Lawrence S. Hamende
Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On April 24, 2023 @ 2:15 pm In Obituaries | 21 Comments
1929 ~ 2023
Lawrence Sidney Hamende of Beausejour, MB passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at age 93. He was born August 31, 1929 in Makinak, MB to Laurent and Florence (Hodges) Hamende. He was predeceased by his son Michael in 2019, his brother George and his very close cousins Edith, Albert and Don Garton. He is survived by his wife of almost 69 years Helen (Moger), his son Larry (Judy) Hamende, daughter Cheryl (Bob Shaw) and daughter-in-law Shelley Hamende. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michelle Shaw (Todd Letwin), Stacey Walker (Kyle Kowerko), Valerie Ekelund (Travis), Tyler Hamende (Rebecca), and Kristina Logue (Dave Kernahan); great-grandchildren, Eric (Calsy), Devin, Carter, Chloe, Jaxxon, Franklin, Evan, Cody, and Kynlee; great-great-grandchildren, triplets Arielle, Finley and Jaxon; sister-in-law, Lynne and nieces, Janet (Donna) and Carrie. Also surviving are his close cousins, Muriel Garton, and her children, Alvin Garton (Karen), Barbara (Russell Pedneault), Larry Garton (Beverley), and cousin Ken Hodges (Lynn) and their respective families.
Lawrence started his training on the job with the Manitoba Telephone System in May of 1949 as a general laborer. He went on to become an LSIR, a line station installer and repairman. Lawrence and Helen were married on July 31, 1954 and his career took him and his family to Somerset, The Pas, Gladstone and finally to Beausejour in 1959, which became a permanent posting.
Lawrence retired in June of 1985 after a 36 year career with MTS, becoming a member of the Manitoba Telephone System Pioneers. After Lawrence reached his 90th birthday in August of 2019, he was proud to announce that he had reached his goal of collecting his pension just as long as he had worked. He surpassed that goal by three and a half years. Lawrence and Helen loved to travel and camp, spending a month or two for a few winters on Vancouver Island. They traveled to Alaska and the East Coast.
Lawrence was an active volunteer in Beausejour and area hockey. He was a long time executive with both the Beavers and Comets Hockey Clubs. He spent many Saturdays downstairs in the equipment room in the old arena, handing out uniforms and goalie equipment. Lawrence was the Minor Hockey Player Registrar for the entire eastern region. He was also one of the volunteers that fundraised and constructed the South End Playground that was originally where Stony Plains is now located.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with Rev. Susan Tilleman presiding. Those who wish to partake of the service from their vehicles may do so in the Sobering parking lot by tuning their radio to 98.1 FM.
Donations can be made, if you wish, to the Michael Hamende Memorial Minor Hockey Fund (Brokenhead River Community Foundation) or the Manitoba Kidney Foundation.
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So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You will miss him so much but all the good memories you have will always keep him close.
Sincere sympathy.
Carol & Brian Bush
Mursel and I truly enjoyed living next door to Lawerence and his family ,there was always some excitement going on .Our heartfelt sympathy to Helen ,Larry ,Cheryl and all family members. Beausejour as a community benefited from Lawrence and his volunteer efforts.Rest in Peace
Helen, Cheryl, and family
Even though it was to be expected, I am so saddened by the loss of such a wonderful, friendly man. I will remember Lawrence with great fondness. Mom was asking for updates on him regularly and will be as equally saddened by this news as I am. Sending our love, hugs, thoughts and prayers to you all.
Helen and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Lawrence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Dean was on the Comets board with Lawrence and played with the Beavers when Lawrence was involved with that team. A great man to work with.
Cherish your memories.
Sincerely,
Dean and Donna Couvier, Stonewall
Our deepest condolences in the passing of Lawrence. It is not easy loosing someone so important in your lives. Thinking of you all.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs to all.
Our sincere condolences.
Helen and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing. Lawrence was a great man. I have very fond memories of all the camping trips I had the privilege to be a part of, and our chats we had in later years when I was able to help you out with cleaning. May you take comfort in all the memories you will have. My sincere condolences.
Mrs. Hamende, Cheryl, Larry and families,
With our deepest condolences on the passing of Lawrence.
We have fond memories of him at the rink when Ken played with the Beavers. He always had a smile, and a warm welcome whenever we met him around town.
Cherish all your memories!
Sincerely
Ken & Laurie Gibson. ( Kelowna, BC)
I have fond memories of Lawrence visiting my parents (Bill and Rose Mason) in Makinak over the years. My sympathies to the family.
Condolences to the family. Hugs and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss!
So sorry to hear of your loss hugs to all of your family .Thinking if you, God’s peace!
Deepest sympathies to the families of Lawrence. May he rest in peace.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. Hugs to you and your family!
Dear Mrs. Hamende and family
So sorry to hear of Mr. Hamendes’ passing. Harlon has many fond memories of playing hockey in the old arena where Mr. H coached and encouraged all the young guys. I remember being totally surprised when I had my knee surgery and he came to my door in the country to deliver flowers and remembered me!!
Always with a big smile and little conversation when ever we crossed paths. Rest in peace. Keep your memories close to your heart.
So sorry for your loss
Memories Matter is my families go to now as it will help you get through the tough times as you mourn your loss.
So so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May you and your families cherish the many memories made Bless you all. ❤️
Helen and family. So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts. Robert and Wendy
Our thoughts and condolences are with the entire Hamende Family,
as they come together to honour the passing of Lawrence. We are blessed to have Larry and Judy
in our lives not only as family but friends.
Love Elizabeth and Stan
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Helen & family,
So sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Hugs to all.