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EDWARD GABLER
July 21, 2004
EDWARD V. GABLER Edward V. Gabler passed away July 19, 2004 in Winnipeg. A memorial service will be held, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Centre, 227 Lakewood Blvd., St. Boniface. Longer obituary to follow.
AURORE GAUTHIER
July 21, 2004
AURORE GAUTHIER Peacefully, on Monday, July 19, 2004, Mrs. Aurore Gauthier passed away at the DeSalaberry District Health Centre in St. Pierre-Jolys, MB at the age of 84 years. Funeral mass will be celebrated in the St. Pierre Roman Catholic Church on Friday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. Viewing will begin at 2:00 p.m. Complete obituary notice will follow in tomorrow's paper. LeCLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements. 775-2220.
DONALD GRAY
July 21, 2004
DONALD ARTHUR GRAY December 18, 1923 - July 18, 2004 Don's family is sad to announce his sudden passing at the Victoria General Hospital after a brief illness. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Sally; sons, Bill (Karen), Don, Doug (Janet) and daughter Laura; grandchildren, Julie Pacin (Stefan), Madison, Paige and Laurel; and his sister Donna Mellon and family of London, ON. He was predeceased by his daughter Linda in 2002. Don had numerous relatives in Ontario for whose prayers and concerns we are grateful. Don was born in London, ON and moved to Winnipeg with his family in 1964 to become Director of the Central Region for Health and Welfare Canada, Food and Drug Protection Branch, from which he retired in 1983. He was a very knowledgeable man. All his life he had a great desire to learn and took every opportunity to try new things. Among his many interests were the Winnipeg Senior Citizens' Amateur Radio Club (VE4 DAG), the restoration of antiques, stained glass artwork and sharing stories about life's experiences. Don valued the friendship of all the residents of Southpark Estates since he and Sally moved there in 1997. The family wishes to thank the staff of "The Vic" for their kindness. A very special thank you to Fr. Patrick Morand and Fr. Carl Tarnopolski for their kind attention to Don. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. in Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Dr., Winnipeg with viewing at 1:30 p.m. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Victoria General Hospital Foundation, 2340 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, R3T 2E8 or St. Maurice School, 1639 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, R3T 2G6. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086
MAURICE HAMONIC
July 21, 2004
MAURICE (MOE) ALBERT JOSEPH HAMONIC September 3, 1940 - July 16, 2004 With heavy heart, I announce the untimely passing of my cherished husband Maurice, on July 16, 2004 at 9:12 a.m., at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, after a courageous three and a half year battle with the complications of advanced prostate cancer. Maurice suffered a stroke on the evening of July 15. He was surrounded by his loving family at his bedside and the incredible spirit and prayers of so many special friends as he began his next journey. His memories will be cherished by his loving wife Joyce; his sisters, Gertrude Hamonic Desharnais, Winnipeg, Jeannine and husband Jack Henderson, South Africa; brother Henri and wife Madeleine, St. Malo; nephews, Sean Henderson, Robert Gobeil, Lucien Hamonic; and niece Joele (Gerry) Friesen; great-nieces, Jessica and Amber Friesen; loving mother-in-law Lena Kelm, Winnipeg; sister-in-law Bettiann Kelm (Barry Baker), Calgary; brother-in-law Ernie Kelm, Ottawa; and Ernie's sons, Greg, Quebec City, Jeff (Catherine), Ottawa; their mother Yvette Kelm, Regina; and a large circle of friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and Robert Hamonic; father-in-law Edward Kelm; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Kelm and Henri Desharnais. Maurice was born in Winnipeg on September 3, 1940 and was raised in La Rochelle, St. Malo and Moose Jaw. He received a