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You're Invited to Celebrate a Life of Service!
Join us Thursday, Sept 25th from 5:30-7:30PM at the Multipurpose Room (65 Paget St) as we honour Gunter Zionn's remarkable life.
• Share fond memories and stories with family & friends
• Enjoy hotdog BBQ & refreshments courtesy of Winnipeg South Lions
A true legend: blacksmith, boxer, electrician, and devoted Lion for 58 years. What's your favorite memory of Gunter?
Obituary:
GUNTER ZIONN
December 21, 1934 – June 30, 2025
Gunter was born in Berlin, Germany in 1934. He was a blacksmith, a professional boxer, and had a career with the Canadian Forces Bases in Saskatchewan and Manitoba as an electrician. He served for 58 years with Lions clubs in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, serving most recently with the Winnipeg South Lions Club. He was District Governor 1998-1999, L.C.I.F. District Chairman 2000-2005. He secured funding for many Lions projects, including Lions Diabetes Cavalcade, Manitoba Lions Eye Bank, and Morden Eye Clinic. He received many medals and awards for his service, including the highest award from Lions International: the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.
Gunter was predeceased by his wife Thelma in 2005. He will be missed by Veronica and all the girls. Private Interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery.
For more details please email Lion Kevin at kbgamble@hotmail.com
By joining the Lions Club, you will be joining a group of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference. The club offers a supportive and welcoming environment where you can connect with others who share your values and goals. Whether you are looking to meet new people, develop new skills, or simply give back to the community, the Lions Club is a great place to start.
Proud to Support!
The 11th Annual 5ish Fun Run event is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2024. The run/walk will start at Mulvey Elementary School at 750 Wolseley Ave at 10:00 am sharp, travel west on Wolseley Avenue, cross Omand’s Creek via the footbridge, travel east on Wellington Crescent, and end back at Mulvey Elementary School. Following the event, there will be a barbecue, a free massage session, and a lively family-friendly atmosphere with music.
All funds raised go directly to WBYO to support programs which have a tremendous impact on kids, their families, and our community.
The Winnipeg South Lions Club 2023 Christmas Potluck was a grand success, thanks to the support and participation of MLAs (l to r) Tyler Blashko, Lagimodiere; Hon. Renée Cable, Southdale; Claudette Match, Lions President; Billie Cross, Siene River; Mike Moyes, Riel; and Robert Loiselle, St. Boniface.
Attendees were treated to a sumptuous feast of potluck dishes and had a blast catching up with old friends and making new ones.
The Bartender's Delight Fundraising Draw was a highlight of the event, with a wide selection of premium spirits up for grabs. Three lucky winners, Jon Zangor (1st Prize), Grant Stephenson (2nd Prize) and Carl Lysak (3rd Prize) walked away with prized bottles and contributed to a good cause at the same time.
The MLAs expressed their gratitude for being invited to the event and praised the Winnipeg South Lions Club for their ongoing efforts to support the community.
Overall, the 2023 Christmas Potluck was a warm and festive gathering that brought people together in the spirit of the season, while also raising funds for a noble cause.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
