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Sharle “Chink” Edward Windenmaier

Sharle “Chink” Edward Windenmaier

27 Jan 1943 - 06 July 2024 (81)PPCLI Sharle Edward (Chink) Widenmaier was born in Carnduff, Saskatchewan on January 27, 1943. After a long and courageous battle with a chronic illness, Ed tragically passed on 6 July 2024 at the monumental age of 81 in Saanichton, BC....

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Marcel Lucien Joseph Terrier

Marcel Lucien Joseph Terrier

17th Aug 1949 - 31 May 2024 (74)3 PPCLI Marcel Lucien Joseph Tessier was fondly known as Max. Max loved life. Max’s early years were spent in Port Alberni and Victoria, B.C. Hejoined the military at 17. He proudly served in three regiments: Queens Own Rifles,...

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Terry Brauweiler

Terry Brauweiler

8th Dec 1948 - 23 Jun 2024 ( 75)2 PPCLI Terry Brauweiler, a cherished father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on June 23, 2024. Terry was predeceased by his father Donald, his mother Georgina (nee O'Neill), and brother Mark. He is survived by his wife Karen (nee...

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Donald Ian Ross

Donald Ian Ross

6th April 1930 - 13th Jun 2024 (94)2 PPCLI Don was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan in 1930. His father died in 1934, having never fully recovered from wounds suffered in the First World War, and Don was raised by his mother, a schoolteacher. After attending...

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Patrick Mills

11 Jun 1942 - 11 Jun 2024 (82)2 PPCLI Pat was born in Hartney, Manitoba June 11, 1942 and entered Royal Roads Military College  in September, 1959. He graduated from RMC in 1963 and was posted to  2  PPCLI at Edmonton, Alberta. In 1964, Pat married...

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Keith Kenneth Faulconbridge

Keith Kenneth Faulconbridge

4th Jun 1960 - 24th May 2024 (63)3 PPCLI Passed away on 24 May, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario, aged 63. Father to Katie Curwen (Mike). Beloved spouse of Carmela Berghea. Dear brother of Sharon (Ed Spingola), Kevin, Jimmy, Michael (Brenda), Robert...

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Charles Edwards Cowell

Charles Edwards Cowell

28th May 1943 - 3rd May 2024 ( 81)3 PPCLI With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our loving father, Charles Edward Cowell, with family by his side.Chuck, as he was known, was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Donally Carol Cowell nee...

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Raymond Alan Herrington

Raymond Alan Herrington

8th Nov 1942 - 5th May 2024 (81)2 PPCLI Raymond (Rocky) Herrington, beloved husband of Frieda passed away on Sunday, May 5th, at the age of 81 years. Ray was born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan on November 8th, 1942, to his parents Frances and Charles. He had 11 eleven...

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Eric Green

Eric Green

21 Jun 1956 - 4th Jun 2024 (67)3 PPCLI It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Eric Green on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at the Health Science Centre, St. John’s, after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Eric was proud to have served as a...

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Lyle James Johnston

Lyle James Johnston

26 Feb 1933 - 03 Jun 2024 ( 91)Korea Lyle James Johnston, born on February 26, 1933, in Port Arthur, was a man whose life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and indelible memories. On June 3, 2024, surrounded by wife Sharon, daughter Susan, son Stacey and...

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John “Jack” Ratcliffe

John “Jack” Ratcliffe

14 Jan 1929 - 30 May 2024 (95)Korea Died peacefully at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre LTC on Thursday May 30, 2024.  John was born January 14, 1929 in Cliviger, Lancashire, England. He arrived in Canada with his parents in 1931. Predeceased by his beloved wife...

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Herman Thorsen

Herman Thorsen

Jun 4th 1926 - Jun 2nd 2024 (97)Korea It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Herman Thorsen on Sunday, June 2 2024 at Innisfail, Alberta, at the age of 97 years. Herman was born on the family farm near Markerville, Alberta, the seventh of eight...

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