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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Obit ] [ Read Next Obit ] Manitoba, Canada Obituaries and Death Notices Collection CanadianObits.com - MANITOBA - Various - Miscellaneous Obituaries - 26 Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2017, at 12:41 p.m. - Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current - - Shop now for incredible insights into your wellbeing - Mary "Bunny" Clearwater (nee Rodrigues) On Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at her residence Mary Clearwater of Portage la Prairie, beloved wife of Pete Clearwater passed away at the age of 79 years Prayers will be held on Monday evening, July 26, 2004 in the Chapel of the Omega Funeral Home at 7:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held at the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. with the Reverend Father Michael Wollbaum officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Bunny was born on January 27, 1925 in Ottawa, Ontario to Patrick and Mary McCarthy. She lived and received her education in Ottawa. She married Mike Rodrigues and was stationed at various places with the Air force. They retired to Portage la Prairie in 1965 with their two children Terry and Jim. Mike passed away in 1984. Bunny met Pete Clearwater and were married in 1995 residing in Portage until her passing. Bunny was active in Brownies, Legion and the C.W.L. She liked to bowl in the five and ten pin leagues and loved to watch slo-pitch and curling. She sold Avon for numerous years. She and Pete traveled throughout Manitoba and Western Canada, camping at many locations. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents, her first husband Mike Rodrigues, two twin brothers; Leonard and Emmett. She leaves to mourn her passing her second husband; Pete Clearwater, one son; Jim (Barb) Rodrigues, one daughter; Terry (Don) Giercke, two step-daughters; Charlene (Joe) Garvin Margie (Ken) Robinson and six grandchildren; Jason, David, Angela, Crystal, Erica and Nicholas. Also surviving are numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Catherine Newham-Portage Office, 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 1A7 or the Good Shepherd Building Fund. Brian Dean Carlson On Monday, May 5, 2003 Brian Dean Carlson husband to Sharon and father to Angela, Anthony, Johnathon and Richard passed away at his home. Funeral service was held in the Chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Friday, May 9, 2003, at 1:30 PM with Pastor Steve Wilson officiating with Brian’s final place of rest to be Kenora, Ontario at a later date. Brian was born on April 7, 1965 to Brian and Murrie Carlson in Kenora and later attended school education in Fort Frances, Ontario. Brian worked and lived in various places during his younger years with two of his major accomplishments being as an owner-operator for Coca Cola and working at the Fort Frances Paper Mill where he held three positions during his tenure there. Brian later made the decision to further his education and moved his family to Thunder Bay where he attended Confederation College. He worked hard and received his diploma for Aviation Technician – Aircraft Mtce. In June of 1999. Brian was employed by Lield Aviation Company, Inc., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba until his death. Brian was a loving father who spent many hours fishing sand camping with his beloved family. His quiet gentle manner made all who knew him, know him to be a kind, caring person. Brian was predeceased by his grandparents, Marguaret Williams, Bill Hoffmaster Sr., Mickey Rapinda, Peter Hynbida and great-grandmother Florence Carlson. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and children, his parents; Murrie (Robert) Hoffmaster, Brian (Anna) Carlson, sister Lorrie (Brian), brother; Blake, mother-in-law; Pat, brother-in-law; Ian, Grandparents and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to a post-educational fund for Brian’s children through your local branch of the TD Canada Trust. A Bursary for the 2003/2005 school year will be made in Brian’s name by Sharon and the children to a student furthering their education in Aviation Mechanics through Confederation College. The Omega Funeral Home (1-800-303-4621) are in care of the arrangements. John Edwin Bray Peacefully on Thursday, June 24th, 2004 at the Portage District General Hospital, John Edwin Bray of Portage la Prairie, formerly of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, beloved husband of Rose Bray passed away at the age of 83 years. