EDWARD JOHN SEIFRED, B.A., C.A.

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EDWARD JOHN SEIFRED, B.A., C.A. Surrounded by his loving family, Edward, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at the Victoria General Hospital following complications from a stroke three days earlier. Edwards vigour, charm and spirit touched many lives. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Dorothy; son John of Vancouver; daughter Anne Kirkaldy, husband Ron and grandchildren, Ewan and Allison of Victoria; son Bruce, wife Sandra Sobko and grandson Stefan of Calgary; and son Grant, wife Marilyn and grandchildren, Alexander and Natasha of Burlington, ON. He is predeceased by his eldest son Ted (1988). He leaves siblings, Hank (Gloria) and Esther Lockhart (Laurie), as well as many friends and extended family across Canada. Well miss his kindness and encouragement, buoyant optimism, beaming smile and corona of white hair. In his words, we were "absolutely delighted" by his wonderful "subdued and humble" presence in our lives. A service in remembrance of Edwards life will be held on Friday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falais Dr., Victoria, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2004