AIME OMICHINSKI

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

AIME OMICHINSKI Suddenly on Monday, April 14, 2008 at the Portage District Hospital, Aime Omichinski of Portage la Prairie, beloved husband of the late Isabelle Omichinski, passed away at the age of 77. Prayers will be held in the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church on Monday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be held in the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. with Monsignor Norman Chartrand officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Aime was born on August 10, 1930 at Portage la Prairie, son of Joseph and Kathleen Omichinski. He was the second youngest of 13 children. He was raised in the Elm River District and attended Elm River Elementary School. The family moved to Portage where Aime completed his education graduating from P.C.I. From 1945 to 1948 Aime served in the Army Reserves in the M.M.R. 67 Light Anti-aircraft and Anti-tank Regiments. He was then employed with the Manitoba Telephone System as a lineman for three years. In 1950 he married Isabelle Dow and they resided in Thunder Bay where he was employed with Ontario Paper as a Stamper. Later he was employed with the Ontario Mental Hospital in Thunder Bay. In 1956 they returned to Portage la Prairie where he was employed at the Manitoba Development Center for 18 years. Aime started as a gardener, received his Psychiatric Nurse designation and worked his way up to Director of Nursing. In 1971, Aime made a significant career change to become the first Administrator for the Lion's Prairie Manor where he was employed until his retirement in 1992. Aime was an active member of St. Hyacinth's Roman Catholic Church and later with the Good Shepherd Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years serving as Grand Knight, District Deputy and chief cook and bottle washer at many Knights of Columbus breakfasts. He was also an active member of the Lions Club, served as an Alderman with the City of Portage for two terms, and also as chairman of the Board of Directors for the Portage Credit Union for several years. In his younger years he enjoyed baseball, football with P.C.I. and fastball with the Bisons. He was active in sports and coached baseball and hockey. He also enjoyed hunting and curling and, after his retirement he spent many contented hours at the Portage Golf Club. Predeceased by his wife Isabelle in 1989; five brothers, Bill, Martin, Tony, Joe, Larry; three sisters, Mary Chase, Lee Lenoski and Kay Stadnyk, he leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Marna Omichinski of Belcarra, BC, grandchildren, Sara Stefani (Chris), great-granddaughter Sophia Isabelle, Ashley Stanfield, Jayme Stanfield (Brad McLeod); his son David (Barbara) of Portage, grandchildren, Pamela (Chris Blanchette), Christopher and Lisa; his son Dr. Michael (Kathy) of Rural Portage, grandchildren, Tyler and Amie; his daughter Sandra (Gil) of Vernon, BC, grandsons, Devan and Keenan, and his daughter Lori (Raymond) of Winnipeg, grandchildren, Reagen and Neil. Also surviving are two brothers, Bernie (Mary) of Port Coquitlam, BC, Reg (Ivy) of Winnipeg; two sisters, Sophie Swedick of Winnipeg, Frances Paryniuk of Rural Portage; sisters-in-law, Vicki of Rural Portage, Mary of British Columbia and several nieces and nephews. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Parish Church, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our website www.omegafuneralhome.com Dedicated to those we serve .

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2008