ALEXANDER YAKEL

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ALEXANDER YAKEL It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of their beloved husband, father and grandfather Alexander Yakel, on Tuesday, April 22, 2003. Alex passed away suddenly but peacefully at the age of 83. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Florence; his sons Kent (Eleanor), Donald; and his daughter Marnie (Cherrie) grandchildren, Carolyn, Gordon, Stephen (Christina), Jonathan (Laura) and Kaitlyn Yakel, Jordan (Shannon), Davin, Cameron and Graeme (Sherry) Bonham; and his five great-granddaughters, Erin, Paige, Grace, Emily and Isabelle. He is also survived by his brother Bill and sister-in-law Emma Yakel; sister-in-law Peg Bancroft; brothers-in-law, Lou Rosen and Wilf Wier (British Columbia) as well numerous nephews and nieces who thought the world of Uncle Alex. Alex was born on November 25, 1919 in Winnipeg. He met and married "Flo" in 1941 and they lived most of their married life in the house he built for them. Alex worked until retirement at Winnipeg Transit but his real talent was his carpentry and his ability to fix almost anything. He was always interested in learning new things and believed in a job well done. Alex curled for many years at Elmwood Curling Club both in a mens league and together with Flo and many of their friends and family in a mixed league. He was also an avid golfer and was looking forward to playing again with his son. Alex also loved travelling with Flo and they had many great winter vacations together as well as great times at Muriel Lake in the summer. Alexs greatest joy was his family and his best times were when they were all together talking, laughing, singing, playing the harmonica and doing magic tricks for the grandchildren or just alone, with Flo, watching Jolson movies or dancing to their favourite song. Alex loved his life and always appreciated everything he had. "We will always remember and appreciate everything you gave to us. WE LOVE YOU." Please join us for a memorial service to take place on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Chapel, Hwy. 1 E. at Navin Road. The family would like to thank the Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Services and the staff at Seven Oaks General Hospital for their care and kindness. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematorium Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2003