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IRENE GAUTHIER
July 20, 2004
IRENE GAUTHIER (nee TARDIFF) March 4, 1929 - July 17, 2004 Surrounded by the family who loved her, Irene Gauthier passed away at the Stonewall Hospital at the age of 75 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 58 years, Aime; her daughter Linda (Arne); her sons, Laurie (Roseann) and Dan (Rhonda); her grandchildren, Lisa, Marcie (John), Brad (Candace), Jeff (Marcy), Jayden and Josh; her brother Lucien and her sisters, Dora, Muriel, Vivian and Claudette, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her parents, Omer and Gabrielle. Blessed with a giving heart, Mom's greatest joy in life was to share all with her family. Her generous spirit will live on with us forever. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Fr. Gerald Langevin at the Christ the King Church, 315 - 2nd St. E. in Stonewall, MB on Wednesday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m. Private interment of Irene's cremated remains will take place at a later date. Those wishing to do so may make a donation in Irene's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3G 9Z9. "We love you, Mom. Fly with the angels." LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements. 775-2220
BARRY GIBSON
July 20, 2004
BARRY GIBSON Suddenly on July 16, 2004, Barry Gibson passed away at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital with his family by his side. Barry grew up in Winnipeg. His creative nature became evident early in his life. After working at Wiggins Systems he moved on to become the Art Director of the Hudson's Bay Co. at the tender age of 22 years. There he met his wife Joyce. Barry and Joyce then moved to Sifton, MB to work for the Mary Maxim Co. Barry was the original creative designer for Mary Maxim sweaters which grew to be an international success. Moving back to Winnipeg, Barry co-founded Gibson and Sveinson Advertising. After many successful years Barry sold the business and moved to Minaki where he started the Minaki Trading Co. Barry's passions were his family, golf and music. In Winnipeg Barry was involved with the Banjo Bandits and in Kenora with the Friends of Dixieland. Barry is survived by his wife Joyce of 52 years; son Kelly and Jenny, Will and Charlie; daughter Pat (Tim Fleury) and Michael Timmy, Darla and Timea; daughter Jan (Rob Bennett) and Abby and Hannah; brothers, Jim Gibson (Shirley) and Jack Gibson; and many nieces and nephews. Dad's keen wit and sense of humour will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He always had the ability to have fun and make people laugh. His joyful spirit will remain in our hearts forever. Those wishing to attend a celebration of Barry's life are invited to Laclu Industries, Friday, July 23 at 4:30 p.m. Directions: Take the Kenora bypass. Turn north on to Minaki Hwy. No. 596. Proceed to Junction No. 641. Proceed on No. 641 past the Puff Firehall 1 mile to Laclu Industries (red roof). As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A heartfelt thanks to all the caring staff at the hospital. On-line condolences may be made at kcfh@voyageur.ca Subject: Barry Gibson Kenora Community Funeral Home 547-6000
BEATRICE GORDON
July 20, 2004
BEATRICE REBECCA GORDON March 12, 1925 - July 16, 2004 Beatrice Rebecca Gordon passed away peacefully into the Lord's hands on July 16, 2004, at the Concordia Hospital. She was predeceased by her mother Clara and father Herbert Carvery, her loving husband William (Shortie), four sisters, and two brothers. Beatrice will be lovingly remembered by her only son Brian; sisters, Clara (Joe) Winston (Winnipeg), Charlotte Carvery (Winnipeg), Elizabeth Lee (Oklahoma), Eileen (John) Dumas; brothers, Herbert (Dale) Carvery (Winnipeg), Stanley (Alice) Carvery (Halifax, NS), Joe (Bernice) Carvery (Surrey, BC); granddaughter Tamara; her Aunt Bertha (Dartmouth, NS); cousin Cora (Halifax), and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Beatrice was born in Africville, NS. Her love for her family was ever so important, particularly the little children. She enjoyed her Christian relationship and many forms of music. She will be greatly missed. The family would like to express its sincerest thanks and appreciation to the caring staff of Concordia Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 22, 1:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 41 Maple St., Winnipeg. Rev. Joseph Kibwaa officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
ALLAN GORMAN
July 20, 2004
ALLAN N. GORMAN Peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2004, Allan passed away at the age of 69 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Hazel; brother-in-law Lloyd Chartrand (Hazel); sisters-in-law, Gail Lepine (Floyd) and Donna Gorman of Fort McMurray; Aunty Sheila of Stonewall; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Special thanks to Sophie Hopps and Ray Buchan for their constant support. Allan was predeceased by his parents; brother Ken and son Robert. Al was a longtime active member of the Fort Garry Legion Branch No. 90. A Celebration of Allan's life will be held on Wednesday, July 21 at 12:00 noon in the Fort Garry Legion, 1125 Pembina Hwy. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all who cared for Al during his illness. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
DONALD GRAY
July 20, 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
JOHN GURNICK
July 20, 2004
JOHN GURNICK It is with great sadness that our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Gurnick of Rossburn, passed away peacefully at the Russell District Health Centre on July 18, 2004, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's, at the age of 87 years. John is survived by his wife Ann, of 59 years; son Lawrence of Rossburn; daughter Carol (Jon) Klagenberg of Winnipeg; grandchildren, Leila (Michael) Kohut, Mona Klagenberg (Grant Bell) of Winnipeg, their daughter Stephanie Bell; Treena Klagenberg of Winnipeg (friend Rob Person of Calgary). Also surviving is sister Margeret Benton of Logan Lake, BC, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Church, Rossburn. Prayers will be at the church Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Volodymyr Bashutskyy will officiate. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Rossburn Personal Care Home, Rossburn, MB R0J 1V0. Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson are in care of the arrangements. (204) 759-2160.
MAURICE HAMONIC
July 20, 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; 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 Florida 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. Moe spent many hours of enjoyment and reflection here especially during his illness, (account to be established at a later date). 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.
