GORDON M. TARIO

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GORDON M. TARIO After a hard fought battle with cancer, Gordon Murray Tario, beloved husband of Maureen Tario, died at Riverview Hospital on May 11, 2004. He is survived by his wife and best friend Maureen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Morris and Cec Tario, Clare and Barbara Tario, Glenda and Ken Blatz and Grace Hall. He will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Tario; brothers, Robert and William Hall, Lloyd Tario; sister and brother-in-law Iverna and Mel Thompson. Gordon was born June 4, 1926 in the Pine Creek District. He attended school at Springbrook and Austin, MB. He worked for a fuel oil business in Austin before branching out into self employment. Gordon joined Eatons in 1958 and retired in 1988. He enjoyed the closeness of family and friends and travelling to different places. He was especially fond of their summer camp on Brokenhead River where he was able to appreciate natures many facets. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Palliative Care Riverview 3E for the wonderful care provided to Gordon during his stay there. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make a donation in Gordons memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent St., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1X3 as a token of remembrance. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Ave. A reception to follow. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematorium 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2004