MARVIN MONK

Condolences & Memories (37 entries)

• I knew him, his great outlook on life, his contribution to charities like the C.F.R.Y. talent show, he was alway so jovial. and could make you laugh. - Posted by: Alex Moodrey (Friend) on: May 07, 2014

• Was at Robin's on Waverley the other day, which was the last place I saw you Marvin (Dad). When I walked in that day and we saw each other you immediately got up and came over and hugged me, it was so genuine, but that's how you were. I will always remember that. I am so sorry Marg (Mom), Patti, Rick and everyone that he was taken from you too soon. - Posted by: Darlene T. () on: Jan 28, 2013

• So sorry to hear of your loss Marge. Just heard tonite from Bryan. Will have to have a visit when I come down that way in the summer. He will be missed by many. My love to all. - Posted by: wendy monk () on: Jan 24, 2013

• When Marvin was in hospital he had many friends that dropped in to visit with him. He was always so happy they came and didn't want them to leave. It was the same when he was home for two months. He was never too tired to have company or to talk on the phone. He was more than delighted when his nephew, Gavin, came from London, England and surprised him with a visit. Brother Lloyd from Edmonton came on two separate visits following the one in the summer when the three brothers were together. Marvin's brother Glen was constantly by his side. Marvin never complained or let on that he was in pain. He was gracious and humerous to the very end. My sincerest sympathy to the Monk family for their loss. - Posted by: Shirley Penner (friend) on: Jan 18, 2013

• I met marvin when he worked at CFRY and used to do satellite reports from events. He had a whicked sense of houmer and loved to laugh. My prayers are with you in this difficult time and He will be missed greatly. I will think of him every saturday night while listening to the Polka Party. God bless you all. - Posted by: Paul Brick (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2013

• Marge and family. Our sincerest condolences are with you as is our love and prayers. We have lost a wonderful friend on earth but have a powerful intercessor in heaven. Marvin will always be lovingly remembered by us. Ma (Alice) and Lorraine - Posted by: Alice and Lorraine Lachance (Neighbors and friends) on: Jan 16, 2013

• Marg, Patti, Rick, Karen and Ashley, Words cannot express how sad we are. We loved Marvin and will miss him so much. I have so many wonderful memories growing up at the lake with The Monks right beside us. We are thinking of you all and sending lots of love. -Sheri, Randy, Shea and Wyatt - Posted by: Sheri () on: Jan 16, 2013

• Marvin stopped in to our buisness and sold us promotional supplies. It was always a fun event. Marvin will be missed. My sympathy to the family for your loss. - Posted by: Dallas (Rudkavitch) on: Jan 14, 2013

• Our deepest sympathy to Marvin's family. We first met Marvin in Holland when he introduced the Old Time Fiddlers Contest to Holland and then at the Talent Shows held in Holland. We did create some good memories at our home with Marvin which we cherish. We were saddened to hear of Marvin's passing. - Posted by: Ed & Betty Budz (Old Friends) on: Jan 14, 2013

• We always enjoyed it when Marvin stopped in to visit in Somerset! Always a good laugh ! Another memory was when Wes played music at the reunion a few years back in Ninette! Our sincere sympathies to all the family. - Posted by: Roseanne and Wes Friesen (Somerest Food Bar) () on: Jan 13, 2013

• My sympathy to the family of Marvin's Unfortunately I never did get to know you people, But felt I got to know Marvin quite well thru businees and CFRY's talent nights with Al Jarvis. It was likely Al's funeral that I last saw Marvin. Dosn't seem that long ago either. Take care and God Bless. - Posted by: Robert B. McLaughlin (friend and business aquaitnance.) on: Jan 13, 2013

• Marg and Family. So sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. We go back to when my Brother, Ed, worked with Marvin and then the CFRY Talent shows. Will miss those many coffee sessions we had. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family! Remi and Linda Messner - Posted by: Remi & Linda Messner ( friends) on: Jan 12, 2013

• Sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. He was a fun person to know, as he was always cheerful. We knew him from days at Perth's in Brandon. My parents, Pat and Marg Johnson always enjoyed his visits. He was our wedding music man 43 years ago. He was my barber in Winnipeg before moving on to his personal businesses. He was always a mover and shaker - and a good friend to everyone. - Posted by: Rodney and Judy Johnson (friends) on: Jan 12, 2013

• Our deepest sympathy to you Marg and the family (Karen, Ashley, Rain, Patti and Rick. You have been in our thoughts a lot since we heard of Marvin's illness. May all those memories help all of you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Glenn and Shirley Erskine (Friends) on: Jan 12, 2013

• My sincere condolences to the Monk family at this time. His contribution to the preservation of old time music in Manitoba is well known and respected. - Posted by: Lyla Bilton (Board member, Manitoba Fiddle Association Inc.) on: Jan 12, 2013

• We are so sorry for your loss Margaret and family. Vic is missing the banter he and Marvin had in the Mall in Penticton at their coffee clashes, these meetings will never be the same, without Marvin's friendly smile and stories. He will be sadly missed! Emery sends his condolances as well. Keeping you in our prayers. - Posted by: Vic & Yolanda Forsyth (Friends ) on: Jan 12, 2013

