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Leader-Post CLASSIFIED 522-SELL (7355) Saturday, December 27, 2003 NOTICES DEATH NOTICES EMKE- Thursday, December 25, 2003, Frieda Emke widow of August Emke, Grenfell, age 81 years. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Tubman Funeral Home, Wolseley, on Friday, January 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Sang Rog Choi officiating with interment of cremated remains in Grenfell Cemetery. Besides her husband August in 1991, Frieda was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Eva Pope, two brothers; Ed and Bill Pope, two sisters; Helen Orser and Emma Bohm.

Frieda survived by one son Jim (Iris) Emke, Grenfell, one de daughter, Donna (Rod) Mohr, Whitewood, four grandchildren; Darren Emke, Warren (fiance Terri-Lynn) Emke, Kim Mohr and Heath Mohr also her nieces and nephews. If friends so desire contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 Mcintyre Street, Regina, S4P 2R3 may be tokens of remembrance. Tubman Cremation Funeral Services Dignity 1-800-667-8962 GRETER KATHARINA- -will be lovingly missed by her family and friends, as she passed away peacefully Christmas Day. She is survived by her husband Frank forty nine years, and their four children, Terry (Beverley) Greter; Randy (Anita) Greter, Bonnie (Gordon) McRae, and Kathy (Robert) Bailey. Grandchildren Tara (Gary) St.

Germain, Geoffery McRae (Colleen Mardell) and David McRae, Stephanie Greter, Breanna Greter, Tracie Greter, Karmel Greter, Nathanael Greter, Erica Greter, Kyle, Natasha Bailey and Tyren Bailey; great a grandchildren Ashley, Kayla, and Victoria St. Germain; sisters Olga Maier, Tina (Jake) Bundas and brother Alfred Boehmer; sisters-in-law Rhona Boehmer, Tillie Boehmer, Lydia Greter, Angie Kostur, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her mother and father Katherina and Boehmer; grandchild Dominique Greter; and ten brothers and two sisters. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home on Sunday, December 28, 2003 at Interment will be held at Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Monday, December 29, 2003 9:00 a.m. Please meet at the Regina Funeral Home prior to Interment Service.

A Visitation for Family and friends be held at Regina Funeral Home on Saturday, December 27, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home, Hwy East (789-8850) REGINA FUNERAL HOME TUCKANOW- loving memory of our darling baby Christine, a loving daughgirl' ter, mother, sister, aunt and cousin, who went home to be with the Creator on December 25, 2003, at the age of 34 years. Chris fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Christine was predeceased by her brothers, Russell and Christopher, and sister Denise; grandparents, Fred and Oral Cyr, James and Elizabeth Tuckanow.

Christine is survived by her companion Rob Bellegarde and their children, Cody, Brandi and Mackenzie; her parents Ernest and Marlene Tuckanow; brothers, Fred (Lorraine), Ernest (Lori) and Michael Dean; sister Dawn (Brian); adopted brothers, Darcy (Roberta), Fred, Jason, Ernest Cyr (Arlene), Steve, Rusty and Terry. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Christine was also very close to Marie Anne and Elmer Pelletier and Ilona Bellegarde. Christine is also survived by aunts and uncles, Mona Dieter and family, Elizabeth Roger, Lydia Desnomie, Francis Tuckanow, Sandra (Buddy) Starr and family, Mildred Bellegarde and family, others too numerous to mention. Christine is survived by a very special aunt and uncle, Olive and Ed Billiet of Regina, who spent many hours of the hospital, just talking and encouraging her along.

Another friend Mervin Elliott, visit her or he would call from some place on whenever he was in town he would stop a by to the road. Christine attended the University of Saskatchewan for a time before working at. Okanese Learning Centre. Christine faught school at OLC where she was much loved by all the children she helped. Christine's love of her life was her children and her job where many little children always asked for her help.

Wake to be held on Monday, December 29, 2003 at Okanese Community Centre commencing at 4:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Community Centre. Interment in Okanese Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services.

E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to tears could build a stairway and a memory lane, we'd go right up to heaven and bring you home Mom, Dad, sisters, brothers, Rob and children. KLYNE-On Wednesday, December 24, 2003, Joseph A. (Beans) Klyne, Balcarres, Sask. died at the of 78 years. Prayers will be held in St.

John's R.C. Church, Balcarres, Sask. on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. with Alverta Laskey Parish Minister presiding. The funeral Mass will be celebrated in St.

John's R.C. Church, Balcarres, Sask. on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. by the Rev. Gary Lindenbach with of interment cremated remains to take place Balcarres Cemetery immediately following mass.

Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Sarah (Desiarlais) Klyne; three brothers in law: William McKee, Ed Poitras and Julius Richard and is survived by three sisters: Adeline Poitras, Balcarres; Philomene Richard and Yvonne McKee, both of Saskatoon and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Beans will be missed by his many family and friends. If friends so desire contributions to the Balcarres Integrated Care Centre, Box 340, Balcarres, Sask. S0G 0C0 as tokens of remembrance. Tubman Cremation Funeral Services 1-800-667-8962 NOTICES NOTICES 8 DEATH NOTICES 8 DEATH NOTICES LAMINMAN -CHARLIE late December of 22, Regina 2003 on Monday, at the age of 78 years.

Predeceased by his parents Bert and Rebecca, brothers Lloyd and Bill, father-in-law Stanley Stuffer and brothers-in-law Don and Bob Stouffer. Charlie's memory will forever be cherished by his family; wife Phyllis of 44 years; children: Brenda, Randy (Jeannie) and her sons Rob and Don, Ron (Jennifer), Roberta (Rick) Bolianatz; grandsons Bryson and Tanner Bolianatz; sisters Florence (Gerald) Brigden and Hazel (Alex) Lytwyn; sister Alice Laminman; Mother-in-law Margaret Stuffer; brothersin-law Lew (Anita) Stuffer and Jim (Joyce) Stouffer; sister law Muriel Stouffer as well as nieces, nephews, family and friends. Charlie was born and grew up in Deloraine, Manitoba. His family moved to Regent and then Brandon Manitoba where he met his wife. The two of them moved to Regina and raised four children.

Charlie was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was always heavily involved in family life and activities. Charlie and Phyllis also opened their home and shared their love as caring foster parents for 22 years. Charlie worked for 15 years at McLare Construction and 20 years at the Regina Exhibition Association where he retired in 1990. Charlie was an avid sports fan which also led him to a part time job at Taylor Field. In retirement Charlie enjoyed hobbies, traveling and visiting family but his greatest joy was time spent with his grandsons, Bryson and Tanner.

A SERVICE OF REMEMBERANCE will be held at Rosemont United Church on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing may make donations in Charlie's memory to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave. Regina SK, S4R 1A6. Arrangements are entrusted to the Regina Funeral Home (Phone 789-8850). REGINA FUNERAL HOME RUMPEL-Doug, husband, father, and 1922 passed grandpa, away born December November 24, 2003 26, at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre D.V.A.

Wing. Doug was predeceased by his mother and father, and Emily Rumpel, brother Roy, sisters Edna Sands, Lillian Mang and Irene Jackson, several brothers in law and sisters in law and his first wife Lillian (Mang) Rumpel in 1955. He leaves behind his wife of thirty-three years Beth (Robinson) Rumpel and children, Brenda (Ron) Mathieson, grandchildren Jay and Jessica, David (Jana) Dixon, grandchildren Michael and Christina, Linda (Howard) Williamson, grandchild Kelly, Debra (Garry) Graham, grandchildren Tim and Leanna, brothers, Wilbert (Kay) Rumpel, Mervin (Arlene) Rumpel and several nieces, nephews, brothers in law and sisters in law. Doug was born in Balgonie, Sask. He volunteered for the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Far East.

He was discharged in 1946. He then joined the Federal Government Health and Welfare Division and rose to Chief of Old Age Security, retiring on December 30, 1979. Doug was an avid fisherman, curler and bowler, he loved camping and gardening and was a longtime fan of the Roughriders. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Regina, SK with Rev. Jan Temple-Jones, officiating.

Interment to follow in Riverside Memorial Park, Regina, SK. Flowers most gratefully declined, donations in Doug's memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 150 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4R 2N2 or the Veteran's Wing, Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 2180 23rd Avenue, Regina, SK, S4S 0A5. Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 RUHR Christmas morning, Clara (Carol) Ruhr (Tusa) passed away at the age of 73 years. Clara was predeceased by her son Glenn in 1979, father Michael and mother Katherine, a sister Sr. Rose Tusa, a brother Martin Tusa and a sister Mary Tusa.

She is survived by her children; Wayne (Jasmine) of Victoria, Russell of Edmonton, three sisters, Eva Melenchuk of Regina and Anna (Ed) Shire, both of Regina and Esther Tusa of Toronto, brother Arnold (Larrissa) Tusa of Cupar and numerous nieces and nephews. Clara was born at Cupar, and moved to Regina in in 1950. She worked at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Dominion and Safeway stores, and at independent businesses. She her was extremely devoted to her family and faith. Special thanks to Dr.

