Pioneer Mervin Churchill passes away at home at age 83
"Dress warm: it could be colder than a well digger's ass out there."
The family, and those who wish to attend, will then lay Churchill to rest at the Falkland Cemetery. Others can head over to the Falkland Community Hall for a social where – in true Churchill fashion – proceeds from the bar will go toward the Falkland and District Community Association. "He was awesome," chuckled Brenda Vold, Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame board director, remembering how Churchill liked to get revenge after being pranked at the Stampede. Vold first met Churchill when she served as a timer at the Falkland Stampede in 2005.
Born in Vernon, but growing up on the family farm in Falkland, Churchill's life passion was the Falkland Stampede every May long weekend. "He was a critical factor in the success of our Care-A-Thon, our insurance fundraiser," said Sabrina Ujma, president of the Falkland and District Community Association."He was the main guy for getting donations. His passing is going to leave a big void in this community, one that will be hard to fill. His knowledge and the history he has with Falkland will be deeply missed."
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