R.I.P. STAN BARNABLE

General information

It with is with deep regret that we offer condolences to Brother Matthew Barnable whose Grandfather, Stan Barnable, recently passed away at 91 years of age.

“Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears, in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.” – “His Journeys Just Begun” by Ellen Brenneman

R.I.P. LEN

Events, General information, Retirees

Leonard Loza
IAM Local Lodge 99 – Retiree
(picture taken March 27, 2018)

(March 19, 1948 – April 26, 2020)

With a sad and heavy heart we advise that Brother Leonard Loza passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 72.

Greg Loza (son) advised that his dad, our brother, passed away peacefully and will be missed by his family and many friends.  Len’s family will be having a grave side service for him.  Unfortunately due to the current coronavirus situation and accompanying regulations there will not be many people allowed to attend.  The family plans to have a memorial service at the Holy Trinity Church once the social distancing situation is over.  R.I.P. Brother Leonard.  We miss you so much each and every day . . .

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R.I.P. HOWY

Events, General information, Retirees

Howard Ellis-Toddington
IAM Local Lodge 1579 – Retiree
(picture taken July 7, 2005)

(July 7, 1954 – April 18, 2020)

It is with deep sadness that we inform Brother Howard Ellis-Toddington passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 65.

Derek Ellis-Toddington (son) advised that his dad was cremated and they will not be having a service.  Howy wished to be taken to his home town of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan to be laid to rest.  R.I.P. Brother Howy.  You touched so many lives and made us better because we knew you.

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CANADIAN PAC SYMPOSIUM

Political Action, Training

April 25, 2019 – Winpisinger Education and Technology Center@IAMW3Center

This week we hosted the Canadian PAC Symposium as our brothers and sisters prepare for upcoming federal elections.  The Transportation Local Lodge Elections program was held, too, teaching local officers how to prepare for and conduct elections.  A short but busy week!