GERALD PRETTIE
July 23, 2014
GERALD RICHARD PRETTIE On Thursday, July 31, 2014 Pon’s Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue, Winnipeg. He will be buried with his Father in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: Aug 2, 2014GERALD RICHARD PRETTIE January 10, 1974 – July 23, 2014 Suddenly, after hanging on for almost three days, we regret to announce the death of Gerald Richard Prettie, better known to everyone as Pon, on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 40 years. Left to forever cherish Pon’s memory are his mother Anita Parker; step-father William Parker; step-mother Rose Prettie; sisters Crystal Gunn, Misty-Ann Prettie (Doug), Charman Prettie, Alexis-Jerri Prettie, and Bobbie-Jo Parker; brother William Parker; daughters Abby-Gail Richard (Nikko), Caitlin Purdy, Catrina Purdy, and Raven Prettie; sons Gerald Richard and Richard Wyss; grandchildren Nevaeh, Jace, and Jessari; girlfriend Melanie Williams; as well as by numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. He was predeceased by his father Gerald Ross Prettie; sister Valerie-Jane Delaronde; grandfather Richard Prettie; grandmothers Ramona Prettie and Lena Delaronde; Godmother Valerie Lavallee; as well as numerous aunts; uncles; cousins; and friends. Pon made a lot of bad choices in life and always regretted hurting the people that meant a lot to him. When he was in good space, Pon would help in any way he could, he was always good to share a laugh with; Pon had a great laugh! His witty no-holds barred commentary is something that will be greatly missed; he had a nickname for everybody. Pon lived in Winnipeg and was very talented in sports and drawing. On Thursday, July 31, 2014 Pon’s Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue, Winnipeg. A reception will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He will be buried with his Father in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. Special thank you to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit doctors, nurses and staff for the care they provided. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, 204-586-8668, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com Something Pon knew all too well It’s always harder to be left behind than to be the one to go.Publish Date: Jul 26, 2014GERALD RICHARD PRETTIE On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Gerald died at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 40 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, 204-586-8668, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: Jul 24, 2014Publish Date: Jul 26, 2014 As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on August 02, 2014