LEONARD KOTYLUK

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LEONARD KOTYLUK It is with sadness that we announce the death of our husband, dad and grandfather, Leonard Kotyluk, at the St. Boniface Hospital on December 13, 2007 after a brief illness. Leonard was born in Pulp River, MB in March 1944. He had many hobbies and interests, and during his lifetime was an active member of the Selkirk Curling Club, Selkirk Golf Club, Selkirk Archery Club, Selkirk Trap Shooting Club and All Saints Flying Club. He also loved hunting and fishing. He was a man of many talents as his family and friends can attest to. Leonard was owner and operator of Len's Muffler and Auto Service from 1991 - 2004, and had previously worked as a mechanic at Red River Esso from 1968 - 1991. During his career, he had many valued customers. Leonard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce; his son Darren; grandson Logan (Geraldine); mother Anna; brothers, Ernest (Donna), Philip (Lynne); sisters, Johanna (Gordon), Margaret and Doreen (David); sister-in-law, Donna (Brian); brother-in-law, Ken (Lillian) and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Paul, twin brother Eddie and sister Sonia. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. The family would like to give a special thanks to the nursing staff of St. Boniface Hospital's palliative care ward for their excellent care and compassion. Flowers are gratefully declined, as tokens of sympathy donations in Leonard's memory can be made to palliative care ward of St. Boniface Hospital, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Mb. R2H 2A6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2007