CYRILLE HURTECANT

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CYRILLE HURTECANT Following a lengthy illness, it is with sadness that we announce the death of Cyrille Hurtecant on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at the age of 78 years at the Grace Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his wife Dorothea; children, Gary (Deborah), Nancy (Reg), Kevin (Marlo) grandchildren, Laura, Nicholas, Stephen, Kristine; and three great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory a brother, sister and numerous nieces and nephews. Cyrille was predeceased by his parents, a brother and a sister. Cyrille was born in Oostkamp, Belgium on March 11, 1925. He served in the Second World War with the Belgium Army. In 1947, he came to Winnipeg where he spent all his remaining life. First working as a painter, he decided to take up carpentry where his work was appreciated by many construction firms as well as family and friends. During the summer months, he enjoyed camping with his family in the Whiteshell. In the winter "Curly" enjoyed watching his children at the local curling and hockey rinks. A funeral service will take place on Monday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1858 Portage Ave., with Pastor Rod Buck officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Belgium Sacred Heart Cemetery, 501 Plinquet St. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Cyrille may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1858 Portage Avenue 949-4872

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2003