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William Richard Friesen
Peacefully on September 2, 2007 Bill passed away at his home at the age of 63.
He is survived by his wife Carol of 41 years; his son Steve and Libby Greenwood and their children Kaliegh, Mary, Johnathen all of BC; son Kris and Margaret Friesen and their children Gerald, Willie, Carley, Jackie, Tracey; daughter Cindy and Kevin Hulsmans and their children Carolyn, Allie, Richard, and great-grandchildren Kaci and Rhilan; son Bill and Tabitha, daughter-in-law Lory grandchildren Justin and Marianne; mother-in-law Irene Chambers; 5 sisters, 2 brothers, 6 sisters-in-law; 6 brothers-in-law and their families as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Willie and Elizabeth Friesen and his father-in-law Hugh Chambers.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Randy Fehr officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery. Honourary pallbearers were his sons and grandsons.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Seven Regions Palliative Care.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Alyssa Virginia Roulette
Passed away on August 30, 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Left to mourn her passing is her mother Mandy Roulette, sisters Ashtyn, Antoinette, and Aislyn, her brother Anthony, aunts and uncles Lynette (Robert), Virgil (Myrna), Rhoda (Ivan), Phoebe (Jesse), and Troy (Leah) and numerous Ko-Kos, Papas, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Virginia & Harold Roulette.
Funeral service was held Monday, September 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Interment followed in the Sandy Bay Cemetery. Pallbearers were Troy Roulette, Virgil Roulette, James Beaulieu and Jesse McIvor.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Neil Deveson McCaskill
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Seven Regions Health Centre, Gladstone, Neil McCaskill, age 84 years, of Gladstone.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife Lil, one son Lawrie & Patricia McCaskill, two daughters Vivian & Ross Stewart, and Doris & Glen Thomson, and daughter-in-law Gwen McCaskill all of Gladstone, 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one brother Ken & Helen McCaskill of Gladstone. Neil was predeceased by his parents, son Dennis, and brother Richard.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gladstone United Church with Rev. Ian Olive officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Seven Regions Palliative Care, Box 374, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0 or to Seven Regions Health Foundation, Box 1000, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
James Anderson Broadfoot
The death of James Anderson Broadfoot of Gladstone, Manitoba occurred on August 25, 2007 after a lengthy illness.
Jim was born on November 16, 1928 in Gladstone, Manitoba. He was the eldest child of Mary & Russell Broadfoot. He is survived by his sisters and brothers: Betty McIvor of Gladstone, Ian & Joanne Broadfoot of Winnipeg, Hugh & Judy Broadfoot of Boissevain, and Moira & Larry Linstead of Black Creek, B.C. He is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and two cousins, Fred Lightfoot and Betty Lightfoot. He was predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law Henry McIvor.
Jim was a farmer all his life and resided on the family farm in the Preston District. In later years he could be classified as a master gardener and many people benefited from his bountiful crops. Jim was also an avid reader with a special interest in the history of Gladstone, being a descendant of one of the pioneer homesteaders in the area.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 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 Seven Regions Palliative Care, Box 374, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Sonraye Nike Justice McIvor (Nemo)
Passed away suddenly at his parents’ home in Sandy Bay, Manitoba, Sonraye McIvor, age 3 ½ months.
Left to mourn his passing are his sister Justine McIvor, brother Keeshawn Spence, his Mom & Dad Roberta McIvor and Raymond Jr. Levasseur, maternal grandmother Cindy Rubio, grandmother Arlene Roulette (Brian), grandfather Raymond Levasseur (Lisa), auntie Sheryl McIvor (Chris), uncle Mikey (Krystin), uncle Farrell Roulette (Tanya), uncle Kenward Levasseur, Anthony Eastman, great grandpa Harry Roulette (Lillian), great grandmother Delia Roulette, numerous Ko-Kos and Papas, aunties, uncles and cousins, and godparents Inez Mousseau and Patrick Richard.
Funeral service was held Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Interment followed at the Sandy Bay Cemetery.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Kristin Arksey
February 1, 1923 – November 30, 2007
On Friday November 30, 2007 at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB, Kristin Arksey formerly of Langruth, MB, aged 84 passed away peacefully.
