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ALBERT VERHAEGHE
Born: Apr 04, 1936
Date of Passing: Oct 30, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT (BERT) VERHAEGHE Albert (Bert) Verhaeghe passed away on October 30, 2016 in Spokane WA. Bert was born in St. Boniface, MB on April 4, 1936 to George and Marie (Richot) Verhaeghe. He is survived by his loving wife Helga of 36 years; his brothers, Larry (Elsie), Tommy (Carol); three sons, Eric (Amy), Christopher and James (Jenne) Verhaeghe; his two stepsons Darrell and Jason Penner, along with 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as "Opa". Bert grew up in Winnipeg and served in the Canadian Army reserves. He was a Winnipeg city police officer and worked for Powell equipment prior to moving to Las Vegas in 1963. He became a US citizen in 1974 but maintained his Canadian citizenship enjoying time spent in both countries. Bert had a degree in business and a career selling heavy equipment. He enjoyed golfing, wood working, playing cards, tending to his prolific veggie gardens and just being an all around handyman. Bert will be sorely missed by family and friends from Manitoba, Arizona, Texas, Germany, and France to Washington. R.I.P Opa As per his request, there will be no service scheduled.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 19, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I love you Opa! Your great-grandchildren grow strong everyday! We love you and miss you! You are an amazing person! - Posted by: Blythe Noel (Granddaughter ) on: Jan 28, 2024
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Sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of working with Bert! - Posted by: Darren L Venters (Co Workers) on: Nov 19, 2016
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So sorry for your loss Aunty Helga and Family, I will always remember his homemade beer in the garage in Lac Du Bonnet, a lot of memories made out there. R.I.P. Uncle Bert! - Posted by: Karen & Rob Dunbar (Family) on: Nov 19, 2016