SMITH: Gertrude "Ruth" Smith passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, October 21, 2002 at the age of 65 years. Ruth was born and educated in Port Arthur, Ontario, before moving to Winnipeg, where she worked at the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and married Gabe Ruel. They moved to Swan River, where she worked as a bookkeeper for Wilson Johnson's fuel business. Gabe later died in an airplane accident. Later, Ruth married Andy Aagaard and they established a market garden in Brandon. Andy predeceased Ruth in 1991. Ruth carried on the business until 1996, when she married Alex Smith. They moved into Brandon in June of 2002. Ruth will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her husband, Alex Smith; her children, Lene (Dale) Sinclair of Edmonton, AB and their children, Dallas and Lisa; Susan (Murray) Good of Regina, SK and their children, Ben, Matthew and Luke; Jes (Norah) Aagaard of Brandon. She also leaves one brother, Gordon (Carol) Faulkner of Thunder Bay, ON and their children Judy, Kenneth, Kevin and Carol Ann. Ruth is also survived by Alex's children, Cheryle (Garry) Holland of Swan River and their children, Rita, Lloyd and Lisa; Cindy (Robert) Harrison of Brandon and their children Selena and Kaylie; Curtis (Twyla) Smith of Regina, SK and their children Jason, Alesha and Sheresa; Barb (Les) Sikala of Strathmore, AB and their children Jarod and Chris; Harley (Rauchel) Smith of Brandon and their children Jaucelyn and Brayden. There are two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth also leaves her close long time friend Charlotte. She was predeceased by, Kenneth Smith in 1975. Over the years Ruth was actively involved in many sports, charities and church. Included in these activities were golfing, curling, bowling, swimming, traveling, Redeemer Lutheran Church council, Hospital volunteer, sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting. Ruth made every minute count. The Ceremony to Celebrate Ruth's life will be held at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 114 Ashgrove Boulevard, Brandon, on Friday, October 25, 2002 at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Foundation for Special Equipment, Cancer Care, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel and Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.


Card of Thanks: SMITH
The family of Ruth Smith wish to extend a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following who provided guidance, support and comfort during the loss of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, Ruth Smith. To the many friends and family in Canada and the United States who sent cards, flowers, baking and the many phone calls received. Also special thanks to those who made donations in memory of Ruth to the Canadian Cancer Society in Brandon and Winnipeg. To the Doctors, especially Dr. Enns and Duncan, the nursing staff in the General and Assiniboine Centres for the compassion, kind and excellent care provided to Ruth during her time there. A special acknowledgement and thank-you is extended to Pastor Ted Jannuska of Redeemer Lutheran Church for his service and comforting prayers. Special thanks to the organist, Linda Lauritsen, soloist Pam Hyndman for their part in the ceremony and the Redeemer ELW for the reception. A heartfelt thank-you is extended to Vern Schneider and everyone at Memories Chapel for the guidance and direction given to us in planning and directing the funeral ceremony. Each and everyone have been most kind and considerate. Each and every act of kindness is deeply appreciated.
Sincerely: Alex Smith and Ruth's family.
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Bdn. Regional Health Centre Foundation