ERNEST MAX PHILLIP SHIMKUS

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ERNEST MAX PHILLIP SHIMKUS Ernest Max Phillip Shimkus, sadly and suddenly passed away April 15, 2004. Known to all as "Ernie", he is survived and will be missed by his loving wife Vicki; children, Jody (Bob), Scott (Dianne) Blair (Mandie) and his two loving grandsons MacKenzie and Dylan. Ernie leaves to mourn sisters, Marlene Reguly, Dorothy Grandpre and Ruth (Denis) Jeanson; as well as his many friends and relatives in both Winnipeg, MB and Qualicum Beach, BC. Ernie was born in Winnipeg January 16, 1942 and was employed by the Manitoba Telephone System for over 35 years. The last eight years Ernie and Vicki have enjoyed the friends and climate of Qualicum Beach, BC where Ernie remained active golfing, walking and passionately fundraising to preserve the historic Brown property and its old growth Forest. Ernie will be deeply missed by all. A memorial will be held in Qualicum Beach. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the BROWN PROPERTY PRESERVATION SOCIETY at Walker and Wilson 2-707 Primrose St. Qualicum Beach, BC.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2004