Obituaries

ROGER BLAINE GREIG On Friday, August 31, 2012 Roger’s Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue.Publish Date: Sep 1, 2012ROGER BLAINE GREIG August 30, 1954 – August 26, 2012 Passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, surrounded by the love of his family. Roger will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his much-loved children Randy and Jenny, and their mother Lorraine. He is fondly remembered by his siblings: Carroll and her husband Bruce Henderson; George and his wife Judy Greig; Gordon and his wife Jackie Greig; and Jan Greig and her husband Don Carroll, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Roger was born in Swan River, Manitoba and attended school in Minitonas, Keewatin Community College in The Pas, and Red River Community College in Winnipeg, where he achieved his Business Administration Certificate. His varied working career included working in metallurgy in Lynn Lake, manager of various men’s clothing stores in Winnipeg, distributor for the Winnipeg Free Press and owner/operator with DHL courier. For many years, Roger’s main activities centered around his participation in sports: football, hockey, baseball, badminton, golf, and curling. While recent declining health issues curtailed Roger’s capability in participating in activities he loved, he found a new passion in his involvement with C.N.I.B. and their support group. Family’s heartfelt thanks goes to the staff at the Poseidon Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, who looked after Roger in the last few years of his life. You were very much a part of his joy, and the care and tenderness given to him by each of you was appreciated. Roger’s funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 31, 2012, in the Chapel of Memories, Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, if you are so inclined, family would appreciate donations being made in Roger’s honour to either the Canadian Diabetes Association or the C.N.I.B.Publish Date: Aug 30, 2012ROGER BLAINE GREIG On Friday, August 31, 2012 Roger’s Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.Publish Date: Aug 29, 2012ROGER BLAINE GREIG On Sunday, August 26, 2012 Roger died at Victoria Hospital at the age of 57 years. A longer obituary notice to follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.Publish Date: Aug 28, 2012Publish Date: Aug 29, 2012Publish Date: Aug 30, 2012   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on September 01, 2012