Classifieds / Obituaries
4951 | TREMBLAY: Eva Tremblay (nee Roy) from St.Lazare, Manitoba, passed away October 29, 2009 at Sunny Side Manor in Birtle, Manitoba. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St.Lazare Roman Catholic Church. Full obituary to follow. |
4952 | YEO: Passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the age of 92 years, Doris Yeo (nee Atkinson) of Brandon, formerly of Belmont Manitoba. Doris leaves to mourn her passing her three daughters Vivian Nevins of Brandon, Eileen (Murray) Ingle of Edmonton, Alberta, Bunny (Allan) Vesa of Winnipeg, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Doris was predeceased by her husband Wesley in 1990, parents Joseph and Jenny, and by brothers Cuthbert and Edward. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillside Cemetery, Belmont, with Buddy Myers officiating. Friends that so desire, memorial donations can be made in Doris memory to a charity of ones choice. On line condolences can be sent to jamiesonsfuneralser@mts.net Jamiesons Funeral Services of Baldur-Glenboro in care of arrangements. 1-204-827-2480. |
4953 | JACKSON: The death of Joyce Jackson, aged 78 years, of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The Ceremony to celebrate Joyce's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joyce can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 3-824-18th St. Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Complete obituary information will follow.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
4954 | TREMBLAY: Eva Tremblay (nee Roy) from St.Lazare, Manitoba, passed away October 29, 2009 at Sunny Side Manor in Birtle, Manitoba. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St.Lazare Roman Catholic Church. Full obituary to follow. |
4955 | KIYEWAKAN: Morris James Kiyewakan (O We Snaye Mani) passed away suddenly on October 18, 2009 at the Assiniboine Centre at the age of 84. Morris was born February 10, 1925 in File Hills, Saskatchewan to Ada (Wasicuna) and James Kiyewakan. He was predeceased by his brother Wilfred Kiyewakan and 2 sisters Pearly Kiyewakan and Nancy Pompana. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 64 years Margaret Kiyewakan (nee Myran); one daughter, Shirley Kiyewakan (Norman) and adopted daughter Sara Cheekie; grandchildren Tania Kennedy (Floyd), Nancy McFarland, and Dean Kiyewakan (Eldina); great-grandchildren, James Kiyewakan, Catharine Kennedy (Warren), Ian Enns, Christina Enns, Evan Enns, Clarisa Jesmer, Cheyenne Jesmer, Stacy Kiyewakan and Cory Kiyewakan. He will also be greatly missed by his sisters Rose Crane, Cora Bray, Josephine Kiyewakan and Rita Bragdon. Also left to mourn are his numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States, as well as, his many Godchildren. Morris was a residential school survivor who attended the Elkhorn residential school. He was a very athletic young man and was involved in many sports such as track and field, a forward for the Oak River Reserve Hockey Team, as well as, a baseball pitcher. Morris served as a band councillor and a lay reader for the St. Lukes Anglican Church. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to fish for pickerel and goldeye, trapping for mink, beaver and muskrat and hunting for deer and elk. He also loved to farm and grew and harvested various types of crops, as well as, raising various livestock. After retiring from farming, Morris worked as a school bus driver and medical van driver. He also took pride in his garden and grew many types of vegetables, as well as, planting trees and flowers. He was a great storyteller, who told stories that were passed down from his grandmother. He was also a historian of the Dakota people and loved his culture. He also served on various committees and boards in the community, which included the Sioux Valley pow wow committee, Dakota Oyate Lodge board, Dakota Oyate Self-Government committee and just recently as an elder for the Sioux Valley Court system. Morris also liked to attend various pow wows in Canada and the United States. One of his last unfulfilled duties to the community was for him to carry the 2010 Winter Games Olympic torch when it passed by Sioux Valley, he was second runner up as a represented elder. A memorial service celebrating the life of Morris was held at the Brockie Donovan Funeral Chapel on Thursday, October 22, 2009. A traditional service was held at the Sioux Valley Veterans Hall Friday morning, October 23, 2009 with Harold Blacksmith as master of ceremonies and honor songs sung by the Riverside Dakota singers. Funeral service was held at the Sioux Valley Community Church on Friday afternoon, October 23, 2009 with Father Don Bernhardt officiating. Beautiful hymns were sung by Audrey and Donna Pratt, Irene Ironman and Martha Blacksmith, and Wayne and Giovanna Wasicuna. Interment was at the Anglican Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Wasicuna, Ivan Ironman, Stewart Wasteste, Wayne Wasicuna, Albert Taylor and Stanley McKay. Active pallbearers were James Kiyewakan, Dean Kiyewakan, Bruce Blacksmith, Lee Pompana, Guy Chaske and Eli Tacan. The family would like to give personal thanks to Dr. Beestin and nurses; Jennifer, Darla and Cathy of the Assiniboine Centre, as well as, the staff at Brockie Donovan Funeral Chapel. They also very much appreciate those women who helped with cooking and serving; Josie, Trina, Dolly, Abby, Missy and Lee-Marie. They would also like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude for all the thoughtful expressions of love and kindness by relatives and friends during their time of loss and bereavement. |
