DAVID BARNES

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DAVID BARNES We regret to announce the passing of David Barnes on Monday, July 16, 2007 in his home at Portage la Prairie at the age of 59 years. He was predeceased by his parents Godfrey and Blanche Barnes, and father-in-law Jack Porterfield. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jo-Ann, daughter Lisa, son Kurt (Keira), granddaughter Morgan, brother Geoff of England, cousin Joan and family as well as aunts, uncles and cousins and their families in England. He will also be missed by his mother-in-law Velma Porterfield, sister-in-law Nancy (Albert) Fehr, nieces, Sarah (Matt) and Becky (Trevor), and brother-in-law Bob Porterfield. A time of visitation and viewing will take place on Thursday, July 19, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel, 56 Royal Road S., Portage la Prairie. In keeping with David's wishes there will be no funeral service but rather a celebration of his life as family and friends gather to remember some of the good times and memories shared with David. You are welcome to come and go between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 275 Duke Ave. in Portage la Prairie, on Saturday, July 21, 2007. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in David's memory to Central Plains CancerCare Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8, or to Portage District General Hospital Foundation, 524 5th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A8, or to Royal Canadian Legion #65, 275 Duke Ave., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0S5 or a charity of your choice. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of David by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 18, 2007