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will take place on June 30th, 2004 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. John was born March 24, 1921 at Foam Lake, Saskatchewan to Harold and Barbara Bray. He moved to California at the age of 3 and received his education there. At 15 years old he returned to Canada and finished his education. At 18 he joined the Army and served 6 years overseas. Upon returning to Canada he met and married Rose Erlendson in 1947. He farmed for 6 years at Foam Lake. He then moved to Prince Albert and was employed with the Department of Corrections as a Jail Guard for 29 years. He and Rose raised 4 children. John retired in 1982. In 2003 they moved to Portage la Prairie where he resided until his passing. John enjoyed the great out doors, he loved to hunt and fish. He belonged to the Legion and the Army & Navy. John loved to tinker and he would fix anything he could. Predeceased by his parents, one son; Benjamin, one brother and two sisters. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife; Rose, son; Les (Shelly), two daughters; Pat (William) Watson and Rita (Garry) Sloik, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister; Margaret Parker and several nieces, nephews and friends. Zigmas "Ziggy" Brazauskas Zigmas "Ziggy" Brazauskas was born on May 9, 1917, in the village of Bartininkai in Lithuania. The large family farm where he grew up was maintained with the help of many siblings, 12 brothers and 9 sisters. By the time World War II broke out, Zigmas had already enlisted in the Lithuanian army, to serve his country as a medical sergeant. As a result of the Russian occupation of Lithuania, the Brazauskas family farm was confiscated and nationalized. Several siblings were executed for their resistance to the New Regime or deported to camps in Siberia. Following the harsh years of the War, Zigmas worked as a medical nurse for UNRRA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) in Lubeck, Germany. In 1947 he immigrated to England, where he married his dear wife Marta and completed his psychiatric nursing coursework requirements. Shortly after their daughter, Ruth, was born, Zigmas and his family immigrated to Canada, crossing the Atlantic in 1952 to settle in Portage la Prairie where Susanna was born. Zigmas began a career as a psychiatric nurse at the Manitoba Developmental Centre which continued for 30 years. Just four years after they immigrated to Canada, Zigmas' life took another harsh turn when his wife died in 1957, leaving him with two young daughters to raise. Zigmas took on part-time work to help pay for housekeepers and began to spend more time developing his interest in both music and gardening. As a gardener, he won local landscaping competitions and as an accomplished musician, he was able to play a number of different instruments, including the accordion, violin, and mandolin. And fate once again took a hand, this time giving his life direction in unexpectedly positive ways. While working at MDC, Zigmas met Clarence "Bingo" Asham, who was admitted as a resident in 1959, and with whom he developed a lifelong musical personal relationship. When Clarence began showing some evidence of musical ability, Zigmas took him under his wing and began to teach him how to play the piano accordian. He took Clarence home with him to practice for many long hours and Clarence became part of the family, joining them for special events such as Christmas celebrations and birthdays. For the next 23 years, Zigmas was to train and accompany Clarence for about 150 public appearances, criss-crossing the province, and including one trip to Toronto. Their performances frequently helped raise money for various charities, attracting a great deal of media attention, and also helped Clarence to discover a whole new world outside institutional life. When Zigmas retired in 1982, his interest in Clarence's life continued; he helped in the deinstitutionalization process which resulted in a new home in Winnipeg for Clarence. Another significant highlight of Zigmas' life was his deep, close friendship with Mary Kiniauskas, with whom he discovered a renewed interest in life and shared cultural ties. Throughout his life in Canada, Zigmas had continued to take a strong interest in Lithuania. He became a member of St. Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Church, maintaining ties in this way with other Lithuanian emigres in Winnipeg. Zigmas and Mary also socialized with relatives and with Lithuanian families who had settled in the area around Carberry. On Sunday, June 17, 2001, at Portage District General Hospital, Zigmas passed away at the age of 84 years, after several battles with cancer. