Richard (Dick) Abraham JohnS
September 12, 1926 – December 21, 2014
It is with deep sadness our family
announces the death of Dick Johns on Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Grace
Hospital, at the age of 88 years.
Left to forever cherish Dick’s memory
are his sons, David (Lesia) and Richard; grandchildren Daniel and Laura Johns,
Jonathan (Aimee), and Catherine (Bob) Ruta; as well as numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Marian; daughter Donna Johns Ruta;
brothers David (Mary) and Joseph (Audrey); and sisters Marjorie (Cecil) Mason,
and Betty Cotton.
Dick was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and
grew up on Disraeli Street. He was an active member of Immaculate Conception
Parish, attending Norquay School and later, St. Paul’s High School. During his
working career, Dick was employed for almost 40 years by the Codville Company
and successor company the Oshawa Group, where he forged many lasting
friendships. Dad and the family were inaugural members of St. Paul the Apostle
Parish, where Dad attended for 55 years. He thoroughly enjoyed his ushering
duties and assisting with Tuesday night bingo as long as he was able, and made
many good lifelong friends.
When Mom became ill, Dad became her
caregiver. He did his best to look after her as well as she had taken care of
him through 54 years of marriage. Dad was an avid sports fan following the Jets
and the Bombers. He was also an active member of Assiniboine Golf Club until
health forced him to put away the clubs. Dad was happiest spending time with
his grandchildren, family and friends.
Mass of the Resurrection will be
celebrated on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle
Parish, 2400 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, with Rev. Fr. José Eduardo Medeiros,
presiding.
The family would like to thank the
caring and supportive staff of Sturgeon Creek II Retirement Residence, his
homecare workers, and the staff at Grace Hospital for ensuring Dad was able to
keep his independence as long as possible.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6, or to a
charity of your choice.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in
care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
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