Spr Argyle Curtis Sneesby (Ret’d)
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We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Argyle Curtis Sneesby (Ret’d) of Neepawa, MB on 22 November 2004 at the age of 78 years.
Argyle was born in Neepawa. He grew up in the districts of Glenholm and Winchester but moved with his family to Woodside, MB in 1944. He was a veteran of the Second World War who joined the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada in 1944 and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and worked as a Stationary Engineer until 1946 when he was discharged.
Argyle returned to Neepawa in 1955 and worked for Neepawa Truck Service, MacDougall's Garage, and for 15 years at the Neepawa & District Memorial Hospital from where he retired in 1988. In 1990 he started his own business, "Herbs for Health", and took an active part until his illness. Argyle was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Neepawa and District Wildlife Association. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch #23 for over 50 years.
Interment will take place at the Riverside Cemetery, in Neepawa, on 26 November with a Legion Guard of Honour and Salute. A Memorial Service will follow at the Neepawa United Church. Donation may be made to the Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation, Brandon, MB or to a charity of one’s choice. {dcNov2017gd} [zpp, zsd]