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Albert James THORKELSON

Male 1929 - 2005  (75 years)


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  • Name Albert James THORKELSON 
    Birth 30 Jul 1929  Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1968  Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Death 29 Mar 2005  Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Burial Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I21149  bmds
    Last Modified 1 May 2022 

    Family 1 Caroline MARCHANT,   b. 29 Sep 1927, North Kildonan, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Dec 2020, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Children 4 sons 
     1Male. Christopher THORKELSON,   b. 29 Dec 1952 (Age 71 years)
     2Male. Benjamin THORKELSON
     3Male. Daniel THORKELSON
     4Male. Trevor THORKELSON
     
    Family ID F7467  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Eunice Margaret HORNER 
    Family ID F8282  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 30 Jul 1929 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1968 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 29 Mar 2005 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S15] Internet.
      Source: Canada Voters list, Winnipeg South Center, 1968
      Thorkelson, Albert, superintendent
      Thorkelson, Caroline

    2. [S4] Obituary.
      Albert James Edward Thorkelson. Peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 with his family at his side, Bert Thorkelson, 76 of Saint James passed away.
       He is survived by his wife and loving travel companion Eunice (nee Horner) and his four sons, Chris (Debra) of Concord, California, Ben (Margaret) of Calgary, Dan (Donna) and Trevor of Winnipeg. Bert is also remembered by three grandchildren, as well as an extended family of cousins, friends and neighbours.
       Bert’s life long career in the printing trade began as a helper with the St. James Leader, leading to an apprenticeship as a typographer, fostering his appreciation for the printed page. His enthusiasm, creativity and attention to detail earned him respect in the print community. His favourite quotation was Ben Franklin’s - Printing is the art preservative of all the other arts. It was with honour that Bert served as President of the Winnipeg Club of Printing House Craftsmen and was a long time member. Bert enjoyed a rich retirement. He and Eunice made many world trips, cruises and excursions. Among his favourite destinations were Spain and the Panama Canal. Whether it was Cuba or just the Shooting Star, Bert loved to travel and meet new people. At home Bert enjoyed helping friends, catching up with family, socializing, and volunteering his time with community groups such as the 55 plus club at the Anavets in St. James. Bert’s last year was helped immensely by the great staff of the Grace General Hospital, Cancer Clinic and the St. Boniface General Hospital.
       In accordance with Bert’s request a Memorial Service will be held at the Anavets Assiniboia Unit No. 283 at 3584 Portage Ave. at 1:00 p.m. on Monday April 4, 2005. An interment will follow at the Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace General Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society of Manitoba. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
      — Winnipeg Free Press Apr 02, 2005.