Funeral Liturgy:  Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., from the Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ethelbert, Manitoba

Interment:  Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Parish Cemetery, Ethelbert, Manitoba

Donations:  Ethelbert District Community Fund or Dauphin Hospital Foundation – Chemotherapy Unit

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Viewing:   1 hour prior to the service, at the Roblin Community Centre

Donations:  Roblin District Cemetery, P.O. Box 172, Roblin, Manitoba, R0L 1P0

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Funeral Mass:  Friday, May 18, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., from the Ste. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church, Ste.. Rose du Lac, Manitoba

Interment:  Ste. Rose Cemetery

Donations:  Trust Fund for Larson Brunel, c/o the Royal Bank in Ste. Rose, or a charity of one’s choice

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Funeral Mass:  Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., from the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Ebb & Flow First Nation

Interment:  Cremation to follow mass.  Interment at a later date.

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Rosary & Funeral Mass:  Saturday, May 19, 2012, Rosary at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 10:30 a.m. from the Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church in Winnipegosis.

Interment:  Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery.

Donations:  CancerCare Manitoba.

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Karen was born on June 30, 1953, the only child to Rose and Walter Sklepowich.  She was a happy baby with a beautiful smile and bright blue eyes.

Karen attended school in Dauphin until she was 18 years of age.  Then in 1978, she attended the Day Program at P.R.V.S.I., formerly known as ARC Industries, until December 2010.

Since Karen had health concerns since infancy, she has always had to live in an environment with controls and limitations.  She did live with her parents, a foster home, and did a brief stint of independent living.  She also had a brief stay in Portage La Prairie (MDC) where some medical conditions were diagnosed.  When she returned to Dauphin she moved to the 8^th Avenue Residence where it became her home for the next 21 years.

In the time Karen lived at 8^th Avenue she enjoyed participating in a variety of events and activities.  She was able to go on some vacations which included Mexico, Toronto and The Black Hills.  She faithfully attended Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival.  She loved to go to her Aunt Natalie and Uncle Mike’s place for a visit because she knew it meant good homemade Ukrainian food.

She was an avid Dauphin Kings fan, had a season ticket and attended all their home games.  She looked forward to picnics at the park where she was able to enjoy the nature all around her.  She participated in Special Olympics, bowling for many years.

Karen had a very good memory.  She remembered her family and friends’ birthdays and she always made sure they got a card.  In her free time she enjoyed math books and word finds and loved tending to Cookie at 8^th Avenue.

She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Walter; grandparents Nick and Mary Dawidowich; Walter’s siblings Tony, Matt, Rose and Helen.

She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish fond memories her Uncle Mike and Aunty Natalie Dawidowich; cousins Peter and Patricia and their families; step-sisters Shelly and Kim and their families; her housemates, Cookie, fellow participants, staff from P.R.V.S.I.  as well as many extended family members.

We will miss you.

Should friends so desire, those wishing to remember Karen may honour her memory by making donations to the Dauphin General Hospital Foundation.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

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Grenville Lorry Kemp was born on October 29, 1922, to William and Florence Kemp (nee Skaife) in Dauphin, at about the time many of the older buildings in Dauphin were being built.  He went to school in Dauphin, growing up during the Depression, when most homes were small, and coal was used to heat them during the winter.

After his schooling, Grenville joined the army voluntarily, and served for nearly 6 years, all over Europe and the Mediterranean, including England, Italy, Belgium, France, Germany and Holland.  He brought home medals, but also sustained wounds during his service that would cause him suffering in his later years.  After being discharged from the army, he worked for Scott’s Hardware for a period of time.  He then started his career as an engineer, with the Manitoba Department of Highways, and much of his knowledge of building roads, designing bridges, and designing water systems was self-taught.  He spent 27 years with the Highways Department, and then went on to work for Northern Affairs for 7 years, until his retirement in 1980.  He was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

His earlier hobbies included camping, fishing, boating, hunting and travelling.  He enjoyed his “legendary” vehicles he owned over the years, including his beloved, red Ford truck, and a car that was 25 years old, with only 21,000 miles on it!  He became comfortable with computers in his sixties, and even did his banking “online”.  He was also a “crack shot” well into his eighties, and any “bad birds” learned to be wary of 367 Wellington Crescent!

He married the love of his life, Mary (nee Swiderski) on May 21, 1949.  Together they made a beautiful home on Wellington Crescent in Dauphin.  He always put his Mary first, making sure she had every kitchen gadget that she ever expressed an interest in having.  Grenville was also very handy, and any maintenance or renovations that needed to be done around their home or yard were done with much care and thought.  Many people remarked about their “small park on the riverbank”.  Together, they cared for their home and yard, until Mary fell ill.  His undying devotion to her was quite evident to all, and he only missed 4 days of visiting and caring for her at St. Paul’s Home, over a period of 4 years.

