L. MURRAY RUTHERFORD

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L. MURRAY RUTHERFORD We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, Murray Rutherford on September 12, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre. Murray was 87 years old. Murray is survived by wife Carolyn, son Rev Dwight of Reston, son Dwayne (Heather Reichert), grandchildren Meaghan and Kelsey of Winnipeg. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Murray was predeceased by his parents Norman (1962), Ethel (1966), sisters Dickey (1935), Peggy (1984) and brother-in-law Glen (1981), brother Bill (1994), sister-in-law Till (1992) and nephew Blair (2011). Murray was born in Grosse Isle on April 20, 1927. He attended school in Grosse Isle, and graduated from United College Collegiate (now the University of Winnipeg Collegiate) in 1945. He began work at Brown and Rutherford Millwork in January 1946 as a cabinet maker and retired as Assistant General Manager - Contract Manager in the fall of 1991. Murray and Carolyn married on July 28, 1951. Together they took pride in raising their two sons and then in later years enjoyed immensely their roles as grandparents. Murray worked hard throughout his life and he and Carolyn enjoyed many warm holidays in Hawaii. Throughout their 63 years of marriage Murray has always been a loving and devoted husband to Carolyn and a constant caregiver for the last 20 years as her health declined. Funeral Service will be held at Kirkfield Park United Church, 472 Kirkfield Street, Winnipeg Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., with interment to follow in the family plot at Stonewall Cemetery. A time of viewing, with prayers, will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kirkfield Park United Church, 472 Kirkfield Street, Winnipeg, MB R3K 1E6, Reston United Church or Pipestone United Church, Box 148, Reston, MB R0M 1X0. The family would like to thank the many health care professionals at the Health Sciences Centre for their compassionate care of Murray over the last several weeks. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Sep 18, 2014

L. MURRAY RUTHERFORD We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, Murray Rutherford on September 12, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre. Murray was 87 years old. Murray is survived by wife Carolyn, son Rev Dwight of Reston, son Dwayne (Heather Reichert), grandchildren Meaghan and Kelsey of Winnipeg. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Murray was predeceased by his parents Norman (1962), Ethel (1966), sisters Dickey (1935), Peggy (1984) and brother-in-law Glen (1981), brother Bill (1994), sister-in-law Till (1992) and nephew Blair (2011). Murray was born in Grosse Isle on April 20, 1927. He attended school in Grosse Isle, and graduated from United College Collegiate (now the University of Winnipeg Collegiate) in 1945. He began work at Brown and Rutherford Millwork in January 1946 as a cabinet maker and retired as Assistant General Manager Contract Manager in the fall of 1991. Murray and Carolyn married on July 28, 1951. Together they took pride in raising their two sons and then in later years enjoyed immensely their roles as grandparents. Murray worked hard throughout his life and he and Carolyn enjoyed many warm holidays in Hawaii. Throughout their 63 years of marriage Murray, has always been a loving and devoted husband to Carolyn and a constant caregiver for the last 20 years as her health declined. Funeral Service will be held at Kirkland Park United Church, 472 Kirkfield Street Winnipeg Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., with interment to follow in the family plot at Stonewall Cemetery. A time of viewing, with prayers, will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kirkfield Park United Church, 472 Kirkfield Street R3K 1E6, Reston United Church or Pipestone United Church, Box 148 Reston Manitoba ROM 1X0. The family would like to thank the many health care professionals at the Health Sciences Centre for their compassionate care of Murray over the last several weeks. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Sep 17, 2014

L. MURRAY RUTHERFORD On Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre, Murray passed away at the age of 87 years. Arrangements are pending. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Sep 13, 2014
Publish Date: Sep 17, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 18, 2014