EUGENE KOZIER

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EUGENE KOZIER It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear father, brother-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Eugene Kozier, who passed away peacefully at Grace Hospice on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at age 85. He will be fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours as a man who was kind and loving to all. Eugene is survived by his loving family: his sons Dennis (Eleanor), Ken (Shirley), Greg, and his daughter Mary Ann Kozier, his sister-in-law Kay Borys and brother-in-law Alex Borys, his grandchildren Karen Zilinek (Steve), Lisa Smorang (Dave), Carolyn Wylie (Dan), Christopher, Michael and Daniel Kozier, Amanda and Michael Kawchuk, and his great- grandsons Matthew Smorang and Andrew Wylie. Eugene was predeceased by his wife Jessie (Borys) in 2002, his parents Michael (1965) and Mary Kozier (1965), and his brother Walter (1933). Eugene was born in Brooklands on July 30, 1922 and was raised and lived in Winnipeg. As a young boy he attended several rural schools. In Winnipeg he attended Brooklands School and Isaac Newton, completing his high school Grade 11. He began working for McDonald Brothers Aircraft Co., then joined the Air Force and was trained as a machinist in Winnipeg and Calgary. When the war ended he returned to McDonald Brothers, which later became Bristol Aerospace. His 46.5 year career included work as a machinist, lead hand, and tool planner. At work Eugene was known for his problem-solving abilities. At the end of his Bristol career he worked on the setup and programming of computer-controlled machining technology and processes. Eugene and his family attended Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church for many years. In later years they attended Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church. Eugene was an active member of the Knights of Columbus St. Josephat's Council for many years. Prayers will be said on Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 965 Boyd Ave. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church, with Rev. Fr. Volodymyr Bashutskyy officiating, followed by Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Our family would like to thank the homecare staff of W.R.H.A. who assisted our Dad at home and also the staff of Grace Hospice for their kindness and care of our Dad in his final days. Donations in Eugene's memory may be made to Grace Hospice through Grace Hospital or to Blessed Virgin Mary Church. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2007