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Family: Matthes, John Edmund / Dupuis, Marguerite Marie "Rita" (F5168)

• Male Matthes, John Edmund

  
  

  Birth	3 Nov 1919	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Death	24 Apr 2003	Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Burial	29 Apr 2003	Transcona Cemetery, Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
  Marriage	Abt. 1946  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]	Manitoba, Canada  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Father	Matthes, John | F6289 Group Sheet
  Mother	Kendel "Kental", Carolina "Caroline" "Carrie" | F6289 Group Sheet

  
  

  Female Dupuis, Marguerite Marie "Rita"

  
  

  Birth	3 May 1924	Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada
  Death	17 Oct 2002	Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Burial	Aft. 17 Oct 2002	Transcona Cemetery, Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
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• Notes

  Married: Date is estimated from his obituary

  
  

• Sources

  [S1502254493] Ancestry.com, Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private), (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.), Ancestry Family Tree. [S1502286928] . As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), [2003/04/28], https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-77312/MATTHES_JOHN, N/A. JOHN EDMUND MATTHES, BORN: NOV 03, 1919, DATE OF PASSING: APR 24, 2003; Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John on Thursday, April 24, 2003. He was predeceased by his loving wife Rita in 2002. His memory will be cherished by his children, Murray (Solveig), Barry (Rose), Derek (Heather), and Kelly (George). Papa will be sadly missed by his six grandchildren, Kerri, Trevor, Dana, Sterling, Andrew and Sarah. He is survived by sisters, Agnes (Harry), Ruby (Steve), Elsie (Ed), and Ester. Born November 3, 1919 in Winnipeg, John grew up in Elmwood where he went to school. Afterwards he enlisted first in the army, then the navy. After the war he married his sweetheart Rita and worked for the City Transit System. He then moved the family to Emerson, MB where he took a position of Immigration Officer. While there he and his family participated in many community activities. He was involved in hockey, baseball and a member of the school board. He has often reminisced of the good times and friendships formed in Emerson. In 1963, he moved the family to Cologne, Germany and took a position with the Foreign Service. Upon his return to Canada, he continued his position with Immigration in Winnipeg. After a successful career with the Public Service he retired in 1980. During his retirement he enjoyed gardening, cooking, travelling, entertaining his children and grandchildren with his stories, and walking his dog. He lived his life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Kildare Ave., Transcona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. in care of arrangements -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2003 The original source material and possibly more information can be reviewed here on a free public service. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), [2002/10/21], id-72755, N/A. RITA MATTHES, BORN: MAY 03, 1924, DATE OF PASSING: OCT 17, 2002; Rita Matthes passed away at the Health Sciences Centre. Rita leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband John, her children, Murray (Solveig), Barry (Rose), Derek (Heather), and Kelly (George) and six grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Alice, Lee, Ida and predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Rita was born in Lac Du Bonnet on May 3, 1924. Afterward she moved to Winnipeg where she met and married John. Subsequently they resided in Emerson, Germany and then back to Winnipeg. She was always an active member of the community. Rita was loving, kind hearted and devoted to her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Kildare Ave. W. Interment to follow at Transcona Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ritas memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 101- 55 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1L8. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200 -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 21, 2002 The original source material and possibly more information can be reviewed here on a free public service. [S0000100001] FindaGrave, Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (FindaGrave). An online memorial for "Rita Marie Matthes 17 Oct 2002" can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service. It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond, as well containing stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website. @NO0019143@