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DENNIS MICHAEL NESTROVICH
Born: May 12, 1949
Date of Passing: Dec 05, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDENNIS MICHAEL NESTROVICH May 12, 1949 - December 5, 2005 On December 5, 2005, Dennis Michael Nestrovich of Sioux Lookout passed away to be with his Creator at the age of 56. Dennis was born on May 12, 1949 in Winnipeg, MB and later moved to Sioux Lookout with his parents. Dennis lived life to the fullest. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg with his BA and B.Ed. After his schooling Dennis travelled the globe. There was not much one could say that he didn't experience. While residing in Sioux Lookout he was employed with Queen Elizabeth District High School as a teacher. Dennis then moved to the community of Weagamow Lake First Nation and was employed at the Native Sena School as a teacher and principal for 2 years. During that time he met his wife, Ruth. Dennis and Ruth were married on March 17, 1984 at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Weagamow Lake. Dennis and Ruth then returned to Sioux Lookout to start a family and had two lovely children, Charlene and Matthew. Dennis also had the enjoyment of his granddaughter, Aalayiah who he cherished. Dennis then started his employment with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and later moved to Northern Nishnawbe Education Council where he stayed for 16 years. In 2001, Dennis went back to Queen Elizabeth District High School to what he loved- TEACHING. Dennis was predeceased by his father Walter Nestrovich, Uncle Nick Burdenie, uncle Frank and Aunt Mary, Uncle Stan Stanyanski, father-in-law Reverend Henry Kakekayash, mother-in-law Martina Kakekayash, and sisters-in-law Carolyn and Dorothy. Dennis leaves behind his wife Ruth, daughter Charlene (Bill Robinson), son Matthew (Jenna Warkentine), granddaughter Aalayiah, mother Mary Nestrovich of Sioux Lookout and Aunt Betty Budenie of Winnipeg, MB. He is survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Jennie and David Cutfeet, Greta and Paul Waite, Geordie and Isabel Kakekayash, Gary and AnnMarie Kakekayash, and Lynda and Ralph Makela. His nieces and nephews Carolyn Beaudin (David), Robert Wood (Deb), Richard Waite, Christopher Waite (Karen), David Kakekayash, Geraldine Kakekayash (Simon), Sandra Madden, Justin Taylor, Tyrone Taylor, Ebony Taylor, Starlene Johnup, Robin Makela, Benjamin Makela, Kendra Kakekayash, Bently Kakekayash and Ashley Kenequanash. Great nieces and nephews Matthew Rigby, Scott Rigby, Joel Rigby, Morgan Wood, Danielle Wood, Graham Wood and Keshatay Waite. Funeral Services were held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Sioux Lookout on Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Mike Mahoney officiating. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation through the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, Box 1449, Sioux Lookout, Ont. P8T 1B9. THE SIOUX LOOKOUT FUNERAL HOME 1-807-737-3300
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 18, 2005
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Dear Ruth and family, My son Kienan and I wish to extend our condolences on your loss. We are devastated. Dennis was a good friend while I worked at NNEC and always looked after Kienan's interests. He was always full of fun and a sense of humour despite many trials and tribulations. Most of all, he loved his family dearly, and you will always have that gift from him. I was so happy when he went back to teaching and I am sure the students loved having him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Andrea and Kienan Williams (Friend) on: Jan 01, 2006