LEO TARDIFF

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LEO TARDIFF It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a very special person in our lives, Leo Tardiff, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2002, at the Pine Falls Health Complex. He will always be remembered with love and admiration by his wife Rose and their children, Allan (Wendy), Fay (Leonard), Patti (Marc), Dwayne (Tannis) and Melinda (Jeff). Hell be sadly missed by his grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Crystal, Carlee, Tara, Mitch, Dustin, Lesley, Carmen, Derek, Karina, Cole and Taylor. He is survived by his mother Evelyn Tardiff; brothers, Ovide, Maurice (June), Joe (Shelley) and sister Bernice (Danny) Wilde; as well as many nieces, nephews, and loyal friends. He was predeceased by his father William Tardiff; sister and brother-in-law, Terry and Richard Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Germaine and Leon Berthelette; and sister-in-law Kay Tardiff. He was born on January 22, 1928 in South Junction, MB. He was employed at the Abitibi Paper Company as a papermaker, retiring in 1988. In past years he served his community as both a school trustee and a town counselor. He also volunteered endless hours at the recreation center, golf course and curling club. These volunteer contributions were recognized in 1979 when he was honored as the Recreational Volunteer of the Year. He was again recognized in 1993 with an Honorary Life Membership at the Pine Falls Curling Club. He lived life to the fullest, never sitting still for a minute. His favorite pastimes included curling and golfing. We will always remember how his smile brought a ray of sunshine to all he knew. No amount of suffering could fade away that smile. At his request, cremation has taken place. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Notre Dame du Laus church in Powerview. Funeral mass will follow at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Father Gray. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Lavallee, Bob Seguin, Jim Deluca, Billy Earle, Kenny Cyr and Fritz Kemball. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hussain, Dr. Oelofse, and the caring nursing staff at the Selkirk Hospital and the Pine Falls Health Complex. Also, many thanks to the relatives and friends who brightened up his day with their visits. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Falls Palliative Care, Box 2000 Pine Falls, MB, R0E 1M0, or a charity of ones choice. He had a smile, a pleasant way, A helping hand to all he knew. He was so kind, so generous and true, On Earth he nobly did his best, Grant him, Jesus, heavenly rest. Sobering Funeral Chapel 268-3510

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2002