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ARNOLD EMERY ECKERT
Born: Jan 21, 1944
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ARNOLD EMERY ECKERT Peacefully, with his family by his side, Arnold Emery Eckert passed away on May 19, at Ste. Anne Hospital, at the age of 64 years. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 42 years, Isabelle, and four children, Keith (Patricia) of Edmonton, Kelly of Vancouver, Tammy (Marcel) of Edmonton, and Roxane (Syd) of Steinbach. Grandchildren Tara (Roger), Dillon, Kaitlynd, Ashley, Alex, Vanessa, Cole, Zackery, and great-grandchild Rileigh. Brothers and sisters Muriel, Nora, Calvin (Alice), Lorna (Garth), Cameron (Cheryl), Stan (Eilene), and Alice. Brother and sister-in-laws Bertine (Tony), Simone (Lawrence), Lorraine, Jeanne, Paul (Joanne), Denis (Pauline), Dorothy (Ted). He will also be greatly missed by close friends Ray and Denise Burnell, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Herman and Marion Eckert, sister Shirley Eckert, brother-in-law Don Cooke, mother and father-in-law Jean and Evelyn Grenier, brothers-in-law Don Grenier and Gordon Burnell, and niece Tara Grenier. Arnold was born in Fraud, Saskatchewan on January 21, 1944. When he was a young boy, the family moved to Sprague, Manitoba, and later the Giroux area. Arnold later moved to Winnipeg and met Isabelle in 1962. They married in 1966, and later moved to LaBroquerie with their two young sons. Arnold fulfilled his dream of buying a farm, and they moved to the farm near LaBroquerie in 1973. They had two daughters, and raised their family on the farm until they moved to Steinbach in 1995. Arnold was always an extremely hard worker and began working in the bush around the age of fourteen. He later worked at Maple Leaf Mills before working on the farm full time. When he was 46, he began driving semi for Kleyson Transport. In 1998, Isabelle joined him on the road, and they bought their own truck and became owner operators. They later worked for Bison Transport and drove truck together for 10 years. Arnold was a strong gentle man who enjoyed his family and friends immensely. His greatest love was his grandchildren, and he enjoyed taking them camping and on outings to Tinkertown and the zoo. Later in life he found his passion for golf, and went on many golf and camping trips with family and friends. Arnold also relaxed by mowing his perfectly manicured lawn and took great pride in their beautiful yard. He also had a love for old western movies, and would always make time to watch The Rifle Man on Friday nights. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Our Saviour Parish, Steinbach, Manitoba with Father Louis Vielfaure officiating. Following the service, the gathering of friends and family will be held in the parish hall, with interment to follow at Green Acres Cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Ste. Anne Hospital for their excellent care, and the doctors at Cancer Care Manitoba. As well, all of their family and friends for their wonderful support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care at Ste. Anne Hospital and CancerCare Manitoba. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Green Acres Lane, (204) 222-3241 Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2008
Condolences & Memories (19 entries)
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5 days after your 14th anniversary your son Kelly has joined you. I miss you every day, please hold Kelly in your arms. Love you forever dad ❤️ - Posted by: Roxane (Daughter ) on: Jun 29, 2022
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Another year goes by without you in our lives Uncle. You were such a big part of our family. I have so many good memories and we shared many laughs. I love you Uncle Arnold. Miss you so much. - Posted by: Coreen (Niece) on: May 19, 2021
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Wow tomorrow will be 12 years since you’ve been gone, in 12 years so much has happened all your grandkids have graduated, got married, achieving their goals and many more. Wish you were here with us still, wish I could hear your voice, laugh see you smile so big. Every year doesn’t get any easier still hurts a lot. I know you’d be very proud of each one of us♥️And I know you’re smiling down from heaven I love you sooo much grandpa You’re never forgotten, see you again soon! - Posted by: Ashley (Granddaughter ) on: May 18, 2020
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Today you would have been 76, happy heavenly birthday dad. Almost 12 years and still have a hard time with you not here. I love and miss you everyday, I hope you hear me talk to you ❤ - Posted by: Roxane (Daughter) on: Jan 21, 2020
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Your name comes up a lot as we often talk about old times and the fun times. You're always in our thoughts, old friend and brother-in-law. Missing you, - Posted by: Simone & Lawrence (Brother-in-law) on: May 18, 2019
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Thinking of you and still missing you after 9 years. - Posted by: Simone & Lawrence Rasmussen (brother-in-law & friend) on: May 11, 2017
