ALLAN CLIFFORD WOLOSHEN

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ALLAN CLIFFORD WOLOSHEN After a lengthy battle with cancer, fought with dignity and courage, Allan Clifford Woloshen, passed away at the Assiniboine Health Centre on Monday, October 8, 2012. Born January 8, 1939 in Neepawa, Manitoba, where he also attended school. Allan was involved with the Cadets - 12th Manitoba Dragoons then later served in the Army with the Engineers for ten years. Working in shoe repair from the age of 15 it was only natural that Allan pursue a career in this line of work. After release from the Army, he owned and operated a shoe repair shop in Emerson, called Pembina Valley Shoe Repair. From the early 1980s, Allan owned and operated the Shoe Maker's Shop on Seventh Street in Brandon, MB. He became well-known in Brandon and surrounding areas for his shoe and leather repair work. He will be remembered for his colourful personality and walking his two Rottweilers. Allan belonged to the Brandon Game and Fish Association as well as the N.F.A. In addition, he enjoyed restoring old cars, growing cacti, loved guns, and his dogs! Allan is survived by his Rottweiler, Buddy, daughter Angie Sumka; grandchildren Shannon Benevides and Mitchell Sumka; great-grandchildren Mateo and Lucas Benevides; brother Albert (Pat) Woloshen; nephews Dean and Darcy Woloshen; great-nieces Chelsea and Charlene; great-nephew Jake, many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Eileen and William, and great-granddaughter Adriana Benevides. The Funeral Service will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, Brandon on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., Rev. Shannon McCarthy of Central United Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Palliative Care, Westman Hospice, Jeff and Denise, Murray and Shelly, Corny and Carol, Ben and Ellie, and Vince for their care and friendship to Allan as well as to Pawsitive Experience for taking care of Buddy. Because of his love for animals, if friends so desire, donations in Allan's memory may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6 or to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com Arrangements with Memories Chapel Pre-Planning Centre, Brandon 1-888-694-8153.
Publish Date: Oct 20, 2012

ALLAN CLIFFORD WOLOSHEN After a lengthy battle with cancer, fought with dignity and courage, Allan Clifford Woloshen, passed away at the Assiniboine Health Centre, Brandon, MB on Monday, October 8, 2012. The Funeral Service will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. Rev. Shannon McCarthy of Central United Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, MB. Because of his love for animals, if friends so desire, donations in Allan's memory may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6 or to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Complete obituary information will follow in next Saturday's edition. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel Pre-Planning Centre, Brandon, 1-888-694-8153.
Publish Date: Oct 13, 2012

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 2012