Grenville was gentle man, seldom got angry, and was well turned out at all times.  He always engaged in good conversation, and had quite a keen sense of humour. He faced his final years with much dignity and amazing courage, making Mary his first priority until the end.  One of his last conversations had him remarking that he was sorry to go, and leave his wife behind without his loving care.

Grenville was predeceased by his parents, William and Florence Kemp; brother-in-law, Elmer “Pat” Patterson; and sister, Gertrude Patterson.

He leave behind to cherish many fond memories his wife, Mary of Dauphin; sister-in-law, Tillie Orloff of Nanaimo, BC; niece Rhonda (David) Westmacott of Winnipeg; nephew Grant Patterson of Winnipeg, and great-nephews Jordan and Mark; along with extended family members and friends.

Prayers were offered on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin, led by Jeff DiNella.  The Royal Canadian Legion performed a Poppy Tribute.  Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 10: 30 a.m., from the St. Viator’s Roman Catholic Church in Dauphin, with Fr. David Kowalski celebrating.  Providing music and song were the St. Viator’s Roman Catholic Church Choir, accompanied by Mary Kay Scinocca, organist.  Interment followed in the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery.

Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Grenville may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

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Paul was born in Glenhope in the R.M. of McCreary, Manitoba on October 19, 1927, the son of Harry and Natalie (nee Palishniuk) Gawazuk.

Paul loved to help his brother Peter on the farm, and every minute away from work was spent on the farm helping with the cows or on the fields.  Paul first worked at the R.M. of Dauphin, then worked away from home in Churchill on the Port for many years.  After returning home from Churchill, Paul took on a new venture with Cargill Grain Company.  This took him to Elm Creek, Manitoba where he spent 25 years making friends and enjoying life.

After retirement, he enjoyed trips to Austin to the Thresherman’s Reunion, fishing trips, playing cards or just spending time with all of his family and friends.  Paul loved the outdoors.  Many times you could find him napping under a tree with his Cargill hat pulled over his eyes.

Later in life, Paul packed up and moved back to Dauphin.  Here again and back to the farm, this time helping his nephew Ron.  Back to field work, hauling cattle to the pasture, or to the St. Rose Auction Mart.  You couldn’t make a trip into Ste. Rose without stopping at Chicken Chef for lunch!  Paul’s newest job on the farm was helping to butcher chickens, and it was his job to pick all the pin feathers.  This is where he got the nickname “Pinfeather Pauly.”

Paul was a loving, caring man, always willing to help out.  He will be greatly missed.

Paul leaves to cherish fond memories many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was predeceased by his father Harry; mother Natalie; stepmother Sobina; brothers Bill, Matt and Peter; sisters-in-law Sophie, Marion and Helen; and nephew Victor.

Memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Valley River Hall in Valley River, celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Oleg Bodnarski.  Marvin Procyshyn served as Cantor.  Interment followed in the Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Parish Farm Cemetery.

Should friends so desire, those wishing to remember Paul may honour his memory by making donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

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Joe is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth; sons Larry and Joe (Jeisson) and daughters Davina (Scott) and Tracy; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sisters Olive, Christine, Marlene (Walt), Lorraine and brothers Edward (Marlene) and Fred along with many cousins, nephews and friends.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Gideon and Marie Lavallee, his brother Albert, his sister Yvonne Murdock, brother-in-law Bernard Hather, niece Tina Hather and nephew Scott Lavallee.

Joe received a grade six education but his vast knowledge about so many things would make one think that he had a university background.  Many people would seek out his advice about vehicles when they had a problem because he was very good at working on cars.  Joe was committed to whatever he chose to do which was evident by his long career as an iron worker which he did until he could not physically do the hard work that came with the job. Joe lived in Winnipeg where he worked at Freshwater Fisheries; he then moved to Edmonton where he began his long career as an Iron Worker.  Joe met Elizabeth and they lived in Edmonton; moved to Winnipeg; Dauphin, Thompson and then moved back to Dauphin where they bought a home and continued to live until his passing.  Joe’s job took him away from home during the week but when he came home, he used to sit in his back yard and listen to Hank Williams and say how glad he was to be home.  He was a quiet man who didn’t care much for crowds and you would always find him outside talking Saulteaux with an old friend or family member.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mathison for her kind and compassionate care of Joe.   The family would also like to thank the many family, friends and The Dauphin Friendship Centre for all their help during this very difficult time.  We would also like to thank the staff of Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Service and Rev. Steve Wilson.

“We are going to miss you.”

Memorial service was held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin with the Reverend Steve Wilson officiating.  The service concluded at the chapel.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

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