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DAVID PITBLADO
June 14, 2004
DAVID BRUCE PITBLADO David died on May 22, 2004 in London, England. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Drive at Glen Road in Toronto.
NELLIE SENIUK
June 14, 2004
NELLIE SENIUK Peacefully, on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Concordia Hospital, Nellie Seniuk passed away at the age of 82. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 16, at 3:00 p.m. also at Cropo Chapel. Ash interment will follow at Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery. Longer obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
PEGGY SPRAGUE
June 14, 2004
PEGGY (FRANCES M.) SPRAGUE On Friday, June 11, 2004, Peggy died peacefully at the Charleswood Care Centre where she had lived happily for the past three years. Born in 1910 to Frank and Jacqueline Sprague, she is survived by her sisters, Jacqueline Darwin of Winnipeg and Dorothy Cascadden of Calgary and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Kay Doyle and Mary Locke and by her brother Daniel Sprague. After her learning years at St. Mary's Academy, Peggy began working at MTS. Then during the Second World War years, she joined the Air Force, retiring in 1945 as a Flight Officer. She soon became one of the first employees after Jack Blick at CJOB where she stayed until her retirement in 1975. The Sprague family was almost the earliest of the Victoria Beach cottagers and the sunsets and walks and gardens in the area always gave Peggy the greatest pleasure. She enjoyed crafts and needlework and she did many hours of volunteer work with CJOB and with her Soroptomist Group. She and Jacquie also took many wonderful trips together in their retirement years. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned at Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway on Wednesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. With interment of Peggy's ashes to take place at Victoria Beach Cemetery, Wednesday, June 16, at 3:00 p.m. A special thank you to all the staff at Charleswood Care Centre for their loving care of Peggy over the past three years. THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211
MARIE-ANGE ST-HILAIRE
June 14, 2004
MARIE-ANGE ST-HILAIRE (nee VERRIER) On Thursday, June 10, 2004, at the DeSalaberry District Health Centre, in Saint-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba, Marie-Ange St-Hilaire died peacefully at the age of 93 years and 6 months. She leaves to mourn her passing, her children, Celine (Gaston Bremault), Romeo (Simonne Saindon), Antoine (Jeannette Saindon), Fernand (Gracia Robidoux), Raynald (Estelle Lambert), 24 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and her sisters-in-law, Etiennette Verrier and Ernestine Verrier. Marie-Ange was predeceased by her husband, Edouard, in August 2000; her great-grandson, Nicholas in November 2003; her brothers and sisters, Eugene, Alphonse (Kataryna Marczuk), Wilbrod (Maria Fisette), Isidore, Celina (Oscar Rivard), Agathe (Alphonse Joubert), Philomene (Joseph Saulnier), Lucie (Telesphore Savignac), Antoine, Claire (Hubert Labelle), Adele, Marie-Jeanne (Antonio Saulnier), Joseph, Gerard, Jacob (Jeanne Laurin), Parmelia, and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Francois, Clerinda (Omer Massicotte), Jean-Baptiste (Blanche Guertin), Joseph-Francois (Maria Fontaine), Delphine (Wilfrid Courcelles), Eleonore (Alfred Fontaine), Leontine (Theophile Turenne), Adelard (Dorothee Hebert), Marie-Arthemise, Rose-Anna (Joseph-Aime Courcelles), Pierre (Arthemise Dupuis), and Wilfrid (Marie-Paule Bourrassa). Marie-Ange was the last survivor of this generation. Marie-Ange was born on November 11, 1910, in Aubigny, MB, the daughter of Jacob Verrier and Parmelia Pelland. She married Edouard St-Hilaire June 12, 1930, and in June 2000, surrounded by their family, they celebrated 70 years of marriage. Prayers will be held at the Saint-Pierre Roman Catholic Church, on June 16 at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 7:30 p.m. with Fr. Edmond Turenne, celebrant. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. The family expresses sincere thanks to the Home Care Staff at the Chalet Malouin for having seen to the well-being of Marie-Ange and to the DeSalaberry District Health Centre Staff who continued this excellent care. Special thanks to Dr. Du Plessis for her excellent care and compassion. The Edouard and Marie-Ange St-Hilaire Trust Fund was established to benefit persons who contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of seniors. Donations may be sent to Francofonds Inc., 204-340 Provencher Blvd, Saint-Boniface, MB, R2H 0G7. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of the arrangements 775-2220.
