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MARIO PUGLISI
September 01, 2004
MARIO PUGLISI It is with sadness, the family announces the passing of Mario Puglisi on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at the Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 84 years. Mario leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 50 years, Carmela; children, Salvatore (Louise), Antonio (Marilyn), Maria (Armand), Coneettina (Daryl), Nunzia; grandchildren, Chantel, Matthew, Nicholas, Stephauie; his two brothers, Franco, Emmauuele (Tina); sister Rose Mary (Salvatore) D'Antonio. He also leaves numerous family members in Italy. Mario was predeceased by his three brothers in Italy. Mario served in the Italian Army from 1940 to 1945. After the war he left Italy and moved to Belgium to work in the mines and in 1955 he moved to Canada. Mario worked in construction, for the CN and retired from Wilson Auto Electric. Mario was a private person and totally devoted to his family. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave. with Fr. Sam Argenziano officiating. A viewing will be held one half hour prior to the service. Cremation will follow with interment to be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of the Seven Oaks Hospital for the care given to Mario. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mario's memory to The Children's Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086
FRANK SAGAN
September 01, 2004
FRANK J. SAGAN 1919 - 2004 Peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the Concordia Hospital, we announce the passing of Frank Sagan with his family at his side. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 264 Donwood Dr. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to ones choice of charity. "Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord." Knysh Funeral Chapel 582-0973
GRACE SCHWEEN
September 01, 2004
GRACE SCHWEEN (nee LYONS) Peacefully at home on Sunday, August 29, 2004, our Mom and Amma went to sleep with the angels, and a very special angel, Gaye. Mom and Amma will be sadly be missed by her children, David (Judy), Connie (Derek), and son-in-law Roy; her grandchildren, Leslie, David, Clayton and Shae; great-granddaughter Erin; sister Emily; nieces and nephews; and two very special Little Doggies, Jax and Corona. At Mom's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Her family will celebrate Grace's life and memories in private. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu, donations can be made in Grace's memory to the Children's wish Foundation. She did it her way! So long, Mom. Cropo Funeral Chapel 586-8044
FRIEDA SHARPE
September 01, 2004
FRIEDA SHARPE (nee JONATSCHICK) On Sunday, August 29, 2004, Frieda Sharpe, aged 81 years, passed away at the River East Personal Care Home. A funeral service in memory of Frieda will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 1 at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook St. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Ample Parking Behind Funeral Home Condolences: www.bardal.ca
JOYCE SMITH
September 01, 2004
JOYCE MARION SMITH (nee HAWLEY) On August 29, 2004 Joyce Smith passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Joyce was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Webster in 1978. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Ted) Kiesman and Shelagh (Gregg) Kovacs; grandchildren, Shannon (Michael) Martin, Carmen Kiesman (Rob Buchanan), Matthew (Jennifer) Kiesman, Heather Kovacs (Luka Jambrosic) and Jill Kovacs; great-grandson Benjamin Kiesman. Joyce was born October 6, 1920 and grew up in Riverview. She was a lifelong resident of Winnipeg. Joyce was actively involved in Harstone United Church teaching Sunday School, Explorers and C.G.I.T. and singing in the choir. Later in life she attended Knox United Church. Joyce cherished her friends in the Ingersoll Street Koffee Klatch and enjoyed working part-time at The Bay. After retirement, she volunteered for many years in the medical library at Deer Lodge Centre. Joyce will best be remembered as a devoted and fun-loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. Special thanks to the staff at West Park Manor for their loving care. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway with Rev. Don Wilson officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or to a charity of your choice. THOMSON Funeral Home - 669 Broadway - 925-1120
WILLIAM SWYSTUN
September 01, 2004
WILLIAM MICHAEL NICHOLAS SWYSTUN Suddenly on August 29, 2004 at Concordia Hospital, William (Bill) Swystun passed away at the age of 50 years old. Left to mourn his passing is his wife Kelly; Bill's two sisters, Donna (Yelle) Dykstra and Sandra (Mike) Chorney. He also leaves to mourn his extended family, Gary (Jackie) Keddy, Brenda (Detlef) Sachs, Gloria (Dan) Wall, and Glenn (Francine) Keddy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Geraldton, ON. Bill was employed at Palliser Furniture as a machinist. Bill's favourite pastimes were fishing and bowling. Bill had a great sense of humour and had a knack for bringing a smile to your face. Bill loved animals especially his cats CoCo, Jerry and Tabitha. Bill will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him. Prayers will be held at Klassen Funeral Home on Thursday, September 2 at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at Klassen Funeral Home on Friday, September 3 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg R3L 0K6. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson - North of McIvor 925-1120
LOIS THRUMBLE
September 01, 2004
LOIS (LOLO) MARGARET THRUMBLE June 21, 1943 - August 28, 2004 With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lois Margaret Thrumble on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre. Lois will be lovingly remembered by her husband David; daughter Angela Berry and son-in-law Tony, granddaughters, Keesha and Allison; son Neil and daughter-in-law Tara. She will also be mourned by her brother David (Pat) Ward and family; sister Pam (Keith) Taylor and family all from England; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Elsie, Colin and Janet and Brian and Pat McCann and their families. Lois loved to spend time golfing with friends at Rossmere. She especially loved hers and David's time golfing in Palm Springs. She recently retired from Donwood School and will be missed by the staff and especially the Supper Club girls. She also loved to spend time tending to her garden. Lois was a kind, friendly and loving person who would think of others before herself. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Lois' memory. Deep in our hearts, your memory is kept, To love, to cherish, to never forget. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We will always love and remember you. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler Ave. 668-3151
