AL M. CHRISTIE

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AL M. CHRISTIE Peacefully with his family by his side, September 18, 2010, Al passed away. Al will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy of 62 years, his daughter Linda (Cal), his son Ron (Trudy); grandchildren, Tara (Karl), Chad (Sarah), Karen (Dallas); four great-grandchildren; his five sisters, three brothers and many friends and family. He was predeceased by his parents Morris and Winnie Christie and his brother Larry. Al was born October 12, 1928 in Russell, MB. He joined the army in 1950 and served in Korea (2nd Battalion P.P.C.L.I.). He served in the Reserve Forces 1952-1972 as C.W.O. and discharged as Captain. He joined the Winnipeg Fire Dept. in 1952 and retired in 1993 as Asst. Deputy Chief. He also worked part-time at Holiday Chev as a salesman 1966 - 1985. Al was a member of Army Navy Air Force Veterans Unit 283 and enjoyed his weekly crib games there as well as spending time with his family, trips to the casino, poker games and watching the Bombers play. There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Fire Fighters Burn Fund, 303 83 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Mb, R3C 4J9. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2010