THOMAS STRAUSKI
June 14, 2004
THOMAS GREGORY STRAUSKI, SR. After a lengthy illness, on Friday, June 11, 2004, at Deer Lodge Centre, Thomas Gregory Strauski, beloved father and grandfather passed away at the age of 65 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Jennifer Strauski (David Harrison); four sons, Daniel Wichert (Darlene Nyman), Kerry Wichert, Jeff Wichert (Janice Dilk) and Thomas J. Strauski, Jr.; grandson Dorian; many grandchildren; sister Helen Kemp (California); children's mother, Patricia Strauski; nieces, nephews and friends. Tom was predeceased by his mother and father, Mary and Stephen Strauski and his niece Lisa Kemp. Tom was born in the City of Flin Flon, MB on September 3, 1938. In 1958 he graduated from the University of Manitoba school of music with First Class Honours. He also earned a degree in Science. In 1958, Tom joined the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Band (R.C.H.A.). Sargent Tom Strauski played the largest instrument in the R.C.R. Band's saxaphone section, the baritone sax. Tom was, what they called in the trade, a double threat man. Which means that he performed on two instruments, the other instrument being the clarinet. In 1968, the R.C.H.A. Band was disbanded and Tom found himself making the trip east to the Canadian Forces Base, Camp Gagetown in Oromocto, NB. In 1971, Tom was stationed back to Winnipeg and moved there with his family. In 1972, Tom retired from the service. In January of 2003, Tom retired from Manitoba Telephone System where he had worked for 25 years. In his free time his passion was his garden and biochemistry. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 15, between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Memorial service will follow on Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. also at Cropo Chapel. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at the St. Boniface Hospital on floor 5 East and the intensive care unit. We would also like to thank the staff at Deer Lodge Centre. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
JEANNIE URBANSKI
June 14, 2004
JEANNIE MARY URBANSKI (FRYZA) JUNE 5, 1942 - JUNE 11, 2004 Mother - Grandmother -- Daughter Sister - Teacher and Friend Peacefully, on Friday, June 11, 2004 at home surrounded by her family, Mom returned to be with her creator shortly after her 62nd birthday. Mom attended high school in Lorette and went on to obtain her teachers certificate. She married Lawrence Urbanski in 1962 and over the next eight years had six children and resided in the country close to Stony Mountain. Throughout her life time, she faced many obstacles and struggles including the accidental death of Lawrence in 1972. With strength, determination, love and conviction she raised her children alone. Mom was a gentle and caring teacher who loved instructing elementary children. She taught school until 1987 when she retired and moved to Winnipeg. She enjoyed pottery, sketching, art, dancing, music, dining out, baking and cooking, flowers, talking on the phone, spending time with family and friends, her special dogs Romeo 1, Romeo 2 and Keena, but most importantly being with her grandchildren. In January 2002, Mom was diagnosed with leukemia... she fought a valiant battle. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Pamela (Andrew), Charlene (Manuel), Gregory (Thelma), Bradley, Lisa (Darryl) and Janice; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Amanda, Karina, Jessica, Melanie, Diana, Lawrence, Lucas and Emily; as well as her siblings, Russell, Helen, Mary, Eddie, Rose, Sophie and Christine. Mom was predeceased by her husband, mother, father and brother Henry. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 255 Stafford St. at Corydon Avenue, with Rev. Fr. Earl Smith, S.J., presiding. Interment for the immediate family will be held on Thursday, June 17 in the Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, 4387 Main St., Winnipeg. Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Drs. Schacter, Bow and Skakum, June and Lisa and all the other doctors, nurses and staff at CancerCare; a special thank you to the Palliative Care people especially to Elaine and Jillian; to palliative care nurse, Jo and to Dr. Mike Harlos who helped us and our Mother on her final leg of her journey. A special bouquet to Mom's family and friends, near and far - for your love and support throughout her life and last but far from least, we want to express our sincere appreciation to Rev. Fr. Earl Smith, S.J., for his prayers, care and compassion for Mom. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 765 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9 or the Aulneau Renewal Centre, 601 Aulneau St., Winnipeg, MB, R2H 2V5. WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO Cancer is so limited It cannot cripple love It cannot shatter hope It cannot corrode faith It cannot destroy peace It cannot kill friendship It cannot suppress memories It cannot silence courage It cannot invade the soul It cannot steal eternal life It cannot conquer the spirit Rest in Peace Mom, We Will Love You Forever WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
ANNE WILSON
June 14, 2004
ANNE WILSON November 8, 1914 - June 11, 2004 Peacefully on June 11, 2004 Anne Wilson passed away at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Wilson, mother and father, Nettie and Jacobus Matey and one sister Pauline Stinson. She is survived by one sister, Minnie Zelisney; one nephew Bob Audette (Sharon); one niece Penny Urbanowski (Lloyd), three great-nieces, Leanne Jensen (AJ), Tracey Savoie (Chris), Kristi Clark (Kevin); one great-nephew Robert Audette and one great-great-niece Kerra Audette and one great-great-nephew Kodie Audette. She will also be missed by her special friends, Mikey, Pat and Millie. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. The family would like to express a special thanks to the 5th Floor Victoria General Hospital and St. Norbert Nursing Home. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474
GERTRUDE BIBEAU
June 11, 2004
GERTRUDE BIBEAU (nee DUMOUCHEL) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Gertrude Bibeau (nee Dumouchel) on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Tache Centre at the age of 95. Gertrude was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph, and her daughter Berthe Boulet, two stepsons, Norman and Hubert Bibeau, and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters, Louise (Claude) Leveque and Laurette Marinelli, stepdaughter Yvonne Boyd and son-in-law Edmond Boulet. She also leaves to mourn her eight grandchildren, Patricia (Howard) Ceri, Paul (Denise) Leveque, Michele (Barry) Webb, Denis (Kim) Marinelli, Christopher (Julie) Marinelli, Jean, Paul and Richard Boulet, and 10 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Tache Centre 2 ABC where they have given our Mother special care and kindness. In accordance to our Mother's wishes a private funeral service was held on June 10. Elle a servi son Seigneur pendant de longues annees; elle a bien merite son paradis. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.
