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Benito Casas
August 01, 2001
BENITO DIONISIO CASAS, SR. Peacefully, at his residence, on Tuesday, July 31, 2001, Mr. Benito Dionisio, Sr., age 73 years, dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Leonila Casas, passed away. Lamay will be held on Wednesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 2, between 6:00 p.m., and 12:00 a.m., (midnight), (prayers at 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2) at Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church, 818 Arlington St., Rev. Fr. Vicente Tungolh, presiding. Interment will take place in The Philippines. Full obituary to follow. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 1020 MAIN STREET 582-0973
Joseph Chudy
August 01, 2001
JOSEPH CHUDY On July 30, 2001 at the Arborg and District Health Care Center, Joe passed away at the age of 73 years. Funeral service will be Friday, August 3, at the Poplarfield Community Center, Poplarfield, MB at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements in care of Fisher Funeral Home, Fisher Branch, MB, 1-204-372-6271.
BERNARD POIRIER
November 03, 1999
BERNARD (BEN) POIRIER Passed away suddenly Monday, November 1, 1999 at the Grace General Hospital. Ben was predeceased by his wife Minerva in 1994, his parents and sister Cecile in infancy. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children Renald, Bernice (Roger), Diane, Janet (Lanny) and Debra (Hubert); grandchildren, Charlene (Paul), Rickey (Tanya), Kim (Chris), Stephen, Christopher, Andrea, Suzanne, Tammy, Carmen and Anthony; great-grandchildren Jesse, Dylan, Katia, Hali and Sarah; siblings Aubert, Denis, Gertrude Gaudry, Andy, Roland, Noella Lachapelle, Ghislaine Corbiere, Estelle Beaudry, Bernadette Beaudry, and Paul and many relatives and friends. Ben was born in Haywood, Manitoba. He served overseas in the Royal Canadian Navy. On his return to Canada he married Minerva Lilley and they raised a family in Winnipeg. Ben worked hard as a mechanic for most of his life. He spent much of his time in his workshop with woodworking and metal working. He also loved to help his neighbours, work in the garden, and to spend time with his family. He always gave of himself and never asked for anything in return. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the Glen Eden Reception Centre. A special thank you to the Grace Hospital Emergency Ward Staff and nurses on 4 East for the special care and compassion provided to Dad and family members. Donation in Ben's memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, 825 Sherbrook St., Wpg., MB. R3A 1M5. It will be lonely here without you, We will miss you more each day, For life will not be the same for us, Since you've been called away. We will always remember the way you looked, The way you walked and smiled, All the things you did for us, Will be with us all the while. You always did your best, Your heart was true and tender, You lived your life for those you loved, And those you loved will remember. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111
Emily Cipryk
August 01, 2001
EMILY MAE CIPRYK (nee PIFKO) Peacefully at her residence, Emily Mae Cipryk, beloved wife of the late Adam Cipryk, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2001 in her 96th year. She will be sadly missed by her son Robert Cipryk and his wife Gail; granddaughter Nancy Campeau and her husband Roger; brother Paul Pifko and his wife Mary; sister Olga Teague and her husband Les, sister Helen Kolodziejak and her husband Victor; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Emily was predeceased by her daughter Marjorie in 1996. There will be a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 59 Academy Road at Wellington Crescent with Pastor James Scholz officiating. Following a reception at the church, interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers are gratefully declined, however, contributions may be made in Emily's memory to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 59 Academy Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3M 0E2 or to D.A.S.C.H. "Direct Action In Support Of Community Homes Inc.", B-3059 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W4. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Oscar Domke for his many years of excellent service to Emily. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to Emily's care-givers, especially Shelley, Carmelita, Elaine, Sylvia and Rosetta, who all went well above the call of duty and who became wonderful friends of both Emily and her family. Emily was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, Christian and friend who gave of herself tirelessly to her family and church. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
Stewart Conquergood
August 01, 2001
STEWART ROSWELL CONQUERGOOD On July 28, 2001 at the Health Sciences Centre, Ross Conquergood, passed away at the age of 83 years. Ross was born in Winnipeg on March 16, 1918. He was raised and farmed in Lilyfield, Municipality of Rosser. Ross found joy in his life as a farmer, in his family and his many friends and in the acquaintances he met while attending auction sales throughout the countryside. He is survived by his sisters, Wilhelmina Smee (Bill), Murdena Kerr, Jean Patterson and Shirley White (Walter); and numerous devoted nieces and nephews. Ross was predeceased by his parents, Murdoch and Frances; sister Flora Elizabeth Green and her husband Harold; infant brother Thomas Matheson Conquergood; and brothers-in-law, Tom Patterson and Walter Kerr. Ross spent two happy years as a resident at Amber Meadows Seniors' Residence. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway, with The Rev. Dr. Sharon Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Lilyfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapels on Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be John and Art Morrison, Les Wedge, Rene Monchalin and Bill Riggall. Active bearers will be Ross, Richard and Rodger Patterson, Bill Coggan, Dave Byington and Roger Matas. Piper will be Douglas Smee. Memorial donations may be made to the Lilyfield United Church Memorial Fund, in care of Diane Blue, Box 22, RR2, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
Elsie Coopman
August 01, 2001
ELSIE COOPMAN March 9, 1937 - July 29, 2001 Elsie Coopman passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the Grace General Hospital following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 64 years of age. Elsie leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband Bryan; her daughter, Dawn; sons, Douglas (Ellen) and Darryl; grandson, Morgan and granddaughter, Audrey; brothers, George and Harvey (Doris). She is also survived by many other relatives and good friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Rupert and Maybelle Isaac. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 as tokens of remembrance. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 2, at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with Lieut. Colonel Maxwell Ryan officiating. Interment to follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements in care of: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
Paul Didkowski
August 01, 2001
PAUL DIDKOWSKI After a lengthy illness, Dad passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at the age of 93. Prayers will be held on Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1175 Main St. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 3 at 9:30 a.m. also at the Cathedral. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, 4477 Main St. Full obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL in care of arrangements - 586-8044.
