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CLIFFORD OLSEN
August 21, 2004
CLIFFORD CARROLL OLSEN It is with the deepest of sorrow that we announce the passing of Clifford Carroll Olsen on Monday, August 16, 2004 at Pine Falls Hospital. With his family and dearest friends at his side Cliff gently left us to hold the hand of his beloved daughter Karen. Cliff leaves behind to mourn his passing but to also celebrate his life, his wife and soul mate Joanne; his daughter Wendy and her husband Rodney; his son Keith and his wife Catherine; and his beloved grandchildren: Ryan, Teri, Cori, Kaleigh, Alexander and Ashley; along with his brothers, Donald and Thomas. Along with his family, Clifford leaves a multitude of fond memories to his many good friends who played such a special part in his life. Clifford was born in Starbuck, MB and moved to Winnipeg in his teens where he graduated from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. Shortly after high school he found employment for the City of Winnipeg and as fate would have it is here that he met his true love, Joanne with whom he would share such a wonderful and full life. In 1956 he started his 37-year career as an employee of Manitoba Hydro, which found him relocating to beautiful Great Falls, MB a town that he soon fell in love with. This change allowed him to meet his wonderful group of life long friends "The Bunk House Boys". In 1958 he married Joanne and a year later became a proud father. In 1963 Cliff and Joanne suffered the worst hardship that parents can experience with the loss of their youngest daughter Karen to pneumonia. Clifford stayed with his little angel never leaving her side until the end. Despite this tragedy Clifford remained a loving, caring person and a devoted father. He gave Wendy and Keith the most wonderful childhood that one could ask for. In 1967 Cliff and family moved up to Grand Rapids where he was able to enjoy many of his favourite activities including fishing, snowmobiling, camping, and curling. In 1972 the move was on again this time to Winnipeg and then on to St. Andrews in 1976. It was in 1981 that fate would bring him back to Great Falls when the opportunity to buy a beautiful piece of land soon led to the building of the "House the Love Built". Over the next several years Cliff and Joanne together painstakingly built their dream house which became the source of much pride and enjoyment for the entire family. After retiring in 1993 Cliff became a gifted craftsman beautifully creating countless pieces of woodwork. The most cherished of which are the toys that he crafted for his grandchildren that have brought them such happiness. These treasures will certainly be passed down for generations to come. Retirement also allowed Cliff to pursue some of his other favourite pastimes including visiting with family and friends, golfing, and travel. Cliff will be missed by all who knew him for his remarkable sense of humour, kindness, his compassion, and his gentle soul. Cliff and Karen's souls flew off into the evening on the wings of two beautiful eagles and Great Falls was graced with the most glorious of rainbows that has ever shone in the sky. Special thanks the wonderful nurses at Pine Falls Hospital, your care and compassion for both Cliff and his family. It was truly appreciated. A casual dress memorial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27 at the Community hall in Great Falls, MB. Ties are not welcome! Miss me but let me go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone, It's part of the master plan A step on the road to home. So when you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing deeds Miss me...but let me go. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation in Clifford's memory to CancerCare of Manitoba. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 Broadway 1-877-230-0438
ANN PARKER-OXLEY
August 21, 2004
ANN SHEILA PARKER-OXLEY (nee WEBSTER) Peacefully, with her family beside her, Ann Sheila Parker-Oxley passed away at the Gimli Community Health Centre on Tuesday, August 17, 2004. She will be sadly missed by her beloved daughters, Diane Troubridge (Robert), and Joanne Stuart (Ian); grandsons, Anthony Troubridge (Maria), Stephen Troubridge and Andrew Stuart; great-grandchildren, Andre Silva (Natasha), Veronica Silva and Christopher Silva; and her sister Beryl Hoyles of Gravesend, Kent, England. She was predeceased by her loving husband Joe on March 18, 1995. Ann Sheila Webster was born on October 28, 1921. She married Joseph Newsome Parker-Oxley on September 10, 1936 and they celebrated 55 happy years together. Ann and Joe immigrated to Canada from England in June 1970 and resided in Winnipeg for 16 years. Shortly after retiring, Ann and Joe moved to Winnipeg Beach, where Ann has resided for the past 18 years. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed the theatre and watching skating on television. She loved all animals and especially enjoyed looking after her friend's pets while their owners were on vacation. Ann was a member of the Winnipeg Beach Royal Canadian Legion No. 61. She was an active member of the Winnipeg Beach COPP and patrolled regularly until a couple of weeks before her passing. "Thank you" to Dr. E. Magerman and the nursing staff of the Gimli Community Health Centre for the loving care they gave to Ann. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Bartholemew's Anglican Church, Winnipeg Beach with Rev. Ken Pawluk officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gateway Foundation (for the building of the Winnipeg Beach Senior's complex), Box 172, Winnipeg Beach, MB R0C 3G0. Gilbart Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
JOAN PORTER
August 21, 2004
JOAN ELIZABETH PORTER It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Joan Porter on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Family obituary and service details will follow. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086
EDITH ROBERTSON
August 21, 2004
EDITH HESTER ROBERTSON Peacefully, on Thursday, August 19, 2004 Edith passed away with her family by her side at the Victoria Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 24 at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave. (entrance on Aubrey Street) at 11:00 a.m. Longer notice to follow. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
CLAIRE ROSENBERG
August 21, 2004
CLAIRE ROSENBERG It is with great sadness that our family must share the passing of our loving mother on Friday, August 20, 2004 after a lengthy illness. Mom was the devoted wife of the late Leo Rosenberg. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mom is survived by daughter Sharon (Harvey), daughter Joyce (Eric), son Robert (Heidi); grandchildren, Heather (Tony), Ali (Wayne), Lonnie, Jaime, Corey, Josef, Laine and Eric; great-grandchildren, Lyndsey and Alec. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 22 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Donations may be made to Palliative Care, Unit 3 East, Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4. Our family would like to express their great appreciation to the wonderful staff on 3E.
RICHARD HUTCHINSON
August 20, 2004
RICHARD WILLIAM WALLACE HUTCHINSON December 6, 1912 - August 18, 2004 Wally passed away peacefully at age 91 at Grace Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Louise. He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn (Greg), Minke and Judith Penner; son Richard; grandchildren, David (Patricia), Derek (Kelly), Michelle and Angela; great-grandchildren, David Jr., Claire, Rayne and Tyson. He will always be remembered for his Irish charm and his wonderful sense of humour. We will all miss him greatly. Please join the family for a memorial service Saturday, August 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., 885-9715.
ALFRED SANFORD
August 21, 2004
ALFRED GEORGE SANFORD Peacefully, Alf, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, slipped away to join his life partner, Tone, on Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 88 years. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lynne Korkosh (Wally) and Carole de Wet (Bryan); his grandchildren, David Korkosh (Belinda), Robert Korkosh (Sandra), Jennifer Martin (Barry) and Jason de Wet (Jennifer); his great-grandchildren, Ashley and Colin Korkosh, Riley Korkosh, Curtis Martin and Johnathan de Wet; brother Jack Sanford; niece Sheila Franks; and nephew Guy Sanford. Alf was predeceased by his wife Tone (Matilda) in 1980; parents, John and Elizabeth Sanford; sisters, Violet Kingsland and Nancy Alcock; and nephew Jack Kingsland. Alf was born in Winnipeg on February 12, 1916. He grew up and attended school in the Fort Garry and Fort Rouge area. From 1940 to 1945, Alf served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Upon his return from the service, he was employed with the CNR for 39 years until his retirement. In compliance with Alf's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A private family interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Alf's memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday." WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
