HERMAN ALEXANDER MAKARA

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HERMAN ALEXANDER MAKARA On Thursday, September 14, 2000 at the Arborg Hospital, Herman Makara, aged 58 years of Riverton, MB. He was predeceased by his father Alexander, mother Christine and brother Larry. Herman leaves to mourn his brothers, Brian (Brenda), Terrance (Irma) sisters, Jeane (Rick), Stephany (Abe) and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Earlier in life Herman fought a battle with polio and remained with a spinal injury the rest of his life, but he never complained. He drove tanker truck for Shell for many years and then became a guide for tourist camps in Manitoba and Ontario. When Herman became ill he was employed at Norse Tourist Camp in Northern Manitoba. He liked to commercial fish and always enjoyed the outdoors. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Riverton Fellowship Circle Church with Pastor Neill von Gunten officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverton Community Cemetery. God saw you getting tired, the cure was not to be He wrapped you in His loving arms, and whispered, "Come with Me." You suffered much in silence, your spirit did not bend. You faced your pain with courage until the very end. You tried hard to stay with us, your fight was all in vain. God took you in His loving home and freed you from all pain. You didnt deserve what you went through and so He gave you rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. We will miss you dearly brother. God Bless. Gilbart Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 16, 2000