CHARLES ALAN FINNBOGASON

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CHARLES ALAN FINNBOGASON Unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008, Charlie passed away in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 27 years and best friend Hanna, parents Alan and Marguerite Finnbogason, sister Eve and her husband James Fitzgerald of Toronto, parents-in-law Bill and Mary Miller, brothers-in-law Will (Joan), Henry (Ingrid), Erich, Alfred (Barb), Kurt (Diana), and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Charlie was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 13, 1954, sharing his birthday with his maternal grandmother. He attended Strathmillan, Birchwood and Golden Gate schools and Silver Heights Collegiate. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in 1975. He enjoyed a successful career in property development and management, including 11 years in Toronto where he rose to the position of vice-president of an international development company. In 1992, he and Hanna welcomed the opportunity to return home to Winnipeg, where he served as Vice President for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, then General Manager of St. Vital Centre until his retirement from 20 VIC Management Inc. in 2004. He then formed his own consulting company, Franklin Retail Advisors until his retirement last fall. In January 2008, Charlie and Hanna fulfilled their long-time dream and bought a retirement home on the ocean just outside Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where they had vacationed for many years. They enjoyed a wonderful winter there before his untimely passing. Charlie was very involved in the community. His associations included the Rotary Club of St. Vital, a board member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and a member of the financial committee of the MS Society of Winnipeg. He was an enthusiastic cook and he and Hanna loved to entertain friends and family. He will be remembered by all who knew him and sadly missed. Cremation has already taken place. There will be a memorial service to celebrate his life on Monday, June 23rd at 2:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Ballroom at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 0R3, the MS Society, Manitoba Chapter, 4th Floor 141 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0R3 or the Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 9Z9. Condolences may be sent to condolences@nbardal.mb.ca NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 14, 2008