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William, aka "Sonny" or "Bill". It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bill on January 20, 2017 at the age of 58, following a long difficult battle with neck cancer. Bill was born to Mrs. Agnes Girward and Mr.
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William, aka "Sonny" or "Bill". It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bill on January 20, 2017 at the age of 58, following a long difficult battle with neck cancer. Bill was born to Mrs. Agnes Girward and Mr. George Sheppard on August 13, 1958 in North Battleford, SK. Bill was the 6th of 7 children. A beloved brother, uncle and friend. Bill is survived by his son Aaron Deneiko and his grandchildren Ethan and Lews Deneiko, daughter Vanessa Hayward and his grandchildren Jordan and Katana Hayward Hunt. Brother Lawrence Girward, sister's Marcella Ross, Theresa Pearson, Glenna Olenick and many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, brothers Kenneth and Robert Girward and very special friend Karen Swimmer. Celebration of life was held on January 23, 2017 at Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner funeral home.
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I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all the family and friends for visiting Bill in hospital and at home and providing me with their support. To Dr. Meboob and all the family clinic staff, I love belonging to this clinic because of the knowledgeable, professional and non-judgemental attitudes. To the doctors and registered nurses in BUH/ER. To the Palliative care and home care staff, your kind, compassionate care went beyond! To the staff at Saskatoon's cancer clinic. With your support, knowledge and professionalism my brother who I miss dearly passed away knowing he was cared for. A huge thank you to the owner of the Beaver Hotel, KIM for making Bill's wishes come true! With sincere appreciation to Doctor Spafford and his staff. Bill respected and trusted you because of your awesome care, down to earth, friendly personality. Your office staff are also friendly, caring and professional. To St. Paul's Hospital and all the department staff, Registered nurses, LPN's, nursing students and instructor, janitorial, lab, physiotherapy, dietary, dietitian, occupational therapist (I'm sure I missed some of you). St. Paul's hospital stands up to their mission statement. I spent a lot of time in St. Paul's Hospital and read the walls and first hand I can say it has an awesome TEAM approach with judgemental, compassionate, respect, humor, knowledgeable and professional with including one on one care. Thank you from Bill's heart and mine making his battle with cancer the BEST as possible, you will never be forgotten and keep up the excellent holistic care.



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