RONALD BRUCE YORKE

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RONALD BRUCE YORKE June 3, 1929 - January 8, 2015 Peacefully with family at his side, Ronald passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at St.Boniface Hospital, at the age of 85 years. Left to share the fishing stories, bad jokes, and other fond memories are his children, Ted (Lynn), Brent (Wendy), Joy (Randy) Sheldon, and Earle; his beloved grandchildren, Jill, Sam, Ashley, Amanda, Cora (Brian), Jordyn, and Rydan; and adorable great-grandchildren, Claire and Alyssa. Memories will also be cherished by his brother Ray; sisters, Tommy (Paul) Champagne, Joyce (George) Town, and Nancy (Ken) Yendris; sister-in-law Ingrid; as well as his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Evelyn; parents Frances and Sidney; and brother Allan. The family wishes to thank those that cared for Dad at Parkview Place Care Home, and express gratitude to the staff at St. Boniface Emergency and 5E Medicine for their care and compassion in Dad's final days, especially Judy who took Dad under her wing. A private family memorial will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Winnipeg Harvest would be appreciated. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com "Look into my eyes and hear what I'm not saying, for my eyes speak louder than my voice ever will".

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 2015