EDWARD ALEXANDER DANILCHUK

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EDWARD ALEXANDER DANILCHUK Peacefully, with his family by his side, Edward (59) passed away on January 15, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was very proud of his family and will be greatly missed by his wife of 30 years, Janet, and his daughters Jennifer and Dana. He is also survived by his siblings; Jim, June of Long Beach CA, Sandra, Debbie (Marc Gerardy), and Wanda of Halifax. Special uncle to 12 nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law to Della (Brian Bongaards deceased), Flo (John Wagenaar) and Audrey (Ken Carson). He was predeceased by his parents, Alex (1976) and Mary (2005), and his father and mother-in-law, Henry and Effie Mendel. Edward was born in Winnipeg on October 13, 1946. He was raised in Carrick, MB, where he attended Spurgrave School. He attended High School in Piney and later in Winnipeg. After high school he spent a few years in Toronto and Fort Erie, ON, before settling back in Winnipeg. He worked for CAE, the Royal Canadian Mint and for the last 22 years for Canada Post as a mobile letter carrier and mail service courier. He had a passion for travel and loved family vacations - most notably cruises and numerous trips to Disney World. He had a special love for his golden retrievers Brandon and Benjamin. A private family service was held on Thursday, January 19, to celebrate his life. Donations may be made in Edward's name to CancerCare Manitoba. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler @ Henderson Hwy 668-3151

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21, 2006