bilingual education in Manitoba. He was Marguerite and Robert's oldest child and the first grandchild of the Breton and Hamonic families. His four proud grandparents came from Brittany, France. We were married in St. Mary's Cathedral in Winnipeg, on August 2, 1969. We spent almost 35 wonderful years of marriage in love, devotion, friendship and partnership. We built and moved to our home (the North 40) in Headingley in 1975. Maurice loved life and nature. He gardened (especially multiplier onions, tomatoes, and roses), whipped around on his garden tractors, tended his many bird feeders and bird baths, barbecued summer and winter and rested and read sports news on the decks and in the sunroom, all the while fending off the deer, rabbits and squirrels!!! He loved the magic of Christmas and delighted in sharing this spirit with his neighbours by decorating the stately evergreens in his front yard with literally hundreds of lights each December. Indoors, he set up his miniature village, purchased poinsettias and decorated the family tree. Maurice enjoyed spirited gatherings of family and friends. He helped shop, chop, wash, and cook for so many "feasts". Our home was filled with so much love and laughter. Travel, camping and holidays also gave us many happy moments. We travelled across Canada many times, the United States, Hawaii, Barbados and Great Britain twice. Our trip to Ireland and England in 2002 was great! Before our marriage he had travelled to Africa and Europe. Maurice had a varied working career. He served in the Armed Forces, worked on the Northern DEW line and in home entertainment and hardware sales for many years. Here he made lifelong relationships. Larry, Mike, Don, and Barry at BDM, you were a great team! Maurice was a sports enthusiast, hockey, baseball, golf, football!!! He attended three baseball spring training camps in the United States and played in an old time hockey tournament in Arizona. Last year's trip to Phoenix, AZ with Wally and Bob was a great time! Many happy competitive hours were spent on his hockey pools. He faithfully checked the Internet at 6:30 a.m. for the hockey results. Moe is now busily organizing hockey pools in heaven! Maurice was a friend, a gentleman, a giver, an all star! Friendship was his hobby! His kind nature, infectious laugh, joie de vivre and positive attitude to life were easy to return. His inner fortitude and faith in God shone through even through his illness. Remembering him is so easy, but missing him is so hard! The support and unity of his many friends at his Thursday breakfast group and in the H and H group throughout his lifetime meant so much to us. The hockey awards you gave him, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Best Defence Player, "Fighter" of the Year when he was first diagnosed with cancer and the Do Right Award this May were always on display in our family room. They touched his heart and soul! The acts of kindness by our family (especially Bettiann), friends, neighbours (especially the Johnstons), the medical staff and Fr. Barry Schoonbaert are deeply appreciated. I sincerely thank Tom Townsend, a long standing friend, for delivering Maurice's Funeral Eulogy and for all his computer aid throughout the years so Maurice could run his hockey pools so effectively. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, donations may be made for a park bench in the Assiniboine Park in Maurice's honour, Steinbach Credit Union, 2100 McGillivray Blvd., Park Bench Fund. Moe spent many hours of enjoyment and reflection here especially during his illness. At Maurice's request cremation has taken place. Funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 4588 Roblin Blvd. (parking access from Grant) with Fr. Barry Schoonbaert officiating. Interment will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens following the reception. ".... Hey, who blew out the candle? 'Don't be afraid', said Death, 'It was only a draft from the door. Come outside and pick yourself a star" G. Sewell Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.
