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Walter Alexander Livingstone
Entered into rest on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at MacGregor, MB, Walter Livingstone aged 76 years.
Walter was born May 20, 1932 in the Pine Creek District. He received his education at Elwood School and worked on area farms for several years, spending 10 years at the Deveson’s at Arden, MB.
He then returned home to help his older brother Harold. They farmed together until 1995 when they sold the farm and moved to Austin. They resided in Austin for 10 years before moving to MacGregor in 2007. Walter enjoyed playing cards, baseball, dancing, curling and deer hunting whenever possible.
He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Agnes Livingstone; brothers Murvin, Joe (Marj); sisters Jean (Murray) Garychuck; half sister Olga (Leonard) Kennedy. He leaves to mourn his passing, his brothers Harold of MacGregor, MB, Ernie (Donna)of Chilliwack, BC; sisters Margaret (Robert) Beatty of Gladstone, MB, Grace (Bill) Lunn of Wanham, AB, and Edna (Harold) Rosling of Gladstone, MB; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Austin United Church with Sandra Rex officiating. Interment followed in the Austin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Barry Donnelly, Roy Manns, Garth Knox, Bob Deveson, Udo Neuschwander, and Laurie Stewart.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Austin Hall Community Building Fund or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Mandy Lorraine Sutherland
Mandy Lorraine Sutherland entered into rest on October 4, 2008, 8 km south of Amaranth age of 22 years of Sandy Bay First Nation.
She was born June 20, 1986 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Mandy always had a smile on her face, never once would you see her with a sad smile. She always knew how to make someone happy. She was a carpenter and mechanic and we will always remember her walking down the trail. Mandy liked to read books, chat on the computer and text everyone. We will always remember her dancing around every time she heard her favourite songs. She loved to sing and joke around with the family. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. We will always love you Mandy.
Predeceased by her grandparents Marshall Sutherland, Christina Beaulieu, and Clifford Beaulieu; aunties Agnes, Liz, and Justine; uncles Gilbert and Rupert; and nephew Brandon Roulette. She is survived by her parents Larry and Noreen; common-law husband Alfred Beaulieu; daughter Ambrielle; her sisters Samantha (Morris), Heather (Russell), Shayleen, Tammy (Nicholas), Shayanne; niece Sasha and nephew Blair; grandma Marie Sutherland; as well as many aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends.
Funeral service was held Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Sandy Bay First Nation. Interment followed at the Sandy Bay Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russell Whitford, Morris Richard, Dillon Sutherland, Kevin Sutherland, William Monkman, and Roger Spence. All friends in attendance were considered honourary pallbearers.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Fredric James (Jim) Smith
Entered into rest on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Portage District General Hospital, Jim Smith age 69 years of Langruth, Manitoba.
Jim was born December 23, 1938 to Lionel and Olive Smith. He received his education at Langruth School and the moved to Calgary, Alberta where he worked as an electrician. He retired back to Langruth in 2002.
He was predeceased by his parents Lionel and Olive; daughters Bonnie and Terry Lemon of Calgary, AB; he leaves to mourn his passing his son Cory Smith (Carolyn Fertash), and Cory’s mother Marie of Calgary, AB; sister Doreen (Bud) Oliver of Selkirk, MB; brothers Sid (Linda) Smith of Aurora, ON, Don (Elaine) Smith of Langruth, MB; nieces and nephews Carol, Jocelyn, Eyvi, Shelly, Greg, and Karen; aunts and uncles Ab & Mildred Armstrong of Portage la Prairie, MB, Ken & Alverna Arksey of Langruth, MB.Memorial service was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church, Langruth with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. Interment followed in the Lakeland Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Lakeland Cemetery, Box 69, Westbourne, MB, R0H 1P0. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Jake Zacharias
Following a lengthy battle with heart disease, fought with determination and a strong spirit, Jake Zacharias, age 88, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Portage District General Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anne, with whom he shared eight precious years. He is also survived by his eight children: Jessie of Brandon, Betty Anne Kilbrei (Ken) of Winnipeg, Jack (Toni) of Winnipeg, Ruth (Paul) of Kamloops, Shirley MacEachern (Glenn) of Whitby, ON, Edward (Susanne) of Dallas, TX, Joan of Brandon, Gladys Barbour (John) of Brandon. Jake had 14 grandchildren Kevin (Debbie) Kilbrei, Regan (Susanne) Kilbrei, Lee-Ann Zacharias, Tanya Zacharias, Darren Zacharias, Derek (Anita) MacEachern, Brent (Abby) MacEachern, Scott MacEachern, Tim Dueck, Eric Barbour, Evan Barbour, Hannah, Olivia, and Samuel Zacharias; and 3 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant son. He is also survived by Anne’s four children and their families.
