PETER RZYHAK

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PETER RZYHAK It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, Dad and Gee-Gee. As per his wishes, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, November 17, 2005 in Medika, MB. Peter was born on January 13, 1920 in Medika. His father died when he was 14, so at that young age Peter began cutting pulp in the bush to help support the family. He enlisted in the army during the Second World War and after basic training, he was sent to Tofino, BC. After the war he returned to the family homestead in Medika, where he farmed for the last 60 years. Family was everything to Peter, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were special to him. Dad could always be found on the bridge, either looking for fish in the spring or visiting with whoever was driving by. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years Frances (Silinski); and children, Clifford (Linda), Diana (Mike) Shewchuk, Sylvia (Gordon) Ducharme, Gail (Allan) Bannerman, Rick (Janine), Brenda (David) Turchyn and Shelly (Bob) Barta; 14 grandchildren, Cheryl Shewchuk, Michelle (Chris) McColm, Val (Lars) Feilberg, Jason Ducharme, Traci (Mike) Klimchuk, Keriann Shewchuk (Trevor), Mason Bannerman, Aundrea (Brent) Novakoski, Jody Rzyhak, Erin (Trevor) Wowk, Brittany, Rebecca, Katelyn and Dylan Turchyn; and nine great-grandchildren, Kynan, Arius, Mikaius, Hailee, Alexandra, Ethan, Hayden, Trent and Marlee. GEE-GEE WE WILL MISS YOU! Peter is also survived by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Anne and Stanley; sister Julia; brothers, John and Joe; and sister-in-law Olga. To honour Peter's wishes, a private family service with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will take place during burial at Birch River Cemetery in Medika. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 19, 2005