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IRVIN RICE
June 23, 2004
IRVIN RICE Peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at Douglas Campbell Lodge, Portage la Prairie, Irvin Rice passed away at the age of 85 years. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MB. A longer notice will follow. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
MARIA RODRIGUES
June 23, 2004
MARIA TERESINHA DA SILVA RODRIGUES It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, Teresinha Rodrigues on Sunday, June 20, 2004 at St. Boniface General Hospital. After a long battle with ALS, she went peacefully, with her family by her side. Teresinha was predeceased by her parents, Filomena Ramos and Manuel Fransicsco Da Silva and her brother, Jose Da Silva. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband of 41 years, Antonio Da Rosa Rodrigues; daughters, Gabriela Rodrigues (Robert Lewis), Edite (Jayson) Wyryha; son, Tony Rodrigues; grandchildren, Daniela, and Cinjin; brothers, Manuel (Balbina), Joao (Geraldina); sisters, Natalia (Urbano), Manuela (the late Manuel); sister-in-law Senhorinha; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and godchildren. Teresinha was born in Faial, Acores, Portugal in 1938 and moved to Winnipeg in 1964. She was employed in the garment industry as a seamstress for 36 years and retired at the age of 62. Teresinha was able to enjoy a reunion to visit long lost family members, (the late Jose Ramos) in Brazil, before her illness required her to stay close to home. She took tremendous pleasure in watching her grandchildren grow. She regretted not being able to enjoy more time with her grandchildren. The love of her family was the joy of her life. The family is very grateful for all the support and assistance that was so generously given by relatives and friends and the care and compassion provided by the ALS Society, the Deer Lodge ALS Team, the staff of the Palliative Home Care Program and the Palliative Care Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital. Prayers will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 181 Austin St. North, Winnipeg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception with Rev. Fr. Jose Eduardo Medeiros officiating. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society. We will forever carry you in our hearts and thoughts. We love you dearly. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
ELEANOR SMALL
June 23, 2004
ELEANOR PEARL SMALL We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our daughter, sister and aunty on April 20, 2004 at the age of 35 years at her residence in Fisher Branch, MB. Eleanor will be lovingly remembered by her mother Lily, sister Helen, brother-in-law Kevin, niece Shelby and nephew Dylan and her close companions "the pugs". She was predeceased by her father George in 2000. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 at the Ukrainian National Home in Fisher Branch, with Rev. Wesley Barrett and Stephanie Hyde officiating. Interment to follow in the Christian Fellowship Cemetery where Eleanor's and her father George Small's cremains will be buried together. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Suite 200, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 1080 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB. Arrangements by: Arnason Funeral Homes Ltd. Ashern - Lundar (204) 768-2072
MARY STETZ
June 23, 2004
MARY STETZ 1926 - 2004 After a lengthy and courageous battle with the many complications of diabetes, Mary Stetz (nee Roberecki) passed away at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Michael; her sons, Alan (Cathy) and Kelly; brothers, John (Julia), Jerry, Eddie (Delores); sister Anne as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Anna, and her sisters, Julie and Olga. Mary was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1926 at home in Ledwyn, MB. After high school she moved to Winnipeg where she worked as a seamstress and later at the prestigious St. Regis Hotel. After returning home to Ledwyn she married Michael and became a full time farm wife and mother of two sons. Thirteen years later the family resettled on the farm in Meadow Lea where they lived for the next 37 years. Mary loved to garden, sew, cook and knit for all who knew her and was well known for her homemade bread and cabbage rolls. She enjoyed lively conversation, had a hearty laugh and a quick wit. Due to their failing health, they moved from the farm to Stonewall where they met many new friends and acquaintances. Many thanks to the staff and home care workers for their patience, generosity and kind words throughout Mary's stay at Stonewood Place in Stonewall. Many thanks also to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Stonewall Health Centre for their support, care and wonderful senses of humour throughout Mary's many visits there. Cremations has taken place. Prayer service to be held at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall, Sunday, June 27 between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Memorial service and interment to be held Monday, June 28 at the Meadow Lea Hall, corner of PR#227 and 248 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of choice. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.
