VALENTINE JOHN MACK -

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VALENTINE JOHN MACK 1914 - 2011 Valentine (Val) John Mack of Russell, MB, passed away peacefully at the Russell District Health Centre on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the age of 96 years, with his wife by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Elsie; daughter Gerry Lynn and (Ulysse) Richard; children Bernadette (Neil) Brittany, Jesse and Cody; Paula; Yvan (Tracy) Mya and Rhyse; stepson Raymond (Brenda) Layh; children Gretchen (Allan) Jackson; Greg; Michelle (Paul) Alexa; stepson Donald (Jan) Layh; children Adam; Avery (Mitch); stepson Harvey (Bev) Layh, children Nicholas; Travis (Amber) Levi and Tristen; Nathan; and stepson Garry Layh; children Jordan and Ashley. Val is survived by two brothers, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Val enjoyed his life to the fullest. In his younger years, he played baseball, travelled and spent many happy hours on the dance floor. He believed in giving an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. Val treasured his times with family and friends. Crib was his passion and he could play for hours, always having that ace in a hole much to the surprise of his opponent. The family wishes to thank Dr. Pieterse, the nurses at Russell Health Centre and Home Care staff. Gifts in memory of Val can be made to If friends so desire, donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Marchwell, Saskatchewan, c/o Family and Friends Foundation, Langenburg, SK or the Trinity Lutheran Church, Silver Lining Roof Fund, P.O. Box 118, Starbuck, MB R0G 2P0.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 07, 2011