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Gerhardt Juskowiak "Opa"
Gerhardt passed away the morning of Monday, January 19th, 2009 with family by his side at Fairview Home in Brandon. He was born to Ernest Schultz and Maria Juskowiak on January 20th, 1917 in Magdeburg Germany. Gerhardt’s mother Marie passed away just 3 days after his birth while his father Ernest was away at war. Gerhardt was raised by his grandmother Schultz in Tangemunde Germany.
Gerhardt served in the German army from 1936 – 39 then again for six years during World War II. After the war he worked on an experimental farm where he met his bride-to-be Wanda Sader.
It was the wish of Grandmother Schultz that he should come to Canada to look after her son Otto Schultz. So in January of 1952 Gerhardt left Uelsen Germany and traveled to Glenella Manitoba where he took over the operation of the farm from his uncle Otto.
Wanda moved to Canada on October 23rd, 1952 and she and Gerhardt were married soon after on the 31st of October at Christ Lutheran Church in Waldersee.
In 1953 they purchased an additional quarter section of land and a few milk cows. Winters were cold and the hours were long and hard. Gerhardt also sought out work in the community to earn extra income for their growing family.
Due to Wanda’s long battle with cancer they moved from the farm to Glenella in 1977. He then worked a few years at a Canadian Tire in Winnipeg.
Gerhardt always had a love for animals, thus even in his retirement he kept a few chickens and there were always cats or dogs around.
Gerhardt’s last few years were spent at Fairview Home in Brandon. Just as all through his life he was a fighter, whether fighting in a war or for the welfare of his family or against the Alzheimer’s that was creeping in on him he kept the nurses and staff on their toes. Nothing was ever so bad that a piece of chocolate wouldn’t smooth things over. He loved his chocolate. Special thanks go to the nurses and staff at the home for all your love and care of Opa through the years.
He was predeceased by his parents Marie Juskowiak and Ernest Schultz, beloved wife of 46 years Wanda (Sader) and daughter – in – law Rosanne Corbel
Gerhardt – Opa to everyone will be greatly missed by his family; his son Fred (Sylvia) and grandchildren Garhardt (Tina), Joey (Amanda) and Tamala; son George (Lynn) and grandchildren Jackie (Peter), Eddie (Tanis), Ricky, Sandy (Molly), Pamela and Samantha, and his numerous great grandchildren.
Viewing and prayers took place on the evening of Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Waldersee, Manitoba. Interment followed in the Waldersee Churchyard Cemetery. Pastor Gilbertson officiated. Pallbearers were Garhardt Juskowiak, Joey Juskowiak, Peter Clinke, Aime Corbel, Clare Preisentanz and Erwin Kramer.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 9Z9.
Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Barbara Joan Edinger
Peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Barbara Joan Edinger passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 62 years.
Barb was born June 1, 1946 in East Sussex, England. Barb and her family immigrated to Ashern, Manitoba where she grew up and met and married her life long partner.
Barb was an active member in the community and if she was not somewhere helping out she could be found putting in many hours in her yard and garden, which gave her the greatest pleasure.
Barb was predeceased by her father Henry Erickson; her dad Bill Jones; and Nettie & Henry Edinger.
Left to mourn is her husband Stanley; her daughter Sheryll (Barry); her mother Edith Jones; sisters Linda (Ken) and Debbie (Blaine); brothers John, Duane (Lise), Brad (Dianna); sister-in-law Shirley (Bill); godson Jaret (Kim); as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Family Graveside service was held Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor Cemetery.
Friends gathered for a time of fellowship and refreshments at 2:30 p.m. in the MacGregor Memorial Hall, MacGregor, Manitoba.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook ST. Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9, or to The Canadian Blood Services, 777 William Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3R4.
Clarke's Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Sydney Craik
Peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at the Portage General Hospital, Sydney Craik passed away at the age of 97.
Sydney Craik was born in Manchester, England on June 27, 1911. He lived in England until he immigrated with his family to Canada in the spring of 1925. They settled in Paddockwood, Saskatchewan where he went to school and got his grade 8. He farmed with his parents. He went logging in the wintertime. He also worked on the threshing crews during the fall harvest.
Sydney met and married Daisy Wright on July 21, 1942. They lived in Paddockwood until the fall of 1947. They moved to Sutherland, Saskatchewan, until the family moved to a farm north of Saskatoon. In November 1950, they moved to a farm in Langruth, Manitoba where he continued farming until he retired in 1990. He had six children.
