WILLEM A.G. RAS

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WILLEM A.G. RAS May 20, 1951 - March 2, 2012 It is with deep sadness and sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of Willem on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Michele of 16 years; his father, Rudi (Aggie); his mother, Mina Van Vugt; his brothers, Adrian (Bev), Rudi (Brenda), Albert (Julie), Jacob (Martha) and Richard, along with sister; Catharina (Vince). Also left to cherish his memory are his mother-in-law, Jean; brothers-in-law; Malvah, Nigel, and Michael and sisters-in-law; Yvette and Maggie. Willem was predeceased in death by his sister, Wilhelmina and by his father-in-law, Jack. He will be deeply missed. Born May, 20, 1951 in The Hague, Netherlands, Willem came to Canada in 1959 settling in the Transcona area, where he was raised and educated. He had worked for Motor Coach Industries for 32 years. His hobbies included, metal detecting, sports memorabilia, and travelling. Willem was a kind, generous and loving man, who was especially fond of his loving wife, Michele. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Ave on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Michele and family would like to thank Dr. Hutchinson and Dr. J. Partyka, along with the medical staff on Unit 6E at the St. Boniface Hospital for all their compassion and care shown to Willem, Michele and the family.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 06, 2012