MICHAEL (MIKE) PAWLUK

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MICHAEL (MIKE) PAWLUK May 15, 1919 June 16, 2007 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Mike, our Dad, Grampa and GeeGee on Saturday, June 16, 2007. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years Rosie; children, Ron (Marlene), Linda (Terry), Barry (Maggie) and Peggy (Dennis); grandchildren, Shannon (Jeremy), Sherese (Fraser), Chris (Erin), Lisa (Connor), Tracey, Amber, Coral, Pam (Graham) and Mathew; brothers, Bill and Ernie (Phyllis); sisters, Polly, Jean, Elsie (Victor) and Sophie (Clarence); sister-in-law Bonnie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was predeceased by his infant daughter Cathy; his parents, John and Anne; sisters, Anne, Olga and Mary; brothers, Nick, Peter, John and Eddie; and sister-in-laws. Joyce, Elsie, and Sophie Pawluk. Born and raised in Melnice, Dad worked on the farm until moving to Pickle Lake, ON to work in a gold mine. Dad met and later married his lifelong partner, Rosie Korolyk on October 20, 1945. They later moved to Winnipeg where together they owned and operated the Press Grill Restaurant. Mom and Dad then moved to Petersfield in 1947 where they began farming. While farming, he worked at Westin Shops Railway in Winnipeg for five years. Besides farming, Dad's greatest joy was his grand-children who spent many weekends at the farm. Mom and Dad loved to travel every chance they got, which included visiting nearly every state in the U.S.A. Dad loved to play cards and also enjoyed playing horseshoes in the Petersfield Tournaments with his family members. In his younger years, Dad also enjoyed and took pride being a judge at the Selkirk Fair and Rodeo. After 41 years of farming he retired. In January 2001, Mom and Dad moved to Selkirk. Dad spent his last three years at the Tudor house in Selkirk. The family would like to offer sincere thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at the Tudor House. Pallbearers are his grandsons, Chris Girling and Mathew Penny, and nephews, Ken Korolyk, Randy Dola, Bradley Pawluk and Kevin Kowerko. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg Beach, MB on Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in the St. Williams Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. VICHNAYA PAM'YAT Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 19, 2007