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Elizabeth "Louise" Wagner (nee Sanderson)
Peacefully, with family at her side, on Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Elizabeth "Louise" Wagner of Portage la Prairie passed away at the age of 70 years.
Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 1:30 PM.
Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
Louise was born on March 14, 1936 to David and Agnes Sanderson, the eldest of 16 children in Portage la Prairie.
She received her education at the North Ward School in Portage.
She spent time overseas in France and returned to Portage where she worked at various places, eventually working at the Olympia Restaurant for 32 years until she retired.
Louise was very well known for taking care of others, she loved to read and garden.
Louise lived for her family as they were the most important part of her life.
Predeceased by her parents, five brothers; John, Angus, Donald, Joseph, and David Sanderson, she leaves to mourn her passing, two sons; Garry (Maria), Terry (Trish) both of B.C., four daughters; Trish Wagner, Debra (Tony) Wagner both of Alberta, Karen (Kelly) Colby and Millie (Chris) Wright both of Winnipeg, seven grandchildren; Chris, Nolan, Colin, Nathan, Jeremy, Sean, Maya and 1 great granddaughter; Kali.
Also surviving are four brothers; Neil (Bev), Jim (Moira), Harvey (Diane), Albert (Fiona), six sisters; Beatrice, Lorry (Salvatore), Gayle (Floyd), Betty-Anne (Allan), Gladys (Henry) and Joyce, all of Manitoba and several nieces and nephews.
Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, 730 Taylor Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. R3M 2K8
Special Thanks to the staff of the GD4 wing of the Health Sciences Centre and to her sisters for always being there.
Audrey Evelyn Tufford nee (Bowley)
1919 - 2006
Audrey Tufford died peacefully at Portage District General Hospital on January 15, 2006 at the age of 86.
Audrey was born on February 15th, 1919 in Coleman Alberta, second daughter of Albert and Florence Bowley.
When she was an infant the family moved to Winnipeg, where she was raised and received her education.
After high school she attended normal school and became a teacher.
She first taught school in the West Curtis School district where she met Fred Tufford and in 1942 they were married.
After the war they purchased a farm in the Burnside district where they raised their family of three daughters and two sons.
Audrey returned to teaching in 1963 and taught at various area schools.
She went back to university and earned a B.A. degree before finishing her teaching career at Portage Collegiate, retiring in 1979.
Audrey was a member of St Mary’s la Prairie Anglican Church and served as a warden for several years.
She was always interested in Community affairs and served as a 4-H leader when her children were growing up.
Audrey was a founding member of the Portage Womens’ Shelter and served as president for two years.
She also served on the Board of Portage Credit Union and as president for two years.
Audrey also served on the board of the Herman Prior Centre.
Audrey shared her husband’s interest in politics and ran in the provincial election for the NDP party in the Portage constituency.
Audrey and Fred enjoyed travelling and took many trips around North America and overseas.
Some destinations included Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Central America and Cuba .
Audrey was predeceased by her parents, two sisters Helen Tonn and Phyllis Reade and one daughter Dr. Jill Mayer.
She is survived by her husband Fred; son-in-law Martin Mayer and granddaughters Dr. Lisl Mayer (Dennis Klassen), Dr. Kristine Mayer (Scott Brown), grandson Peter; daughter Joella (James) Foulds and grandsons Jamie (Maura Lea), great grandchildren Aidan and Kyra, Mathew Foulds (Karine Polwart); daughter Wendy (Gordon) Mackie and grandsons Greg, and Colin; son Roy (Judy) and granddaughters Allison (Brent) Maryniuk, and Stephanie; son Ross (Annie) and granddaughters Joella and Megan.
Funeral service will be held at the St. Mary’s la Prairie Anglican Church on Saturday, January 21st, 2006 at 1:30 P.M. with the Venerable Norman Collier officiating.
Interment will take place in the family plot at St. Mary’s Cemetery following the lunch.
Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the; C.N. I. B., Manitoba Division, 1080 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. R3G 0Z9 or to the St. Mary’s la Prairie Memorial Fund, 36-2nd Street SW, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 2A1.
Eva Thompson
1916-2006
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Eva Thompson, at Portage la Prairie General Hospital, on Tuesday March 14, 2006.
Predeceased by our father, Mac, in 2000 and by two children in infancy, Daniel & Evie.
Mom was also predeceased by her parents; Stephan & Hattie Sul, three brothers; John, Steve & Emil, five sisters; Kay Slipetz, Sally Rogosky, Anne Davey, Mary Millan, Francis Grace & many brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law.
Left to mourn and miss her terribly are her five children; Tom (Alice) of Amaranth and his children Chris, A-Lynn & Ashley, Lillian (Paul) Delveaux of Winnipeg and their children Blair (Debbie), Brent (Vicky) & Melody (Scott); Elizabeth (Dennis) Isfeld of Kamloops and their children Kevin, Jeff & Derek (Monique); Lorne (Brenda) of Grand Prairie and his children Tamara (Jackie) & David; Bob (Nadena); 9 great grandchildren; her last remaining sibling; Sophie Sul and last remaining sister-in-law; Kay Thompson, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mom was born on March 2, 1916 on her parents homestead in the Glenhope district of McCreary, MB.
She had many happy memories of her childhood growing up on the farm.
Unfortunately, due to the tragic death of her father, she left school to help support the family.
In 1935, Mom married our dad and for the next few years Mom helped with farming in the Glencairn, and Glenella areas.
In 1946 they moved to Kelwood where they lived until 1960, moving to Amaranth after purchasing the Esso Bulk Oil Sales, and later adding the New Holland Farm Equipment dealership.
As a young mother raising her family, Kelwood always held a special spot in her heart.
Mom supported Dad in all his work endeavours both physically and mentally.
