GARRY WINTER

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GARRY WINTER Peacefully, Garry Winter, beloved husband of Patricia Winter passed away June 9, 2005 at the Health Sciences Centre with his family that he truly loved, at his side. Garry will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Pat; sisters, Elfrieda Kuklik, Erna (Eugene) Hemmersbach, Alda Wessler; and brother Edward (Brunhilda) Winter; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron and Bea Burdey, Stan and Laurie Burdey and Ken and Helen Burdey; as well as his many nieces and nephews of whom he was most proud of. Garry, the youngest of five children, was born on July 2, 1939 in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1951. He was an upholster by trade and took great pride in his work. Garry will always be remembered for his outgoing and loving nature and his contagious smile. One minute after being introduced to him, he would treat you as a lifelong friend. Garry always found time to enjoy life and have a good time and always had a kind word for everyone. Garry met his loving wife in the late 1950s while drumming with the Royal Flames . He loved his family, enjoyed his music, enjoyed the sun in his back yard, vacationing in Mexico, watching his nephews play hockey and he was a big fan at the Winnipeg Police 'A' Side Baseball games where he was well known by all as Uncle Garry . Funeral service will he held on Tuesday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Apostolic Church, 1755 Taylor Ave. Burial at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens with reception to follow. Pallbearers to be his nephews. A special thank you to Dr. John Kreml and Dr. John Rabson for the care they provided. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or the New Apostolic Church, Foreign Extension. Forever loved and will be deeply missed, Your loving wife Pat, Auf Wiedersehn Booby. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign The Book of Condolences at: www.gleneden-mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 11, 2005