RICHARD CHOKEN

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RICHARD CHOKEN Peacefully in his sleep at his residence, Richard Choken left us on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the age of 40 years. Richard was born March 15, 1965 in Eriksdale, MB and holds the record for being the heaviest baby born in Eriksdale Hospital weighing over 13 lb. Richard enjoyed playing slots. When he wasn't working he would always play. Every time he won a little bit he would always yell out loud, Stay longer! Richard, we all wish you could've stayed a little longer. Richard was a very outgoing person and enjoyed a good joke. He was very quick to smile and laugh out loud. He gave meaning to the word laughter . Richard was a caring person, very protective towards his family, and was always there to lend a helping hand. Richard is survived by his brothers, Leon (Shirley), John (Barbie), Raymond, Gordon (Melanie), Edwin (Valerie), Steven (Cheryle) and their families; his sisters, Claudia (Orville), Linda Choken, Myna (Larry), Freda (Joe), Marlene (Arthur), Peggy, Susan (John), Linda (Franklin), Emma, Kimmy (Ron) and their families; also many nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to mention; three uncles, Berba, Adolphe Swan and Joe Edwards; two aunts, Maggie Dunn and Isabelle Swan. He also leaves to mourn his special friend Lucy Anderson of Fairford, MB. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucy and William Choken and Edwin Edwards Sr.; his brothers, Terrance, Eddy, Donald, Jubble, Kenneth and Steve Choken, Charles R. Edwards (Randy); and one sister Lillian Wood. Wake services will be held on Thursday, January 26 and Friday, January 27 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at his residence on Lake Manitoba First Nation. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lake Manitoba School Gymnasium with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Interment to follow in the Lake Manitoba Reserve Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nelson Mousseau, Donny Swan, Cory Missyabit, Jeffrey Swan, Dennis Edwards, Larry Swan, Brian Swan and Bradley Swan. The family wishes to thank all the people with their donations of food, monies and support, the Ashern RCMP and Arnason Funeral Home, also to the Lake Manitoba Chief and Council for their support and help in our time of need. All the help was very much appreciated. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Ashern - Lundar (204) 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 26, 2006