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Ernest John Urbanovitch
With deep sadness Rhonda and Helen announce the sudden passing of our dear husband and dad Ernest John Urbanovitch on Friday, April 10, 2015.
Ernest was born to parents John and Rozalia (nee Gendis) Urbanovitch on June 17, 1935 at Dauphin, MB.
He attended Firville School, Whitmore School, Smith-Jackson School and Dauphin Collegiate School.
At Little’s Business College he specialized in shorthand. From 1955 – 56 he went to Toronto, ON but returned due to family illness.
In 1957 Ernest worked for the Town of Dauphin but moved to the Court House as a Court Clerk in 1958.
On July 7, 1962 Ernest married Helen Genik in the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Dauphin.
Helen worked as a receptionist at the Dauphin Hospital until Rhonda was born on April 6, 1968.
Besides his work, Ernest enjoyed gardening and nurturing beautiful flowers in Dauphin and Portage.
Helen and Ernest were good church members in Dauphin and in Portage.
Ernest joined the Elks Lodge in Dauphin in 1958 and was a member for 55 years, serving as historian for many of those years.
In 1976 he joined the Knights of Columbus in Dauphin and was bulletin editor until moving to Portage. He won the Editors Award in 1981-82.
In 1976 Ernest had a near fatal heart attack and was on disability from age 65.
In 1983 they moved to Portage la Prairie to be near Rhonda who lives at the Manitoba Developmental Centre.
In 1998 Ernest had another stroke which left him speechless and paralyzed on his right side.
Ernest was predeceased by his parents, six brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife Helen and daughter Rhonda, who was Daddy’s girl and both will miss him deeply.
He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Portage la Prairie followed by a reception in the church hall.
Pallbearers were Ron Bomak, Cindy Unger, Brian Doherty, Peter Prokopowich, John Stadnyk and Andrea DeRudre.
If friends so desire, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, c/o 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 1A7 or Lake Manitoba Camp Legacy, P. O. Box 1190 Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3C6 would be appreciated.
Edith Jeffries
Peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Lion’s Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, Edith Jeffries, widow of the late Ernie Jeffries, and dear mother of Albert, Corrine and David, passed in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 100 years.
Edith was born October 3, 1914 in Toronto, ON where she grew up, received her education and worked at Eaton’s.
On March 8, 1937, at the age of 23, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour and attended Mimico Gospel Hall.
On April 6, 1939 she married Ernie Jeffries.
Their three children were born when they resided in the Toronto area.
We, the family have many pleasant memories and really appreciate the stable family atmosphere that we were raised in and for the family values that were instilled in us.
Ernie worked for Campbell’s Soup and in 1959 he was transferred to Portage la Prairie to help open a new plant.
Edith and the children came first to get the children settled in school and lived in the Mayfair Hotel for 3 months before Ernie followed.
During this time we were warmly received by many Christian families who fellowshipped at the Gospel Hall and Mom and Dad were quick to show Christian kindness and service to others.
Edith and Ernie established the Riverbend Greenhouse and later Jeffries Nurseries.
They both enjoyed the challenge of these enterprises.
Mom always had a passion for plants, flowers and gardening whether it was poinsettias in the greenhouse or perennials in her garden.
Edith’s passions also included her husband and family, parcel packing for missionaries, crocheting and knitting, reading her Bible, prayer and helping others.
On June 2, 1981 Edith became a widow when her husband of 42 years was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour.
Edith is survived by son Albert (Louise), daughter Corinne Ronald, and son David (Judith).
She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Nancy (Andrew) Patten, Heather, David; Kevin (Brenda) Ronald, Kathy (Ian) Chase; Dawn (Colin) Bell, Ernie (Carli), and Roland (Sheri), along with sixteen great grandchildren.
Edith was also predeceased by her parents, two brothers and one sister, one granddaughter, Kimberly Jeffries in 1980 and son-in-law, Hugh Ronald in 1987.
The family would like to acknowledge the faithfulness and compassion of many long-time friends especially in her later years as well as the loving and professional care Edith received from the staff at the Lion’s Prairie Manor during the past five years.
Edith’s life is a testimony of God’s love and faithfulness.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Rd. N., Portage la Prairie with interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
If friends so desire, memorial donations to Via Magazine, P. O. Box 551, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3B9 or the Lion’s Prairie Manor Foundation, 24 Ninth Street S. E., Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3V4 would be appreciated
Dorothy Susan Neufeld
On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Portage & District General Hospital, Dorothy (Dot) Neufeld left her earthly home and the ravages of cancer behild and set out on a new adventure.
“There is no death, only a change of worlds.”
Hard-working hands are now at rest. She placed other’s needs ahead of her own and often suffered in silence.
She was a superb cook and homemaker.
Dot was born on June 8, 1934 at McCreary, MB.
To Peter and Agathena (Wiebe) Wieler. She was raised and educated at Elm Creek, MB.
After completing grade twelve, she took a job at the Ninette T. B. Sanitorium from 1953 to 1956.
She then moved to Fort Churchill to work for the Department of National Defense.
In Fort Church she met Isaak who was stationed there with the military.
They married in 1958 and were then transferred to Barrie, Ontario.
Their only son Gregory Shane was born in 1959. That same year they moved to Germany until 1963 when they transferred to Toronto, ON.
Dot worked as a computer operator until her retirement in 1994 when they moved to Portage la Prairie, MB.
Isaak died in 2008. In 2009 Dot moved to Winnipeg, MB.
And in 2014 she moved back to Portage la Prairie as her health continued to deteriorate.