Kristin was born and raised in Langruth, living in the area until 2005. On February 3, 1945, she married William Cecil Arksey. They raised three daughters, Kathryn, Susan and Nancy, on their farm south of Langruth. Music was a major passion of Kristin’s and she began playing for church at age 14. She was pianist for the Royal Purple, numerous weddings and funerals as well as providing accompaniment at various concerts. Her garden, especially the gladioli, was a source of pride. Leisure hours were spent sewing, knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching. She was an active member of many community organizations including the OORP, the UCW, Langruth United Church, and the Austin Thresherman’s Reunion Ladies Auxiliary.
She will be sadly missed by one sister Pearl Forsley of Neepawa; two daughters and their families; Susan (Lloyd) Ching of Darlingford, MB, Melanie, Kristin, Garnet; Nancy Arksey of Winnipeg, Gregory and Sara; one son-in-law James Ramage of Olds AB, Daena, Jaeme (Trevor) Redgewell, their children Travis, Kiera and Ezra; Andrea (Tyler) Barker, numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Kristin was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Arksey (1992), her eldest daughter, Kathryn Ramage (1992), her parents, Bjorn and Jonina Halldorson, and eight siblings.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Langruth Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend George Cargo officiating and Sharron Arksey presided at the organ. Interment followed at Lakeland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kerry Arksey, Barry Arksey, Stephen Soos, Jim Bohm, Ron Jackson and Jim Rinn.
If friends so desire, donations may be made in Kristin’s memory to Langruth United Church, the Langruth Centennial Committee Box 84 Langruth MB. R0H 0N0, or to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, 21 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1T8.
Clarke’s Funeral Home of Gladstone, in care of arrangements.
Emma Schmidt
July 29, 1924 – November 27, 2007
Mom passed away peacefully with family at her side and Our Lord Jesus Christ waiting for her to come to him.
Emma was born July 29, 1924 in Runneymede, Saskatchewan. She was one of 10 children born to George Schneider Sr. and Katherine Schneider (nee Kiel). She was baptized into God’s family in 1924 and confirmed into the Lutheran Church. She lived her early years with her family on a farm near Runneymede. She attended school in Runneymede and had to walk 4 miles each way. She only completed grade 5 because it was necessary to be boarded out to go to a higher grade. She worked in Winnipeg for a family on Home Street preparing meals and doing housework. She was about 15 years old and after about 6 months got homesick and moved back to Runneymede where she later met her husband Philip Schmidt. Philip lived in Waldersee, Manitoba and drove the Waldersee Lutheran minister to do services at the Runneymede Lutheran Church. After church Philip and the minister were invited to eat at Mom’s parents’ home before their drive back. Mom and Philip married October 20, 1945.
Mom is greatly missed and leaves behind to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life her four daughters; Eileen and husband Jake Born of McCreary and family, Brenda Cameron of Red Deer, Alberta and family, Sally and husband Daniel Verhaeghe of Dauphin and family, and Marlene and husband Bob Gallagher of Lorette, Manitoba and family, 2 sons; Arnold and wife Carolyn of Brandon and family, and Gerald of Winnipeg. Emma leaves 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Also left to mourn are her brother John and his wife Kaye of Dowlin, Ontario and their family, sister-in-law Verna Schneider of Amaranth and her family, sister-in-law Marlene Schneider of Portage la Prairie and her family, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Emma was widowed at a young age and had to raise a young family. She did so by taking on various jobs and with meagre government help. She always put her family first before herself, making sure we always had shelter, clothes, food and spiritual direction. She was proud of her accomplishments as are we, her children. Mom loved to grow a garden and usually had a large one so that she’d have lots for canning. She enjoyed yard work and cut her own grass as long as she could. She always asked about her rose bush after she moved from the house in McCreary.
Emma and her children lived briefly in Tenby and Glenella before moving to McCreary in 1964. Emma had a brief stay in Ste. Rose Gendreau PCH before moving to Dauphin Personal Care Home on October 2005.
While living in McCreary she volunteered at the outdoor skating rink canteen, taught sewing for 4-H and was active in the United Church, helping at the United Church ladies’ booth during rodeo. She worked at Boiteau’s Café, Freddie’s Grill, and at cleaning jobs for the Post Office, Royal Bank, old Municipal Hall, and the United Church.