KERRY TALMAGE
June 23, 2004
KERRY TALMAGE It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Kerry Talmage on June 17, 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii after a lengthy illness. Kerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ildiko; mother Mary Lou; brother Rod (Roberta); niece Brenna; nephew Trey; mother and father-in-law Roza and Frank Vass; sister-in law Gyongyi of Toronto; maternal grandmother Mabel Schwartz (Murawsky) of Kitchener; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends around the world. He was predeceased by his father Dale in 2000. Kerry was born in Kitchener, ON on March 23, 1963. In 1975 his family moved to Winnipeg. He also lived in Toronto, Vancouver, Boston, California and was presently living in Hawaii. He attended school in Charleswood and graduated from Oak Park High School in 1981. He attended RRCC for a short time before following his dream of becoming a performer. For the last 18 years Kerry has been successful in pursuing his career on stage doing stand up comedy, appearing in movies and TV commercials. Kerry's career has taken him to many parts of the world. Some of his favourites were England, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa. Before his most recent illness he had just returned from a Western Canada tour. Kerry developed juvenile diabetes at the age of 5. He endured many health related problems. Just recently he had to begin dialysis again after his kidney of 12 years failed. Through sheer determination, courage, optimism and love of life, Kerry lived his life on his terms and was respected for it. He fought back from several near death situations. He used his hospital experiences, his health issues and his small stature for much of his comedy material. He was happiest when he was on stage making people laugh. His wife of four years was the love of his life and he wanted desperately to have more time with her. His greatest joy was playing with his niece and nephew Brenna and Trey. They loved when "Uncle Kerry" came home for a visit. To comply with Kerry's wishes there will be no funeral service. Friends of Kerry's are having a charity function in Toronto at a later date, and a reception will be held in Mississauga for Ontario relatives. Friends and family of Kerry are invited to an informal reception on Friday, June 25 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, reception room, 4000 Portage Ave. between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Flowers are declined. Donations on Kerry's behalf may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, The Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You fought long and hard - it's time to enjoy your peace. "I'm laughing, why aren't you?"
ESTHER TAX
June 23, 2004
ESTHER MOLLY TAX On Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre, Esther, beloved wife of William. Funeral service on Thursday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Congregation Etz Chaim, 123 Matheson Ave. Private Shiva. Longer notice to follow.
DANIEL VAN DEN BUSSCHE
June 23, 2004
DANIEL VAN DEN BUSSCHE At Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB on Saturday, June 19, 2004, Mr. Dan Van Den Bussche of Emerson, MB, passed away at the age of 45 years. Funeral services will be held in the Notre Dame Centennial Hall on Friday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gene Mills officiating. A private family interment to follow at the Van Den Bussche Cemetery. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326 www.afh.ca
GEORGE WOODBURY
June 23, 2004
GEORGE MacGREGOR (GREG) WOODBURY On June 19, 2004 at the Grace General Hospital, George MacGregor (Greg) Woodbury, aged 84 years, of 228 Nightingale Rd. Greg was born in Lethbridge, AB on March 28, 1920, spent much of his youth in southern Saskatchewan and received his secondary education in Calgary. After a brief teaching career he joined the RCMP and was a proud member for 27 years, stationed at St. Norbert, Brandon, Melita, Crystal City, and finally Winnipeg "D" Division, CIB Reader's Office, until his retirement in 1967. Greg also enjoyed an 11 year career with Canada Safeway Limited, working as a district Security Manager until 1979. Later, he served the Province of Manitoba Attorneys General Office as a Magistrate, finally retiring from all employment in 1986. For a time Greg was active in the RCMP Veteran's Association and was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 145, G.R.M, A.F. and A.M. Greg will be remembered by his family for the enormous number of friends and acquaintances that he attracted in his lifetime. His genuine interest in others and an incredible memory for names and faces made it appear that he knew someone wherever he went. He had a remarkable talent for introducing himself and being friendly with those he met in any circumstance. He was predeceased by his wife Maybell Sutherland Woodbury (nee Gair) in 1986 and his brother Donald Woodbury of Peterborough, ON. Surviving are his daughter Joan Woodbury of Richmond, BC; and sons, Murray (Michele) of Saskatoon, SK, Earl and Don (Cathy) of Winnipeg; as well as his grandchildren, Tara, Grant, Vaughan, Callum, Adam, and Devin. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 24, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 432 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg.
