RALPH STANLEY SMITH

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RALPH STANLEY SMITH Ralph Stanley Smith of Minnedosa, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ralph was born in Winnipeg, MB on January 29, 1946. He worked for 37 years at the Co-op Feed Plant in Brandon. Ralph enjoyed his hobby farm and could always be found helping his neighbours. He was predeceased by his mother Catherine Davis; brother Allan Davis; father-in-law Harry Thomas; mother-in-law Deanie Murphy; and niece Sherry Lynn Koren. Ralph is survived by his wife Colleen Smith; children, Michael, Tracy (Paul Grigg) and Paul; granddaughter Jennifer Murphy (Matthew Hooke); and great-grand-daughter Savannah Murphy. He is also survived by his stepfather Charles Davis; sister Gloria (Ernie) Koren; brother Charlie Davis; brother-in-law Danny (Debbie) Thomas; niece Crystal (Jason); and great-nephews, Jesse and Brent. A come and go reception will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon on Saturday, January 28, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Ralph to the Canadian Cancer Society - Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com Arrangements are with Memories Chapel Pre-Planning Centre, Brandon, 204-727-0330.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 26, 2006