Gerald Faurschou
March 8, 1928 — June 25, 2017
Gerald Wilson Faurschou
We are very saddened to announce the unexpected passing of a very remarkable man. Gerald Faurschou passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the age of 89 years.
Beloved husband to Patricia for over 63 years; loving father to Gail (Sourayan), Douglas (Val) and Diane (Patrick); proud grandpa and great grandpa to Tania (Steve), Tamara (Marc), Darren, Chad, Tajrin, Alyssha, Kaelyn and Khast.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church at 1:00 pm led by Rev. John Dolloff. Private family interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Gerald’s memory to Doctors Without Borders, 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 402 Toronto, ON M5S 2T9 or to Circle Square Ranch, Box 99, Austin, MB, R0H 0C0 or to the Community Foundation of Portage and District Inc., 11 – 2nd Street NE, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1R8.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Charitable donations may be made to:
Community Foundation of Portage and District Inc.
206 E Saskatchewan Ave., Portage la Prairie MB R1N 0K9
Web:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/cfpdionlinedonation
Doctors Without Borders
720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 402, Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
Web:
http://www.msf.ca
Circle Square Ranch
Box 99, Austin MB R0H 0C0