GARNET COMBERBACH

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

GARNET COMBERBACH Peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2005, at Oakview Place, Garnet Comberbach passed away at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1913 to Winnifraide and Donald Comberbach. He was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter Wendy, three brothers, four brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law and a stepdaughter, Beatrice. He is survived by his wife Anne and his memory will be cherished by sons, Delbert (Josie), Wayne, Medric (Kathy); daughters, Lacona (Ted), Maroah (Ray), Lorise (Randy); stepson Joe (Carole); 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four sisters; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Garnet grew up and attended school in St. James. He had a fondness for horses which he expressed during his years as a delivery driver for Eaton's during their horse and carriage years and it was on one of his routes where he met his wife to be. He then moved on to the Winnipeg Transit where a 30 year career as a driver included street cars, trolley buses and diesel buses. It was during this time that he, along with his family built their cottage at Jessica Lake where summer gatherings of 20 or 30 were not uncommon, their home was always open to family and friends. Upon his retirement from Winnipeg Transit, he moved to Piney, MB where he was once again able to indulge in his love of animals, particularly horses, on the small farm which he built and where he lived until returning to the city in 1998. Garnet was a kind and gentle father with an easygoing manner and wonderful sense of humour. He will be remembered for his firm grip and loving squeezes and his ever ready smile which he would generously share with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We would like to express our warmest thanks to the staff at Oakview Place for the kind and compassionate care which Garnet received over the past 11 months and for the support and kindness shown his family. In accordance with Garnet's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garnet's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

Make a donation to

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 05, 2005