KEES BREDO

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KEES (CASEY) BREDO With sadness, we announce the passing of Kees (Casey) Bredo, 77, on Monday, April 27, 2015, at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Kees was born October 7, 1937 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. In 1958, at the age of 21, he came to live in Canada and start his career as a chef, which he excelled at for most of his lifetime. He was predeceased by his parents, Maria and Hendricus; and five brothers, Heintje, Noud, Frans, Jan and Sjef. He leaves to mourn his family, two sisters, Jacqueline (The Netherlands) and Corrie; and three brothers, Toine (The Netherlands), Ben (The Netherlands) and Hans. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and friends in Canada and The Netherlands. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kees's name to the Calvary Place at 1325 Erin St., Winnipeg, MB R3E 3R6. There will be a private family celebration to follow at a later date. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2015