JOHN BIALEK

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

JOHN BIALEK July 30, 1932 - September 2, 2005 Peacefully, on September 2, 2005, surrounded by his loving wife, family and special friend June Fedorowich, John passed away at the age of 73. John was predeceased by his parents, Julian and Caroline Bialek, and a younger brother Casey. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rozalia. He will also be remembered his sisters, Betty (Stanley) Regula, Mary (Steve) Kowalchuk, Kathy Glowacki, Helen Bretchka, and Adeline (Nick) Swaluk; brothers, Bobby (Violet), Lawrence (Joan), Edward (Vicky). John will also be missed by numerous relatives and friends. John worked for many years with MTS and retired on his 55th birthday, July 30, 1987. John was diagnosed as having Shy-Drager Syndrome, which is an incurable baffling condition, which affects one in 10,000 people. John was very much aware that life on earth was a temporary assignment by God and very brief. He knew whatever possessions he acquired on earth were gifts from God and took extra special care of everything he had. John never boasted about his possessions, although he could have had anything he needed. John loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was a happy person with a laugh and smile that was contagious. John was a very organized person; he loved a challenge and was ready to take on any task with great vigor. Because of John's love of nature, plant a tree in his memory. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Gerald Michaud officiating (former pastor at St. Boniface Hospital). The memorial service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with interment and reception to follow. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses, especially nurses Bernadette, Gail, and Jenna who supported John and family during John's illness. Also, thank you to Fr. Gerald, Fr. Carl, Fr. Henry and SR. Cathy for their prayers and support. In lieu of flowers donations in John's name may be made to the Canadian Red Cross (1111 Portage Ave. R3G 0S8, 1-800-418-1111) for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Nothing loved is ever lost, And he was loved so much. Honey darling I'll miss you very much - Rozalia Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2005