Benner Funeral Services
Fort Erie, Ontario

Filipowicz, Robert Walter Sr. Bob passed away peacefully at Douglas Memorial Hospital surrounded by his entire family on May 18th, 2012. He is survived by the love of his life, Frances, to whom he was married to for 61 years. Cherished father of Bob (Rosemary), Greg (Madonna), Cindy (Bernie) Bougie and Michele. Loved by daughter-in-law Laurie. He will be sadly missed by his 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by sister Christine (Ed) Brackett. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1927. In 1950, he graduated from University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science degree and was a member of the wrestling and track and field teams. WW II Veteran and a proud member of the U.S. Coast Guard, Bob was stationed aboard the USS Duane. He moved to Fort Erie in 1958. He built 3 successful businesses; Lampka Furniture and Newtone Furniture in Buffalo, NY and Ridgeway Furniture in Ridgeway, Ontario, which is still being operated today by his children. He was awarded the Edwin B Spanjenthal "Man of the Year” in 1963, was past President of the Furniture Club of Western New York, serving for 2 terms, and was a past Commodore of the Parkway Sailing Club. Bob was an avid fisherman, a "Jack of all Trades” and will be sadly missed by his many friends and business associates. BENNER FUNERAL SERVICES (1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie, Ontario 905-871-0444) entrusted with arrangements. Visitation will take place on Tuesday May 22nd from 4—8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday May 23rd at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church (310 Central Avenue, Fort Erie Ontario) at 11am. If so desired, donations may be made to the Head Injury Association of Fort Erie, cards available at the Funeral Home. www.bennerfuneralservices.com

Marilyn Fretz, passed away surrounded by family in the presence of the Lord at the Port Colborne General Hospital on Thursday May 10th, 2012 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Hubert Fretz. Loving mother of Kathy (Marc) de Waard, Colleen (Greg) Fidler, Clarke (Heather) Fretz and Jay (Alexa) Fretz. Proud grandmother of Tamara (Adam) Stevenson, Benjamin (Jessica) de Waard, Christel de Waard, Brad (Melissa) Fidler, Lindsay Fidler, Victoria Fidler, Levi Fretz, Caleb Fretz, Hayden Fretz and Ethan Fretz. Cherished great grandmother of Tatum de Waard, Hudson de Waard, Joel Fidler and Owen Fidler. Also survived by her aunts, Ruth Lichtenberger and Evelyn Lichtenberger, her cousins Marlene Winfield, Gladys Schoenwald and Gary (Sharon) Lichtenberger. Marilyn was the dear sister in law of Mim (Ernie) Climenhaga, Kay Steckley, Howard (Jean) Fretz, Lester (Mary) Fretz, Lamar (Eileen) Fretz, Margie Fretz and Kenny (Jill) Fretz. Predeceased by her parents Rufeen and Thelma Lichtenberger. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends on Monday May 14th from 7-9 and on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Faith Reformed Church (Blackcreek) on Wednesday morning at 10:30. Interment will follow in Bertie Brethren in Christ Church Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Fretz Endowment benefiting Mennonite Central Committee or the Homes for Haiti would be appreciated by the family. Information available at the funeral home.

Dickson, Donald Jr. Passed away suddenly at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday May 9th, 2012. Donny was born in Fort Erie on March 2nd, 1956. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Bonnie (nee Durante) and his three children, Laura (Mark DiBartolomeo), David Dickson and Kelsey (Jack Gibson). He will be greatly missed by his entire Durante Family, his father in law, Frank Durante, sisters in law Grace Maskell, Maria (Jim) Knowles, Gloria (Tim) Lagace and his brother in law Frank (Annette) Durante. Also survived by his mother Betty Dickson, sisters Wendy Everett, Karen (Jim) Vorstenbosch, and Diane Leonard. Uncle Donny had many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews that cherished him dearly. He will be always remembered by his many friends. Predeceased by his father Donald Dickson Sr. and mother in law Lucy Durante. Don started Fort Erie Metal Products in 1985 and built it from the ground up into a successful and respected business. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral Services will be held in the Benner Funeral Chapel on Saturday at 12 noon. If so desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Wujek: Mildred J. Mildred Wujek, beloved wife of Dick passed away at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo on May 8th 2012 in her 74th year. Loving daughter of Cecilia and the Late John Roma. Proud mother of Debbie Wujek and Lori Wujek. Cherished grandmother of Des (Michelle) Wujek. Also survived by her brother Jack (Carol) Roma and her sister Dawn (Ron) Davis, her sister in law Pat (Tony) Lopaz, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie entrusted with arrangments. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1-3 & 6-9. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Snyder on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Cremation will follow. If so desired, donations to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

