ALLAN ANCEL
January 14, 1935 - February 12, 2015
ALLAN LARRY ANCEL January 14, 1935-February 12, 2015 Suddenly, at the St. Boniface Hospital, surrounded by his family Allan went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Allan will be sadly missed by his wife Barbara of 57 years of marriage; daughter Debbie (Brian); grandsons Joshua and Jeremy; foster grandchildren Lily, Alyssa, Antonio, Joshua, Pricilla and Asiah; brothers Brian (Lyla), Mark (Jean) and Pat; sisters June and Jean; many nieces; nephews; and so many friends here and in the USA. He was predeceased by his parents Joe and Millie; and sisters Carol, Madeline and Elaine. Allan grew up on the family farm in Buchan. He worked at Shell Oil for many years, owned and operated Pinetree and Pinecone Plantations, owned a large grain farm in Zhoda, MB, owned Ancel Brothers Construction in Steinbach, MB, founded Gold Lake Mines operating in Bissett, MB and the USA, was the founder and president of Helps Ministries Inc. in Milwaukee, WI and Mankato, MN. Allan’s passion was his Lord and family, and to help people in need. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue. A luncheon will follow in the West Kildonan Memorial Community Centre, 346 Perth Avenue. The family would like to thank the staff at the St. Boniface Emergency. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Allan’s memory to Teen Challenge (teenchallenge.tc). Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB 204.586.8668, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com