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Steve Richard
Steve Richard passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Vita District Health Centre in Vita, Manitoba at the age of 76 years.
The funeral service was held on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11:00 am at Clarke's Funeral Chapel in Gladstone.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Arni George Hanneson
George was born at the home of his parents in Langruth, Manitoba, on September 4, 1915 and died as quietly as he had lived on May 28, 2009 at the age of 93 years.
George was predeceased by his loving wife Irene; his parents Helga (Erlendson) and Jon Hanneson; as well as his sisters Margaret, Beatrice, Norma and Frances. He was survived by his only brother who was his close friend and business partner Leonard (Nora), of Winnipeg, who passed away on June 2, 2009.
He is lovingly remembered by his children Arni, Bruce (Mervine), Brian (Vivianne), Claire (Michael), and Helga (Ed). George leaves 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
As a young boy, Dad was only able to speak Icelandic but upon attending school, he quickly learned to converse in English. As a teenager, he had the privilege of attending the Jon Bjarnason Academy in Winnipeg.
Jobs were scarce during the Depression but Dad managed to find employment as a grain buyer. In 1939 at the age of 24, with $30 in his pocket and a borrowed car, he and Mom (Irene Hutchison of Langruth) were married. With the advent of WWII, Dad volunteered his services and joined the RCAF where he became a pilot. Upon his return home, he and his brother Len, decided to rebuild their father’s hardware store. The three men successfully ran Hanneson Bros. Hardware for many years. The love of flying instilled during the war years was rekindled when he purchased his cherished Piper Cherokee airplane. He enjoyed showing family and friends the spectacular aerial views over the shores of Lake Manitoba and the Great Marsh. In 1949, Dad and Len purchased farmland, which they worked for the next 25 years.
Dad was always an active member of the community and was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge and the Langruth Legion. Having begrudgingly learned to play the piano in his youth, this talent stood him in good stead in later years where he and a group of friends would play for fun-filled Saturday evenings of music and dancing at the Legion.
After selling the store in 1974, Dad became a crop insurance adjuster. Since this was a summer occupation, it allowed our parents time to cruise and travel south for their winters. Following Mom’s death in 1982, Dad continued his travels south as well as touring Europe and North Africa.
Dad retired and moved to Portage la Prairie where he made many great friendships. In 1997 he made Neepawa his home and later, after losing his vision, became a resident of the personal care home. The family would like to thank the care home staff for the kindness and compassion shown to our father.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Langruth. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Box 238, Langruth, MB, R0H 0N0 or to the Central Plains Cancer Care, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0K8.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Raymond Donald McDonald
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Donald McDonald on Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Neepawa Health Centre at the age of 79 years.
Ray was born on March 15, 1930, the second eldest to Daniel and Margaret McDonald of Forrest, MB. In 1933 the family moved to the Glenella District and Ray received his education at Camperdown School. In the late 1940’s, he helped haul lumber with horses from the Riding Mountains. The lumber was used to build their house, barn and granaries. While staying up in the mountains getting lumber, they lived in a shack, which they took up on their sleigh. After this he joined the threshing gang where he continued to help out until he was in his twenties. About 1954, he started working for Griffith Bros. Diamond Drilling around Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario until he was ready to settle down.
Ray married Joan Fuglsang on December 29, 1962 and together they took over running the family farm. They continued to farm until his retirement to Neepawa in 1996. Ray centered his life around his family and his farm. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, curling and most of all his grandchildren.
Ray was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Margaret McDonald; his sister Shirley (Steve) Sulik and brothers Glen, Gib and Allen.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Joan of Neepawa; children Sheldon (Leanne) Josh, Kolby and Rebecca of Glenella; Brenda (Alan) Rossnagel, BJ, Tyler and Meagan of Neepawa; Dale (Shelley) of Glenella; Gayle (Ryan) Kuyp and Abby-Gayle of Neepawa; brother Jack (Donna) of Mitchell, Ont; sisters Joan (Paul) Kerkowich of Arden, Marie (Vic) Jones of Chilliwack, BC; Joyce (Bill) Murdoch of Mississauga, Ont and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm. in the Neepawa United Church with Rev. Peggy Reid officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Les McDonald, Dave Kerkowich, Barry Kerkowich, Keith Dalgleish, Warren Olyowsky and Don Jeffrey. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Neepawa United Church, Box 1420, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 3 – 824 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Irene Gardiner
It is with profound sadness that the family of Irene Gardiner announce her passing on May 30, 2009. Irene was a resident at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone but spent her life in Glenella, Manitoba.
Irene is survived by six siblings; daughters Shirley, Judie (Wayne), Donna (Dale) and Dianne; grandchildren Bev, Dean, Darrin, Justin, Jeremy, Lindsay, Tysson, Sheena and Brendan and by her great grandchildren Ryan, Brittany, Paige, Allie, Jordan, Derrick and Danielle.
Irene had a Christian burial at Calvary Chapel, Neepawa on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined, If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 9Z9.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Harold Livingstone
Entered into rest on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Portage District Hospital at the age of 83 years.
Harold was born in the Pine Creek District on July 8, 1925. He attended Elwood School. He and his brother Walter worked on the family farm until 1995 then sold the family farm and moved into Austin where they lived for 10 years. In 2007 Harold and Walter moved into Hampton Courts in MacGregor where Harold continued to live until his passing.