Nickilo, Eleanor Ena Eleanor Nickilo passed away at the Clarion Nursing Home in Stoney Creek on Thursday May 3rd, 2012 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her first husband Jack Artt and her second husband Nick Nickilo. Loving mother of Tom (Suzanne) Artt and Connie (Keith) Michaud. Proud grandmother of Sarah (George) Artt, Liam (Kate) Artt, Paul (Shauna) Michaud and Kim (Len) Watkins. Cherished great grandmother of Gwyneth, Gabriel, Alan, Jonathon, Owen, Katelyn and Wyatt. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends on Monday May 7th from 10 am until the time of the funeral service in the Benner Funeral Chapel at 11:30. A reception will follow. If so desired, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Mejia: Carlos Alberto Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident in Fort Erie on Sunday April 29th, 2012 at the age of 30. Loving son of Jorge and Maria and cherished brother of Oscar (Melissa) Mejia. Also survived by his aunts, uncles his extended family and many wonderful friends Carlos graduated from Lakeshore Catholic High and was employed at Rich Products in Fort Erie. Benner Funeral Services 1105 Benner Ave Fort Erie entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral services will be conducted in the Benner Funeral Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery .

Flagg: Randy Norman Randy Flagg, beloved husband of Melanie (nee Fazakas) passed away at the London Victorian Hospital on April 27th 2012 after a motorcycle accident at the age of 54. Proud father of Amber (Nick) of Barrie, Rob of Dunnville, Cameron and Piper at home. Dearly loved grandfather of Owen and Hailey. Cherished son of Marlene and the Late Norman Flagg. Randy will always be remembered by his brothers Bruce (Stacy) and Darren (Janine) and his sister Cheryl (Peter) Conick. Also survived by his mother and father in law, Jeannie and Brian the other members of the Fazakas family, his Aunt Dora Joan (Ron) Lambert, Uncle Vern (Chickie) Benner, nieces, nephews and many friends. Randy loved the Green Bay Packers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, his four legged buddies at home and times spent fishing in North Bay. He worked with and for a terrific group of people at Fortino’s Supermarkets for over 20 years, most recently as the Meat Manager at the Plains Rd. location in Burlington. The family will receive friends at the Cresmount Funeral Home (322 Fennell Ave. E, Hamilton) on Tuesday evening from 6-9. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm. If so desired, contributions to an educational fund established for the children would be appreciated by the family. Details available at the funeral home. "Til we meet again Hammer”

Helmut Joseph Albert passed away on Friday April 27th at the Douglas Memorial Hospital after a brief illness in his 88th year. Loving husband of Elsa for over 59 years. Proud father of Gary (Sharon) of Mississauga, Eva (Bev) Pearce of Ridgeway, Carol (Jeff) Genzer of Ridgeway, Steven (Karri) of Collingwood and Tina of Fort Erie. Predeceased by his son Henry in 1974. Loving Opa to, Sean (Melissa) McCooey, Katie McCooey, Elaine (Stephen) Andrews, Alex Genzer, Kristen Genzer, Darrell and Claire Albert . Cherished great Opa to Nicolas, Ryan, Gwen, Caelan. Born in Mannheim Germany Helmut and Elsa along with their son Gary emigrated to Canada in 1954 and settled in Fort Erie. Helmut worked at Fleet Aircraft as a tool and die maker until his retirement. Everyone knew him as a kind and gentle man who loved his family and his adopted home. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie entrusted with arrangements. Private services have been conducted. A graveside committal of Helmut’s cremated remains will take place at a future date. If so desired donations in memory of Helmut may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church Accessibility Fund would be appreciated by the family. "The sun will shine once more and our memories will keep us strong and make us smile knowing he is in GOD’S HANDS.”