VICTOR MARTIN BERKE

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VICTOR MARTIN BERKE Suddenly on Monday, November 15, 1999 at his residence, Victor Berke passed away at the age of 71 years. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years Gloria in 1990. Vic leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Jeff (Barb), Larry (Lynn), Chris (Wendy), Paul (Kathy) his nine grandchildren, Adam, Kelsey, Andrew, Riley, Rachelle, Brittney, Tyler, Breanne, Nicole and one brother Albert. Vic was born and raised in Winnipeg and met his bride Gloria.They were wed in September of 1950 and later moved to Dauphin for a period of 15 years. They returned to Winnipeg in 1973 where he resided until his passing. Vic had a distinguishing 36 year career with the Canadian National Railway from which he retired in 1986. He was a avid sportsman excelling in hockey and baseball. The love of his life was spending time with his family and friends at Bird River A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, November 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Vics memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba , 301-352 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. R3B 2H8. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street, 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 1999