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JOHN MERVIN OWENS (MERV)
Date of Passing: Jun 02, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN MERVIN OWENS (MERV) Peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2005 Merv Owens passed away at Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years. Merv was predeceased by his wife Marg; sisters, Doris and Amy and brother Lyle. He is survived by his son Ron and daughter-in-law Leta Owens of Portage la Prairie; daughter Ellen Owens of Sundre AB; granddaughters, Carli Owens of Portage la Prairie and Jennifer Hunter of Sundre; along with his nieces and nephews. Merv was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 65. In keeping with Merv's wishes, there will be a private family burial at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Merv's memory to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Merv by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements. 857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 04, 2005