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RICHARD MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
Born: Nov 22, 1943
Date of Passing: Feb 27, 2012
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RICHARD MICHAEL SCHWARTZ (MAJOR, RETIRED) With profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Richard at the Grace Hospital on Monday February 27, 2012 after a battle with cancer and subsequent stroke. He fought hard. Born in Romania on November 22, 1943, Richard immigrated to Canada with his family in 1956, settling in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In 1964 Richard joined the Canadian Air Force and became a Navigator, enjoying a career that had him travel extensively and meet lifelong friends. He accumulated over 10,500 flying hours before his retirement in 1996. A man of great integrity and heart, after retirement Rich was a dedicated volunteer who worked full time for the Christmas Cheer Board every fall and also for Revenue Canada each spring helping the elderly with their income taxes. Rich was also an ardent golfer and member of Bel Acres who relished the beginning of a new season on the golf links with his friends. Richard will be held forever in the hearts of his wife Elaine, his children: Chris (Tina), Julie (Donald), Ken (Candace) and his grandchildren, who were his greatest joy: Amber, Braden, Corbin, Riley, Spencer and Hayden. Rich was delighted by all his children's and daughter-in-laws' accomplishments; he was immensely proud of each and every one of them. Their unwavering support for him always, but especially in his last weeks - will never be forgotten. Richard is predeceased by his parents Michael and Theresia and brother-in-laws Tony and David, but lovingly remembered by his brother Joe (Friechen), sisters Barbara and Theresa (Larry), and Elaine's family: Donna, Raymond (Jamie), and Janet, as well as many nephews and nieces. Richard's family would like to thank Cancer Care and the Grace Hospital for their excellence and for the care and kindness they extended to him. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish to do so may remember him with a donation to Manitoba Cancer Care, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. A celebration of Richard's life will be held on Friday, March 2 at 11:00 am at Bel Acres Golf Country Club.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 29, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We are very saddened with the news of Rich's passing and sorry we cannot be there to share our feelings in person. It's hard to believe we shared a glass of wine just 3 weeks ago! It was a pleasure to have known Rich if only for 3+ years. He was a man of integrity, very giving of himself and a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We loved to watch Rich playing with his grandchildren - shooting water pistols, chasing down the street on their bikes and sometimes letting them run nude across the lawn & peeing off the back deck! As Rich was an avid golfer, how appropriate to have a Celebration of Rich's life at Bel Acres - Posted by: Gail & Irv Vrooman (Neighbour) on: Mar 01, 2012
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So sorry for your great loss. Many years since I have seen Richard but was able to see his fine character in action when I spent many times at his home with his daughter during our teen years. I recall being impressed by the pride he expressed when talking about Julie and how kind and approachable he was. - Posted by: Angela (Friend of Julie (daughter)) on: Feb 29, 2012
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So very sorry to learn of Richard's passing. Any day spent golfing with and getting to know Rich was a good day! I will miss kind nature and respect for those around him. I will not be home from Tucson Arizona in time to attend his service but he is in my thoughts and my sincerey sympathy goes out to all his family. William March - Posted by: William March (Bel Acres Club Mate) on: Feb 29, 2012
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So very sorry to read of Richard's passing. Has been a great priviledge getting to know - Posted by: William March (Bel Acres Golf Club Member) on: Feb 29, 2012
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