Predeceased by her husband Isaak, her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Glen Treffry, brother-in-law Henry Abrahams, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Lillian and Harold Holtby, she leaves behind her son Greg (Gisella), brother Jim Wieler (Lil Rybak) and sisters; Florence Harding, Betty Wieler and Jean (Craig) Finnie and brother-in-law Erny (Barb) Neufeld and an extended family of nieces and nephews.
Thanks from Dorothy and her family to Dr. Dao in Winnipeg, MB., Dr. Kinnear and the caring staff at the Portage & District General Hospital.
In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to Sunset Palliative Care P. O. Box 92, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3B2 or the Portage & Diastrict Hospital Foundation, 524 Fifth Street S. E., Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3A8 would be appreciated.
Terry-Lynne D’Abramo
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Terry-Lynne D’Abramo on Thursday February 19, 2015.
Terry-Lynne leaves to mourn husband Nicola (Nick), daughters Nicole D’Abramo and Carinna Rosales (Marco) and grandchildren, Jesse, Nicholas and Luca, brother Kent Hickman (Terry) and nephew Justice Hickman and niece Mandy Hale.
Terry-Lynne was pre-deceased by both of her parents Walter and Grace Marie Hickman and mother and father in law Emilio and Maria D’Abramo.
Also left to mourn are Aunt Norma Ferguson (Terry’s “second mom”) and Norma’s sons Keith, Scott, Grant and Craig Ferguson all from Montreal Quebec.
Cousin Marva Smith (Arne Peltz), brother in law Luigi (Maria) D’Abramo, sister in law Angela (Tony) Petrillo, sister in law Teresa (Tony) Lamorte, as well as numerous nieces and nephews that all loved her deeply.
Mom was born and raised in Winnipeg and as a child also spent a lot of time in Winnipeg Beach with the Ferguson side of the family.
She met the love of her life Nick at the tender age of 14, married at age 21 and they have spent the last 45 years building their lives together.
Mom enjoyed a long career as an Office Manager at Knee Lake Resort and worked with many people whom she proudly considers close friends.
Mom did all this while supporting the work of the family businesses, and raising us girls.
Mom could be best described as kind, classy, giving and humble.
She took great pride in her home, yard and gardens as well as keeping everyone well fed by always having enough food prepared to feed an army!
She learned to cook Italian specialties as good as her mother in law, and would often send everyone home with care packages.
She kept her house immaculate and actually enjoyed cleaning and preparing for large family feasts and get togethers.
“Nena” to her three grandchildren- they were her pride and joy and she had beautiful unique relationships with each of the boys.
Over the past 10 or so years, Mom began to develop a range of health concerns that physically affected her, and also took a toll on her spirit.
She never wanted to be a burden on anyone and often hid or minimized her physical and emotional pain from those who loved her the most.
She always was the rock of the family, holding us all together despite what she was enduring herself.
Terry-Lynne, Mom, Nena- you left us too soon, and we have no idea how to live without your beautiful smile, tender touch and hugs.
While we will forever have a gaping hole in our hearts from her absence, we know now that she is no longer suffering and she is with her parents in heaven.
We also know that she remains alive in our own hearts and spirits, and for that we are thankful.
Prayers will be held at St. Ignatius Church 255 Stafford Street at 7pm Wednesday February 25th.
Mass of Christian Burial will beThursday February 26th at 9.30am, also at St. Ignatius and internment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue.
Reception will follow at Headingly Community Centre.
Pallbearers will be Tony and Michael Lamorte, Keith and Scott Ferguson, Justice Hickman and Brent Rempel.
Mary Clarice Dinwoodie
Mary Dinwoodie passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the ripe old age of 90 years!
Predeceased by her husband Abe Dinwoodie, sons Tom, Jack, and daughter in law Doris Dinwoodie, she leaves to cherish her memory; her daughter Pearl Prokosh of Brooks, Ab., son Ted (Kathy) Dinwoodie of Winnipeg, son Joe Dinwoodie of Westbourne, daughter Ruby (Gordon) Switzer of Portage la Prairie, daughter Bonnie (Bruce) Munro of Portage la Prairie, daughter Kim Dinwoodie of Portage la Prairie, daughter in law Shirley Dinwoodie of Westbourne, 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Mary and Abe met in Arran SK. were married there and soon started their family.
They moved to Westbourne where they had a mixed farming operation!
Mary’s passion was Arabian horses!
Following the death of her husband in 1970, Mary continued to farm with the boys for another 5 years!
She sold the farm and eventually settled south of Portage in the Gainsborough District, where she continued to show horses and raise cattle!
She never really retired until her move to the Manor in 2010.
Funeral service conducted by Mr. Keith Lambert will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie with a reception to follow.
Interment will take place in the family plot in Evergreen memorial Gardens.
Elizabeth Ruth Taylor
Elizabeth Ruth Taylor (Baziel)
Its with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Ruth Taylor.
Born March 14, 1942 died February 2, 2015.
Ruth was predeceased by her parents Garfield and Mary, brothers Hank and Charlie and sisters Mary and Maxine.
Left to mourn her passing are her children George(Carol), Angela, Shauna and Tony(Cheryl).
Grandchildren Meranda (Eddie), Chad, Andrew, Bradley, Cody, Mallari and Eric.
Greatgrandchildren Dominic, Cole and Carson.
Sister in law Shirley Baziel and many nieces nephews, cousins and many friends.
Mom lived an active fulfilling life and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no funeral service.
A luncheon will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65 on February 6, 2015 from 2pm till 4pm to celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to charity of your choice
