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CORY (CHIEF) GARTNER It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Cory "Chief" Gartner on Sunday, January 26, 2014, with family at his side, at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 41 years. Viewing will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street on Thursday, January 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. also at the Chapel with viewing to continue after prayers until 10:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. The obituary can also be viewed at www.cropo.com Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My condolences go out to Cory's family. It is very sad to hear that you are gone. I will always remember your smile and laugh. Love you my friend. - Posted by: Patricia Claeys (friend) on: Feb 03, 2014
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If my memory serves me correctly, Cory and I became friends in 1979 whilst attending Earl Grey School in Winnipeg. He had two younger brothers, Ian and Gregory, the latter we called Giggy. His parents Debbie and Harold were very warm, kind, welcoming and supportive parents and I recall on countless Saturdays piling into the Gartner van heading off in -25 degree weather to ice hockey tournaments in and around Winnipeg. We played hockey for several years together and one day the sad news had reached me that the Gartner's were moving. One of the last things we did together, almost as a family, was attend a Winnipeg Warrior's game at the old Winnipeg Arena. We lost contact with each other until we were about 22-23 years old. I ran into Cory, who at that time was a 'big' guy. We had some good laughs and went on our way. My sister had informed me of Cory's passing and it is with great sadness I write this story of our friendship. I now live in Amsterdam (Europe) and I have a family of my own and my son plays soccer. Every Saturday morning, I too pile the kids in the car and race off to fields around the city and beyond for soccer games - keeping the tradition I learned from the Gartner family more than 30 years ago. Cory, thanks for the friendship and the wonderful memories. Debbie and Harold, thank you for welcoming me into your home and your old big blue van. I hope that you can find comfort in my words and fond memories of you all. Respectfully, Omar van den Berg - Posted by: Omar van den Berg (Childhood friend, ice hockey teammate, classmate) on: Jan 29, 2014
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Deb and "H" we are so sorry for your loss. Cory was a gentle soul and truly was fun to have around. We have some fun and fond memories of him. Take care of each other at this time. Thinking of you all. - Posted by: barb van den berghe (friend ) on: Jan 29, 2014
