Mr. Robert Rob Allan Stenson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Rob) Allan Stenson on October 15, 2010, at the age of 44 yrs, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Sue and children Blaine and Kelli. Also left to mourn his passing are his brother Art Stenson (Linda); sister Karen Grams (Gord); mother in law and father in law Bryon and Mary Ann Campbell and many family members, friends and colleagues. Rob was predeceased by his father Sherman Stenson and his mother Laverna (Penny) Stenson.

A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, October 21 at 2:00pm at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1311 Dakota St. in Winnipeg. Officiating the service will be Pastor Rick Sauer of St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

Interment service will follow at Thomson "In the Park" Cemetery, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Following the service/interment, a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave at 3:30 pm. In the evening, there will be a 'come and go' celebration of Rob's life starting at 6:00 pm (location TBA). There will also be a memorial service of remembrance at St. Olaf's Lutheran Church in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Saturday, October 23 at 1:00 pm.

Rob was an extraordinary father, husband, brother, uncle, friend and CEO, who will be sadly missed by all who had the honour of knowing him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Victoria General Hospital Foundation Inc., 2340 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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