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JOHANNES (JOHN) LILEY
Date of Passing: Jan 10, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHANNES (JOHN) LILEY On Monday, January 10, 2011 we lost our Father, Opa', artist, painter and friend, to the horrible disease known as Parkinson's. Johannes (John) Liley touched all that entered into his life for no matter how long. What is most remarkable is that whether John knew you all his life or had just met you, he affected you in the same way his smile and his humour. His beloved wife, Apollonia (Loni) Liley passed away just three short months ago. They had plans to meet again in the after life where they can enjoy nature and the sun's warmth. Dad (John) leaves to mourn his only son, Andre (Sherry) and his daughter, Doris (Daniel). Opa will also be missed by his seven grandchildren: Christopher, Meghan, Ryan, Brittany, Andrew, Sacha and Dillon. John's life was full and he had many stories to share. He was a survivor and had lived through the war and even as a Prisoner of War he never lost his humour. Even the day before his untimely passing he had joked with his son, Andre about the loudness of the television. Those that knew him were fortunate to have not only the memories but his paintings to live on forever. As per Dad's request cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Sincere thanks to the care he received from Abeba during his stay at Charleswood Care Centre and especially to all the nurses, aides and other health care people during his short stay at Oakview Place. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2011
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i met John and his lovely wife during the 1980s and became an admirer of his talent as a painter. i have a number of his paintings in my collection and i am amazed that he never became more famous than just locally for his remarkable talent. he was generous (i remember how i once admired a water colour he had done of a Manitoba forest fire near their home; he just turned to me and said, "please take it, i would like you to have it" ... awesome) and he was also kind and prolific in his offerings, his warmth and sense of humour will always remain with me. sincere condolences to the family and friends of these two wonderful kind people. perhaps in the future his unique talent will be appreciated more by art lovers and receive some of the attention it deserves. - Posted by: Owen Smith (friend and patron) on: Nov 26, 2012