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MEL BRYCE
Born: Feb 14, 1929
Date of Passing: May 12, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMEL BRYCE Funeral Mass was Celebrated on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB with Rev. Fr. José Eduardo Medeiros, presiding. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 30, 2015
MEL BRYCE Funeral Mass was Celebrated on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB with Rev. Fr. José Eduardo Medeiros, presiding. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 30, 2015
MEL BRYCE Funeral Mass was Celebrated on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB with Rev. Fr. José Eduardo Medeiros, presiding. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 23, 2015
MEL BRYCE It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mel Bryce on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the age of 86 years, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Left to cherish Mel's memory are his daughters, Lori (Keith) and Tracy (Frank); daughter-in-law Bev; grandchildren, Sarah (Tyler), David and Emily; sisters-in-law, Edie, Elsie and Rose (Jim); as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Phoebe; his loving wife of over 62 years, Cordelia; son Don; and his sister, Jeune. On February 14, 1929 Mel was born in Saskatoon and was raised in Surbiton, Saskatchewan, where his parents owned the general store. Growing up, he enjoyed school, softball, hockey, sea cadets and, in particular, Fly and Tony, the horses he rode every day to the nearby one-room schoolhouse. Mel moved to Saskatoon for high school. Shortly after graduation, he visited his sister, Jeune, in Winnipeg. Mel loved the city so much that he stayed and found both employment and his true love, Cordelia. They married in 1949 and provided a loving home for their children. Mel had an outstanding career of 46 years as an estimator/draftsman with Winnipeg Supply (later became Plibrico). He enjoyed many activities including bowling, curling, cross-country skiing, bingo, bridge and cribbage. Active in the community, he was on the boards of Sturgeon Creek Community Club and the St. James Canadians junior hockey club. Mel was also a member of the Institute of Power Engineers. In 1997, The Canadian Red Cross recognized his milestone achievement of 100 donations. Mel's faith was strong. Although baptized Presbyterian and raised Anglican, he supported Cordie in her Catholic faith. In 1981, he converted to Catholicism and remained active in St. Paul the Apostle Parish, as an usher at masses and as treasurer for Fall Suppers and weekly bingos. In their retirement years, Mel and Cordie travelled through Canada and the United States. They took great pleasure in being part of their grandchildren's lives. A true gentleman, Mel had a calm, easy going demeanor and treated everyone with dignity and respect. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB with Rev. Fr. José Eduardo Medeiros, presiding. We thank the Palliative Care team for their care of Mel in his last weeks. We also thank the terrific staff and residents at Sturgeon Creek Retirement Home for making Mel and Cordie feel so welcome. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Mel's memory to a charity of your choice. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 16, 2015
Publish Date: May 23, 2015
Publish Date: May 30, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I will always remember Uncle Mel, as just always being so nice and thoughtful. I will cherish his annual Christmas card, in which he always included a hand written note. A true gentleman, was he. Take care to all my cousins who were blessed to have such a wonderful man as their father. Take care, with much love, Teauna and Cyeauna - Posted by: Teauna Young (great niece) on: Jun 03, 2015
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Lori and Tracy - we would like to express our condolences on the passing of your dad. We first met your parents through St Paul the Apostle Church. Always found them very kind and friendly. It was through the Fall Suppers at our church that I personally got to work with your dad. Will always remember his soft voice and friendly smile. - Posted by: Paul and Janet Zubec (parishioners of St Paul the Apostle Church) on: May 20, 2015
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So sorry to hear that Mel has gone. He and Cordie were the warmest people I can think of. Mel's wry smile and gentle humour are surely remembered by all. I hope they are together again. My condolences to all those left behind. - Posted by: Sharon Twilley (Bev Bryce's sister) on: May 18, 2015
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Lori and Tracy, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He truly was a kind and gentle man. Your parents and mine (Red and Stephanie) were very good friends and I remember both your Mom and Dad well. - Posted by: Judy Bond (Dielschneider) (family friend) on: May 17, 2015
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To the best friend my Mom and dad had so best you and Cordie where called uncle Mel and Auntie Cordie which to this day I feel you always were. I loved seeing you and talking to you on the phone and I loved the loving people you where, Dirck still has his blanket you made him and I still have pictures of me sitting on both your laps at different times. My Dad worked with you for all the years and he loved you so very much and taught us that you were one of the most important people in his life next to us... how to love you back, You will always hold a dear spot in my heart forever... I love you Uncle Mel... - Posted by: debbie fakes(Fisher) (long time family friend....) on: May 16, 2015
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