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Sally Elizabeth Walker
After a courageous year and a half long battle with ovarian cancer, Sally Elizabeth Walker passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 13, 2007.
Predeceased by her brother Allen in 1989, she leaves to mourn her beloved husband Jack Heins, stepdaughter Kelly, stepson Cory (Brandi), parents Dick and Betty, sisters Barbara, Leah (Tim), and nieces Alana (Doug) and Codie, nephew Jason (Bridgette) and several great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her special little “babies” Maxx and Sasha.
Sally was born February 15, 1960 and grew up on the family farm at MacDonald, attending school at MacDonald, Yellow Quill, and Portage Collegiate. In 1980 she moved to Portage and started working at Portage Mutual Insurance, working her way up to commercial underwriter, where she remained until her illness in 2006. In 2000 she met Jack and moved to MacGregor in 2001 where she lived until her passing. Sally was very accomplished in many areas of her life. A gifted pianist, curler, golfer, cook, baker, and craftsperson. Sally always excelled at everything she did. She was a very loving person, always ready to help whenever she could.
The family would like give a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who helped Sally, especially Dr’s Ross, Kinnear, Antonissen and Debbie Bunnick.
A viewing was held Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Clarke’s Funeral Chapel in MacGregor.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church, lunch was held in the MacGregor And District Community Hall. Interment followed in the Longburn Cemetery.
If friends so desire, donations may be made in Sally’s name to the Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 0L6.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Debra Anne Beaulieu
After a courageous six year battle with breast cancer, Debra Beaulieu passed away at Neepawa & District Hospital on October 7, 2007.
She leaves to mourn her three children Jeff “Muggs” (Tannis “T.J.”), David and Gwen; four grandchildren Avvery, Ethan, Brysen and Shailee; her companion William; her sisters Edna and Shirley; brothers Leo, Clifford “Lonnie”, Larry, Micheal and Leslie “Lloyd”. She also leaves to mourn nephews, nieces, cousins, godchildren, aunts, uncles, co-workers and friends to numerous to name.
Debra is predeceased by her parents Clifford & Christina; three sisters Agnes, Liz and Justine; two brothers Gilbert and Rupert, and common law husband Benson Houle.
A traditional wake began on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sandy Bay Community Complex.
Funeral service was held Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sandy Bay Community Complex, Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Interment followed in the Sandy Bay Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Beaulieu, Robert Beaulieu, David Roulette, Bill Bradford, Peter Baptiste and Lonnie (Clifford) Beaulieu.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses that helped Debra.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Lydia Regina Hanke
Peacefully on October 5, 2007, Lydia Hanke passed away at East View Lodge. She was born December 26, 1919 in Plumas. Lydia was the third of fifteen children born to Rudolph and Lizzie.
She was predeceased by her parents and seven siblings, George, Ella, Agnes, Ernie, Frank, Helen, an infant brother (twin of Ruth) and by several in-laws.
Lydia is survived and will be missed by sisters Clara Fischer, Ruth Whelan (Mike), Red Schellenberg (Gary), Lou Johnson (Bud), and Bea Johnston (Al), brothers Albert, and Rich (Ruth), sisters-in-law Jean and Bea, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts Trudy, Frieda, Annie (Alex), and Edna.
For many years, she helped at home. From 1960 – 1981 Lydia worked at the Gladstone Hospital in dietary and housekeeping. Following retirement in 1981, she had a small house in Plumas, where she lived for approximately ten years.
Lydia then moved to the Village View Lodge in Plumas until moving to East View Lodge in Neepawa in 2003. Lydia was a quiet generous person who travelled extensively after retirement. Family was very important to her – and she always looked forward to our gatherings.
Funeral service was held at Plumas United Church on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 with Rev. George Cargo officiating and Donna Cymbalist presiding at the piano. The eulogy was given by sister Lucille Johnson. Interment in the Plumas Cemetery took place prior to the service.
If friends so desire, donations may be made in Lydia’s memory to Big Grass Community Foundation Inc., Plumas Fund (Rudolf & Elizabeth Hanke), Box 697, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0, to Neepawa Palliative Care Program, Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
David John Wood
Peacefully, with family by his side, Dave lost his battle with cancer early on the morning of October 4, 2007.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Ena Wood. He leaves to remember him his wife Norma, his children Kristin (Shane) and Justin (friend Siera), sisters Bev Barber (Dallas) and Barb Wood, brother Jack Wood, nieces Crystal Barber (Terry) and Lisa (Curt), in-laws Nettie Fletcher, John (Brenda) Letkeman, Grace (Rob) Hill, Mary (Ken)Hodge, Margaret (Mike) Crawford, Peter Letkeman, Dorothy (Terry) Neustater and their families as well as many other family and friends.
Dave was born in Portage la Prairie on January 3, 1950. He lived all his life in MacGregor. He was a member of MacGregor United Church and a past member of the Masonic Temple Lodge. As a young man Dave was very passionate about flying, owned a Cessna and had his pilot’s license. He also enjoyed photography and hockey. He worked for his parents at the B/A Service Station for many years and eventually took over ownership. After selling the station in 1993, he went long distance truck driving and was employed for several years at Kleysen’s Transport.
Dave was a very friendly, outgoing man. He had the gift of gab, always had a story to tell and could start up a conversation with anyone. He loved the outdoors, including fishing with the kids, camping, canoeing, gardening and working in his yard. He could also be seen most afternoons cruising around town with his dog Monty in the passenger seat.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church with Rev. Quentin Robinson officiating. Interment followed in the MacGregor Cemetery.
