RALPH CLIFFORD TONSAKER

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RALPH CLIFFORD TONSAKER Ralph Clifford Tonsaker passed away at Delta Hospital on Monday, September 23, 2002 after a lengthy illness. Ralph was born June 30, 1909 on a homestead near Chatfield, MB and resided in Chatfield and Winnipeg for many years until moving to Tsawwassen 15 years ago. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Clara; brother Charlie; sisters, Lily Johnson and Edna Giroux and their spouses. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years Millie; daughter Beryl Prokop (Bill) granddaughters, Cori Singleterry (Cliff), Michelle Hirst, Catherine Rolheiser (Eric) and special great-grandchildren, Claire and Graeme Hirst and Rylee and Rachel Singleterry. Ralph is also survived by his brother Norman (Ivy) of Winnipeg and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was a member of King Edward Lodge in Winnipeg and always very proud to have been a founding member of the Chatfield Old-timers Group. Thank you to Dr. H. Hollinger for his special care of Ralph and a special thanks to all the staff at the Delta Hospital for their extra care, concern and support these past difficult months. Memorial service will be held at St. Davids Anglican Church, 1115 51A St., Delta, BC V4M 2Y2, Monday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Delta Hospital Foundation, 5800 Mountainview Blvd., Delta, BC V4W 3V6, or St. Davids Seniors Fund. DELTA FUNERAL HOME 604-946-6040

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2002