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RODGER ROBERT LEDGER
Born: Jan 02, 1989
Date of Passing: Mar 23, 2003
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRODGER ROBERT LEDGER January 2, 1989 - March 23, 2003 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dearly beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend, Rodger. Rodger leaves to cherish his memory his dear mother Lorraine Marsden; brothers, Keith Marsden, John Ledger; sisters, Mandie Marsden, Gabrielle Marsden and baby sister Shannon Marsden; his nephew Deven Marsden; and special newborn niece Zola Anne Rose Marsden, all of Winnipeg, MB; special cousins, Larry Laquette Jr. (Sonny) and Troy Marsden, Joseph Fabian, whom he called "Dad"; special aunts, Mary Traverse, whom he called "Partner" and Myrtle Marsden; great-aunt Edith Sumner of Brandon, MB; the rest of his aunts, Evelyn (John) Moneyas of Hollow Water, Marlene Ballantyne of Calgary, AB, Lydia (George) Beardy of Lake St. Martin, Caroline Marsden of Calgary, AB and Lee Marsden; his uncles, Ray Marsden, Emery Marsden, Hebren Marsden, Warren Marsden, Davey Marsden (Brenda) and Murray Marsden; his maternal grandfather Daniel Marsden and his most senior cousin Vernon (Sally) Traverse of Little Saskatchewan First Nation and other numerous cousins. Rodger was predeceased by his grandmother Eva Marsden in 1994; his uncle Gary Marsden in 1993 and great-grandfather John Marsden in 1988. Rodger was born and raised in Winnipeg and attended St. Johns High School. He was especially close to his sister Gabrielle, whom he cherished next to his Mom. Rodger touched the hearts of all his family, his friends and many relatives with his cheerfulness and acts of kindness during the short time he was with us. When times became difficult Rodger was there for his brothers, sisters and Mom. Rodger loved drawing native art, fixing bicycles or anything he could get his hands on. He was athletic and loved competitive sports. He was an excellent baseball player and runner. He loved to have pets and took a special interest in animals. He was especially proud of every new skill he learned and took pride in sharing it with others, especially his Mom. Most of all, Rodger was very proud of his certificates that he obtained from The Bridge Bible Program. He always believed that a true God existed who was kind, compassionate and caring. Rev. Chapter 21, Verses: 1,23, 24,4 "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth," "And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon to shine in it," "And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it", "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain: for the former things are passed away." Awake Services to be held at the Southeast Aboriginal Pentecostal Church, 265 Flora Ave., on Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27 from 7:00 p.m. nightly. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his cousins, Justin Anderson, Alvin Marsden, Chris Ballantyne, Davey Marsden, Greg Marsden and Waylon Smith. Cross Bearer will be Keith Marsden. Honorary Pallbearers are all those that attend the awake service and funeral. The family extends thanks to St. Johns High School and the Inner City Youth Organization for their kind donations and support. And for the support of the Chief and Council of Lake St. Martin, First Nation. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2003
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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There is not a day that goes by without our loss of u Roggie. I miss u cuz and I hope you had a safe travel to heaven. I will always remember when u would ask me if u could give my unborn daughter gum!!!and as u explained it wasn't for me but for her....aww we miss u lots and we love u!!! - Posted by: crystal harvey (cousin) on: Sep 25, 2014
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I was only 5 years old when I first met Rodger, I can always remember laughing and always smiling. I can remember Rodger having a lisp and I was only one who he wouldn't get mad at because I was little. I had a dream about you the other, about you coming over to play with my brother Cody and I, thanks for visiting me....even tho we weren't close I still think of you...well rest easy big guy..one love <3 - Posted by: Patrick Bananish (Friend) on: Dec 24, 2013
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I miss you my brother, zolla and me where just sitting here thinking of you. I googled your name and we seen all the nice comments people wrote. Even though I cried the whole way through zolla held me, I know you watched down on us. I really wish you where here with us things aren't the same with out you but I am still learning to live with it. I am not even over the grieving yet but I just cant stop wanting to see how you look, and your voice, you're a lot older now. I love you my brother forgive if I ever hurt you, or your feelings we're a lot older now and know more as we get older I will always love you till the day I see you again dad loves you a lot YOU ARE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL I LOVE YOU AND I'LL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE, I love you uncle Rodger, rip from zolla<3. - Posted by: gabrielle and zolla (sister and neice) on: Nov 15, 2013
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there's never a day that u ain't on my mind. Rodger my sister is now with you, I'm sure u know that already. 3 angels r now watching down on me, I love you guys , i'm missing u as well , ........... - Posted by: stephanie beardy (friend ) on: Sep 06, 2013
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rodger i really wish you were with us things would be different. i miss you i some times wonder if you see julius and daniel when we go to the cemetery. julius knows where to go he says "mom this is my uncle right" i say yes my boy. julius really looks like you. i think we really wish you were here to see your family and friends to be with us and hang out like we used to. REST IN PEACE BRO I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS MY DEAR FRIEND XOXOXO Nancy Drew - Posted by: nancy beardy (friend) on: Apr 23, 2013
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ilove u nd miss u dearly , u were my best friend nd when i lost u , i lost a part of myself . juss had 2 come show u that i still think of u always , ur always on my mind 24/7 .. until we meet again rest in peace , love u nd watch down over me love u Rodger <3 - Posted by: Stephanie Berady (best freind ) on: Apr 14, 2013
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thinking of yuu, <3 - Posted by: robinchartrand () on: Mar 13, 2013
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Hi rodger its shannon iam just wrighting to u cuzz uncle warrens in the hospital hes on life support hes probley with u and grandpa and granny but please its not his time yet send him back moms really hurt she misses u as it is and hes all she has that close please talk to god and just forgive him i know u can help ur a special guy i love u mom loves u we all love see u soon - Posted by: shannon (sister) on: Jan 12, 2013
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I miss u and never stop thinking of u i keep u in my heart every day that goes by everyone misses u moms doing good grandpa joe our sisters and brothers were all fine well i love u and see u soon - Posted by: shannon (sister) on: Dec 06, 2012
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We were jus youngin's, always goofing around, walking all over the northside jus laughing. I remember you used to always come chill with me at my house, keep me company while I'd bbsit. Jus so many other memories that I'd rather jus keep to myself. Miss u Rodger. See you on the other side. "only the good die young" <3 - Posted by: robin Chartrand (friend) on: Mar 13, 2012
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I remember when I'd always see u around. U always brought laughter into my life and ur smile would just make my day. I'm missin' u like crazy. There's not a day that goes by that I dont think of u ,, ur always with me no matter where I go. ur my best friend and I know that ur watching down on me Rodger. I miss u like crazy ... I wish u were still here. I think of u always and I'm sorry if I ever hurt u. I feel bad cuz u always told me u loved me and I was young. I didn't know what love was at the time .. I'm sorry I miss u like crazy ,, I always think of u, ALWAYS .. I love you Rodger ... missin' u like crazy xoxo until we meet again xoxo - Posted by: stephanie beardy (best friend) on: Mar 05, 2012