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SCHMIDT,
Otto
Arnold (M.D., F.R.C.S.C., F.R.C.O.G., F.A.C.O.G.,
F.S.O.G.C.)
Our 'Dear Ole Dad' was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 20,
1918 and passed away peacefully at the Royal City Manor in New
Westminster, British Columbia on February 1, 2005 with his daughter
at his bedside. Predeceased by his eldest son Paul (1979), our
mother Annie (1992) and his beloved second wife
Barbara
ALLEMANG
(2000), he will be lovingly remembered by son Arthur (Margaret)
in Australia and daughter Carol
REIMER
(Garry,) grand_sons Paul
and Kevin in Vancouver, and extended
ALLEMANG family in Toronto:
John (Patricia
HOLTZ), Patricia, Elizabeth (Vicki
VAN
WAGNER)
and Peter, and grandchildren Sam and Elizabeth, Indiana and Will,
Sophie and Leo, Brooke, Cullen, and Brigid and Barbara's brother,
Donald HONEY.
Dad received his medical degree from the University
of Manitoba in 1941. After serving overseas in the Royal Canadian
Army Medical Corps (1943-46), Dad returned to complete his education
in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Manitoba in
1948. During his lifetime, Dad touched countless lives through
his medical practice and tireless work in the community that
included serving as president of the following organizations:
Manitoba Medical Association, Winnipeg General Hospital Medical
Staff, Family Planning Association of Manitoba and Society of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. He was also a founding
member of the Manitoba Medical Services Foundation and a full
professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University
of Manitoba. A loving father, role model, mentor and friend,
Dad will remain in our hearts forever. Dr
SCHMIDT's family wishes
to gratefully acknowledge the gentle and compassionate care given
by the staff at the Royal City Manor and
Dr RIFE. In lieu of
flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Society.
A family memorial will be held at a later date.
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