GERARD GEORGES GENTES

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GERARD GEORGES GENTES It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gérard Georges Gentes on August 20, 2006 at Foyer Valade, Winnipeg, MB. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Marcelle Granger; his children, Charles Gentes (Louise), Colette Gentes-Hawn (David), Bobbi Sturby, Gisèle Solon (Dwight) and Linda Noto (Brian). His first wife Aline, predeceased Gerry in 1994. A fun Granddad will be missed by Johnnie Gentes (Kristina Filmer), Pierre Gentes (Melissa Newman), Jeffrey Granger Hawn, Christian Hawn (Robin Kells), Alyson Gentes-Hawn, Jennifer Howard, Gerry Howard (Gloria Malevenda), Samantha Solon, Melanie Noto-Ruddick (Kevin) and Michael Noto (Allison). The joy he found in his children and grandchildren was manifested by the sheer delight of his great-grandchildren, Morgan, Ethan, Mattie, Natalie and Alicia. Gerry is survived by his sisters, Marie Kerkolee, Thérèse Lambert and Denise Caron. Sisters and brothers, Annette, Marguerite, Dora, Georgette, Germaine, Alphonse, Maurice and Joseph, predeceased him. Many nephews and nieces will miss a favourite uncle. Gerry was born in Antler, SK on March 24, 1918 the son of the late Eliza Dumont and Félix Gentes. He lived in various places on the prairies, settling in Brandon in the 1960s. He will be remembered with fondness by the many paperboys and girls he worked with during his many years with the Winnipeg Free Press. Gerry was an active member of St. Augustine's Parish in Brandon, devoting his time to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Always an avid gardener, his lawn was not only the envy of the neighbourhood, it was recognized formally by the Brandon Horticultural Society. Gerry had a special touch with animals of all kinds. He could train cats and make friends with any dog on the street. During his time at the Foyer Valade the dogs brought in by volunteers were a source of much joy. The family thanks employees and volunteers at the Foyer for their dedication to Gerry's care and the devotion with which they delivered that care. They are to be commended for treating each and every resident as if he or she is a very special person. As well, a special thank you to the home care workers in Brandon who took wonderful care of Gerry. Bravo to all of you. A memorial mass will be held on Friday evening, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Timothy's Church, 135 John Forsyth Rd., Winnipeg with Fr. Phil Daley officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Friends and family in the Brandon area are invited to attend the interment ceremony which will take place the next day, Saturday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brandon Cemetery (west side), 1901 18th Street South. Fr. Dominic Yuen will officiate. A reception following the public interment ceremony will take place at St. Augustine's Church, 327 4th Street. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Gerry's memory can be made to the Foyer Valade (Patio Fund), 450 River Rd., Winnipeg MB R2M 5M4. Memories Chapel Pre-Planning Centre 330 18 Street N Brandon, MB Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM FAMILY OWNED OPERATED 1531 Pembina Hwy. 284-7500

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2006