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OLIVA YVONNO DUFOUR
Born: Feb 07, 1921
Date of Passing: Apr 23, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryOLIVA YVONNO DUFOUR It is with extreme sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mr. Oliva Dufour on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at the Victoria Hospital, at the age of 94 years. Left to mourn after 71 years of marriage, his wife Géralda (née Beaudry); seven children, Louise (Marc), Denise (Herb), Jeannette (Jerry), Claudette, Claude, Linda (Wayne) and Mona (Brant); eight grandchildren, Charlene (John), Tara (Gregg), Jodie (Jonathon), Michael, Chad, Kristy (Paul), Brad and Jean-Paul; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister Gertrude Fraser, and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Oliva was born February 7, 1921 in Bernard, Manitoba, where he attended school until he was old enough to work the fields. As an adventurous young man, it would not be unusual for him to hop on a train, literally, to go find work. Oliva, with his brilliant mathematical mind was never without employment. From farming the family land, moving to New Westminster, BC and returning to Elie as a mechanic, to mining potash in Esterhazy, and nickel in Thompson. He worked at Manitoba Bridge then transferred to Dominion Bridge in Calgary where he was employed until he reached the age of 65. Oliva and Géralda also worked together as superintendents in an apartment block during their stay in Calgary until his 82nd year. They returned to Winnipeg, finally retiring, to be closer to the majority of their family. Whether husband, brother, father, father-in-law, grandpa, uncle or friend, Oliva was referred to as a "sweet man", "kind soul". Dad's wit, optimism, devotion and his love most of all will be deeply missed by all of us. Dad was a man of few words. Our thoughts and memories of him will remain in our hearts for ever. Funeral services will be held in the Elie Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Eulogy and video tribute at 1:30 p.m., Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m., followed by a family interment at the Elie Parish Cemetery. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Foyer Valade for the care and friendship Dad received during his short stay there. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 730 Taylor Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2K8. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Ph. 204-248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2015
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. - Posted by: Jolie Sturm (friend) on: Jun 25, 2015
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Sending our love and prayers to Gerry and family at this difficult time. May each of you find that special memory of Oliva and hold it close to your heart to bring you comfort and peace. Love Wendy and Caylee - Posted by: Wendy and Caylee Hetzel (Neighor and Friend from 7375 4A ST SW, Calgary) on: May 05, 2015
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Oliva will be missed very much. He was a wonderful, kind & generous man. He made such a wonderful superintendant, along with his wife, Geralda. It was a pleasure knowing him while they lived in Calgary. He will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife and family. God Bless them all. - Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Frink (Friends) on: May 05, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Matante and also with all you kids and grandkids. So happy to have had a nice visit with you at this difficult time. So sorry to have missed Uncle this last time, he will be missed by all. Lionel & Georgette - Posted by: Lionel & Georgette (neice /cousin /friiend) on: May 04, 2015
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Mes sympathies a vous tous! Ce nest pas facile perdre un parent hey God bless all of you with peace in this difficult time! Simone - Posted by: Simone (Friend ) on: Apr 29, 2015
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Deepfelt condolences go out to you and your families at the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. - Posted by: Judy Wuerch (friend) on: Apr 27, 2015
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Claude, Linda and the family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad. - Posted by: lorna (friend from sales days) on: Apr 26, 2015
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To Mme Dufour, Denise and all your siblings, Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your much loved husband, dad and grandfather. May wonderful memories sustain you all at this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers. God Bless! Carole (McCaughan)and John Regnier - Posted by: Carole Regnier (Friend of Denise) on: Apr 26, 2015
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My sincerest condolences to you Denise and you entire family! My thoughts are with you! - Posted by: Hélène Lemoine (Denise's friend for many years.) on: Apr 25, 2015