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WALTER (WALLY) ROY BRAZIL

Born: Apr 12, 1930

Date of Passing: Apr 13, 2013

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WALTER (WALLY) ROY BRAZIL April 12, 1930 - April 13, 2013 It is with sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Walter (Wally) Brazil peacefully at Health Sciences Centre at 6:14 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013. Wally served with the Second Battalion of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry (P.P.C.L.I.) from 1939 to 1952 as an M.P. (Military Police) during the Korean War. After the War, Wally worked for Canadian Liquid Air from which he retired at the age of 65. He was a member of both the Korea Vets Association and the Royal Canadian Legion for many years. Walter leaves to mourn his wife Alice, and extended family as well as his comrades in the Korea Vets Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, and numerous friends and acquaintances. The funeral service is on Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium, 1800 Day Street with an interment at Brookside Cemetery. Guests are also invited to join Wally's friends and family for lunch at the ANAAVETS Unit 303 located at 341 Wilton Street. On behalf of Comrade Walter Brazil, we wish to thank the members of the Korea Vets Association and members of the P.P.C.L.I. for their involvement in the service. We also want to thank the medical staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian CancerCare Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 17, 2013

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

  • Alice we are so sorry to find out about Wally. Our thoughts are with you and your family. - Posted by: Ron and Mary-Ann Salter (Friends of both Wally and Alice) on: Apr 19, 2013

  • Uncle Walter rest in peace now you're going to be with your mother brother and sister say hi for us all - Posted by: Doug brazil (Nephew) on: Apr 18, 2013

  • Your day has finally come, you have touched so many people, especially your step children in ways that no one would every believe, nobody but your step children and grandchildren knew what kind of person you where to all of us, we are strong and we stand proud, our lives will go on. - Posted by: Kim (Step daughter) on: Apr 18, 2013

  • Wally "chicken halk", if they only had known what MP really stood for! maybe some of them are getting the idea. for those of us that can't make it to the funeral I hope they read our words for others to hear, to teach others who you really were. - Posted by: td close friend () on: Apr 18, 2013

  • Wally, it's true what they say only the good die young. See you soon - Posted by: Pod () on: Apr 18, 2013

  • "chicken halk" so many you have touched, so many you have affected, what a life you have led. If people had only really known what type of man you really were, you have changed so many of our lives. Yes you had help from others, but I'm sure you will see on the other side how touching us will affect you. - Posted by: Close friend () on: Apr 18, 2013

  • We will all miss the guy we lovingly called chicken halk, sitting at the park watching the kids, and wishing we could play! You have touched many, in ways everyone should know about. With you it was always about the kids. Stand tall on your day of judgement and reap what you have sowed. - Posted by: The children () on: Apr 18, 2013

  • I miss you Wally, you sure could make me laugh. I have known you for over 20 years, but it seems like yesterday. You are in a better place, no worries, no pain. Till we meet again, I LOVE YOU. - Posted by: Cindy Morrison () on: Apr 18, 2013

  • I am so sorry to see you go my friend, I will always remember your generosity, having myself and my family for many special occasions at your home the dinners were amazing, and all the stories that came along with them. The way you always picked me up and took me to parades and taught me how to march so proud, you would make me march up and down the Legion Knees high Laurie hup hup hup, and the crib games you would try to beat me in. All these memories, especially the amazing card tricks you would show us all, at the Seniors Luncheons, I will never forget, thanx for the memories You will be missed xo Laurie - Posted by: Laurie Godick (Good Friend) on: Apr 18, 2013

  • We'll miss your friendship, humor & generosity. We'll miss the great Cribbage Challenges. Rest in peace dear friend. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Alice. God Bless - Posted by: Fref & Doreen Moroz (Goodd Friends) on: Apr 17, 2013

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