I met George many years ago in Benito Manitoba while visiting my mother and sister. George just walked up and introduced himself and that was the beginning of many instances where George became a good friend.

The Negraves farmed in the “shadow” of Thunderhill near where the former North Colony of Doukhobors first settled in 1899. George was ever a strong supporter of the Doukhobor “Way of Life”. George farmed while Tannis taught school.

In retirement, the Negraves moved to Kamsack and both Tannis and George became very much involved with the National Doukhobor Heritage Village, serving in all capacities and in a constant volunteer mode.

I recall many times when people from British Columbia asked me to access the Village in off season. I would call George and he graciously volunteered to open all doors and show the displays, narrating with his intricate knowledge of the Doukhobor history.

George will be missed by all who knew him.

Rest in Peace

Elmer Verigin, posted August 12, 2017.