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RICHARD G. KOLISNYK
Born: Nov 13, 1927
Date of Passing: Jun 09, 2006
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RICHARD G. KOLISNYK November 13, 1927 to June 9, 2006 Peacefully, with family at his side, Rich passed away at St. Boniface Hospital, survived by his wife Alice (nee Scales); children, Donna Kurt, Douglas (Carmen), Robert (Susan) and Karen (Paul); grandchildren, Keith, Matthew, Kelsea, Savannah; brother Ken (Bernie); black lab Chance and many family and friends. Rich was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Sophie; and brothers, Mel and Ray. Rich was born in Detroit, raised in Winnipeg, and attended Isaac Newton and St. John's. He worked for Manitoba Government Telephones (MTS) and TransCanada Pipelines in Morden, and then for Air Canada as a mechanic for 36 years in Winnipeg and Edmonton, until his retirement in 1988. Rocky loved his football (senior league quarterback), hockey (Morden, Scotland, Winnipeg, Edmonton, old-timers), golf (six hole-in-ones) and enjoyed canoeing with Alice and Donna. Rich volunteered for many groups such as the Manitoba Rec. Canoeing Assoc. He was a great welder and metal artist and all-around builder and handyman, sharing his talents with many family and friends. Rich loved playing cribbage, especially with Alice. He was a stong, caring, sharing and loving man and is missed greatly by all. Hero He fought his last battle so valiantly A battle he should have not lost Exceptional courage and strength he showed Alas his body and heart slowed Richie, good night, sleep well, sweet dreams Your spirit and soul will continue to beam Our hero and knight in shining armor We miss you so much, our hearts are filled with sorrow You have taught us all so much from beginning to end You now lead the path so we can all meet again Rest peacefully Daddio The family thanks St. Boniface Hospital for their care. Donations may be made to St. Boniface Hospital Research Foundation, 409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 care of the Richard Kolisnyk Memorial Fund towards the purchase of a new dialysis machine. Cremation at Knysh Funeral Home. Friends and family are welcome to gather to remember Rich between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at Partner's Deli, Peguis Pavilion, West Kildonan Park. Or visit www.wilds.mb.ca/rich.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2006
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I spent many a chilly fall evening sitting in the stands of Osborne Stadium cursing Richie Kolisnyk and his crew in their tattered Isaac Newton Uniforms. I went to Gordon Bell. He was one hell of a quarterback and I have never forgotten him. Allan P. Gray in Austin, Texas. - Posted by: Allan Gray (Acquaintance) on: Jun 13, 2006