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ALASTAIR HOUSTON
Born: Dec 19, 1938
Date of Passing: Oct 05, 2019
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ALASTAIR HOUSTON
He was born in Greenock, Scotland to Robert and Alice Houston on December 19, 1938. Younger brother to John.
Alastair leaves to mourn his wife of 60 years, Isabel; children, David (Lori), Julie (Martin) and Alastair (Barb); grandchildren, Alastair (Brittany), Ceilidh and Paul.
Dad had many great memories of growing up in Scotland which included playing soccer and golf, a sport in which he enjoyed until he was 80 years of age. He was a welder by trade and in his early years was employed at Scott Shipbuilding in Greenock.
In 1967, Mom and Dad, with three young children, decided to start a new life in Winnipeg. Dad came on his own to find work and a place to live. Soon after Mom followed, boarding a plane with us, and the journey began. He soon found a soccer team to join, United Weston. Many of his teammates remained lifelong friends. He was also a long-time member of Bel Acres Golf and Country Club and in 2002, was the Manitoba Senior Open Champ in his class.
Dad was employed at CP Rail and took an early retirement, enjoying every moment of it. Mom and Dad travelled extensively, he loved spending time with his grandkids, tending to his vegetable garden, and spending time at Nutimik Lake with his family.
A special thank you to family and friends who came to visit Dad in his final days. Also, to the Riverview staff for their care and support.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Bronx Park Community Centre, 720 Henderson Hwy.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2019
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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My condolences to the Houston family. The first time I met Al was on the back 9 at Bel Acres Golf Club. It was getting dark and we joined up at the 17 hole. I was amazed at his golf swing and the power he had. Over the course of several years, I found out that he was a very good golfer in Scotland and he carried on the tradition here. It took me about another 20 years of golf to get as good as he was. Rest in peace. - Posted by: colin dederick (fellow golfer at Bel Acres) on: Oct 13, 2020
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My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Johnny Prokopetz (Friend ) on: Oct 20, 2019
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I am very saddened to hear about Alastair. I send my deepest condolences to his family. I had the great pleasure of meeting and seeing Alistair at the golf course pretty much weekly/daily from 2001-2016. Quick to share a story or make me laugh, He really was one of many bright spots of my time at Bel Acres. I am glad to have met him and am truly sorry to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Crystal Meyers (Golf course acquaintance ) on: Oct 18, 2019
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Our condolences for the family’s loss. Alastair was a joy to be around. Always a smile and a sly joke and someone you wanted to be around. He will missed by all of his friends at the Bel Acres GC. - Posted by: Betty & Peter Cimarno (Friend) on: Oct 14, 2019
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Never to be forgotten, was always on the ball with United Weston. Golf was his passion and was a very good player at both sports. Our condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Jimmy & Isabel Karran (Friend) on: Oct 12, 2019
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MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE HOUSTON FAMILY. ALASTAIR WAS A WONDERFUL MAN & A FRIEND TO ALL. ALASTAIR & I PLAYED A LOT OF GOLF TOGETHER OVER THE YEARS & HIS WIT & HUMOUR WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. - Posted by: BRIAN TAYLOR (GOLF FRIEND) on: Oct 12, 2019
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Sorry for your loss of Alastair, my condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Lorney Kiss (Friend) on: Oct 12, 2019
