Alvin Lilyholm

Alvin Stanley Lilyholm

Born ~ July 9, 1927 ~ Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Passed Away ~ In the early hours of February 15, 2017 ~ Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Age 89 years

Loving husband to Ellamae, and father of four children Kathy (Mike) of Vancouver BC, Christine (Peter) of Campbell River BC, Bob (Jenny) of Victoria BC and Bill of Vancouver BC.

Alvin will be missed by brother Arthur Lilyholm (Mary) of Marquette MB; three brother-in-laws John Orton of Vernon BC, Ken Orton (Margaret) of Portage la Prairie MB and Don Orton (Jean) of Portage la Prairie MB; one sister-in-law Joyce Underwood (Marcel) of Portage la Prairie MB; nephews and nieces John, Richard, Felicia (Kelly), Dawne (Steve), Christa (Donovan), Amanda (Brent), Nicole (Bryan), Mike (Lauren), Barb, Terry, Ashlei, Khalee and Terry.

Alvin was predeceased by parents Otto (1961) & Justine (1968), sister Alice (1929) and brothers Eric (1947) & Victor (1994).

Alvin was born July 9, 1927, the son of Otto and Justine Lilyholm of Oakville, Manitoba.  He lived his whole life in Oakville, raising his family in the community until “retiring” to Portage la Prairie in 1996.

In 1969, Alvin married Ellamae (née Orton) and together they raised four children.  Alvin and Ellamae celebrated nearly 48 years of marriage.

Alvin farmed all his life in Oakville with his brothers Vic and Art until pretending to retire in 1988.  Alvin could be found helping out many local farmers before the big move to Portage la Prairie in 1996.  Now a city dweller, he had time to dedicate to curling, golf, shuffleboard, crib, bike riding and having coffee with friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm with viewing prior to the service at McKenzie United Church led by Wilma Shirriff.  Interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Alvin’s memory to McKenzie United Church - Memorial Fund, 85-11th St, NW, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 2S2 or Central Plains Cancer Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com