4956 | TREMBLAY: Eva Tremblay (nee Roy) from St.Lazare, Manitoba, passed away October 29, 2009 at Sunny Side Manor in Birtle, Manitoba. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St.Lazare Roman Catholic Church. Full obituary to follow. |
4957 | WILLIAMSON: Passed away at the Glenboro Health Centre on Sunday September 6, 2009 at the age of 65 years, Allan Bushy Williamson, of Belmont, Manitoba. Allan leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Lylas, sons Colin (Barb) of Belmont, Kevin (Melissa) of Regina Sask., seven grandchildren Kristen, Colton, Bailey, Jordan, Martina, Brendan & Aiden; sisters-in-law Emily Williamson, Cheryl (Sye) Hayden, niece Aynsley (Jorg) Klinger & son Beau, mother-in-law Merle Williamson, brother-in-law Donald (Bernice) Williamson as well as numerous extended relatives and friends. Allan was predeceased by his parents Jim and Jean Williamson, brother Collin Williamson, father-in-law Bill Williamson and by a brother-in-law Dale Williamson. A Celebration of Allans life was held on Friday September 11, 2009 in the Knox United Church, Belmont, with Helen Delorme officiating. Interment took place in the Hillside Cemetery. Friends that so desire, memoriams may be made in Allans memory to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund, Belmont, Manitoba, R0K 0C0 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 824-18th St. Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 5B7. Jamiesons Funeral Services of Baldur-Glenboro were in care of arrangements. |
4958 | SHANKS: Gladys Mary (née Airey) of Brandon, Manitoba, after a very brief, but brave battle with cancer, passed away with her family at her side on October 23, 2009 at the Assiniboine Centre. Gladys was born January 2, 1938 in Hamiota Hospital. She spent her early years on the family farm near Kenton, Manitoba growing up with her seven brothers and sisters. She moved to Brandon after high school and it was there that she met her future husband, Jim Shanks. Gladys was the bookkeeper and the financial guru for the family business Shanks Auto Electric, as well as being a great stay at home mother to two boys. It was evident early on that Gladys had a gift for taking care of people. She looked after her parents for many years and husband Jim with his illness until his passing in 2002. Gladys was always putting on family functions and made sure that her large family stayed in touch with each other after their parents had passed on. No one left her kitchen with an empty stomach, no matter how many showed up unannounced for dinner. A great mother, she was always hauling one son or the other to hockey, baseball, curling, scouts or whatever her sons were into. It was through sports that she met some wonderful ladies who were lifelong friends. Although she had numerous friends, Gladys and the "old broads" as she use to call them were always on the go. The four ladies made it a point to celebratebirthdays, anniversaries and just about anything for an excuse to go out together and socialize. The past number of years Gladys had joined the lunch staff at Brockies and enjoyed the time there and especially liked the baking that she had to do for the luncheons. Her biggest passion though was family. Gladys leaves to mourn her passing, her sons Mark and wife Coralea, and Craig and wife Nancy, both of Brandon. She also leaves behind her adopted grandchildren, Tim and Maria Braun of Winnipeg, Candace and Bill Amirault of Hollywood, FL and John Braun and Tara Besser of Brandon; as well as great grandchildren Bianca and Rocco Braun of Winnipeg and Jaelynn and Ali Besser of Brandon. Gladys is survived by her sisters, Wanda Thomson of Brandon, Lynda and her husband Cornie Wiebe of St. Albert, AB, Doreen Bates and companion Don of Neepawa, Eve and husband Earl Argyle of Oak Bank and brothers Wilf Airey of Swift Current, SK, Lloyd Airey and wife Dianna of Kenton, MB and Ab and companion Kaye of Oak River, MB. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Jim, as well as her parents Edith and Albert Airey of Kenton, Manitoba. A service to celebrate Gladys' life was held at Trinity United Church on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 with Reverend Wayne Sanderson presiding. