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Peacefully, on Monday, June 7, 1993 at the Johnson Memorial Hospital, Gimli, with his family at his side, five days past his 84th birthday, Mr. John Kunz, beloved hus band of Jennie Kunz, of Camp Marton, Man. John was born in Brunkild, Man. on June 2, 1909. Together with his wife of over 51 years, Jennie, he lived on the farm in Camp Morton for most of his life. Although he farmed for many years, John was an excellent mechanic and welder who was well known for assisting his friends and neighbours when the need arose. He was a kind and gentle man and was well versed in current happenings in the pro vince, country and the world. John held a lifetime member ship at the Gimli New Horizon Club where, until recently, he was an active member, excelling in darts, carpet bowling and five pin bowling. He will be sadly missed by his family and many good friends. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Jennie two sons, Melvin (Connie) and Lloyd (Betty); one daughter Diana (Eric) Hanlan; grandchildren, Dean Kunz (Tannis), Marjorie (Ken) Marks, Nancy Kunz (Scott), John (Denise) Hanlan, Eric Hanlan (Patti), Christopher Hanlan, Pam Kunz (Dustin) and Theresa Kunz; one great-granddaughter Kristine; one brother George; sisters, Mary, Della and Kay; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceas ed by his parents, Karoline and Martin Kunz and one brother Martin. An evening prayer service was held on Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gilbert Funeral Chapel, Gimli. Funeral mass was celebrated on Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Gimli with Fr. Art Seaman officiating, assisted by Rev. Walter Kowalski. Inter ment followed in the Gimli Community Cemetery. His pallbearers were his grandsons, John, Eric and atop Hanlan, Dean Kunz, Kenneth Marks and Scott Kam. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. C. Chapnick and to the very caring and understanding nursing staff of the Johnson Memorial Hospital, Gimli. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully received by either the Palliative Care Ward of the Johnson Memorial Faseltal, Gimli or to the Gimli New Horizon Club Building Fund, Gilbert Funeral Chapel, Gimli, in care of arrangements.
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Stonewall Interlake Spectator
Stonewall, Manitoba, CA
Tue, Jun 15, 1993
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