BLAZEJ CHOCHOLACEK

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BLAZEJ CHOCHOLACEK January 27, 1928 - October 21, 2005 It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our loving and caring husband and father, brother, brother-in-law, and friend. On October 21, 2005 Blazej passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital, Palliative Care Unit with family and friends at his side. Blazej will be deeply missed by his wife Julia of 47 years, his daughter Silvia and her husband Ladislav, his son Paul and grandchildren Nicholas and Victoria. He is also survived by his sister Antonia and her husband Karol in Olomouc,Czech Republic and many nephews and nieces. Blazej was predeceased by his parents Augustin and Terezia and step-brother Simon. Blazej was born in Chropov, Western Slovakia. He completed high school in Skalica and university studies in Bratislava, Slovakia. He was employed by the Slovak Film Company in Bratislava. In 1969 he came to Canada and started to work for the Richardson Securities. Later he was employed by the Provincial Government as an economist, and in 1993 he retired. He was a member of the Canadian Slovak League where he was elected as president for many years. He was acting as translator for the International Centre. Our family would like to thank the staff of the Victoria Hospital's Oncology Department, and the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit for their care and friendship. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, Father Baudry officiating. Interment will follow at the Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Hwy, No. 1 at Navin Road. Vecna Pamiatka To Honour his memory, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM 1531 Pembina Hwy 284-7500

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 23, 2005