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment took place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens prior to the celebration of Gladys' life. Donations in memory of Gladys may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4959 | RAAEN: Andy Raaen, January 11, 1917- October 22, 2009. Andy Raaen was born in Aal Norway and came to Canada with his family in 1924 to Shaunavon, SK. Determined to have a better life than the drought stricken province was providing, and, knowing Andy, looking for some adventure, Andy and Velva went East to Manitoba in 1940. They went first to Austin and then to the Arden Ridge which they called home for 44 years. Andy was one of the last true cowboys and had a real love of the farm. Some of his favorite times were riding in the PFRA pasture with the guys and packing his grandchildren in to the cab of his truck or on to the stone boat to tour every inch of the farm. He was one of the last farmers on the ridge to give up horses and farm with a tractor. After he retired to town, he enjoyed his tours around the countryside with Karen and Shirley. He liked to be kept up on what was going on with farmers in the area and especially enjoyed these talks with a nice cold one in hand. And like a true cowboy, was never seen out and about without his cowboy hat. Left behind to treasure his memory are his wife Velva of 69 years; his children: Karen (Tom) Wilson, Larry (Carrol) Raaen; Shirley Thom; his grandchildren: Nikki Wilson, Andrea (Kevin) Sandstrom, Blaine (Sue) Raaen, Joan Raaen, Sherri Thom, Sandi (Devin) Jarvis, Shane Thom; great-grandchildren Baillie and Emmett Sandstrom, Arden Raaen, Brynn and Sienna Jarvis, McKenna, Dawson and Anisten Thom and his sister Kaye Radabaugh. He was predeceased by his parents Birgit (1967) and Andres (1971), his brother Tryg (1968), his sister Anne and son-in-law Gordon (1984). Thank you to the staff at the Neepawa Hospital and Dr. White for the care and concern they have shown Andy. The family would also like to thank Bryan and Whites Funeral Home and Rev. Armstrong of the Neepawa United Church for making the day a celebration of his life. Also thanks to the UCW for taking care of lunch. The funeral was held October 28 at the Neepawa United Church with internment at Austin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Woody Mutrie, Chuck Terin, John Perrett, Devin Jarvis, Shane Thom, and Kevin Sandstrom. Donations can be made in Andys name to Papa's Ranch Equine Rescue - 732 Clandeboye Road, Clandeboye, Manitoba - mailing address: P.O. Box 291, Selkirk, Manitoba, R1A 2B2, 1-204-738-4998 or to a charity of choice. |
4960 | NELSON: Ivan Nelson of Brandon, beloved husband of Leota and dear father of Diane and Grant, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place on Monday, October 26th, 2009, at the age of 78 years. Ivan was born to Clarence and Peggy Nelson on October 16th, 1931, at the family farm near Carberry. Brother Bob arrived in March of 1937. Ivan attended Stinson School, then high school in Carberry. During those years, he was actively involved on the farm, particularly enjoying, at age 14, a special licence to drive the farm truck, later hauling grain and getting acquainted with many people in the vicinity of Carberry. In the late 1940s, Ivan began a varied career with employment at Eatons, in Shilo, at Manitoba Hydro, Barker Agencies, and then, for several decades, as a travelling salesman, selling appliances, furniture and interior design items. Ivan thoroughly enjoyed his time on the road and treasured many close friendships with the clients he called on throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario. He was a devoted member of the Associated Canadian Travellers, attending several ACT conventions over the years and actively supporting the annual Travellers Day Parade. Travelling was not only a career choice, but also a holiday passion. The family enjoyed many wonderful trips to B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and two jaunts to Disneyland. In retirement, over the course of 20 years, Ivan and Leota escaped annually to California for a month or two. They also treasured special trips to Hawaii and Great Britain. Ivan is survived by Leota, his wife of 55 years, daughter Diane (husband Ken McPhail), son Grant, all of Brandon; brother Bob (wife Jane) of Richmond, B.C.; special cousin Jean Jewell (husband Peter) of Burlington, ON; as well as two brothers-in-law, two sisters- in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Service of Remembrance is being held today, Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. at the Brockie Donovan Chapel with Mr. Lawrence McInnes officiating. A private family interment will take place prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ivan may be made to a charity of choice. My LeavingFill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,But think of me, please today, tomorrow.Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,The times we shared, for a little while.Although my leaving causes pain and grief,My hurts been eased; Ive found relief.So dry your eyes, and remember me.Not as I am now as I used to be.Miss me a little, but not too long,And not with your head bowed low.Remember the love that was once shared.Miss me, but let me go. Author Unknown Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4961 | KLASSEN: Mary Klassen, beloved mother of Henry, Harold, Joyce, Dorothy and Ken, of Brandon, passed away peacefully at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 30, 2009, at the age of 87 years. A Celebration of Marys life will be held at Central United Church, 327 8th Street, Brandon on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood officiating. Interment will follow later at the Sommerfelt Cemetery in Austin, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Prairie Oasis Senior Centre, 241 8th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 3X2. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4962 | KLASSEN: Julian Daniel Klassen, beloved son of Terry and Cindy, passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the age of seven years. A Celebration of Julians Life will be held at the Calvary Temple, 620-34th Street, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Jennings officiating. Donations in memory of Julian may be made to the Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation, 203-37-11th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4J2 or to The Childrens Hospital Foundation, CE 501-840 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1S1 (Please memo cheque: Child Life Cancer Clinic Playroom). Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4963 | GRASBY: Melvin Robert Grasby. On Sunday, October 11, 2009, Melvin passed away quietly in his sleep at the Assiniboine Centre with his family at his side. He was 76. He had fought a long hard battle with C.O.P.D. Melvin was born on the family farm at Lornedale, Manitoba in July 1933. Melvin was the eldest son of Aaron Grasby and Eva (Giles) Grasby. When Melvin was five years old his father passed away in 1938. His mother and the four children moved off the farm to Cordova where Melvin and sister Gwen took Grade 1 and 2. Then the family moved to Moorepark where Melvin took Grade 3 to 11. In 1952 Melvin started working for the C.N.R. in Brandon, until 1991 when he retired after 40 years. In 1960 Melvin married Carmin Henry of Oak River, in the United Church. We lived in the old house at Moorepark for four years until Melvin built a new house on the same property. We continued to live there until 2002 when we moved to Brandon because of Melvin's health. Melvin was a self taught carpenter, plumber and electrician. No need to call in tradesmen when building the house. During all the years at Moorepark, Melvin had a great passion for birds, flower, spruce trees and nature especially. As a young person Melvin enjoyed baseball and hockey. From the time we got married until he passed away his greatest love was for his wife Carmin of 49 years, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. Melvin was predeceased by his parents Aaron and Eva and two sisters Gwen and Barbara. He is survived by his wife Carmin, daughter Barbara and sons Daniel, Robert and Jason Lippett. Son Aaron and Teresa, and family Christina, Nickolas and Carolyn. Son Travis and Anita, and family Jeremy, Zachary and Jordan. Brother Delbert and Ruth and family Debbie, Richard, Douglas, Harry, (who passed away some time ago) and Delbert. Sister Joyce Gardiner, also many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law Karen Greer and brother-in-law Niel and wife Lynda. Memorial services were held in Minnedosa at the Funeral Chapel on October 16, 2009. Interment was at Moorepark Cemetery. Reverend Tom Delgaty officiating. Pallbearers were nephew Robert Gray, grandsons Daniel, Robert, Jason Lippett and Zachary Grasby. Friends Harvey Alm and Dean McKay. Honorary pallbearers were Edgar and Ann Hooper, Herb and Elma Sharpley, Jake and Erica Harder, Bill and Susan Loewen, Jim and Cheryl Andersen, Bernie and Mary Wielgosh. Minnedosa Funeral Services were in charge of funeral arrangements. |
4964 | DURSTON: Ellen Kathleen passed away peacefully at the Glenboro Personal Care Home on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at the age of 91. Kathleen was born January 24, 1918 on the family farm at Griswold, Manitoba. She was the eldest of three girls born to Milton and Ethel Donogh. She received her schooling in Griswold and then worked at the Griswold General Store until she married Frank Durston on November 3, 1948. Together they farmed one half mile south of Griswold and in 1949 their only daughter, Elaine Kathleen was born. This kept Kathleen busy for the next nine years, at which time, it was decided to take over the local Post Office. Kathleen and Frank farmed and ran the Post Office for thirteen years until they decided to sell the farm and move to Griswold. Kathleen retired from the Post Office to babysit their two granddaughters while Elaine worked. Ill health forced Frank into the Souris Personal Care Home in 1975 and Kathleen moved to Souris to be closer to him. When Frank died in March 1980, Kathleen moved to Glenboro to be near her family and she lived there for 29 years. Kathleens entire life was centered around her family. She loved to spend time with her granddaughters from the time they were born until her death. She also accepted her five step-grandchildren with open