at the Selkirk General Hospital. Donations in Yzetta’s memory may be made to Selkirk General Hospital Palliative Care Program Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www. gilbartfuneralhome. com RICHARD JAMES WARD Suddenly on July 18, 2015 near Thunder Bay, ON, Richard James Ward passed away at the age of 52. A memorial service is being planned and a full obituary will follow later. TEST WFP, 20150721,, 6, C, 1 - Requested Mon Jul 20 17: 01: 04 2015 - Job 529920110 ;