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Stanley George (Papa) Lee
Stan Lee passed away on December 14, 2003 at the age of 62 years. Funeral Service was held December 17, 2003 at Trinity United Church. Interment will take place at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at Hillside Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 12:30 pm prior to the procession to Hillside Cemetery. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Stan by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.
Audrey Marion Hay (nee Poyser)
On Saturday, May 15, 2004 our beloved mother, Audrey Marion Hay passed away at the Father Lacombe Care Centre in Calgary Alberta at the age of 90 years. Mom was born on January 17, 1914 near Austin, Manitoba; the eldest daughter of Reuben and Jean Poyser. She grew up on the family farm and began her teaching career during the 1930’s. Mom was a wonderful and successful teacher for 30 years, retiring in 1979. Her active interest in education continued in a volunteer capacity until very recently. In 1949, she married Morris Hay and they lived in MacGregor, Manitoba. She was happiest helping others and participated in numerous community and church organizations. Mom loved traveling, reading, gardening and valued her close relationship with her family. In 1995, faced with new challenges, she moved to Father Lacombe Home in Calgary, where she remained as active as possible. Predeceased by her cherished husband Morris in 1989, her parents and infant sister and her dear sister Hazel in 2003, Audrey is survived by her daughter Betty Jean and husband Pat, her grandsons Duncan and Andrew Berry all of Calgary and her son John of North Hatley, Quebec. She will be greatly missed by her special nieces and nephew, Barbara Barnswell, Linda Boaz and Jim Boaz; as well as many other family members and friends. The funeral services will be held in MacGregor United Church, MacGregor, Manitoba on May 20, 2004 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Quentin Robinson officiating. Interment is to follow at Austin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Boaz, Don Hay, Duncan Lamb, Glen Morris, Ted Poyser and Herman Weber. Honorary Pallbearers are: Helen Doell, Mary Anne Gates, Dot Forsythe, Bev Lamb, Elenor Leckie, Lillian Schneider, Ivy Taylor and Annie Thompson. If friends so wish, memorial donations can be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation 6 Donald Street, Suite 200 Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the MacGregor United Church, Box 56, MacGregor, Manitoba R0H 0R0. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Audrey by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of the arrangements.
Emma Johnston (nee Wiebe)
On Saturday, May 8, 2004 at the Portage District General Hospital, Emma Johnston passed away at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her husband Samuel, parents John and Marth Wiebe, two brothers and three sisters, Emma leaves behind her son John (Jytte) Johnston of Portage la Prairie, daughter Maxine Kehler of Calgary, daughter Sandra (Rene) Amman of Winnipeg, son Brian (Suzanne) Johnston of Longburn, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters Marjorie (Clarence) McIntyre of Westbourne and Lena Brooks of Edmonton AB, one brother Albert (Lola) Wiebe of Nova Scotia along with many nieces and nephews. Emma was born on March 26, 1919 in Steinbach, Manitoba the daughter of John and Martha Wiebe. At an early age her family moved to MacDonald Manitoba. She received her education in both Dundonald and MacDonald schools and then worked outside the home prior to her marriage to Samuel Johnston on October 25, 1937. They farmed and raised their children in the Longburn area. Emma was a member of the UCW in both the Longburn and MacDonald churches and taught Sunday school in the Longburn United Church. She was very devoted to her family and found great pleasure in hosting family gatherings. Emma enjoyed knitting and quilting for her family, reading and playing the piano and playing cards with family and friends. She has resided for the past few years in the Oddfellows Towers in Portage la Prairie. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 1:30 pm with Rev. Marg Scott officiating. Interment is to follow at Longburn Cemetery, MacDonald, Manitoba. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Emma's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Catherine Newham-Portage Office, 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1A7. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Emma by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of the arrangements.
William Harry Warantz “Bill”
We would like to announce the sudden passing of William Warantz on Monday, May 3, 2004, father of Larry Warantz. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. A private family burial will be held at the family plot in the Brandon Cemetery. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Bill by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are entrusted with the arrangements.
William Charles Taylor
William Charles Taylor, 90, died peacefully on February 20, 2004 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, with wife Joan at his side. Left to cherish the many memories of his life are Joan, his loving wife of fifty-six years and one son Andrew. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2004 at 1:30 pm at St. Mary’s la Prairie Anglican Church, 36 2nd Street S., Portage la Prairie with The Rev. Norman Collier officiating. Interment is to follow at in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the Lions Prairie Manor Foundation Inc., 24 9th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Bill by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are entrusted with the arrangements.
