JOHN L. CONDRA

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JOHN L. CONDRA, LL.B. 1932 - 2010 On February 6, 2010 John passed away at home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Kathryn, his son John Michael, daughters Katie (Rob Macdonald) and Jillian (Jim Hamm), and his four precious grandchildren, Zoë, Olivia, and Hazel Macdonald, and Andrew Hamm. He will be fondly remembered, especially by his many nieces and nephews. John was born in north end Winnipeg and attended St. John's Technical High School. He graduated from the University of Manitoba Law School in 1959, after which he and Kay moved to Montréal and then Toronto. They chose to return to Winnipeg to raise their children. John and Kay owned and operated The House of Cheese on Spence Street in the late 1960s. John worked for many years at Winnipeg School Division #1, followed by work in private practice. John's family is most proud of his commitment to many arts groups. He served on the boards of a number of arts organizations, including the Canada Council of the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, Prairie Public Television, and the International Peace Gardens. He was President of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts, and was a governor and then president of the Winnipeg Winter Club. In accordance with his wishes, there will be a private memorial service. Friends and family are invited to a reception on Thursday, February 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Winnipeg Winter Club. Should friends desire, a contribution in John's memory may be made to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet or to the Winnipeg Art Gallery. He fought the good fight He stayed the course He maintained his faith NEIL BARDAL INC. (204) 949 - 2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2010