LARRY B. DUMA

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LARRY B. DUMA January 8, 1933 - July 20, 2017 With love surrounding him, Larry passed away on July 20, 2017 at Riverview Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was loved by all and is survived by his goddaughter Tracy (Charles), best buddy Kaden, sisters, Helen (Joe) and Dallas (Tony), brothers, Tony (Elsie) and Casey (Nellie), many loving nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Larry was predeceased by his loving wife Sally, best friend and brother-in-law Steve, mother (Julia), father (Anthony), brothers, Frank (Betty), Joe (Rose), Gene (Eleanor) and Edward (Alexis), and sister Carol (Paul). Growing up in the municipality of Brokenhead, Larry's gifts of kindness, charisma and generosity were bestowed upon him at an early age and defined him throughout his life. The single word that encompasses Larry is friendly. Everyone who met him wanted to be around him, cherishing his company. He truly loved people and his smile warmed their souls. Larry's aptitude for music shone as the proud drummer of Red River Slims and Country Playboys during the early 1950s. A man of many trades, Larry and his family worked in construction. Along with his brothers, Larry built houses with detailed and meticulous workmanship. Larry's greatest gift was the relationships he built working in sales. He was the sales manager of Pulak Furniture for majority of his working career and proudly worked alongside Steve until they retired. In retirement, Larry spent his time with family and friends; attending activities of his special nephews and nieces, Bombers, Jets/Moose and Goldeye's games, fishing trips, casino adventures, travelling and caring for his beloved Sally. Larry was a loyal caregiver and loved with unwavering intensity. His smile and handshake were always genuine, welcoming and altruistic. He was a special soul, an angel on earth; passionate, generous and kind beyond words. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the care and compassion given to Larry by the Riverview doctors, nurses, aides and staff. A special thank you to Dr. Sawaya for the special moments shared with the family at Riverview. To Dr. Marvin Slutchuk, for the highest quality of personal care he provided Larry and much more. Also, a precious thank you to his friend Pat who gently and graciously cared for him in his final days. You are our hero Larry. We love you forever; your legacy shall live within everyone you touched. #ROK Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2017 at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St., West St. Paul, MB. Interment to follow. Should you choose, make a donation in Larry's name to a charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 29, 2017