Emma became a member in full communion of the United Church of Canada within the congregation of Knox United Church in McCreary on May 22, 1988.
She also worked for homecare for several years and really enjoyed helping people. She volunteered at McCreary Personal Care Home and often dressed in costume for fun with her daughter Sally and her friends Edith Neuman, Dorothy Hanes and others. They did square dances for the residences and were invited to perform at the Senior Centre and other locales to entertain.
She enjoyed watching sports, particularly hockey and football. She was a Winnipeg Jet fan until the team moved to Phoenix, and a Blue Bomber fan until her passing.
She was most passionate about watching her grandsons Gregory and Matthew Verhaeghe play hockey. She was very proud of her granddaughter Barb Anderson (nee Born) and how good a piano and organ player she became. Mom always bragged about Barb every chance she got. She would be so happy that Barb is playing for her today. She loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and expressed this love openly. She was a woman of simple means and a heart full of love.
Funeral service was held Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. in the Knox United Church, McCreary with Beth McLean, D.M. officiating and granddaughter Barb Anderson (nee Born) presided at the piano. Interment followed in the McCreary Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandchildren Gregory Verhaeghe, Matthew Verhaeghe, Jonathon Born, Christopher Rogers, Andrea Gallagher and Shaun Gallagher. Honourary Pallbearers were grandchildren Chanda Cameron, Barb Anderson, Angela Carroll, Bradley Cameron, Shawna Holian and Sara Born.
May she rest in peace.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Frederick Power Mowat
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Power Mowat after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 24, 2007, surrounded by his family.
Dad was born in Gladstone on August 18, 1928, to Fred and Verta Mowat. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba, he returned to the family farm. He married Joy Olson on July 5, 1952, and together they raised a family and shared a wonderful life together.
Power and Joy loved to travel finding adventure around the world, first together and then with their family. Another passion of Dad’s was fishing with friends and family. For 55 years, we have gathered every summer at Cross Lake, Manitoba to fish, camp, and catch the elusive “Big Jack”. We spent many evenings around the campfire listening to Dad’s stories and spending time with his grandchildren who meant so much to him.
Dad leaves, to cherish his memory, his loving wife Joy, his children, Kevin and Jennifer, Vi and Bob, Jeff and Aileen, his precious grandchildren Jennifer (Mark), Lindsay, Derek and Justin, Stephen (Shawna) and Bryce, and the youngest grandson, Andrew, his beloved sister, Elizabeth Chapman, his treasured sisters-in-law, Mae MacGillvray, Hope (Dan) MacNeil, and Lil (Andy) Andrews, many nieces and nephews, and his life-long Gladstone friends.
Dad exemplified a life of love, family, Community, and Church. He was a man of his word, a true gentleman, and more than a father-a friend and confidante. He was the family strength, the family wisdom, a beacon of light so that we could always find our way home. He was everything that you could want in a husband, a father, a grandfather, a mentor, and a friend.
A Celebration of Power’s life was held on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at 2:00 PM in the Gladstone Christian Fellowship Church with Reverend Ian Olive officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery.
If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Gladstone United Church Memorial Fund.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone, in care of arrangements.
David James (Jim) Fleck
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of David James Fleck at the Seven Regions Health Centre, Gladstone on Wednesday, November 21, 2007.
Jim was the only son of William & Mary Fleck and was born in the family home in Gladstone on May 4, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Marie Chandler (Bill) and Jean Cross (Don). He is survived by his sister Margaret Maki (Laurie), nieces and nephews as well as relatives in England and Northern Ireland.
Jim received his education in Gladstone, then attended Normal School in Winnipeg and went directly into the Air Force for 3 years. His first teaching job was in Starbuck then in the Winnipeg School Division – Isaac Brock and Daniel McIntyre, then became principal at Lansdowne and Wellington School. He loved his profession, which lasted 40 years and he was a believer in discipline.
He retired to Gladstone, where he was active in the Museum and Agricultural Society. He chaired the “Gladstone Then & Now” Book Committee, which took a good part of 2 years. He also enjoyed travelling and gardening and was generous to his friends with his abundance of produce and canning. He also made beautiful quilts.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone Cemetery with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. All were invited to the Gladstone United Church Annex where Jim’s family met with friends for a time of fellowship and refreshments following the committal.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Legion Auxiliary, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