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Another Christmas is coming without you, it still hurts so much dad. You always wore your santa hat for the grandkids and we all loved it. I loved you then and I still love you now, my heart hurts so bad and wish you could be here having a drink on Christmas in your spot at the table. I love you dearly and miss you with all my heart. - Posted by: Roxane (Daughter) on: Dec 07, 2016
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Missing so much as always dad love you and wish i could talk to you hugs dad. You were and are always will be the best dad ever xoxo - Posted by: Roxane Eckert (Daughter) on: May 29, 2016
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Tomorrow will be 8 years since God wrapped his arms around you and took your pain away forever. We miss your comforting presence and our happy times playing cards with you. Always in our hearts. - Posted by: Simone & Lawrence Rasmussen (sister/brother-in-law) on: May 19, 2016
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Grandpa I really miss you. I really want you here right now!!! there is not a day that goes by I don't think about you... you are the most cheerful person I have ever met... we are all pretty much grown up now... Ashley graduates at the end of this year and i wish you were here to see it.. papa your dearly missed, I wish i could see you one last time, I miss walking into memeres house and seeing you sitting at the kitchen table smiling when ever we came for a visit.. when we were sad you would give us that sad puppy look and cross your arms, everyone misses you Papa... xoxo I love you.. -Vanessa- - Posted by: Vanessa Wiebe (grand-daughter ) on: Dec 12, 2015
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This time of the year, with Christmas getting close, is always especially difficult since you passed away. We had such good times with you. You were family but you were also such a good friend. You were always there to help out when family or friends needed you. We knew we could always count on you and Isabelle to attend our family functions whether it was a wedding, special birthdays and anniversaries. We appreciate how difficult it must have been at times as your driving job sometimes took you many days away from home. You worked so hard but you always put family first. We will always remember your unique laugh, your warmth, your kindness, your generosity and the love you had for your family. We miss you very much. - Posted by: Simone & Lawrence Rasmussen (friend & sister/brother-in-law) on: Nov 21, 2015
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Tomorrow will be 7 years that you have been gone, everyday I still think of you, miss you and need my daddy. I love you dad, till I see you again xoxo - Posted by: Roxane Eckert (Daughter) on: May 18, 2015
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Happy Father's Day dad, I miss you so much. - Posted by: Roxane Eckert (daughter) on: Jun 15, 2014
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Miss you dad, 6 years already....love you. - Posted by: Kelly Eckert (Son) on: May 22, 2014
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Dear papa, No matter how many times I think about it, it still doesn't feel like you're gone. I still expect to walk into Memeres house and see you sitting at the end of the table with your pink striped coffee mug, or your glass of vodka and 7. It's hard to believe it's already been 5 years since you've left us, when it only feels like yesterday that I was going on trips with you and Memere in the big truck, or going with you to cancer care. I wish you could be here to see how much we've all grown up. Zacks in grade 5 already going into grade 6. Vanessa is the tallest 12 year old I've ever seen. Ashley just passed her beginners, and I'm going to school something I'd never thought I'd be doing. I know you're seeing all this from heaven but I wish you were here to experience it with us. Most of all, I wish you were here to meet Trist. I know you two would get along, and you'd like him very much, just as the rest of the family does. I love calling Memeres house just to get the answering machine and being able to hear your voice just one more time. I wish heaven had a phone so I could actually talk to you instead, and that heaven had visiting hours because a hug from you sometimes is what I need ! I hope I'm making you proud papa. I love you so much. No words could ever describe how much I love you and am grateful to have you as my grandpa even if the time was cut short. See you later. I love you, Kaitlynd. <3 - Posted by: Kaitlynd Ouellet. (Granddaughter) on: May 19, 2013
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5 years tomorrow since you left us. We miss you everyday, dear friend and brother-in-law. - Posted by: Simone & Lawrence Rasmussen (sister-in-law & brother-in-law) on: May 18, 2013
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Miss you grandpa we haven't stopped thinking about you, soon will be 5 years love you lots!! <3 wish you were here with us! <3 - Posted by: Ashley Wiebe (Granddaughter ) on: May 17, 2013
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Sunday will be 5 years and I miss you more and more each day, love you dad. - Posted by: Roxane Eckert (Daughter) on: May 17, 2013
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I miss you dad...... - Posted by: Kelly Eckert (Son) on: Sep 15, 2012