Jake was born on December 22, 1919 in Aberdeen, SK, the eldest of six siblings, and is survived by three sisters: Margaret Dyck of Brandon, Anne Doell (Jake) of Gladstone and Trudy Loewen (Jake) of Armstrong, B.C.
He moved to Manitoba in 1939 where he married Elizabeth (nee Buhler) in June, 1940. They celebrated 59 years of marriage before Beth’s passing in 1999. Together they farmed in the Pine Creek District for seventeen years. In 1956 they moved to Brandon where Jake pursued a career in the lumber industry starting with North American Lumber and ending with Brandon Co-op Lumber at his retirement. He was also transferred for a short time to Drumheller, AB and Altona, MB. Jake’s natural affinity for estimating building costs accurately was extraordinary. Jake was always very community–minded. He volunteered tirelessly on many boards, including Gillespie School, COR Enterprises, McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, Parkview Co-op, and was instrumental in starting Seniors for Seniors in Brandon. Jake & Beth were honoured and recognized for their long-term commitments and selfless service to several organizations. They were life-long members of McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church where they served in many capacities, including Jake’s chairing of the Building Committee. They were active volunteers for the MS Society.
Jake enjoyed many sports, both as a very competitive participant, and as a spectator. As a teenager, he played baseball during the depression years when work was scarce. He received an invitation in 1938 from the Boston Red Sox to attend their training camp, but his Mom declined that offer and returned the train tickets lest she lose her son to a distant city. He enjoyed curling, golf, baseball, Saturday night hockey, hunting and participated in Manitoba Senior Games. In 2000 he remarried and moved to Austin, MB where he resided at the time of his passing.
Funeral service was held on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at MacGregor E.M. Church in MacGregor with Rev. Bill McCaskell officiating. Interment followed at the Austin Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the MS Society, Westman Chapter, Unit 203 Shopper’s Mall, 1570 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5C5.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor, in care of arrangements.
Peter Tkachyk
Having lived a full and rewarding life, Peter Tkachyk peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at the Portage General Hospital, at the age of 84 years, with his family by his side.
Pete was born July 8, 1924 in Tolstoi, Manitoba. At the age of 15, he left home to live and work with his brother John at the McLennan Ranch in Alberta. He quickly found his passion for the rodeo. The two brothers traveled the rodeo circuit; John competed in saddlebronc and Pete in calf roping. An announcer, who could not pronounce Tkachyk, nicknamed the brothers Big John and Prairie Pete; the names stuck.
While working at the ranch, Pete met the love of his life, Mae and in 1953 they married. In 1961, they moved to Smiley, Sask. where Peter worked as a rider in the PFRA pasture. In March, 1965 they moved to Langruth where Peter took over as Pasture Manager of the Lakeview Community Pasture. He continued to be active in the rodeo circuit with his Palomino horse, Spud. In 1985, they retired into the town of Langruth where he enjoyed his retirement years with many activities.
In 1996, his beloved wife Mae passed away. Pete remained in their home and lived independently until his sudden stroke in September. He never missed an activity his grandchildren were involved in and he looked forward to visits from his great grandchildren. Pete was an avid gardener and took great pride in his roses. He looked forward to fall suppers where he would catch up with friends. He was an active member of the Langruth United Church.
Pete is survived by his daughter BettyAnn (Robert) Kjartanson, grandchildren Susan (Anthony) and Matthew (Crystal); great grandchildren Julia and Katelyn; brothers Danny, Walter; sisters Elsie, Lena, Helen and Joyce and adopted by love, daughter Sherry Ebert. He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Mary; his wife Mae; brothers Mike, John, Steve, Maurice, Nick and sisters Anne and Pauline.
Pete will always be remembered as a cowboy and will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Langruth Lutheran Church with Wendy Denbow officiating. Final resting place is the Langruth Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Langruth United Church or the charity of your choice.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Michael James Walsh
Peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Neepawa Health Centre, Michael James Walsh passed away at the age of 88 years, beloved Father and Grandfather.
Michael (Mike) was born June 14, 1920 in Athboy, County Meath, Ireland and in May of 1960 immigrated to Canada together with his loving wife Elizabeth Walsh and children Mary, James and Bridget. His second son Brien, was later born in Neepawa, Manitoba in 1965. They lived in the Brandon area and eventually moved to Gladstone where Mike enjoyed working for Homer Fehr. Mike later worked in the Gladstone Creamery and the Third Crossing Manor. He also loved flowers and spent many hours in his Greenhouse planting and then caring for his flower beds. Many Irish stories were told by Mike to his children and his grandchildren as well as friends and will be forever treasured. He was a kind and compassionate man and always told a joke over a cup of tea to all who came to call. Up until he passed away Mike baked apple pies, Christmas pudding, homemade bread and homemade soup which he shared with others.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Mary Anne Walsh (Kelly) and Peter Walsh of Trim, County Meath, Ireland and his beloved wife Elizabeth Walsh who passed away on October 6, 2004.
