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Family: Asher, Lance Corporal Herbert Leonard "Bert" / Knight, June Cynthia (F2174)
m. 15 Oct 1947
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Male
Asher, Lance Corporal Herbert Leonard "Bert"
Birth 22 Nov 1926 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 
Death 31 Aug 2005 Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada Burial 5 Sep 2005 Saint Clements Anglican Church Cemetery, Saint-Andrews, Selkirk Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Marriage 15 Oct 1947 [1, 2, 3, 4] Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [1, 2, 3, 4] Type Spousal Father Asher, Charles Leonard "Len" | F8954 Group Sheet Mother Baker, Mariel "Marie" "May" | F8954 Group Sheet
Female
Knight, June Cynthia
Birth 27 Apr 1926 Durban, Manitoba, Canada Death 11 Aug 2012 Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada Burial Aft. 24 Aug 2012 Saint Clements Anglican Church Cemetery, Saint-Andrews, Selkirk Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Father Mother
Male
Asher, Cameron Eric
Birth 14 Nov 1956 Gimli, North Interlake Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Death 23 Nov 2016 Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Burial 2 Dec 2016 Transcona Cemetery, Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Spouse TBD-Asher, Joann | F2124 (Spousal) Marriage 20 May 1978 Manitoba, Canada
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Notes Married:
- Per their shared marker
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Sources - [S1502254493] Ancestry.com, Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private) [ENH], (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.
Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.).
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It is described as "Ancestry Family Tree". - [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, 000[SD-Web]: Passages Service of the Winnipeg Free Press, (Winnipeg Free Press
Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
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It is described as "id-99751".
It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "HERBERT LEONARD (BERT) ASHER, Born: Nov 22, 1926, Date of Passing: Aug 31, 2005; Peacefully, at the Selkirk General Hospital after a lengthy illness and a courageous fight, Bert Asher, aged 78 years of Selkirk, went to be with his Lord. Bert was p".redeceased by his parents, Len and Marie; his sister Louise and brother Alfred. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, June; sons, Terry (Lynda), Garry (Sharon) and Cameron (Joann); daughters, Sharon (Frank), Shelley (Wayne) and Charlene (Brent); 14 grandchildren; 12 and a half great-grandchildren; his brother Chuck (Fran); sisters, Dora (Doug) and Marie (Ed), numerous nieces and nephews, special friends including, The Dorothy Lake Clan . Dad's work career was mostly in the mechanical field and his later years were spent as a commissionaire. Dad was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Selkirk with Rev. Matthew Brough officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Clements Cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lindenschmidt, palliative care workers, homecare workers, Veterans Affairs, the staff at the Selkirk General Hospital and Rev. Matthew Brough for the loving care shown to our dad. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Palliative Care Unit at the Selkirk General Hospital. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
-- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 1, 2005
Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2005/09/01.
The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service,
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- [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, 000[SD-Web]: Passages Service of the Winnipeg Free Press, (Winnipeg Free Press
Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
It is described as "id-193930".
Further: "www.gilbartfuneralhome.com".
It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "After a brief battle with cancer, Mom went to be with her Lord. She maintained her dignity throughout and passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side as per her wishes. June was predeceased by her late husband Bert; brothers Dan, N".eil, Ed, as well as sisters-in-law Martha and Betty, and a number of in laws from dad's side of the family. She leaves to mourn her passing her six children and spouses Terry (Lynda), Garry (Sharon), Sharon (Frank), Cam (Joann), Shelley (Wayne), and Charlene (Brent). Also left to mourn are brothers Alvin (Shirley) and Jack; sisters-in-law Margaret, Helen, Fran, Marie, Dora; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. For 29 years mom was known as Auntie June to the 109 kids that passed through her home daycare. Many of these kids now have children of their own and wish that auntie June was still in business. During this time mom was famous for her homemade buns, macaroni and tomato soup, and just good homemade cooking. Love you mom rest in peace The Asher family would like to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Lindenschmidt and Bev, Selkirk Homecare, (and some special people, you know who you are), Palliative care, and last but not least her family of friends at Knox Presbyterian Church (especially Anthon). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Knox Presbyterian Church of Selkirk. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24 in the Knox Presbyterian Church in Selkirk at 341 Eveline Street. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
-- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 18, 2012
Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2012/08/18.
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A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
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Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2026/08/15.
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- [S1502254493] Ancestry.com, Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private) [ENH], (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.