• I first met Marvin in 1977 0r '78 at the Manitoba Open Fiddling Championships in Fort Garry. He was the MC along with Al Jarvis and I grew up seeing these two for many years. Marvin was always passionate about fiddle music and his voice was heard for many years over CFRY at the Rotary Amateur Talent shows. My condolences to the family, you're in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Patti Lamoureux (friend) on: Jan 12, 2013

• Marvin always had a smile and a happy greeting when you'd meet. Lots of good memories are when he stopped at St. Claude Garage on his sales trips to visit with Gil, Hugh, Rudy and ended up at our house after work for a visit. To the family - we hope that you hold many happy memories in your hearts. We certainly will. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. - Posted by: Gil & Pat Pineau (friends) on: Jan 12, 2013

• started school with marvin in ninette also ann mcdonald lots of great play times sorry for lose our sympathys - Posted by: jean [harrison[fisher (old school mate) on: Jan 12, 2013

• I love you grandpa! I'll always carry you with me, where ever I go...and look at all these comments...See I always told you, you were Mr. Popular! - Posted by: Ashley Harvey (Grand-daughter) on: Jan 11, 2013

• Marg, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.It was nice to have you and Marvin as neighbors when we lived on Dickson Cresc. - Posted by: Sheila Johnson {Carlson} (Friend) on: Jan 11, 2013

• Will be missed in the Valley.Just a great character to have for a neighbor.Our condolences to Marg And Family. Wilda And John - Posted by: John and Wilda Krueger (Neighbours at P.V.) on: Jan 11, 2013

• sorry about your loss, great guy, lots of fun, remember all those saturday nights on cfry talent search, we'll miss him. - Posted by: Dennis Messner (friend) on: Jan 11, 2013

• Aunt Marg and Karen and Patty... So sorry to hear about Uncle Marvin. It's a real shame we never spent more time around each other. Thinking of you. - Posted by: Bob Svoboda (Nephew) on: Jan 10, 2013

• Marg & family Sincere sympathy to you folks in your loss of Marvin. He was a respected friend of our family for many years going back to the CFRY talent show days. In recent years we looked forward to his business calls when he called to find out "what's new in Treherne". He will certainly be missed! - Posted by: Don Earle (Friend) on: Jan 10, 2013

• Our sincere sympathy to the family. We know Marv from the cfry talent shows where my husband began his singing career, also did promotional business with him and always got a kick out of his visits. We are saddened of the news. He will be missed! - Posted by: Brent & Lesley Earle (friend) on: Jan 10, 2013

• So sorry for the loss. Marvin was a very good man and will be missed by all that new him. My deepest sympathy Marg and your family. - Posted by: Leonard harvey (friend) on: Jan 10, 2013

• Marvin, Marg, Karen and Patty were neighbours to us in Ft Garry. After they moved away they stayed lifelong friends with our family. Marvin was one of my first bosses as I worked for their family business for 2 years at Holiday Rent a car while in high school. He was always good to me and had the utmost respect for him. He will be greatly missed by Marg and the girls and by all that had knew him. - Posted by: Dale (Long time family friend) on: Jan 09, 2013

• Uncle Marvin appears in most of my baby pictures - like a big brother. I can hear his laugh whenever I think of him. The testimony of his life is witnessed in the number of people he touched and how many rallied for him in the past few months. Sending our love, hugs and condolences to the whole family. Wende Mather (Rob, Brandon and Jesse) - Posted by: Wende Mather (niece) on: Jan 09, 2013

• Marvin was one of a kind. I had the privilege of working with Marvin on many CFRY Talent Shows. The memories are great! They don't make 'em like him anymore :-) R.I.P Marv - Posted by: Dan Heinrchs (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2013

• To Marg and family-all our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marvin was always there for us and will be so missed. - Posted by: Norma & Wally MacLeod and family (friends) on: Jan 09, 2013

• Thank you Uncle Marvin for all of the great memories and fun times while I was growing up. Your fun loving and sunny/happy disposition was truly infectious and you will be greatly missed. My condolences to my Aunty Marg and cousins Karen, her daughter and granddaughter and Patti. - Posted by: Constance (Connie) Monk (Niece) on: Jan 08, 2013

• Our deepest sympathy to your family. He was a great friend. We spend many times together and enjoyed all of times together. Always was there to help and give me advise. I will never forget him. I will miss him very much. - Posted by: Claude Rainville (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2013

• Marg, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Marvin was a tremendous person and he will be missed by many as his path in life touched so many people from so many different places. Our hearts go out to you. Connie & Greg Speirs - Posted by: Conniie & Greg Speirs (Neighbour at the lake) on: Jan 08, 2013

• We had so much fun with Marvin & Fam. re old time Fiddling contest, Dances, Elks functions and being great neighbours for many years on Dickson Crescent. Will miss him!! - Posted by: Isabelle and Daave MacKay (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2013

• Marvin was a very friendly person ,talked to one & all . He loved listening & dancing to old time music. He was a people person . May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Pierre Courcelles (friend) on: Jan 08, 2013

• My deepest sympathy to you, Marg and your family. I remember so many fun times we had together. Marvin had a great sense of humor. He will be missed. - Posted by: Doreen Buss (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2013