HERBERT (BERT) CHARLES CHRISTOFFERSON

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HERBERT (BERT) CHARLES CHRISTOFFERSON Peacefully with family by his side, Bert passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014 at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 81 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 30 years Ruth, children; Denise (Billy), Bob (Geraldine), Donna (Jim), Mark (Tina), Shawn (Phil), stepdaughters; Rosemarie (Rick), and Donalda (Guy); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; his brother Ronnie (Barbara) along with many nieces and nephews. Bert was predeceased by his parents Alex and Catherine Christofferson, siblings; Edmund, Violet, Margaret, Evelyn and Dalton. The family would like to thank the St. Boniface Hospital 7th floor staff and the Southern Health Palliative Care for their excellent and compassionate care extended towards Dad. Dad fought a long courageous battle with cancer for two years. For those who desire, donations in Dad's memory made be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Middlebro Community Hall Middlebro, MB. Interment will follow the service in the Middlebro Community Cemetery. VITA FUNERAL HOME in care of arrangements 256 Railway Avenue Vita, Manitoba (204) 425 3114

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2014