THEODORE DERLAGO

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THEODORE DERLAGO 1932 - 2007 Our beloved husband, Dad and Gigi was called to his heavenly home on February 9, 2007. Ted will be deeply missed by Mabel, his wife of 51 years; his three children, Cheri, Lisa (Les) and Gregg (Désirée) and the light of his life; his grandsons, Justin and Riley. He also leaves to mourn brothers, Barry, Lawrence and Ivan (Shirley); sisters, Olga, Helen (Mike), Anne and Sonia, as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary; brothers, Tony, Mike, Clement, Angus and Alex; sisters, Nettie, Sylvia and Phyllis and niece Debbie. Ted was born in Mears, MB, the 13 of 16 children. At an early age, with the passing of his father, Ted was faced with the responsibilities of helping to run the family farm, as well as caring for his younger siblings. Years later, Ted moved to Winnipeg, where he met his wife Mabel on the day he often referred to as: The luckiest day of my life. . Married in 1955, Ted and Mabel raised their family in West Kildonan. Ted was a Sheet Metal Mechanic, employed by the same company for 43 years. A self taught guitar player, Ted played in a number of bands and could be found most every weekend performing his favourite Ukrainian or country songs at a wedding or local pub. Mostly, he will be remembered for bringing joy and laughter to everyone he knew. Always the entertainer, he took great pleasure in filling a room with song, a good joke or a tale of his youth. Family and friends were the most important things in his life. He was the happiest when surrounded by the people he loved. Dad, thank you for loving us and for all the wonderful memories we will cherish for eternity. We love you.....Rest peacefully. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff in emergency, ICU and 3rd floor unit 5 at Seven Oaks Hospital for their caring and compassion. Prayers will be Monday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Ave., with Rev. Fr. Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Ted's memory to the Seven Oaks Hospital Foundation (Emergency Room Campaign). CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 11, 2007