Sydney was an active member of the Langruth United Church until 2001.
Sydney is predeceased by his wife Daisy; his parents Robert and Florence; one brother John; and three sisters and brothers-in-law Florence (Joseph) Lybeck, Agnes (George) Hood and Phyllis (Campbell) McIntyre; nieces Lorraine Johansen and Audrey Ranta; and daughter-in-law Margaret Craik.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children Barbara Ann, Robert (Ann), Leslie (Marlene), Grace, Linda (Arnie), John (Ann); and grandchildren Robbie, Dana and children Zoey and Kobe, Darryl (Melanie) and children Kelly, Brandon, and Mackenzie, Kurtis (Sharon) and child Devlin, Jo Ann (Candace), Kaylene, Danyelle, Lisa (John) and children Andrew, Katelyn and Noah, Victoria (Mike) and child Aaron, David (Jodie) and children Makaila and Kade, Ashley (Blair), Stephanie, and Jonathan (Kevin); several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins in England.
Memorial service was held Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Langruth United Church, Langruth, Manitoba. Interment followed in the Langruth Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 200-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 9Z9 or to the Langruth United Church, Langruth, Manitoba, R0H 0N0.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Victor R. Pucci
Mr. Victor R. Pucci passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2004 at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born in Winnipeg on January 26, 1923.
Victor was survived by his wife of 53 years, Vera (Caputo); daughter Barbara (Al); step granddaughter Darcie of Oslo, Norway; son Ernie (Liz); grandson Anthony of Calgary, Alberta; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Ernest, mother Barbara, brothers Johnny and Albert, sisters Lenore and Rose.
Vic’s parents immigrated to Canada form Cosenza in the region of Calabria, Italy in the late 1890's and settled in Winnipeg. They opened one of the first liquor stores in Winnipeg which was located near the corner of York and Main. They also opened a family restaurant on the corner of Isabel and Notre Dame.
Vic attended St. Edward’s Elementary and Junior High schools. He later went on to attend St. Paul’s High School. For many years, he continued to support St. Paul’s High School as well as attending many alumnae functions. After high school, Vic joined the Canadian Navy where he served as a seaman aboard the Destroyer MS Montreal during WWII. Post war, he returned to Winnipeg where he took on a career in Plastering and Stucco. He went on to establish V. Pucci Plastering, a specialized trade, from 1947 - 1987.
Vic retired to enjoy the game he loved which was “Golf”. He truly respected the game for what it was “a game”. He loved fishing, gardening and traveling (around the world). His computer was also a very important part of what he treasured. Vic and Vera relocated to Calgary, Alberta in 1999.
Vic loved to make people laugh and was loved by all who he touched. He was an extremely kind, honest and hard-working individual.
We wish to thank Mr. Jerome Andrade from Borthwick Mortuary, 1330 Maunakea St, Honolulu, Hawaii for his assistance and guidance with funeral arrangements.
A funeral service will be held at the Holy Rosary Parish, 510 River Avenue, in Winnipeg on Thursday, February 12 at 10:00am to celebrate Vic’s life. Father Sam Argenziano will officiate.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 in Vic’s memory.
Papa, we all think you are “Fantastic”!
Agnes Margaret Allan Gray
Agnes Gray passed away peacefully on July 7, 2004 at the Victoria General Hospital. Agnes was born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to Winnipeg in 1947.
She was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Jeanie Gray, her brother Andrew and her sister Elizabeth.
Agnes enjoyed an active life in Winnipeg, serving in many capacities in a number of organizations. She was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church, past president of the Manitoba Society for Medical Assistants and past president of the Caledonian Women’s Club of Winnipeg. She was also active in the Winnipeg Opera Guild.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no service as requested. A graveside service and burial will take place in Glasgow, Scotland at a later date.
Many thanks to Dr. R. Albak and Rose-Ann, and to the doctors and nursing staff at Victoria Hospital who provided such special care.
No flowers by request. Donations may be made if desired to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada, 117-383 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G9, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6, First Presbyterian Church, 61 Picardy Place, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0X6, or a charity of choice.
Ethel Chess
It was with great sadness when we had to say goodbye to our dear mother who passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2014 at the Swan Valley Health Center.
