The family announces the passing of Bill on Saturday at Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach. He is survived by his children Paul, Dennis, Tracy (Sean) Riley, grandson Logan and the mother of his children Marianne. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m. Private family graveside service take place at a later date. If friends so desire donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Suite 110, 1202 Centre Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 5A5