JOHN CORNELIOUS TOEWS

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JOHN CORNELIOUS TOEWS February 1, 1945 - January 22, 2011 Peacefully with family at his side, on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Portage District General Hospital, John Cornelious Toews passed away at the age of 65 years. John was predeceased by his father Wilhem in 1964, mother Lena in 1973, brother Harry in 1987, sisters Ruth in 1993 and Helen in 2000. Left to celebrate John's life are his brothers Ed (Doreen) of Claresholm, AB, Dave (Marilyn) of Brandon, MB, George (Donna) of Oakville, MB and little brother Wayde (Janice) Carriere of Woodlands, MB; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. John was an avid reader who also had a passion for hunting. He enjoyed visiting family and friends. The family will be hosting a celebration of John's life on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakville Community Hall. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in John's memory to Ducks Unlimited Canada, P.O. Box 1160, 1 Mallard Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 or to National Firearms Association, P. O. Box 52183, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T5. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel 857-4021 A message can be left in the on-line guest book at www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2011