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth (David) and Susanna of Winnipeg; one grandchild, Jocelyn (Richard); and three great grandchildren: Sarah Ashley, Karli Lorraine, and baby John Zigmas of Rennie. Also left to mourn his passing is his longtime companion, Mary Kiniauskas; three sisters: Albina of Winnipeg, and Elena and Antose of Lithuania. Zigmas was predeceased by his wife, Marta, in 1957; and 18 siblings. Zigmas has been described as a man in whom may be found "the affirmation of the ability to persevere, and the basic courage of the human soul." His caring nature was also evident in the way he was regarded by both staff and residents of the Manitoba Developmental Centre. There, he was described as having shown loyalty, dependability and consideration for his patients, displaying a manner marked by "old-world courtesy underlain by a sense of humor." Zigmas has left many people richer for having known him. Special thanks to Sunset Palliative Care and all the nurses at Portage District General Hospital who cared for Ziggy. Prayer services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2001, 7 p.m., at Omega Funeral Home & Pre-Planning Centre, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, June 20, 11 a.m., at Good Shepherd Parish Church. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Omega Funeral Home & Pre-Planning Centre, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Angus "Clark" Blyth Peacefully, with family at his side on Monday, July 12th, 2004 at the MacGregor Health Centre, Angus "Clark" Blyth of Rosehill, Manitoba, beloved husband of "Sis" Blyth passed away at the age of 86 years. A funeral service celebrating the life of Clark will be held on Friday, July 16th, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Rosehill School yard. At Clark’s request this will be a casual service and friends are invited to bring their lawn chairs. A family interment will take place prior to the service. Clark was born on September 21, 1917, son of Bertha and Angus Blyth at Moosomin, Saskatchewan. He was raised at Dafoe and received his education at Foote school. He worked on the family farm until joining the Air Force. In 1944 he married Frances Longman. After his discharge he moved to Rosehill, Manitoba. In 1950 his wife Frances predeceased him. In 1952 he married Sis Leckie. They resided on the family farm until the fall of 2003 when he moved to the MacGregor Health Centre. Predeceased by his parents, his first wife; Frances, two brothers; Leslie and Roy, and one sister; Bertha. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Sis, daughter; Brenda, grandchild Rosilee (Edward) Curry, great grandchildren; Christopher, Sean and William, grandson; Michael, daughter; Sharron (Bob) Anderson, grandchild; Rob (Shawna), great grandchildren; Brandon, Ashley and Bradley, daughter; Percilla (Robb) Woods, grandchildren; Sherry, Dustin and Mark, daughter; Lois (Jim) Murray, grandchildren; Kathy, Keith, Melody, Charlie and Clark, daughter; Debbie Blyth, grandchildren; Jennifer, Charlotte and Doug Huntley, son; Harold (Ramona), grandchild; Darren (Vicky) and great grandchild; James, grandchildren; Mitchell, Keely and Nicole and son; Ian. Also surviving is one sister; Frances Edison of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and numerous nieces and nephews. Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made in Clark’s name to the MacGregor Health Foundation Inc., (Palliative Care Quiet Room), Box 250, MacGregor, MB. R0H 0R0. Wilfred E. Biberdorf Peacefully, on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Wilfred Biberdorf of Portage la Prairie, and formerly of Edwin passed away at the age of 73 years. Wilfred was born on January 18, 1931 in Frobisher, Saskatchewan to Gustav and Emilia Biberdorf. He moved to the Edwin area in 1937, receiving his education at the Ferris and Edwin schools. Wilfred was active on the family farm. After his father passed away, he and his brother Ed took over the farm. He retired in 1992 and moved to Portage la Prairie in 2000. In 2003 he moved to the Lions Prairie Manor where he resided until his passing. He liked curling, baseball, fishing, gardening, and driving around. He was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church for many years. Predeceased by his parents, one brother Harold, and one sister Helen Goodey; he leaves to mourn his passing his brother Ed (Jean) of Edwin, sister Esther Tyler of Vancouver, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at the Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 1:30 P.M. with Rev. John Blum officiating. Hymn selections were "How Great Thou Art", I Know That My Redeemer Lives" and "Amazing Grace" with Michelle Johnson presiding at the organ. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery, then family and friends gathered at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Hall for lunch and a time of fellowship. Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 9Z9. Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Obit ] [ Read Next Obit ] Manitoba, Canada Obituaries and Death Notices Collection is maintained by CanadianObits with WebBBS 5.12.

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