AGNES HOULE

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AGNES HOULE Peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at the Concordia Hospital, Agnes Houle passed away at the age of 96, dearly beloved wife of the late John Houle. Agnes was born on Thursday, April 9, 1908 in Pigeon Lake, MB, moving to Winnipeg in 1947. Mrs. Houle leaves to cherish her memory, and mourn her passing one daughter Annette of Winnipeg; and three sons, Maurice and wife Janet of Steinbach, MB, Rene of Edmonton, AB and John of Vancouver, BC; and one daughter-in-law, Leona. She will also be sadly missed by 14 grandchildren, Brenda, Barb, Gerald, Brian, Jim, Eileen, Kim, Debbie, David, Denis, Rhonda, Valerie, Sherry and Charlene; along with 21 great-grandchildren, Denise, Daniel, Nicole, Jennifer, Marlene, Steven, Sean, Chantel, Johnathon, Kevin, Dale, Luke, Cindy, Matthew, Natalie, David, Colin, Janice, Jason, Darrin, and Shaylene; and eight great-great-grandchildren, Jordan, Brendon, Robyn, Dyllon, Antonio, Sienna, Kira, and Keiran. Agnes will also be missed by five sisters, Rose, Mary, Louisa, Alexandria, Florette; and one brother Aime. She was predeceased by one daughter Evelyn; one son Gilbert; three great-grandchildren; both her parents; one brother and four sisters. Agnes was a very kind and caring woman. Family was very important to her, and she loved them all very dearly. She was always willing to help others when needed. In her spare time she loved to knit, and crochet doilies, slippers and especially little dresses for the little girls. She was the matriarch of our family, and her memory will be cherished by all. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street, with Rev. Deacon Lawrence Wakaruk officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery. If friends so desire donations may be made in Agnes memory to a charity of ones choice. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 1020 MAIN STREET 582-0973

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2004