If friends so desire, donations may be made in Dave’s name to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 0K8, or to the Sunset Palliative Care Unit, Box 92, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3A7.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Albert Edward Pohl
With aching hearts, we whisper low, “God Bless you Dad, we’ll miss you so.”
We are left to mourn our loss but rejoice in the gift that was our Dad. Albert Pohl faithfully completed his journey on Sunday, September 23rd at the Portage & District General Hospital at the age of 97, following a brief, but valiant struggle with illness.
Dad was born on March 2nd, 1910 in Lloydminster, SK., the eldest son of Albert Henry Pohl and Antonia Louise Bowser. He was raised in the Bear Creek District, attending school at Berton and Bear Creek. He left school at an early age to work on the family farm and bought his own farm in 1937.
He married our Mom, Lillian Elizabeth Schlamb on April 3rd that year. They had five children, losing their first born, daughter Dianne in infancy. Mom and Dad raised four children, Joyce (John), Garry, Rod (Kerry) and Karen (Brent). They lived on the farm in the summers and bought a house in town for the winters.
Dad began doing carpentry during the winters; he was a true craftsman, able to build or repair anything.
Through his children, the family grew by 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He had their deepest love and respect and in their minds, he was a legend in his own time.
Dad was predeceased by Mom in 1980, Garry in 2006 and son-in-law Ernie in 1995. Dad was blessed when he re-united with his childhood sweetheart, Leona McLaughlin; they shared 16 years of marriage before Leona’s death in 1997.
Dad had the utmost respect for nature and loved fishing with his grandsons, going camping and working in his garden. Having built the original set of bleachers for the Austin Thresherman’s Reunion, Dad was very proud in his retirement years to take part in it and show off the separator he had rebuilt.
His needs were simple and few in later years. We were blessed to find Maria, Dad’s own special angel and caregiver. She enabled us to honor his desire to remain in his own home and live independently. He loved her dearly and she will always have a special place in our hearts.
Dad was a model of dignity, kindness and respect- a gentle man and a true gentleman. His heart was always full of concern and love for his family. He was a genuine “Character” and we will miss his sense of humor, the wit and wisdom and his unique ways of expressing himself. Rest peacefully, Papa, you’ve earned it. So long, Dad.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone United Church with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Sunset Palliative Care, Box 92, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3A7 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone entrusted with arrangements.
Norman James Brydges
Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Norman Brydges, age 57 years, of Glenella, Manitoba.
Born May 3, 1950 in Timiskaming, Quebec, Norm grew up and received his education in the North Bay area in Ontario. The family later moved to Southern Ontario where he worked as a welder and fabricator for many years. In 1996 Norman moved to Glenella and worked for the Municipality of Glenella for ten years.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife Margaret, 3 sons Michael & Tammy, David & Melanie, and Jeff, 4 grandchildren, his mother Joyce Brydges, 3 sisters Gail, Sharron & Orvial, and Betty & Ben, and 3 brothers Glen & Kathy, Don, and Charles & Heather. Norman was predeceased by his father Wilburn.
Funeral service was held on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Glenella Community Hall with Rev. George Cargo officiating. Viewing was held at the hall prior to the service. Cremation will take place following the service and the cremains will be interred at a later date in North Bay, Ontario.
If friends so desire, memorial doantions may be made to the Glenvilla Seniors Centre, Box 40, Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
George Fehr
Passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at the Portage General Hospital, age 84 years.
Viewing took place Wednesday, September 12, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Clarke's Funeral Chapel, Gladstone.
Funeral service was held Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Reinland Church, Austin, Manitoba with Rev. Abraham Guenther officiating. Interment followed in the Reinland Churchyard Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ivan Harder, Tony Masinda, Andrew Bradshaw, Marko Bodnar, Steven Harder and Jeff Bradshaw.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Joby Joseph Roulette - Whitford
Passed away on September 6, 2007 at Portage General Hospital.
Joby is survived by his mom Jo-Anne and Dad Jeremy, brothers Montana T. and Montana J., Josiah, sister Juli-anne, grandparents Clifford A. Roulette (Shirley Richard), Barb Cameron, and Ralph Whitford, great grandmother Victoria Whitford and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A traditional began on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Elders Centre, Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Interment followed in the Sandy Bay Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Richard, Dwayne Whitford, Russell Whitford and Harry Richard.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Deanna Priscilla Beaulieu
Passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Pasqua Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Deanna Beaulieu, age 39 years, of Sandy Bay First Nation.
Predeceased by her parents Alma and Solomon Beaulieu; aunties Rita Richard, Violet Roulette, Lillian Houle, Yvonne Beaulieu and Sarah Richard; uncles Antoine Roulette, Solomon Roulette and Louie Richard. Deanna leaves to mourn her passing her common-law husband Ivan; son William Beaulieu; brothers Wilbert Beaulieu, Ernest Beaulieu (Barbara), Dennis Beaulieu (Cindy), Glen Beaulieu (Rhonda), Terry Beaulieu (Georgina) and Jayson Beaulieu. She also leaves to mourn numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Wake service was held at the Elders Centre beginning at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2007.
Funeral service was held on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Interment followed in the Sandy Bay Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jayson Beaulieu, Sterling Beaulieu, Francis Richard, Derek Roulette, Glen Thompson and Terry Beaulieu. Honourary Pallbearers were Glen Beaulieu Sr., Wilbert Beaulieu, Ernest Beaulieu, Dennis Beaulieu, Johnny Beaulieu, Henry Roulette, Lance Roulette, Kurt Roulette, Ronnie Roulette, Joe Roulette, Harry Paul Beaulieu, Mitchel Beaulieu, Elvis Beaulieu and Andrew Richard.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
