JOHN LOTECKI

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JOHN LOTECKI It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of John Lotecki on Monday, December 26, 2005 at the Selkirk General Hospital, at the age of 87. John was born on August 18, 1918, son of the late Andrew and Mary Lotecki at Highland Glen, MB, where he was raised and remained a lifelong resident. John will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gladys (Luther) Woodcock of Ninety Six, South Carolina, Rick (Penny) of Surrey, BC, Audrey (Alvin) Farion of Highland Glen and his beloved granddaughter Haley; sisters, Vera (Roy) Daniher of Windsor, ON, Lillian (Al) Miller of Victoria, BC, and Eleanor (Paul) Dutkewich of Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his wife Millie; son Gary; daughter Janice; brothers, Walter and Frank; and sisters, Frances, Carrie, Stella, and Jean. John worked in drywall construction for most of his life while maintaining the family farm. In his earlier years, he loved to ice fish with his buddies on the Red River and was a member of the Splake Fishing Club. He enjoyed many fly-in fishing trips to Northern Manitoba and Ontario. In the more recent years, his favourite past time was spending time with his granddaughter Haley; his pride and joy. He loved going shopping and going out for lunch with her on the weekends. Up until recently, John continued to move back and forth from his apartment in Selkirk to the farm on the weekends. He loved to lie in the hammock at the farm and listen to the radio. The family would like to thank the staff at the Selkirk General Hospital and Red River Personal Care Home for taking excellent care of Dad. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Cook's Creek, MB. Viewing at the church prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. and interment will take place following the service at the St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to the St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund , RR#2, Dugald, MB R0E 0K0 or the charity of your choice. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2005