She will be remembered with much love and sadness by her daughters Doris (Joe) Burke; son Nelson (Cindy) Chess and daughter Shirley Chess (Ron Friesen); grandchildren Amy Potten and Greg Ilienko, Justin Potten, Nathan Chess and Deanna Martin, Kalynn Allan and Bryce Merritt, Mikaile Friesen and Chase MacDonald and Kaiden Friesen; great grandchildren Presley Potten, Britton Ilienko, Skyelar Ilienko and Lakelyn Ilienko; siblings Alexandria (Walter) Stesanko and Olga Golding; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins who will remember her dearly.
Ethel was predeceased by her husband Emery James Chess (2003); her parents Fred and Mary Slobodian; brothers Dan Slobodian, Peter Slobodian, Steven Slobodian; sister Jenny Slobodian and grandson Adam Chess.
Ethel was born on a farm in Whitebeach, Saskatchewan on August 5th, 1932. She attended Border Road School and later moved to Crestview and attended Egilson School. Her family later moved to the Harlington District.
After her schooling, she worked on the family farm. In 1956 she met the love of her life, Emery James Chess and they married on November 15th, 1956.
They settled on Dad's farm in Saskatchewan. He worked on the fields while mom was the home maker tending to the gardens which she loved so much. She had the best gardens and was so proud of the things she grew. She would give away so much of the gardens bounty to family and friends that could use it.
Mom also attended to the animals on the farm. She loved taking care of them for many years. She always had her dog by her side, watching over her in the barn yard. Anywhere she would go, either her dog, or a few cats would follow.
Later on in life dad built her a greenhouse, which she was so proud of. We always knew where to find her in the early spring, in the greenhouse with the radio going and either planting or watering sometimes. Her greenhouse was her hobby that brought her much joy. She grew many plants over the years and made their yard a paradise. The flowers were everywhere. She also enjoyed her berry patch with strawberries and raspberries that she would pick and make into delicious desserts and preserves.
Mom and dad worked as a team on the family farm until his sudden passing on April 3rd, 2003. In the spring of 2004, mom moved into Swan River at the Midtown Estates. She loved her new place and just about everyday she’d be a regular coffee drinker at the co-op cafeteria.
Even after moving into town, she couldn’t forget her hobby. Her deck was always filled to the max with plants. In the evening you would always find her in the common room playing games with all her friends. She enjoyed this up until she was admitted into the Swan Valley Health Centre.
Evening service was held on Monday, April 21st, 2014 from the Chapel of Paull Funeral Home, Swan River, Manitoba.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 from St. Andrews United Church, Swan River, Manitoba with Reverend Kathy Highmoor officiating.
Active pallbearers were Nathan Chess, Justin Potten, David Stesenko, Lenoard Stesenko, Blair Cook and Stan Potten.
Following the service, Ethel was laid to rest in the Birchwood Cemetery, Swan River, Manitoba.
Should friends so desire, memorial donations in Ethel’s honour may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Swan Valley Health Center for their care and kindness and the family and friends for their love and support.
Paull Funeral Home and Crematorium was honoured to have served the family.
Peter John Markin
Peter was born in White Beech, Saskatchewan on June 27, 1936. He attended Porcupine School until grade 8 when he start working, as money was scarce at that time.
Peter farmed with his dad John and brother Sam. He also worked side jobs as well. He did a lot of trapping and hunting, building bridges with his uncle for a few years. He worked in sawmills and sold cordwood.
When he retired from farming he moved to Benito and worked for the town. He enjoyed camping, boating and fishing, especially frying fish outdoors. He enjoyed gathering with family and friends.
Peter was predeceased by his wife Marion; a daughter at birth; brother Sam; sister Annie Slastiukin and his parents John and Jennie Markin.
Peter found someone to share is life with, Primrose Pettitt and they enjoyed many years together.
Peter leaves behind to mourn his passing his sister Diana (Nick) Planidin; his partner Primrose Pettitt, as well as 3 nephews and 3 nieces.
A graveside service was held on Monday, March 31st, 2014 at 1:30 PM from the Benito Cemetery, Benito, Manitoba with Reverend Erin McIntyre Garrick officiating.
Cremation has taken place at Heritage Memorial Gardens, Swan River, Manitoba.
Following the interment a time of fellowship and reflection was had at the Benito Legion Hall, Benito, Manitoba.
Paull Funeral Home and Crematorium was honoured to have served the family.