Chalchal and staff of Unit 3B at the Pasqua Hospital. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 2049 Scarth Street, Regina, with Rev. Emmett Morrissey, celebrant.

Cremation to follow with burial to take place in Riverside Memorial Park on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. A visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, December 28, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home 3101, Dewdney Regina, SK. Donations in Clara's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 Mcintyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3.

Arrangements are in the care of FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 REICHELT-Friday, December 26, 2003, Kathleen Maria Pauline Reichelt, late of Regina, passed away age of 78 years. Predeceased by her parents and brother Roy Simon, Kathleen leaves to mourn, her loving husband of forty-nine years, Harvey; brother George; nephews, Brent and Trevor. She was born near Raymore, Saskatchewan in 1925 and moved to Regina in 1947. In 1954 she was employed with the City of Regina Library, worked for twenty-six years, until her retirement in 1980 as Supervisor of Circulation. A private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services. saskobits.com com This new LeaderPost website provides a permanent archive for all our obituaries including photograph and has the ability for searching previous obituaries. If you would like to preserve your loved ones memory in our archive system go to www.saskobits.com com dall 522-SELL (7355) for more information. Morsky of Regina, SK, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 24, 2003. Left to cherish Paul's memory is his loving wife of 55 years, Gloria; son Brian (Pat) and their children Bryce, Blake, Erica and Mark; daughter Deb and her children Larissa, Anna and Taisa; son Wayne (Carole) and their children Graham, Falynn, Rachel, and Jared.

Paul will also be deeply missed by his brother Nick (Verna) of Estevan, sister Nell (Maurice) of Winnipeg and their families, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews, in-laws and his family in Ukraine. Paul was born on December 6, 1924 in Chernivetski, Ukraine. He immigrated to Canada in 1928 and settled with his parents, Anna and Joseph, in Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba. At the age of 14, Paul began farming with his father. Shortly after Paul turned 20, he purchased his first crawler tractor and began his land clearing business.

In 1948, Paul married Gloria Buhay and their lives were blessed with three children. In 1954, Paul and Gloria moved to Virden, Manitoba, where they ventured into business in the oil patch industry. The family business expanded to include grid road construction. In 1973 in Whitewood Paul Morsky Ltd. completed the of many highway contracts.

The company Paul founded remains a strong and wellrespected family business in the earthmoving industry. In 1982, Paul and Gloria relocated to Regina. Paul was an active member and strong supporter of the Roadbuilding industry. He served as President of the Roadbuilders Heavy Construction Assoc. of Sask.

in 1984, continuing as President of the Western Canada Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Assoc. in 1985. Through this industry, Paul developed many friendships. Paul's greatest time" life was his family, especially the he spent with his grandchildren. Paul could often be found at hockey rinks, soccer pitches, ski hills, dance centres, school gyms or simply at the shop watching or playing with his loving grandchildren.

Although Paul will no longer be physically present, his spirit will always remain strong in the memories of his grandchildren. Paul's final years were spent as a resident at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. His family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers, especially his best buddy, Beth Lakeman. A celebration of Paul's life will be held on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Roman Catholic Parish 5020 Sherwood Drive.

Father Paul Dungan presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Paul's pride and respect of his Ukrainian heritage lives on through his family. Rest peacefully Paul we will miss you immensely. Vichnaya Pamiat The family invites friends relatives to sign Paul's Book of Condolence at www.ObituariesToday.com' Courage and Rylan, one uncle, numerous aunties, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relations and friends.

The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Gordon First Nation Gymnasium, Gordon First Nation, with Rev. Ron Hooper and Joe Pelletier, officaiting. Burial to follow in the Pelletier and Bird Cemetery. The Wake will be held on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 4:00 PM in the Gordon First Nation Gymnasium. Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 PELLETIER the -Ivan Gordon Pelletier First Nation, born September 12, 1950, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, December 26, 2003.

Ivan was predeceased by his father Daniel, and his brother Donald. He is survived by his wife Wendy, his children: Tammy (Ashley), Crystal (Brian), Kevin (Charmaine), Ryan (Dezarae), Laura (Tim), Mitchell, Carol (Smurf), Murall (Clarence) and Lyle, his mother Gladys, brother and sisters, Dennis (Doreen), Sylvia, Rhonda (Leon), Karyn (Derek), his grandchildren, Ashton, Keelia, Eli, Garret, Ty, Cassidy, Hailey, Dusty, PELLETIER-Normand 1932 2003 it is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather on December 24, 2003. He passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Surviving him are his wife of 47 years Carolyn, his five children: Roxane (Greg), their children Megan, Whitney and Annie, Susan (Greg) and their son Mitchell, Lynn (Brian) and son Torry, Brian (Jeanne), and their children Noelle, Robyn and Greta, and Michelle (Clint), his sister Roxane, brother Valmont (Jeanne), twin brother (Joan), sisterDianne Schneider (Lorry), and icem brother-in-law Harold (Irene). He is also survived and well remembered by 16 nieces and nephews.

