JOHN NAAYKENS SR.

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JOHN NAAYKENS SR. April 27, 1926 February 13, 2007 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Naaykens, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He leaves behind his loving wife Pauline, after 56 years of marriage; along with his children, Sharon (Norbert Sachvie), Debbie (Lorne Winnicki), Brenda (Garry Recksiedler), John (Kim) Naaykens; grandchildren, Darren and Dana Sachvie (Kara and Carson); Sherri and Brent Huminuk (Branden and Kaylee); Kevin and Amanda Sachvie; Ryan and Hollee Sachvie; Stacy and Rick Johnson (Kianna and Easton); Kristin and Tim Hayward; Lindsey and Paul Bortoluzzi; Shauna and Kerri Recksiedler; Austen and Travis Naaykens; brothers, Joe (Doreen) of Red Deer, AB; Edward (Nicole) of Langley, BC, and his sister Jean (George) Currie of Edmonton, AB. He was predeceased by his father and mother (Edward and Cornelia); brothers, Peter, Leo, and sister Josie. John was born in Sheho, SK and moved to Lake Francis, MB with his family where they operated a dairy farm. In 1948 they moved to Beausejour where they purchased a business now known as Naaykens Transport, which he successfully and proudly managed for 60 years until his untimely death. In his early years, Dad enjoyed curling, fishing and was an active member of his community. He served on the Beausejour Town Council and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was one of the pioneers in the development of the Canadian Power Toboggan Races in Beausejour and generously donated both his time and equipment in support of this organization. He was also a lifetime member of the Manitoba Trucking Association. Dad's enjoyment in life was his family. He provided unconditional love, support and leadership to us all. He thoroughly enjoyed our family gatherings and his presence will forever be missed. Pallbearers will be son John and grandsons, Darren, Kevin and Ryan Sachvie, Rick Johnson, Tim Hayward and Paul Bortoluzzi. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue East, Beausejour, MB with Rev. Fr. David Brabant presiding. Prayers will be said on Sunday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. also at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 We did not know that morning, What sorrow the day would bring, The bitter grief, the shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear. You bid no one a last farewell, No chance to say Good Bye, You were gone before we knew it, And God only knows why. We pray that when you left us, you knew how much we cared, And until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the Palm of His hand. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2007