EDWARD PARFENIUK

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EDWARD PARFENIUK, BBc., (ME), LL.B. November 24, 1931 - November 5, 2006 Peacefully with family by his side, Edward Parfeniuk a kind and gentle soul passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Edward was predeceased by his mother and father Augustine and Afanaci Parfeniuk and father-in-law William Hnatyszyn. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife of 52 years Verna. Also left to cherish his memory are his sons, Darren and Garth (Christine); as well as his precious granddaughters, Casey and Jenna; mother-in-law Katherine Hnatyszyn; and sister-in-law Nancy. Edward was brought up in the Point Douglas area where he attended Norquay School and St. John's High School. Following high school he attended the University of Manitoba and in 1954 obtained his degree in Mechanical Engineering. His employment with Bailey Meter led him and Verna to work and live in many destinations such as Cleveland, Ohio, Montreal, Quebec City and Buenos Aries. Eventually Edward and Verna returned to Winnipeg and shortly after Edward began his studies at U of M for his second career in Law. In 1971 he graduated Valedictorian with a degree in law, which he practiced as a partner with Booth, Dennehy, Parfeniuk and Ernst and recently Booth, Dennehy until his recent passing. Ed was an avid fan of all sports. He played all types of sports while he was growing up and had a special passion for hockey and spent many hours at the rink watching his sons play and coach. He also enjoyed photography and politics. He dedicated many hours to the community by serving on the Board of the Seven Oaks Minor Hockey Association and was elected School Trustee for two terms in the Seven Oaks School Division. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. J. Lipschitz, Dr. A. Maksymiuk, Dr. F. Crowe as well as the staff on GH3 at the Health Sciences Center and also all the special angels on 3E at Riverview Health Center for all their care and compassion. Flowers are gratefully declined, however if friends so desire donations may be made in Ed's memory to the Palliative Care Unit at Riverview Health Center, 1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4. Memorial service will be held at Glen Eden Funeral Home on Friday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Lukie officiating. When is it time to say goodbye, To all the love we've known? When is it time to end your pain And leave us all alone? We've watched you on your good days when We feel your strength renewed; But shortly after little ups, The down days they ensue. As we look into your face On days that have been bad, We see a look that beckons us It's tired, and hurt and sad. The little spark we used to see Behind those loving eyes, Is growing ever clouded By life's cruel inhumane side. We try to see beyond the pain You feel with every step; And softly whisper to ourselves This may get better yet. For letting go is harder for The person left behind; It means that if we let you go We cannot turn back time. But now the lights are darkening . . We take it daily now; We cannot see our future clear Or think beyond this cloud, For if we let ourselves admit It's time to let you go; We'd have to face reality Without you . . but we know . . . That soon we have to face The final outcome that we dread. And holding on will only serve To hurt you in the end. You've given such unselfish love For all our time in life, But if we hold too tightly, You'll not move toward the light . . . On to a better life, where you Can once again be free, Of all the pain and discomfort That holds you here to us. So if we find the courage just to say This last farewell, We hope you will forgive us for The time it took us; still . . . We'll hold with us the memories That in our heart remains, Pray one day, down the road a' ways They'll lessen our own pain. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main Street 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2006