Lloyd NERBAS

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NERBAS: Peacefully, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, Lloyd Leonard Nerbas passed away at the Assiniboine Centre with his family at his bedside. Lloyd was born May 11, 1930 in Shellmouth, Manitoba. His family had moved to a farm South of Kenville when he was young and he attended both the Davidson Country School and Kenville School. In 1957, Lloyd moved to Winnipeg where he took an accounting course at MIT. Upon graduation he worked for Braemar Homes. In 1965 he commenced employment with the Department of Indian & Northern Affairs and spent a year and a half in Island Lake (Garden Hill) before moving back to work in Selkirk and Winnipeg. In 1972 he transferred to the Brandon Research Centre and retired in March of 1993. On May 11, 1963 Lloyd married Bernice Lokke and they had two sons, Kenneth & Timothy. He was a true Montreal Canadiens fan and never wavered in his support through their winning and losing seasons. Lloyd was an active volunteer with his sons' hockey and baseball, and will be remembered by many as "Lloyd, the Skate Sharpener". For many years he was involved with the Westridge Community Centre. He volunteered with the City of Brandon's Tournament of Champions. In 1994 he was presented with their "Outstanding Volunteer" award. He volunteered for many of the major events hosted in Brandon over the years. In 2006 he was instrumental in bringing the Citizens On Patrol Program (COPP) to Brandon. Lloyd and Bernice travelled far and wide, including 3 trips to Norway and a trip to Germany for World Curling - where he enjoyed a side trip to Austria, the homeland of his father. There were car and bus tours throughout Canada and the USA. Lloyd was predeceased by his parents, Jake & Philipena Nerbas; brothers Ben (& Eva) and Frank; nephew Terry Innis and his brothers-in-law Bruce Innis and Harvey Wakelam. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; sons Ken (Alisa), Tim (Vanessa); his very special grandchildren Kristen, Kerri and Max Nerbas; sister, Viola Innis and her sons, Leroy (Marian), Mervyn (Audrey) and Robert (Karen); sister-in-law Julie Nerbas and children Joanne (Murray) Goodman and Hilbert (Sheila); his brother Ben's children Larry (Carolyn) and Donalda (Frank) Hambleton, and many great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Joan Wakelam and her children Rob (Arlene), Terri-Lynn (Wes Brown) and Patti and their children. The Funeral Service took place at Knox United Church on Friday, September 23, 2016 with Rev. Harvey Hurren officiating. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. A very special "Thank You" to the nurses and staff at the Assiniboine Centre who made Lloyd's last days very comfortable. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lloyd may be made to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 451-18th St., Brandon, MB R7A 5A9, the Westridge Community Centre, WEPO Box 21021, Brandon, MB R7B 3W8, or a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 24, 2016