Norm was born in Montmartre, Saskatchewan moving to Regina at the age of 12. He attended Campion High School and University of Regina receiving his Bachelor of Education teaching in Regina until his retirement. His love of the outdoors filled his life and brought together so many to share his adventures. Fisherman, golfer, gardener, wonderful carpenter: his talents spilled over into the lives of all who he encountered. He gave his heart wholly, loved us all beyond measure, and will forever live in our hearts and memories.

If friends so desire a contribution may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Funeral Mass be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, 2003 at St. will, celebrated. Bonaventure Parish, 1600 Acadia Drive S.E., Calgary. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors: Telephone: 403-216-2222 8 DEATH NOTICES KREUTZER- Gladys Thelma (Hays) was born in the Lipton District on September 30, 1921.

Thelma passed away in Regina, Saskatchewan on December 24, 2003 at the age of 82 years. She was the eldest daughter of Gladys and Robert Hays, and had one younger sister Ann. Thelma met Henry Kreutzer, her life partner, and they were married on March 4, 1940. During the 56 years of marriage they raised a family of six sons and three daughters. Thelma loved God, church, life, people and most of all: she loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Thelma was predeceased by her husband Henry Kreutzer, her parents, Robert and Gladys Hays. Left to mourn her passing are her children: Robert (Shirley), Regina; Albert (Gayle), Govan; Ronald (Hope), Lipton; John (Pat) Balgonie; Betty Anne (Brian) Dooley, Regina; Brian (Gloria), Regina; Stanley (Phyllis) Moose Jaw; Gwen (Gerald) Rupchan, Regina; Henrietta (Keith) Hilderman, Govan; 46 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; Ann Yackel; sisters in law: Lottie Kreutzer, Lipton; Elsie Ritzen, Edmonton; Eleanor Seib, Fort Qu'Appelle; Lee Kreutzer, Cupar; brother in law, Leonard (Pearl) Kreutzer, Oak Lake, Manitoba. The funeral service will be held in the Lipton Community Hall, Lipton, Sask. on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Rev.

Rudie Wiens offiating. Interment in Lipton Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360-2nd. Ave Regina, Sask. S4R 1A6 may be tokens of remembrance.

Tubman Cremation Funeral Services 1-800-667-8962 WASIAK-On Monday, December 22, 2003, Joseph Anthony, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully. Predeceased by his father Felix, Joe is survived by Kathleen, his loving wife, of 51 years; mother Maria; sister Jenny (Andre) Chapdelaine and family; children Ed (Katherine) Wasiak of Lethbridge and their family Jason, Michael and Tamara; Christine (Dennis) Kessel of Regina their family Sandra, Jaya, Shaun and Jonathan; Colette (Wayne) Bischoff of Saskatoon and their family Laura, Adam and Anthony; Marcia (Michael) Scott of Regina and their family Sarah and Matthew; Teresa (Dan) Lee of Calgary and daughter Clare. Joe was born on April 11, 1931 at Heward, SK and grew up on a farm near Froude, SK. As a journeyman automotive mechanic, Joe owned and operated his own garage at Rouleau, SK for 11 years. Later, he shared his knowledge by teaching for one year at the Saskatchewan Technical Institute (STI) in Moose Jaw, then at Miller Comprehensive High School Regina for another 25 years.

A funeral mass and celebration of Joe's life will be held at St. Martin Catholic Church, 4720 Castle Road, Regina, SK on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Ken Miller officiating. Special thanks to Drs. Ekong and Spivack and staff of SICU and 5A at RGH and Dr.

L. Clein and the Palliative Care staff at the Pasqua. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3. Paragon Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 359-7776 MCKALE-Sister (Mary) Bertha McKale, Grey Sister of the Immaculate Conception, died in Pembroke, Ontario, Thursday, December 25, 2003 in the 72nd year of her religious life.

Predeceased by her parents, Bartholmew and Bridget Mahoney, her sisters, Mae O'Connor, Annie Kealey, Irene Kennedy Carrol, Edna Daly, her brothers Basil, Ray, Ernie, Clement and William. Besides the members of her community, she leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews. Sister Bertha entered the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Pembroke, Ontario in 1932. Sister spent her ministry as a Lab Technician in Pembroke General Hospital, Penetang, Sault Ste. Marie, and Lestock, Saskatchewan.