PAUL HANDKAMER
July 21, 2004
PAUL JOSEPH HANDKAMER Peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2004, with his family at his side Dad passed away at the Health Sciences Centre. Left to cherish his memory is his loving and devoted wife of 55 years Magdalene; his sons Ron (Sandy), Tom (Chris), Bob (Lisa); six grandchildren, Kristen, Brian, Kevin, Melissa, David, and Dayna; his sister Dorothy and two brothers Chris (Anne), and Charles (Elizabeth); sister-in-laws Jo Neil (Bill), and Elsie Schan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father Charles and Elizabeth, and sisters Carol Arklie, Mary, Anna, and Elsie Handkamer. Born in Winnipeg in 1923, Paul attended Faraday and St. John's High School. At the age of seventeen, Paul enlisted in the R.C.A.F and served his country overseas with the 432nd Squadron rising to the rank of "Flying Officer." Upon Returning to Winnipeg he took employment with Canada Post where he worked for 34 years until his retirement. He began his career as a "railway mail clerk" and moved into the main post office finishing his career in "Industrial Engineering - Methods and Standards." Paul's younger years were spent participating in many sports, but his greatest satisfaction came during his many hunting and fishing trips, especially when accompanied by his brother-in-laws Otto and Bill. He was a long standing member of the Canadian German Society and the St. John's Sportsmen's Club. He enjoyed countless summers with family and friends at the camp at Green Lake in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. His keen interests and active participation in building the camp has and will continue to benefit families for decades to come. Dad never desired to have any more than the simple things in life. Projects he would undertake had to be done to perfection. He took pride in his home and his yard. He enjoyed growing his geraniums and tomatoes and would nurture them to maturity. He loved children and was proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. We will always remember him as a humble man, a man of his word, and a man of honor. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all the doctors, nurses, and the staff on GA-4, SICU and MICU at the Health Sciences Centre, for their kindness, care, and compassion. As per Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place. We will celebrate Dad's life at his Funeral mass on July 22, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 250 Burrin Avenue, Monsignor Michael Moore officiating. In lieu of flowers and in honor of his memory, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Just as you were, you will always be, Forever treasured in our memory. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
LOUIS JANIS
July 21, 2004
LOUIS JANIS On Tuesday, July 20, 2004, Louis passed away at the Grace General Hospital at the age of 80 years. Louis' funeral arrangements are pending and a longer obituary notice will follow. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
ROBERT LAFRENIERE
July 21, 2004
ROBERT ERNEST LAFRENIERE Peacefully passed away, on Sunday, July 18, 2004, at his residence in Sainte-Anne-des-Chenes, Doctor Robert Ernest Lafreniere, husband of Simone (nee Labossiere). He was predeceased by his parents, Alexandre and Alice (Labossiere) Lafreniere, as well as his brothers and sisters: Fabiola, Roland, Adrien, Eva, Louis and Aristide. Robert also leaves in mourning his seven children who will greatly miss their "papa": Mona (Pierre Monnin), Robert (Rachel LeGal), Roger, Andre (Michelle Fillion), Jean-Marc (Jennifer Smith), Lise (Francois Henrie) and Gerald (Daniele Prescott); his 17 grandchildren: Guylene, Colin, Eric, Marisa, Mathieu, Catherine, Stephanie, Julie, Alix, Alexandre, Caroline, Marc-Andre, Nicolas, Melanie, Katrina, Luc and Gabrielle; his brother, Gilbert (Evelyne) and his sisters, Lea King and Jeannette Rheault, his brothers-in-law, Tom Grafton and Henri (Edith) Labossiere, his sisters-in-law, Rolande Rheault, Carmen (Clement) Le Moullec, Lorraine Labossiere and Isabelle Labossiere, as well as numerous relatives and friends. Born in Somerset in 1929, Robert, known affectionately as "Bob", pursued his secondary and university studies at College de Saint-Boniface and then continued in medicine at l'Universite de Laval, in Quebec where he excelled in academics and in sports. On September 10, 1955, he married Simone who shared with him a life filled with love and joy. In 1956, Dr. Lafreniere started his career in medicine in Saint-Anne-des-Chenes. After more than 42 years of service to his community, he retired in 1998. A superb athlete, a devoted physician, a caring father and a beloved spouse, Robert was always generous of his time and his talents towards his community, whether it be in matters of culture, education, health or his Church. His love, charity, faith and concern for justice were the values by which he lived. This gentleman, warm and courageous, walked with confidence in the path of Providence. He will be remembered as a man of deep faith, of principles and convictions, graced with a calm nature and a generous heart, with a profound love for his family, his friends and his patients, particularly the elderly and the many babies he delivered. A funeral service, presided by Fr. Rene E. Chartier, will be held on Friday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. in Sainte-Anne Church. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Friends who wish may make a donation to the Sainte-Anne Church Renovation Fund (162, avenue Centrale, Sainte-Anne-des-Chenes), or to the Foundation Montpetit (15 Charriere St., Sainte-Anne-des-Chenes, MB R5H 1C9). Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.
