It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Sholdice at the age of 81.

He is survived by his wife Violet R. Sholdice; son Kenneth Ralph Sholdice; daughter Wendy Valerie Sholdice; step son Gregory Ronald (Keri) Cookson; grandchildren Zacharia Adam (Elizabeth) Sholdice, Madison, Gracie, John Cookson, Jalyssa, Mikayla, and Koryssa Woloshyn; and great grandchildren Dante Adam Sholdice, Willow Marie Sholdice. Ralph is survived by his brother Brian (Elaine) Sholdice; sisters Joyce Desrochers, Margaret Lalonde, and Sharon (Greg) King; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews will cherish his memory.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents Duncan and Florence (nee Davidson) Sholdice; sister Jean (nee Sholdice) Jones; and brothers-in-law Felix Desrochers, Murray Jones and Lyall Lalonde.

Ralph had many treasured friends in his life. Friends from "down home" in Cypress River, MB, Paterson Grain, Manco Dairies, and City of Brandon Transit.

In accordance with Ralph's wishes, there will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ralph's name may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3, 560 13th Street East, Brandon MB R7A 7C1, or Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation – Westman Cancer Care, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon MB R7A 2B3, or Canadian Blood Services, please visit give.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE OR 1-613-739-2339. Through the generous blood donations of strangers, Ralph was able to enjoy a few more months with his family