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2Obituary. WALTER LYCHOWID
2008
WALTER LYCHOWID of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his loving children Donna (Darryl), Judy (Terry) and Debbie (Richard), grandchildren Paul (Rita) and Christine (Jason) and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Julie and brother Steve. He was predeceased by his loving wife Monica and grandson Ryan. Dad worked hard all of his life to take care of his family. We love him dearly and he will be forever missed. At dad's request, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 - 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.
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2Obituary, Calgary Herald, Alberta. LYCHOWID Monica Jean Monica Jean Lychowid, born April 22,
1930, passed away on June 1, 2006 at the age of 76 years. She is
survived by her caring and loving husband, Walter, the love of her life;
three daughters, Donna (Darryl) Meyer, Judy (Terry) Tetz, and Debbie
(Richard) Oldfield; two grandchildren, Christine Loseth and Paul
Meyer; three great-grandchildren, Taryn, Kenna and Evan. Monica was
predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Eleanor Blunderfield; a sister,
Anne Yanchuk; a brother, Fred Blunderfield; and a much loved
grandson, Ryan, who was always in her heart. Monica is also survived
by her sister and best friend, Bunny; sisters, Ella and Marguerite; a
brother George; and many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly
missed by her family. At Monica's request, no Service will be held. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army, 1249 - 3
Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0K1 or the Battered Women's
Shelter, 604 - 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1P2. Honoured to
serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME and
CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge,
Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone: 1-403-381-7777.
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2Obituary. PETER CHENKIE Peacefully, with his family by his side, passed away at Selkirk General Hospital on Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the age of 76, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine, brother Mike and sister Mary Linklater. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 53 years Ella (nee Blunderfield), five children, Gordon (Charlene), Edmonton; Bev Yarema (John), Winnipeg; Barbara Doren (Steven), Mississauga, ON; Valerie Samborski (Ron), Morden; and Christopher (Heather), Yellowknife, NT; ten grandchildren, Brittany, Robbie, Lindsay, Michael, Kyle, Zachary, Aaron, Evan, Ryan and Jessica. Sisters, Janet Voyer (George), Winnipeg; Sophie Peterson (Peter), Richmond Hill, ON; Helen Drysdale, Stony Mountain; brothers, John (Coreen), Meaford, ON; Billy of Vancouver, BC; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, coffee buddies and special friend Ed Skrupski. Peter was born on April 11, 1929 in East Selkirk and moved to Selkirk as a young child where he had lived all his life. Peter had a varied work career. He left school at quite a young age, 13, to work at the Manitoba Rolling Mills. He also worked for Re-Nu Cleaners and Coca Cola Beverages. In 1952 Peter started working for Selkirk Motor Products and continued until he purchased the business which he later sold in 1977. Aside from smaller ventures his next big move was working for Purvis Navcom in the Beaufort Sea for several years and in 1987 until his retirement in 1998, he managed a float plane base for Selkirk Air in Bissett. A fan or sports, he was involved in junior baseball in his youth and later became manager for the Selkirk Fisherman Hockey Club which he managed for many years. The team became the Manitoba/Thunder Bay champions and was a contender in the Allan Cup semi finals in 1965 - 1966. An avid gardener, along side Ella, Peter took great pride in taking care of his vegetable garden and lawn, pruning shears, riding lawn mower and hoe were always by his side. A lover of fishing and old time music and dancing he was always adding to his collection of music and spent many a Saturday evening listing to Portage radio station. A loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather, Peter was so proud of his family. He took great pleasure in watching his children and grandchildren as they grew and matured. Gatherings in his back yard with family and friends were the highlight of his life. Gigi would always have a supply of drinks and treats available and wood ready for the bonfire. Funeral mass will be held in Notre Dame Church, Selkirk on Wednesday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Bogoslaw Wardzinski officiating with interment of ashes to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care, Selkirk General Hospital or the Gordon Howard Centre, 384 Eveline St., Selkirk. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2005.
