Albert Sparks Passes in Winnipeg Man Dies Suddenly
Albert Sparks age 30 of Winnipeg died suddenly on Wednesday November 15 1978. Born September 2 1948 in Miniota he attended Miniota School and lived in Winnipeg, employed by Gardwine North Ltd. Survived by daughter Denise and son Raymond. mother Katherine Sparks. brothers Francis Audrey Fred Julie Dave Verna Jim Frana Ken. sisters May Phyllis Wilma Doreen and Morley Keith. numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral in Hamiota United Church officiated by Rev Herb Lynas and Mr Les Jameson. Interment Arrow River cemetery. Pallbearers Wayne Kenward Dallas Rowan Ross Rowan Stan Bryant Dick Richardson Mike Pegryk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert McPherson Sparks
Winnipeg
Man
Albert
Butch
Miniota
Gardwine North Ltd
Ivan Sparks
Denise
Raymond
Katherine Sparks
Hamiota
Francis
Audrey
Elkhorn
Fred
Julie
Esterhazy
Dave
Verna
Brandon
Jim
Freda
Ken
Fran
Neepawa
May Hearn
Bert
Phyllis McConnell
Shoal Lake
Wilma Price
Moosehorn
Doreen Wettig
Morley
Grandview
Keith McConnell
Hamiota United Church
Herb Lynas
Les Jameson
Arrow River Cemetery
Wayne Kenward
Dallas Rowan
Ross Rowan
Stan Bryant
Dick Richardson
Mike Pegryk
District Happenings District Happenings Vernon Lockhart mourns Lloyd James death
Vernon Lockhart learns of the accidental death of his friend Lloyd James Toronto inspector fire chief while three firemen inspected a water-soaked paper factory. Lloyd and Vernon were 1944 Dunkirk POWs. Sympathy to June Hunt and Dick Hunt of Kenton on son Kelly. Winnipeg council met December 1 2. Howard Williams Woodworth visited. Stan Henrys Winnipeg trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lockhart
Lloyd James
Toronto
Lloyd
Vernon
Dunkirk
Dick Hunt
Kenton
Kelly
Decker and guests visit Melita and area
Decker family and guests including Mr. and Mrs. H Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. G Knight visited Melita with Cosgroves. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Strachan on their 50th wedding anniversary occurring Saturday December 9. Bruce Baxter of Winnipeg visited the Shivas. Maggie Reid stayed in Newdale with Mary and Stan Osborne. Faye and Russ Schweitzer hosted visitors from Winnipeg Douglas Salvason and Peter Gray. Legion bonspiel at Oak River saw Ray Lints Don Gregory and Ruth Rockley place third with 24 points. Calgary visitors Larry and Cam Schweitzer visiting Decker family. Decker members Harvey Lints Lloyd Stewart Ray Lints Bill Thompson Ruth Rockley joined Hamiota Legion bonspiel. Russ Sunley spent weekend with Linda and Jerry Nolan at Oak Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Salvason
Peter Gray
Winnipeg
Ray Lints
Don Gregory
Ruth Rockley
Legion
Oak
Patterson Birth and regional travels noted in Alberta
McConnell reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Patterson of Alberta on Sunday December 3. Mrs Bruce Patterson cares for grandchildren. Mr Normie Little and family return from a two week B C holiday with Mr Grant Little and family. Bert Baldwin comes home from a 10 day Saskatoon visit with brother Arthur. They visited Ethel and Doris in Idaho with their families. Eleanor Baldwin from Regina is home five days after a Red River College mid term. A rink featuring Sale Newton, Larry Patterson, Vernon Derochier and Earl Matheson played in the Shoal Lake bonspiel last weekend. Better luck next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Patterson
Alberta
Bruce Patterson
Normie Little
B.C
Grant Little
Bert Baldwin
Arthur
Saskatoon
Idaho
U.S.A
Ethel
Doris
Eleanor Baldwin
Regina
Red River College
Winnipeg
Sale Newton
Larry Patterson
Vernon Derochier
Earl Matheson
Local Social Notes From Oak River and Area
Oak River residents share travel and family news including Bob Simms and daughter in Winnipeg with Gib Bell family. Wilfred and Lorne Robbins move to Senior Homes in Rivers. Harry Green and family of Saltcoats attend Cargill party in Brandon and visit Jack Bowen. Hayhurst visitors include Gordon Mac William and Rick Bell. Ethel Bullock Tannis Hamilton and Mary Sclater attend South West 4H Regional Meeting in Brandon on November 25. Mary Sclater attends a Manitoba 4H Club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Simms
Winnipeg
Gib Bell
Wilfred
Lorne Robbins
Rivers
Harry Green
Saltcoats
Saskatchewan
Cargill
Brandon
Jack Bowen
Hayhurst
Gordon
Mac William
Also Mentioned on This Page
McManus
W.A. Barrett
Wawanesa Mutual Life
Manitoba Public Insurance Corp. General Insurance
Autopac
North West Trust Co
Albert Sparks
Wan
Hamiota Lions Club
Royal Bank
Hamilta
Robinson's
Oakden
Lions Community Batterment Fund
Arrow River
Howard Williams
Woodworth
Stan Henry
Decker
McConnell
Oak River
Bruce Cumming
Res
Homecomer
Mac MacDonald
Manitoba
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