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WILFRED ZAHARIA

Born: May 08, 1935

Date of Passing: Sep 19, 2024

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WILFRED ZAHARIA

May 8, 1935 - September 19, 2024


Peacefully, on September 19, 2024, at Riverview Health Centre (RHC), Wilfred passed away.

He is survived by wife Sylvia, stepson Dave, children, Jim, Bill, Ron, Cheryl (spouses), their mother Anne Zaharia, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

No service will be held per his wishes. Private family interment.

The family would like to thank RHC staff for their excellent care and compassion of Wilf. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilf’s memory can be made to RHC, 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg. MB R3L 2P4 or www.rhc.ca

KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2024, Sep 28, 2024

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • My sympathies to Jim, Bill and families. I never knew Wilf but a lot of great stories shared through the years with Jim and Bill. May he live in all your hearts Mick - Posted by: Mick Gibbons (VIA Rail co-worker ) on: Oct 03, 2024

  • My family Pete, Lucille, Ron and I are family friends of the Zaharia family. We spent lots of time together visiting and snowmobiling when I was young. My sympathies go out to Jim and family, Ron and family, Bill and family and Cheryl and family. Wilf was a good friend to my Dad and visited him frequently with Sylvia when Dad was in the Maples Personal Care Home. He will be missed. Sending love to all that loved him. Lorraine and Mark - Posted by: Lorraine Phenix (Family Friend) on: Oct 02, 2024

  • Thanks uncle Wilf for all of the memories. I will miss all of the stories, funny jokes, & memories that you always shared with me. As hard as it was to lose you, I’m glad that you are no longer in any pain or suffering. Heaven just gained another Angel. Hope you’re having the time of your life with my mom, your parents & all of your brothers. It must of been a pretty big & happy reunion for you all, to finally all be together again. You will always be missed but never forgotten. Love ❤️ you today & always. Until we meet again. Love ❤️ & missing you. BON. - Posted by: Bonnie (Neice) on: Sep 30, 2024

  • Jim, Bill and families. Sending my condolences on the loss of your Dad. - Posted by: Wendy Dusik (Via Rail coworker ) on: Sep 30, 2024

  • My deepest sympathies to Auntie Sylvia, Dave, Jim, Bill, Ron, Cheryl and their families! I have many fond memories with him, my favorite were visits on my veranda or front yard at the lake or at their cottage! You will be remembered fondly and missed dearly Uncle Wilf! Sandi - Posted by: Sandi McLeod-Hill (Long Time Family Friend) on: Sep 28, 2024

  • We spent a few dark nights/minus -40 below/servicing late passenger trains at Winnipeg Depot. CNR/VIA Really used our hot coffee machine. Sorry to hear and all my regrets to the family. Ronald Gevaert / pipe - Posted by: ronald gevaert (CNR co worker Pipefitter) on: Sep 28, 2024

  • Jim & Bill, I send my heartfelt condolences to you & your families. Sylvia, I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my own husband 22 months ago, so I know what a difficult time you are going through. - Posted by: Christine Ward (Friend & Co-worker to Jim & Bill; friend to Sylvia ) on: Sep 28, 2024

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