WILLIAM (BILL) KYLIUK

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WILLIAM (BILL) KYLIUK February 7, 1914 February 9, 2007 With family at his side, William Kyliuk peacefully passed away two days after his 93rd birthday. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years, Nettie; his eight children, Ernie (Carol), Don (Erna), Norman (Donna), Victor (Deceased at infancy), Gloria (Stephen), Joyce, Gladys (Kerry), Judy, Kenny (Karen); 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Bill was born in the village of Czerniatin, Ukraine to Malanka (Molly) and Nicholas Kyliuk. He was a brother to siblings, John (deceased 1975), Dick, Alex, Mary, Mike, and Peter. He immigrated to Canada in 1927 arriving in Saskatchewan and later settling in Winnipeg. Like many from his generation, Bill was the epitome of a true survivalist'. Coming to a new country on the eve of the Depression, and not knowing the language, he was resourceful in obtaining work and eventually, opening his own business. Bill started The Montreal Fur Company in 1935. It was here he developed his trade as a skilled tailor. In 1943, he opened a dry cleaning business, and in 1948, opened Perfect Tailors Furriers on Sargent Avenue. A few years later Bill changed the name to Perfect Tailors where he was one of the first clothiers to bring the Zoot Suit style to Canada. In 1974 he expanded the operation to become Perfect Uniform Sportswear until his retirement in 1995. Bill was involved in a number of private ventures. He co-built the Falcon Lake Motor Hotel in 1959. From 1959 to 1982, he along with his brother Alex were co-owners and breeders of thoroughbred horses at Assiniboia Downs. Bill's hobbies included photography. It was never a surprise to see him taking pictures with his Leica camera or his wind-up 8mm movie camera. He also loved to travel and along with his wife Nettie, enjoyed wintering in Florida. Bill was a devoted man who touched the lives of many. His legacy will be of a kind, generous, and loving man, who focused his efforts, to the betterment of his one true passion his family. The family wishes to thank the 5th floor staff at Holy Family Home for the compassionate care of Dad these last two years. Memorial service will take place at Springs Church, 595 Lagimodiere Blvd. Viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Service at 11:00 a.m. In respect of Dad's spirit of giving, donations can be made to the Salvation Army or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 14, 2007