He leaves to mourn his sons, James Peter Anthony Walsh (daughter-in-law Lorraine, step granddaughter Joanne, grandson Sean and great grandson Joshua) of Yorshire, England; Brien Walsh (daughter-in-law Lisa and granddaughter Sabrina Watson) of Neepawa, Manitoba; and two daughters Mary Jane Pfahl of Winkler, Manitoba (son-in-law Sig Pfahl, granddaughter Erika Pfahl of Osoyoos, British Columbia and grandson Carl Pfahl of Winnipeg, Manitoba) and Bridget Walsh of Winnipeg, Manitoba (grandson Eric Mauthe of Winnipeg, Manitoba, granddaughter Julie Melissa Mauthe of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.)
Evening prayer service was held Friday, October 24, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Neepawa, Manitoba.
Funeral Mass was held Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Neepawa, Manitoba with Father Vincent Tchaoule officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery. Pallbearers wereTerry Karaz, Greg Fehr, Carl Pfahl, John Michalski, Joe Bialkoski and Brendan McCaskill. Honourary pallbearers were Tony Karaz, Ken McCaskill, Murray Smith, Fred Tester and Charlie Taylor.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Neepawa District Palliative Care Service, Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J 1H0.
Until we meet again may
God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth Arthur
Peacefully at Seven Regions Health Centre on Friday, October 24, 2008 Mary Elizabeth Arthur passed away at the age of 86.
She will be lovingly missed by her daughters and their families – Beverly (Howard), Gail (Ken), Louise (Bob), Lois (Darryl), and Carole (Keith) as well as 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also left to mourn is her brother John, sisters-in-law Frances Stewart & Ruth McLean & brother-in-law Eldon McLean.
She was predeceased by her husband Walter, daughter Debbie, granddaughter Barbie, her parents Matthew and Susan, sisters Ellen and Sarah and brothers Henry and Wally.
Mary was born in Gladstone on January 27, 1922, daughter of Matthew and Susan Wilson. Her mother passed away in June of that same year and from then on Mary and her sister Sarah made their home with their aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wilson, first at Katrime and then at Mayfeld when the Wilsons returned to the store and post office in 1923. Mary received her education at Silver Stream School and then remained at home to help her aunt in the store and post office.
She married Walter Arthur on June 3rd, 1944. Together they farmed in the Mayfeld district and in addition Mary took over the Mayfeld Store and Post Office. Walter and Mary retired to Gladstone in April of 1977. In October 2001 they moved from their home to the Legion Apartments.
During her years on the farm, Mary was busy raising 6 daughters, growing large gardens as well as doing lots of canning, baking & sewing. She also found time for various hobbies which were shared with her family – such as music (singing & piano) and crafts – knitting, crocheting etc.
Throughout her life Mary was involved in many community and church activities – Knox United Church, Knox Friends and Neighbours, 13 years as 4-H Leader with the Helston, Mayfeld and Gladstone clubs, Gladstone United Church Auxiliary and choir, Order of the Eastern Star, Gladstone Square Dance Club, Senior Citizen Club and the Gladstone Agricultural Society .
First and foremost throughout Mary’s years were her family and their needs and interests. Her love, support and encouragement were always there for them.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Berman Wong and all the staff at the Gladstone Hospital for their understanding and compassionate care of Mary. Also thank you to her many home care workers who helped her maintain her independence.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone United Church with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. Pallbearers were Keith Arthur, Howard Link, Ken Kinley, Bob Bjarnarson, Darryl Mauthe and Keith Pottinger. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Grass Community Foundation Inc. (Gladstone Fund), Box 697, Gladstone, MB., R0J 0T0, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Elizabeth Francis
June 8, 1950 – October 25, 2008
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth at Saint Boniface Hospital at the age of 58 years.
Liz was predeceased by her father Andrew, sisters Jo Anne and Candy, brothers Frank and Allan, and mother Rose.
Left to mourn her passing are her brothers James and Melvin, sisters Lillian and Kimberly, as well as many relatives, family, and friends.
Liz had many gifts, not the least of which was her ability to poke fun at herself and her sense of humour.
Those who wished to say a final good-bye to Liz did so on Thursday, October 30th at the home of James Harris 629 Toronto Street, Winnipeg, from 1pm to 4pm .
Traditional wake was held at Spirit Lodge, Long Plain First Nation, Thursday October 30th at 6pm, with feast following on Friday, October 31st at 11 a.m. Burial followed at MacGregor Cemetery, MacGregor Manitoba.
The family considers everyone honourary pallbearers.
Clarkes Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