Richard Sidney Jensen
October 7, 1914 – April 15, 2004
With great sadness our family announces that Dick passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 15, 2004 at the age of 89 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Victoria of Portage la Prairie and his family: daughter Barbara (John) Knott of Portage la Prairie and grandchildren Mike (Erin) Knott of Devon, AB along with great grandchildren Aidan and Becca and granddaughter Jacki Knott (Chris Shay) of Portage la Prairie; daughter Susan (Dave) Wilkinson of Selkirk along with grandchildren Steve (fiance Carrie Arnold), Tom and Rachel also of Selkirk; son Peter of Portage la Prairie; son David (Lyn) Jensen of Carberry along with grandchildren Raelyn and Bradly also of Carberry; and son Rick of Portage la Prairie. He will also be missed by nephew John (Penny) Jensen of Trenton ON and Diane Jensen of Saskatoon SK. as well as other extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Peter Jensen (1952) and Ragnhild (Rachel) Jensen (1963); and brothers Albert (1961), Norman (1965); sister-in-law Jean Jensen (1998) and sister Thelma Jensen (2001). Dick was born in Outlook Sask. After completing school, Dick spent some time farming, and later worked as a journeyman mechanic. He served in the Canadian Air Force as an aviation mechanic overseas during WWII. After returning to Canada he worked for several years for Poole. While doing so, he met Vicki (Hrechka) when she worked at the Peesane Store. They were married April 10, 1950. For several years they farmed in Saskatchewan and Dick worked as a mechanic. Dick and Vicki and family moved to Portage in 1966. For many years Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing and he especially enjoyed their many years and friends at Delta Beach. Dick was an avid Saskatchewan Roughrider fan and also enjoyed Blue Jays baseball games. He was a member of the A.N.A.F. Branch # 13 of Portage and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #65. A memorial service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 2:00pm with Rev. Ray Willms officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. The family would prefer donations be made to Westpark School, Box 91, Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3B2. We want to thank Dr. Antonissen and Dave Taylor and the rest of the home care nursing staff, Kim, Karen, Debbie, Chris and especially Judy Samels, for the wonderful care they provided over the past year. We would also like to thank the staff of Westpark School and the congregation at Portage Alliance Church for their love, prayers and support. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Dick by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are entrusted with the arrangements.
Gordon Louis Myran
-Kinew Abinoojiihn-EAGLE CHILD-CHILD of the EAGLE
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of “Gordie” into the spirit world on Saturday, April 10, 2004. Named after his late uncle Gordon Clayton, Gordie Louis came into this world on December 27, 1984. He leaves to mourn his passing, his mother Karen (Brad) of Peguis, his father, Richard Packo (Darlene) of The Pas, sister Dana, brother Jordan, step-sisters Candace, Robin and Haley, step-brothers Desmond, Dallas, and Daylan, numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, great-aunts and uncles, special friends, Mark Ruml of Winnipeg, Ralph Myran (Jr) of Long Plain and Andrew Tacan of Sioux Valley. Gordie was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Louis and Louise Myran, paternal grandparents, Boniface and Flora Packo, uncles Gordon Clayton Myran, Harold, Allan and Paul Packo. Gordie was a very quiet and gentle person, who enjoyed being surrounded by his family. He knew he held a special place in the hearts of all of his aunts and uncles of Long Plain. They all shared in his upbringing and as a result, always returned home to his aunt Dorothy’s house. He had to endure the lectures and the teasing from his uncles and he could not resist auntie Dorothy’s home cooking. He knew that he was surrounded by family who consistently displayed their unconditional love for him. Throughout the 19 years that Gordie was with us, he maintained a quiet reserve. No one really knew what he was thinking; we missed the signs that he had encountered turbulent times in his life. Gordie will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched, however we feel comfort in knowing that Gordie is now with the grandparents that he truly missed here on earth. He is now embraced in their arms and resting peacefully. His weary journey here on earth has ended. The family would like to thank all the family and friends that have come forward to join us in our time of sorrow and need. Your presence has brought us much needed comfort and will always be appreciated. Wake will be at the Long Plain Spirit Lodge on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 4:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Long Plain Spirit Lodge on Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 1:00 pm.
WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, GORDIE! WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU! A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Gordie by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are entrusted with the arrangements. 857-4021