arms, making all feel welcome. Kathleen had a love for baking and was generous with goodies that she created, sharing them with family and friends. She had a special talent for decorating cakes and could create anything that was asked of her. Over the years, she designed and made wedding cakes for all the grandchildren. Kathleen was also a talented seamstress, sewing all of Elaines clothes and her own, and later making matching outfits for the granddaughters. Kathleens love of music was evident until her death. As a young teenager she played the organ in Griswold United Church, then continued in both Alexander and Glenboro until her retirement at the age of 89 years. She enjoyed her music to the end, singing along on music days at the care home and sometimes playing the piano for the other residents. Even in her failing health her sense of humor and great wit was still apparent. Kathleen touched the lives of everyone who knew her in some special way. Kathleen is survived by her only daughter Elaine (Pete) Raimbault, and granddaughters Lori (Ken) Hutcheson and Trina (Curtis) Wytinck. Also left to mourn are step grandchildren Gisele (Bill) Harding, Brian (Tracey) Raimbault, Danny (Kathy) Raimbault, Marc Raimbault (Cheryl Tough), Leanne Martin (David Beskorowayny), 17 great grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Frank, parents. Milton and Ethel Donogh, sisters Aileen (Tom) Johnston, Dorothy (Bev) Burford and special friend Bert Davis. Funeral services were held on Friday October 23rd, 2009 at the Glenboro United Church followed by interment in the Griswold Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Kathleens memory to the Glenboro United Church Memorial Fund, Box 623 Glenboro or to the Glenboro Volunteer Senior Enrichment Group, Box 422 Glenboro Manitoba, R0K 0X0. Jamiesons Funeral Services of Glenboro were in care of arrangements. Rest in peace and may God hold you in the palm of his hand, until we meet again Your loving family |
4965 | CHOKAN: Nellie Mary passed away peacefully at Fairview Home, Brandon, MB on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, with her daughter, Sylvia, by her side. Nellie was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on December 25, 1911, to immigrant parents Philip and Anna (Welyczko) Madrigga. She was the oldest daughter in a family of 10. The family moved many times and settled in The Pas, Manitoba and were some of the earliest pioneers who helped in the development of farming in the Carrot River Valley. The family farm is still operated by Nellies nephews and niece. Nellie married Austrian Nick Chokan and they lived in Wekusko, MB before settling in The Pas, MB. Their daughter Sylvia was born there in 1934. She married Bill Loe in 1959. When Nick died on August 1, 1945, Nellies life as a single mother and working parent began. She worked in retail, both as a sales clerk and bookkeeper, until her retirement at age 65. Nellie was a loving and supportive mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Following her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her siblings in The Pas and making trips to Brandon and later Dauphin to visit Sylvia and Bill. During their growing years, her grandchildren eagerly anticipated letters and parcels that arrived regularly, and visits that resulted in the tastes and smells of her savoury Ukrainian dishes. Thanks to the support of her nephews Nellie lived in her own home in The Pas until July 1997. She came to Dauphin due to Bills failing health and stayed following his death. When Sylvia moved to Brandon in 2001, she relocated with her. In spring 2002 she moved to Fairview Home where she resided until her passing. Nellie was predeceased by her husband, Nick; parents, Anna and Philip; siblings John, Lena (Gene) Goffinet, Vicki Forsey, Mike (Elizabeth), Bill (Kate), Andrew (Jennie), Phillip (Gladys), Harry; brother-in-law Art Corman; son-in-law Bill Loe; and niece Betsy Schjodt. Left to cherish her memory are daughter Sylvia Loe, Brandon; sister Annie Corman, The Pas; grandson Doug Loe (wife Marjory Phillips and great grandchildren Kate and Alex), Mississauga; granddaughter Janice Loe (great-grandchildren Lincoln and Gina Zentner), Brandon; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and in spring 2010 a celebration of Nellies life will be held at Christ Anglican Church in The Pas, Manitoba, followed by interment alongside her husband. In memory of Nellie, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or a charity of choice. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel and Pre-Planning Centre, Brandon. The family wishes to thank the staff of Fairview Home for their care and support over the years and especially those who were working on the night, day and evening shifts of October 20, 2009, Pastor Ted Jannuska of Redeemer Lutheran Church for attending that evening and to all who have shared in our grief with friendship and love. Your life was a blessingyour memory a treasure...You are loved beyond wordsand missed beyond measure... |
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