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Lee Rayner-parker
November 19, 2002
LEE ELIZABETH RAYNER-PARKER 1946 - 2002 With courage and dignity, Lee passed away on November 16, 2002 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Her memory will be forever cherished by her loving husband David; parents, Frank and Dorothy Rayner; brothers, Ron (Alica) and Brad (Jacquie); sons, Shane (Olga) and Ryan (Shauna); daughter Wendy (Kim); in-laws, Ernie and Peggy Parker, Susan (Scott), Terry (Suzanne) and Willie (Ardith); and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Our heartfelt gratitude to Natalie and Darlene for their loving support and friendship to Lee. Lee's remains will be put to rest in the Qu'appelle Valley, Saskatchewan. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 0N109-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Although we are sad that you've left us, Your strength will see us through, Just knowing that you're at peace now, Will keep us close to you. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
Samuel Rhynard
November 19, 2002
SAMUEL THOMAS RHYNARD September 05, 1911 - November 15, 2002 As peacefully and quietly as he lived, Dad passed away at his home in Ferndale on November 15, 2002, at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by his wife Jean, in 1995 and an infant daughter Debra in 1960, he is survived by his four loving daughters and their husbands, Shirley and Herman Troster of Ferndale, Elaine and Dave Fisher of Petawawa, ON, Jude and Vick Dusik of Calgary and Sandi and Roydon Rodgers of Domain; and his grandchildren, Darcy (Murray), Paul (Debbie) Julie, Jeff (Marcy), Leanne, Chris, Trevor, Evan, Derek and Greg; and great-grandson Griffin. Also surviving, two sisters, Mary Hampson of Winnipeg and Gladys Mellow of Sanford. Born in Ferndale on September 05, 1911, Dad spent his entire life in the Ferndale and Starbuck areas, farming and enjoying his community of friends and neighbours. His faith, his friends and his black lab, Fly were of utmost importance throughout his life. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway, with Rev. Ron Mattock officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Starbuck Cemetery, Starbuck, MB. In lieu of flowers friends may donations to a charity of their choice. The family wishes to thank the home care workers who assisted us in taking care of Dad in his own home until his passing. So faith, hope, love - abide these three, but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
Walter Rubenstein
November 19, 2002
WALTER HOWARD RUBENSTEIN On Sunday, November 17, 2002 at the Selkirk General Hospital, Walter Rubenstein, aged 88 years, of Selkirk, MB, formerly of Gunton, MB. Full obituary to follow at a later date. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.
Marion Russell
November 19, 2002
MARION RUSSELL (nee BOOTH) On Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Oakview Personal Care Home, Marion Hazel Russell, most precious and dearly loved wife of John S. Russell. Born on June 7, 1924, in Winnipeg, the only daughter of Charles Henry Booth and Violet Mildred (Whitley) Booth, Mrs. Russell was a lifelong resident of Winnipeg. She was educated at Riverbend School for Girls (now Balmoral Hall), the University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Arts), and the University of Toronto (Bachelor of Library Science). Prior to her marriage she was a Reference Librarian at the University of Manitoba and later at St. James-Assiniboia Public Library. Mrs. Russell was active for a number of years at the University Women's Club and was a devoted member of St. John's Cathedral (Anglican) for 25 years serving on the Chancel Guild, in the Anglican Church Women, on many committees and as a regular reader at the Services of the Church. Of recent years, until prevented by ill health, she attended St. Luke's Parish. Marion will be remembered by all who knew her for her elegance, gracious manner and kindly ways, but especially for her service to others unstintingly given. Ever patient under difficulties, she waged her long struggle with Alzheimer's disease to the end with courage and fortitude never losing the pleasant smile she had for everyone. She is survived by her loving and sorrowing husband Jack; and by her brother Glenn (Phyllis) of Edmonton; sisters-in-law, Mrs. John R. Morton (Dolores) of Winnipeg, and Mrs. G. Harold Sharp (Mary) of Montreal; brothers-in-law, Ronald (Carol) and Gerald (Mary Ann) Russell of Winnipeg; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; and by many close and dear friends who were so supportive and helpful throughout her illness. Thanks is also expressed to the staff of the second floor of Oakview Place who were always so kind and caring of Marion. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Anglican Church, 130 Nassau St. N., with the Rev. Robert Brownlie officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, but those wishing to do so may make a donation to The Alzheimer Society, 10 - 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9, or, as Marion was very fond of animals, to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent St., Winnipeg, MB, R2L 1X3. Grief is the price we pay for Love H.M. The Queen O Lord, My Strength And My Redeemer LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1858 Portage Avenue949-4872
Sheila Shaw
November 19, 2002
