It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Archie Ross, 84, on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB after a lengthy illness. Archie is survived by his wife Jeannine Ross, his brothers Roland (Marie Rose), and Horace, and his sister Gloria (Johnny) Lajoie. He is also survived by close extended family members Louise, Monique, and Robert, many nieces and nephews, and his step children John, Gilles and Lucien. Archie was predeceased by his parents Philip and Aniase Ross, his brothers Alex, Edward, and Rene, and his sisters Germaine Durand and Simone LeGal. The family would like to thank the staff at the Bethesda Hospital Emergency Room for their care and compassion shown to Archie over the last few years. In accordance with Archie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street; Wpg., MB R3L 0K6.