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Often a news release doesn’t tell the whole story.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service let the the public know by way of news release that firefighters had battled a blaze in the 800 block of Lorette Avenue around 5:12 p.m. on Jan. 23.
Firefighters found heavy smoke and, from the outside, were able to knock down flames before going inside and extinguishing the fire by 5:39 p.m., the release said.
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“One individual was located at the scene and was transported to hospital in critical condition. Firefighters also located a dog which was declared deceased.
“This fire is under investigation.”
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but we know more about the individual now.
Agnelo Lindo, 67, didn’t survive. His obituary begins “Tragically, Agnelo and his beloved dog Cassie were taken from us in a house fire.”
Agnelo was born in Portugal and he came to Canada with his family when he was a young teen.
The family says his passions, in order, were “family, followed by his pets, his home country and soccer.”
They said Agnelo played the sport, both in Portugal and Canada, for years and coached many teams here.
“Had he not moved (he) would very likely have played professionally in Portugal,” the family says.
Agnelo also loved to fish and camp and dreamed of being a rally race car driver. He spent more than four decades working at Motor Coach Industries.
He is survived by his two daughters, two grandchildren, his mother, six siblings, as well as his second wife and her three children and three grandchildren.
The family says donations in Agnelo and Cassie’s names can be given to Manitoba Underdogs Rescue.
Read more about Agnelo
How They Lived
Evelyn Hind helped Winnipeggers see concerts and sports games before Ticketmaster.
Evelyn, who died on Jan. 31 at 93 years of age, worked for Winnipeg Enterprises and was the box office manager.
While working in that position, Evelyn brought in the first automated ticket booking system, Select-A-Seat, to Winnipeg.
Read more about Evelyn
Jim Rae was a fixture on CBC radio for years.
Jim, who was 83 when he died on Feb. 2, hosted Questionnaire, interviewing hundreds of people.
After retiring, Jim continued to work in the media, writing an agriculture column for rural newspapers and reporting for The Canadian Farmer show on CTV.
Read more about Jim
Thomasina (Ina) Drummond was a secretary and later worked for a real estate appraiser.
Ina, who died on Jan. 24 at 86 years of age, also worked for years running vision and hearing tests in the River East School Division.
Throughout Ina’s life, she loved to knit and crochet, so it comes as no surprise that some of her last volunteering was serving as coordinator of Blanketing Manitoba, a group of seniors who make afghans and blankets for those in need.
Read more about Thomasina
Kim Campbell started an equipment rental and supply business, Campbell North, with his brother in Thompson in 1978.
Kim, who was 70 when he died on Feb. 7, helped expand the business to western Canada, northwestern Ontario, and Nunavut.
After leaving the company, Kim became a full-time dad and volunteered for numerous charities and causes, including the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Read more about Kim
Doris Woodward was a longtime volunteer.
How long? Well, Doris, who died on Feb. 1 at 97 years of age, volunteered for the Christmas Cheer Board for 27 years, Khartum Ladies Auxiliary for 25, and helped the Khartum Shrine itself for 47 years.
She was one of the top sellers of Shrine Christmas cakes in 2022.
Her family says Doris dressed up for every occasion and was always looking for any reason to have a party. She enjoyed the arts, and supported the theatre, symphony, fringe festival and was an avid Jets fan.
Read more about Doris
Harold Jantz helped keep Mennonites informed.
For two decades, Harold, who was 87 when he died on Feb. 7, edited the Mennonite Brethren Herald conference magazine.
Later, Harold was the founding publisher and editor of the national evangelical newspaper ChristianWeek, while also contributing articles to other publications, including the Free Press.
Harold also organized a national Faith and Media conference in Ottawa in 1996, bringing together several hundred media personnel and faith representatives.
Read more about Harold
Until next time, I hope you continue to write your own life’s story.
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