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RODGER HOLMES October 27, 1933 May 11, 2018 Rodger passed away peacefully at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg with family by his side. He leaves to mourn after 61 years of marriage his loving wife Caroline (Care) and cherished blended family; son Gary (Brigitte), Justin, Alicia (Jordan), Ayden and Olivia, Brigitte's family Janessa (Chris), Harper, Cassie, Mason; Son Gord (Sandi), Michael, Samantha; sister-in-law, Alice, Betty (Ken); mother-in-law Dorothy Lewer and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Ken and Helen, brothers, Ed (Lena), Ray (Gladys), Earl (Myra), Kenny, Glenn and his sister Gladys (Mart). Rodger was born in Sioux Lookout, ON and lived in Alcona for 15 years. He worked for the CPR in Schreiber ON and at River Oaks Service Station in Winnipeg. He retired with Winnipeg City Transit after 33 years of dedicated service. Family, friends and neighbors were important to him. He was very proud of his sons and grandchildren and spent many hours enjoying activities with them. His hobbies and interests included watching and playing golf, curling, gardening, walking, tinkering, animals, Sudoku, Jeopardy, music and traveling, most recently to Arizona. He was proud to be United and spent many hours helping in local churches, Presbytery and Conference. His beautiful tenor voice was heard in choir, cantata, weddings and funerals. He enjoyed his music ministry at Lions and Rosewood P.C.H. in Stonewall with Care. A special thank you to Phoenix Abrazo Centre and Health Sciences Centre. Cremation has taken place with interment at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel in Stonewall, 433 Main St., Wednesday, May 23, at 11:00 a.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired send donations to Stonewall Pastoral Charge or the Children's Wish Foundation MB. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204 467 2525 info@mackenziefh.com
Publish Date: May 19, 2018
RODGER HOLMES 1933 - 2018 Peacefully, on Friday May 11, 2018, Rodger passed away at the Health Sciences Centre, at 84 years of age. A longer obituary notice to follow. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com
Publish Date: May 12, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2018, May 19, 2018
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Care and family so very sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Shirley and Pat - Posted by: Shirley MacKay (Friend) on: May 22, 2018
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Care, Rae and I wish to express to you and your family our deepest sympathy upon hearing of Rodger's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. - Posted by: Louis and Rae Dillon (Friends) on: May 22, 2018
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Care, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family at this difficult time. Our friendship goes back more than 50 years and with those years have come an amazing number of wonderful and precious memories. Our curling, working together, raising our children, sharing occasions, and holding on to the friendship even after moving away. You two were the best example any couple could follow and we know you have volumes of memories to cling to and help you through the coming days. We know your kids are there for you. Much love from Sue and Lorne. We will be there in spirit for sure on Wednesday. - Posted by: Susan and Lorne Lisik (Friend) on: May 19, 2018
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We are so sorry for your loss. We always looked forward to your family visit to the Lanes every December. Roger will be missed. Our Love & prayers go out to you Care & your entire family. We have good memories. You are in our thoughts & in our hearts. - Posted by: Laurie & Melody (Friends) on: May 19, 2018
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Care, we are so sorry to hear of Rodger’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Colin & Darleen - Posted by: Darleen Cameron (Friend) on: May 19, 2018
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Our sincerest Condolences to you and your wonderful family Carol. We know and saw what a great source of strength and comfort Rodger was to you and to your family. "May the peace that passes all understanding be with you all." Bryan and Gerry - Posted by: Bryan and Gerry Ogilvie (Curler friend) on: May 18, 2018
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Condolences to Carol and the family from library friends and colleagues in Winnipeg. Know that we are here for you, and will support you along the way. - Posted by: Gerald R. Brown ( professional colleague in school librarianship) on: May 18, 2018
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My love and prayers for peace and comfort to you, Care, and your family. You and Rodger were such a blessing of strength, comfort and laughter in my years of student ministry. I will miss Rodger's great outlook on life, his straight forwardness and his kind, kind heart. God bless you and wipe away your tears. - Posted by: Melanie Kauppila (friend and colleague) on: May 18, 2018
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Just heard the news...so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Fred & Jacquie - Posted by: Fred Southwell (friend) on: May 17, 2018
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Thinking of you Care and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely Murray and Val Gillespie - Posted by: Val Gillespie (Friends) on: May 14, 2018
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Our thoughts are with you at this sad time Care. We will miss Rodger as he was a wonderful neighbor, take care. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. - Posted by: Janice and Joe Van Dasselaar (friends ) on: May 12, 2018
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Sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and you family, friends and church family. - Posted by: Shirley J Russell (Friend) on: May 12, 2018