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2Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press , 24 May 2003. ANNE TRAPP
ANNE YANCHUK (nee BLUNDERFIELD) FORMERLY TRAPP With her family by her side Anne, aged 69 passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Riverview Health Centre. Anne was predeceased by her husband John; her parents, Edgar and Eleanor and her youngest brother Fred. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, David (Genny), Cheryl (Bill), Kevin (Ginette), and Monica (Trevor) seven grandchildren, Trish, Garth, Eric, Danielle, Jeremy, Randi and Kaleigh. Her sisters, Monica (Walter) Lychowyd, Ella (Peter) Chenkie, Marguerite (Don) Trapp, Bunny Wahl; her brother George (Arlene) her sister-in-law Claudette; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mom, also fondly referred to as Annie by her friends, loved knitting, cooking, baking and sewing for everyone she knew and always did these things lovingly for those who couldnt. She was always busy doing one or the other, or all four at once. She always brought baking or sandwiches to bingo and any other event in her 55+ block and will be sadly missed by all of the friends that she has made there over the years. Special thanks to Dr. Kerr, Dr. Sutherland, Pam Johnston and the health care team at Clinic 1 at CancerCare Manitoba. Special thanks also to Dr. Crow, Dr. Mulder, Mary Ashcroft and all of the staff at the Palliative Care Unit on 3E at Riverview Health Centre for the wonderful care and the compassion shown by all. You are all unsung heroes and we thank you so much for making moms last days as comfortable as possible for her. Thank you also to the Home Care Staff who helped care for her at home so she could stay there for as long as she did. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that if family and friends wish, a donation may be made in Anne's memory to CancerCare Manitoba or the Palliative Care Unit at Riverview Health Centre. A memorial service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., on Monday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM.
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2Marriage Details, Minnesota Marriage Collection. Name: Bernice Blunderfield
Gender: Female
Birth Date: abt 1937
Age: 25
Spouse: David J Wahl
Gender: Male
Spouse Birth Date: abt 1928
Spouse Age: 34
Marriage Date: 2 Jul 1962
Filing Location (County): Becker
State: Minnesota.
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2Addresses or Locations, Canadian Voters Lists. 1974 - Living at 90, Water Street, Kitchener, Ontario. Occ Sales Manager.
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2Addresses or Locations, Canadian Voters Lists. 1974 - Living at 90, Water Street, Kitchener, Ontario. Occ Receptionist.
3Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 27 Jul 2004. ARLENE BLUNDERFIELD (nee JESTADT) Arlene passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the age of 66. She was born June 9, 1938 in Winnipeg, MB to John and Helen Jestadt and later married George Blunderfield on May 19, 1963. Living and moving across Canada, Arlene had many varied occupations until she finally settled in Vancouver in 1980, where Arlene was able to follow her passion and founded Arlene's Interiors in 1984. Twenty years later the business is still growing reflecting her strong personality and desire. Arlene participated in many different social activities and volunteer associations. Arlene had a heart transplant in June, 1998 and one of her major accomplishments was to paddle with the transplant team in the Dragon Boat Races. She was a fighter to the end and her sun set too early. She is survived by her mother Helen Jestadt; husband George; daughter Karen; son Russ; grandsons, Chris and Alex; brother Raymond (Leona); and two nephews and one niece. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 29 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 355 Andrews St., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Transplant Home, #9 - 5311 Lackner Cres., Richmond, BC V7E 6B7.
1Marriage Details, GRO Marriage Index. Year Qtr District County Vol Page
1875 Jun Loddon Norfolk 4b 365.
1Marriage Details, GRO Marriage Index. Year Qtr District County Vol Page
1875 Jun Loddon Norfolk 4b 365.
1Birth Details, GRO Birth Index. Year Qtr District County Vol Page
1838 Dec Loddon Norfolk 13 180.2Parish Register Extract, Holy Trinity, Loddon, Norfolk. Baptised 4 Nov 1838, Jabex Richard, son of Francis (Farmer) and Mary Ann (nee Riches) BLUNDERFIELD.
3Marriage Details, GRO Marriage Index. Year Qtr District County Vol Page
1897 Dec Walsingham Norfolk 4b 833.4Parish Register Extract, St Mary's, Little Walsingham, Norfolk. Marriage Date 27 Dec 1897
Groom Jabez Richard BLUNDERFIELD Age 58, Widower of this parish. Grocer
Bride Kate JOHNSON Age 38 Spinster of this parish
Grooms Father Francis BLUNDERFIELD Farmer (deceased)
Brides Father Lionel JOHNSON Painter (deceased)
Witnessed by: Jabez Francis BLUNDERFIELD, Lucy Sarah HILL.
1Death Details, GRO Death Index. Year Qtr District County Vol Page Age
1918 Mar Walsingham Norfolk 4b 360 58.2Marriage Details, GRO Marriage Index. Year Qtr District County Vol Page
1897 Dec Walsingham Norfolk 4b 833.3Parish Register Extract, St Mary's, Little Walsingham, Norfolk. Marriage Date 27 Dec 1897
Groom Jabez Richard BLUNDERFIELD Age 58, Widower of this parish. Grocer
Bride Kate JOHNSON Age 38 Spinster of this parish
Grooms Father Francis BLUNDERFIELD Farmer (deceased)
Brides Father Lionel JOHNSON Painter (deceased)
Witnessed by: Jabez Francis BLUNDERFIELD, Lucy Sarah HILL.