Obituaries

Frederick "Fred" Richard John Matthews

July 9, 1941 - January 25, 2019

Burial Date February 8, 2019

Funeral Home Wojcik's Funeral Chapel

at 2:00 p.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel,1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue.

FRED MATTHEWS

 

Peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, after a short illness Fred passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, aged 77 years old at Riverview Health Center in Wpg, MB.            Fred is survived by his son Cam (Crystal), daughter Karlie (Chris), his best buddies and beloved grandsons Jackson and Owen Debets, sister Helen (Adolph), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Stephanie and his sister Linda.

For 25 years Fred worked for Manitoba Hydro. He enjoyed boating for many years spending most of his time on Lake Winnipeg. Later in life he took to travelling by RV. His greatest travelling time is when he would take his two grandsons Jackson and Owen to Winnipeg Beach for the summer.

Fred’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel,1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue.

A very special thank you to the staff at Riverview and Palliative Care.

In lieu of flowers donations can me made in Fred’s name to Spirit of Hope Rescue, www.spiritofhoperescue.ca/home.html

Condolences may be sent to www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

“Dad, wherever you are we hope the fries are always crispy,

the air is warm, and you forever feel the love we have for you.

Miss you, C&K”