In her retirement years she continued to work with seniors as a sacristan at Villa Madonna Retreat House, Ottawa, Lorrain Convent, Pembroke and Marianhill. Resting at the GREY SISTERS' MOTHERHOUSE, Pembroke, Friday, December 26, 2003 after 3:00 p.m. with Special Vespers at 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated in the Grey Sisters' Motherhouse Chapel on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Members of the Catholic Women's League, Cathedral Parish will meet for prayer at the Motherhouse Friday, December 26, 2003 at 4:00 p.m.

Interment at St. Columba's Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO THE MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, PEMBROKE. 8 DEATH NOTICES MORHART-EVA passed away suddenly on December 24, 2003 in the presence of family. She was predeceased by her loving husband Martin in 1994; daughter Mary in 1960; parents Peter and Gertrude Novak; sisters Alvina Wiley, Gertrude Ruhr, and Joanne Ehrmantraut; brothers George Novak, John Novak, and numerous in-laws.

Eva is survived by children Alvina (James) Breckenridge of Edmonton, AB, Val (Margaret) Morhart of Torquay, SK, Ray Morhart (special friend Judy), Greg (Susan) Morhart, and Gina (Elmar) Winkler of Regina, SK. Eva's grandchildren Darin (Chantal), Sheri (Colin) and their daughter Abigail, all of Edmonton, AB; Bartley (Christa) and their children Carina and Tyson of Calgary, AB; Michelle (Doug) of Cochrane, AB; Carrie (Cory) of Yorkton, SK; Heather of Regina, SK; and Kendra of Winnipeg, MB. Her brothers Bill Novak, Jack (Valerie) Novak, sisters Helen Novak and Lena (Wenzel) Zimmer. There are also many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends who loved and will miss her. Eva was born near Killaly on December 14, 1917.

She was a strong and independent woman, yet caring and compassionate to all that came to know her. Before marrying, she worked at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville and then again at Regina General Hospital after the family moved to Regina in 1961. Eva and Martin raised their five children to respect and care for others. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, gardening and in her later years, puttering in her children's gardens.

A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy 1 East, on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. The family extends special thanks to Maria and Bill, staff and residents of Rawlinson Home for their love; Stan and the attending Medical staff at Regina General Hospital Emergency, Regina EMS and Arcola Avenue Fire Station for their professional and compassionate handling of Eva. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eva's memory may be made to Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK, S4R 1A6. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (789-8850) REGINA FUNERAL. HOME KIRBY-Glen Edwin 'Ted' beloved husband of Rev.

Shirley Barker-Kirby late of Regina, Sask, formerly of Nelson and Trail, B.C. passed away following courageous struggle with cancer on Friday, December 26, 2003 at the age of 62 years. A full notice will appear in the Wednesday edition of the Leader Post. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (789-8850) REGINA FUNERAL HOME YANDEL- Michael Yandel, M.D., FRCSC. Mike died December 25, 2003, after a long and courageous struggle with illness.

A dedicated surgeon, Mike was a leader in the orthopedic field throughout the valley. He loved all kinds of music, especially jazz. Along with his passion for life, Mike possessed a keen sense of wit and humor that enriched the lives of all around him. He is survived by his wife and friend Linda, six children, Margaret (Gary), Leslie, John (Karen), Judy (James), Sue (Steven) and Barb, step-children Brent (Jennifer), Kelly (Lisa), and ten grandchildren. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff of Kelowna General Hospital Emergency Department, Rehabilitation, Physio and 4 East, as well as Cottonwoods Hospital for their care and kindness.

In accordance with Mike's wishes, there will be a private family service, At Mike's request, no flowers. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD. 250-860-7077. 11 MEMORIAMS BREHMJENNIFER JOAN (1970 1997) MICHELLE JENNIFER (1986 1997) -In loving memory of our daughter, granddaughter: sister, niece; aunt cousin who died tragically on December 28, 1997.

Dear Auntie Jenn, Thank you for helping me remind everyone that action speaks. If I yell, they come running. They haven't figured out that you've taught me everything 1 know. After all, you're my guardian angel. Your nephew, Jack.

Dear Mick, Grandma says that I talk as much as you did. I can't see anything wrong with that. Besides Mommy prayed that you would look after me and you have. I promise to keep up the tradition. Thanks Cuz, Emily Jennifer Michelle.

From the rest of us: Six years and yet it seems like only vesterday that we lost you Gull from Lake. The to the Highway Alberta that took your lives is fully twinned Regina border, You did not die in vain. We love you, cherish the time that we had with each of you and above all else "wish you were here." Love: Mom, Jim, Janelle, and Richard.