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ALVINA K. BASKER (REAR)

Date of Passing: Dec 06, 2002

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ALVINA K. BASKER (nee REAR) On Friay, December 6, 2002, after a long period of declining health, Alvina Basker peacefully passed away at St. Boniface General Hospital at the age of 79 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Patricia; grandchildren, Shannon (Andrew), Kevin (Dallas) and her adored great-grandchildren, Emma and Kaitlyn. Alvina is survived by her sisters, Marguerite (Walter) Kozelecki, Agnes (Roy) Middleton and Mary Kusmack, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her five brothers and three sisters. Alvina spent many years serving the public at the former Sheraton Carlton Coffee Shop. She also spent many years at 101 Marion where she made many friends and was very involved in the Tenants Association. She enjoyed family gatherings and, in recent years, visiting with her great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Dialysis Unit at St. Boniface Hospital for their many years of compassionate care, as well as the wonderful and caring staff at the Poseidon Care Centre, especially Helen and Jay. Donations may be made in Alvinas memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (Manitoba Branch), 200-55 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1L8 or to the Canadian Cancer Society (Manitoba Division), 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 11, 2002

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