Harold enjoyed trapping, hunting with his Pine Creek friends, playing cards, and cooking. At the age of 16 he received his first hearing aid and could now hear the birds singing and the train whistle. When TV came along, he enjoyed the hockey and baseball games. He could often be found during the winter months watching curling at the Portage la Prairie Curling Rink.
He was predeceased by his parents Alex & Agnes Livingstone; brothers Murvin, Joe (Marj), and Walter; sisters Jean (Murray) Garychuck, half sister Olga (Leonard) Kennedy and sister Margaret Beatty. He leaves to mourn his passing, his sisters Grace (Bill) Lunn of Wanham, AB, Edna (Harold) Rosling of Gladstone, MB; brother Ernie (Donna) Livingstone of Chilliwack, BC and brother-in-law Robert Beatty of Gladstone, MB; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Macklem, Dr. Finney and the nurses on the Medical ward at Portage District Hospital for the care Harold received and the residents of Hampton Courts for their kindness and friendship.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church with Rev. Quentin Robinson officiating. Interment followed at the Austin Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, Unit 1-452 Dovecourt Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3Y 1G4.
Clarke's Funeral Home Gladstone ~ MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Karen Vera Beaulieu
Karen Vera Beaulieu was born on January 23rd, 1953 in Gladstone Manitoba. She passed away suddenly at 56 years of age on June 21, 2009.
Karen found great joy in her 7 grandchildren, her sons & daughters-in-law and “her boys”. Clifford Beaulieu, Tracy, Kinew, Dyami, Kacia, Raymie and Fayth, Martin Beaulieu Jr . (Ducky), April, Sage, Elizabeth, and Daniel and Norbert McIvor.
Karen truly enjoyed joking and playing with her numerous nieces and nephews. She loved to make everyone laugh with her witty sense of humour. Her heart was made with pure gold, this was seen in her acceptance of everyone she came into contact with.
Karen was predeceased by her husband Martin Beaulieu in 2002 and her daughter Shawna Lyn in 1974, both whom she sadly missed and held dear in her heart.
Karen lost her mother and father, Lena and Andrew Spence at a very young age. She was also predeceased by her brothers Lloyd Spence, Leslie Spence, Russell Spence, Frankie Spence, Larry Spence and Alvin Spence, and by her sisters Patsy Spence, Doreen Spence, Noreen Spence and Caroline Spence.
Karen will be sadly missed by her brothers, Clarence Spence and Brian Spence, and sisters, Dorothy Houle, Mary and Henry Roulette, and Betty and Lloyd Houle. As well as numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Wake began on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Sandy Bay First Nation Complex at 12:00 pm. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady Of Angels Catholic Church in Amaranth with Father Roy George Vashaplankudiyil officiating. Interment followed at Sandy Bay Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allan Houle, Dwayne Spence, Cliff (Sam) Roulette, Sean Spence, Allan Spence and Russell Spence. All nieces and nephews were to be considered honorary pallbearers.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Pauline Ola Denischuk
On July 1, 2009 at the Health Sciences Centre, Pauline Denischuk, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 80 years.
Pauline (Bobbi) will be missed by her children Daniel (Chris) in Calgary, Fred (Susan) in San Diego, Debbie (Roland) in Waldersee and Ed (Glenda) in Winnipeg. She will also be missed by her grandchildren Scott, Blake, Patti (Bryce), Kevin, Melanie (Brian), Craig, Jodi (Jay) and Jerod as well as her great-grandchildren Abby and Brooklyn. She also leaves behind her sisters Mary, Ena, Lena, Anne, Nettie and Lovey, her brother Mike, and many nieces and nephews.
Pauline was predeceased by her husband Fred in April, 2003. She was also predeceased by her parents, Kuzma and Anastasia Dudy, her brother Peter and her sister Helen.Pauline was born on May 27, 1929 in Kuroki, Saskatchewan and was the oldest of 10 children. She learned responsibility at an early age while being raised on the farm and helping her mother with the care of her siblings. One day, when her mother came home with twin girls, Pauline asked why she couldn’t have a baby too. Her mother told her that she could pick one of the twins as her own but she would be responsible for the baby. Pauline, who was 8 years old, chose Ena and cared for her as if she were her own daughter. And that began a lifelong journey of looking after others.
Pauline later moved to Winnipeg where she met and married Fred Denischuk. Although she was in nursing school and planned to continue her role as a caregiver, Fred convinced her to take a chance on buying a restaurant outside the city. She and Fred moved to Glenella, MB in 1954 where they owned and operated Glen’s Café. The Café was well known as a welcoming haven for travelers and a gathering place for locals. Pauline was instrumental in starting the credit union in Glenella and managed it for many years. She was also a School Trustee in the Turtle River School Division, an active member of the Glenella United Church and a strong voice in the development of the local arena. She and Fred were always active in their community and, when they retired, they shared their love of friends and good food at their winter home in Palm Springs, CA. Pauline was a true caregiver, not only caring for her large family but also looking out for members her community.
A special thanks to the staff at the Health Sciences Centre and Neepawa Area Hospital who treated Pauline for their compassionate care during her stay.
Prayers were held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Clarke’s Funeral Home in Gladstone, MB. Funeral services was held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:00 at the Glenella Community Centre in Glenella, MB. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glenella United Church in Glenella, Manitoba. Arrangements are entrusted to Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone, MB at (204) 385-2274.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone ~ MacGregor in care of arrangements.