In Amaranth she became active in the community with W.I., the Amaranth Fair, winning many prizes, the Catholic Church, and later the New Horizon Senior Centre.
She loved to sew, to garden, and to go berry picking.
This was her passion.
At the ripe age of 80, Mom passed her drivers license test so as to be able to be more independent to hunt down the berry patches.
Our parents loved to travel to visit family in B.C., Alta., Toronto, and Wpg., and the once in a lifetime trips to Mexico, Arizona, Great Britain and Belgium.
Mom was always proud of her children, grandchildren and their accomplishments.
She always inquired about her great grandchildren.
Family was her first priority and she was happiest when we were with her to surround us with her love.
Prayers are in the Chapel at the Omega Funeral Home in Portage La Prairie on Friday, March 17th at 7:30pm.
Funeral mass will be said at Our Lady of the Angels R.C. Church in Amaranth, MB on Saturday, March 18th at 1:00 pm.
Interment will follow the service at Sunville Cemetery near Glenella, MB.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare MB, 675 McDermid Ave., Room ON1160, Wpg, MB R3E 0V9, or to the Canadian Red Cross, PO Box 2441, STN MAIN, Winnipeg, MB. R3C 9Z9.
Omega Funeral Home, Portage La Prairie is in care of arrangements.
"We love you Mom and will miss you terribly."
"Vichnaya Pam’yat"
Larry Wayne Todd
Peacefully, in the arms of his loving wife, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Portage District General Hospital Larry Wayne Todd of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba beloved husband of Pat Todd, father of Ryan, Laurie (Robert) passed away at the age of 45 years.
Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Omega Funeral Home, Portage la Prairie, MB. on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 1:30 P.M.
Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
Larry w as born on March 31, 1960 son of Ethel and Norbert Todd at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
He received his education at the Gainsborough, Crescent View and Arthur Meighen Schools.
On June 18, 1982 he married Patricia Bates of Portage.
He worked at M.D.C. for 3 years, Woodstone Foods for 9 years, P.M.I. for 9 years and was an owner operator with Bison Transport for 10 years until 2004 when he was forced to retired due to illness.
Larry was a member of the Oddfellow’s Lodge # 3.
His interests included woodworking, listening to music, watching Nascar and reading.
His special times were spent with his family and the holiday cruises with Pat.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife; Pat, son; Ryan and daughter; Laurie (Robert) Murray and his parents; Ethel and Norbert Todd all of Portage la Prairie.
Also surviving are his brothers; Norman (Cathy) of Brandon, Steve (Claudette) of Winnipeg, his sisters; Judith (Robert) Tully of Portage, Sheila Todd of Stoney Plain, AB., Sherri (Brad) Todd – Barrett of Portage, Brenda (Brian) Fidler of Portage. He will also be sadly missed by his parents-in-laws; Bill and Beatrice Bates of Portage, sisters and brothers-in-law; Kim (John) Vrooman, Kelly (Terra) Bates, Gaylene Bates, Valerie Bates (Chris) all of Portage and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and his very special "man’s best friend" "Magruter".
Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made in Larry’s name to the Manitoba Cancer Care, Brain Tumor Research C/O the Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 1T8.
Margaret Helen Switzer
December 7, 1907 – March 25, 2006
Peacefully, with family at her side, on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at the Prairie View Lodge, Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Margaret Helen Switzer, of Pilot Mound, formerly of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, widow of the late Edgar Switzer passed away at the age of 98 years.
Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 2:30P.M
A private interment will follow after the reception.
Margaret was the last surviving member of the Alexander and Jane Milne family of Hargrave, Manitoba.
Predeceased by her first husband; Frank Grant, her second husband; Edgar Switzer, two sons; Allan (Red) Grant, Kenneth Grant, two grandchildren; Greg Grant and Laurie Robinson, her parents, five brothers and two sisters.
Left to mourn her passing are two sons; Doug (Winnie), Jack (Helen), one daughter; Jean (Ray) Lesprance, two daughters-in-law; Helen Grant and Shirley Grant, grandchildren; Debbie (Mario) Berdusco, Brian (Jen) Grant, Kevin (Alana) Grant, Wendy Vrolson, David (Carolyn) Grant, Barbara, Terry and Randy Grant, Robbie (Kim) Grant, Lynne (Jeff) Bereza, Brent (Judy) Lesprance, Brenda (Dan) Boxley, Tom (Nancy) Robinson and twenty-nine grandchildren.
Also surviving are her extended family of Doug and Ken Switzer, Shirley, Alice and Laureen and their families and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom was born and raised in Hargrave, MB.
After marrying Frank Grant, she lived in McReary, MB, and Winnipeg.
They later settled in the Gainsborough district.
In 1985 Mom moved to Regency House in Portage where she lived for nearly twenty years.
After a short stay in hospital Mom lived at the Prairie View Lodge in Pilot Mound where she passed on.
Mom was a "stay at home" Mom, raising her five children.
Later on she worked at South Port, then cooked at the Portage General Hospital for several years.
Mom belonged to the First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Women’s Missionary Society and Ladies evening Guild.
She was a great volunteer, always ready to lend a helping hand.
After moving to Regency House she was on the Recreation Committee and took part in their spring and fall fashion shows.
Mom loved to play cards and bingo and every evening she could be found in the lounge playing one or the other.
She cared deeply for her family and loved to visit with her grandchildren and later her great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Memory of Margaret Helen Switzer to the: Prairie View Lodge, 424 Broadway Ave. Apt. 26, Pilot Mound, MB. R0G 1P0 or a charity of one’s choice.
Though her smile is gone forever
And her hand we cannot touch,
Still we have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
Her memory is our keepsake
From which we’ll never part.
God has her in His keeping
And we have her in our hearts.
