JOHN KUSHNIR

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

JOHN KUSHNIR July 31, 1925 - November 20, 2005 After a courageous battle with cancer John Kushnir passed away with his family and friends at his bedside on Sunday, November 20, 2005. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are sister Ollie Schroeder, niece Noreen (Peter) Bent, children, Cole and Claire of Vancouver, Bruce (Jaylene) Schroeder, children, Kyle and Sarah of Winnipeg, sister Martha (Harold) Goritz, nephew Derek Goritz of Corpus Christi, TX, niece Sandra Goritz (Ron Kolbe), children, Justin, Kurt and Kristy. John was predeceased by his parents, Michal in 1980 and Maria in 2003. He was a devoted son who dedicated his life to their care. John was a wonderful brother, uncle, great-uncle and a true and honest friend to many including members of the church. He led his life through his devoted faith and strong principles and placed his trust in God and moved forward in life with faith, hope and love. John was born in Trebisov, Slovakia and immigrated to Canada in 1938 with his family and settled in the Caledonia area for a few years, later moving to Rosewood, Manitoba. John worked on the family farm all of his life. He was also the person who worked towards purchasing new pews for the church. John was a self-taught computer operator. E-mail and internet enhanced his knowledge as well as contributed to his ability to communicate with people near and far. One of John's pleasures was the after church Sunday get-togethers with the Breakfast Club. The family would like to thank the medical staff of Ste. Anne Hospital for the care and compassion given John during this difficult time. Viewing will take place at 10:00 a.m. and funeral mass will follow on Friday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church in Anola. Interment to follow at Green Acres Cemetery, Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin Road. Pallbearers will be Bruce Schroeder, Derek and Justin Goritz, Ron and Kurt Kolbe, Dan Gaas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Manitoba Lung Association, 2nd Floor, 629 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6, Our Lady of Hope Church, Box 265, Anola, MB R0E 0A0 or a charity of your choice. He Only Takes The Best God looked around His garden And found an empty space. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you might never, Get well upon this earth again. He knew the road was getting rough, And the hills were too hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered, Peace be thine . It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. REST IN PEACE We Love You GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2005