SHEILA SHAW Peacefully at the Riverview Health Centre, Sheila passed away at the age of 74. Predeceased by her husband, Clifton (1984), Sheila will be sadly missed by her sister Claire Hutchinson; her children, Mike (Theresa) Shaw of Scottsdale, AZ; Deb (Ron) Jantzen of Abbotsford, BC; Robert (Chris Krawchenko) Shaw; and Clifton Bruce (Miriam Unruh) Shaw of Winnipeg; and by the grandchildren she adored, Erin, David, Zoe, Douglas, Mike (Miranda), Andrew, Benjamin and Liam; and remembered by many nephews, nieces and friends. Sheila was smart, gracious, classy and always had great style. She was a voracious reader, loved a good crossword and had a wicked wit. She liked to travel, to garden and spent many good times at the family cottage at Royal Lake. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Sheila's life will be held at the Winnipeg Squash Club, 275 Stradbrook, on Friday, November 22, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Many thanks to Dr. Norma Klassen, Dr. Unruh and the staff at Riverview. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation the one of Mom's favourite places: the Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, Box 24017, 15 Conservatory Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B1. And take a minute today to remember your own Mom and if you still can, call her to say how much you appreciate and love her. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPEL 783-7211
Beverly Singbeil
November 19, 2002
BEVERLY GRACE SINGBEIL 1934 - 2002 Beverly Grace Singbeil passed away suddenly at her home in Calgary, AB on Thursday, November 14, 2002 at the age of 68 years. Bev was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB where she met and married the love of her life Donald Singbeil in 1953. After moving to Calgary with her family in 1968, she took Journalism at SAIT, fulfilling her dream of becoming a writer, photographer and editor of various papers and magazines. She later became the Social Co-ordinator at the Nifty-Fifties Club. Bev always took tremendous pride in the family that she built, loved and cared for them unselfishly. She will be dearly missed by all those that had the grace to know her. Bev is survived by her two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bruce and Karen, and Kenneth; grandchildren, Jessica, Hunter, Cole, and Shane; brother Sivert Jonsson; and her beloved poodle, Soot. Beverly was predeceased by her husband Don; sisters, Bernice and Doreen; and her brother Sonny. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, on Thursday, November 21, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Lutheran Church Of The Cross, 10620 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, on Friday, November 22, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com Subject Heading: Beverly Singbeil. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, care of Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29th Street, N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. Telephone: (403) 944-2433 or to the Salvation Army 420 - 9th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0R9. Telephone: (403) 410-1111. Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY, AB. TELEPHONE: (403) 243-8200.
Cela Sopiwnyk
November 19, 2002
CELA SOPIWNYK Quietly and peace-fully on Saturday morning, November 16, 2002 at the Vita Hospital the angels came and took Cela home to be with Jesus. Cela was born on February 22, 1933 at the McDonald homestead in St. Andrews, MB and was one of 10 children. Our precious Cela will be lovingly remembered and survived by her husband Nick of 45 years; three sisters, Mildred, Laura, Edna; numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, godchildren and countless friends. Cela was predeceased by her parents, four brothers, two sisters, three brother-in-laws and one niece. She was employed by Eatons in Winnipeg for many years, later giving up her job and supporting Nick with love, strength and encouragement in his journey through his career in Winnipeg, Cache Creek and Steep Rock and then retiring at Vita. Her passions were animals, nature, flowers, music, reading, Free Press Crosswords and CJOB. She was a people person and her warm friendly conversations and mannerism won her many friends wherever she went, thus creating endless flow of friends and acquaintances. Cela will forever be remembered as someone with a kind, compassionate and generous heart and always willing to help anyone in need. Cela's love of children is evident in her personal selection of active pallbearers which are her nieces and nephews; Donna Johnson, Elsie Picklyk, Gary Krivak, Keith Larter, John Sopiwnyk and Ken McDonald. Honourary pallbearers are Peter Andreychuk and Louis Dutchak. Prayers are Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at Loewen Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. Funeral service on Wednesday, November 20, at 10:30 at Loewen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fr. Thor Royik officiating. Interment will follow at the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Cemetery by Sopiwnyks. Arrangements entrusted to Loewen Funeral Chapel, (204)326-1351
Jessie Storozuk
November 19, 2002
JESSIE (JOSEPHA) STOROZUK Jessie (Josepha) Storozuk, went home to Jesus on November 17, 2002, at the Maples Personal Care Home at the age of 93 years, 7 months. She was born on April 5, 1909. Jessie and her predeceased husband Peter farmed at Shortdale until their retirement in 1966. They moved to Winnipeg shortly after. Surviving her are her children, Walter (Helen), Stan (friend Olga), Russ (Vera), Mary (Eric) Lahofer, Ethel (Jim) Krichkowski, Ollie (Edwin) Wiebe, and Elaine (Dave) Dromereski; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother Philip; and sister Sophie. She will join her family members, husband Peter, infant daughter Sophie, parents, Mykita and Elizabeth Ewasuik; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; brothers, Alex, Mike and Bill; sisters, Ann and Mary. The family would like to thank the staff of Maples Personal Care Home for their care and compassion for Mother over the past 20 years. A Celebration of her life (funeral service) will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m., with viewing between 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Interment will follow in Garry Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
