BOLESLAW (BEN) KOSTEFKO

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BOLESLAW (BEN) KOSTEFKO Peacefully, after a brief battle with cancer; it is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Boleslaw Kostefko on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the age of 72 years. Remaining to forever cherish Boleslaw's memory are his wife of 49 years, Elzbieta and his son and daughter-in-law Greg and Sylvia; his brother Janusz and his wife Lucina; niece Agata and her husband David. Also left to remember him are many cousins and aunts, as well as countless friends. He was predeceased by his father Stanislaw and his mother Emilia. Boleslaw was born on September 30, 1935 in Lubaczow, Poland. He had an eventful childhood in which he saw and experienced many remarkable things. It was in Poland that he met and married his beautiful wife of 49 years Elzbieta. They both enjoyed riding his motorcycle and going on camping trips in the hills and mountains of Poland. This is where he learned his love of the outdoors and especially fishing. In 1972 they both immigrated to Canada to start a new life together. Upon his arrival in Canada he took up employment in the auto electric trade with Steve's Auto Electric. Upon leaving Steve's he commenced employment with Ace Auto Electric in November, 1977. There he would stay until his full retirement in 2005. Everyone that knew him knew how much he loved the great outdoors. Fridays at 5:00 p.m. would find him well on the road out of town to a campground to spend his weekend fishing, boating, or off somewhere in the woods picking mushrooms and berries. Boleslaw's last few years were spent in Pinawa where he made many friends that loved him very much. He knew how to live his life to the fullest and he took every opportunity to do so. A casual come and go Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September, 8, 2008 between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. All are welcome to join and help us remember him. Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at the Health Sciences Centre ER and ICU for providing the best possible care and support for him in his final hours. Also a very special thank you to Dr. J.B. Johnston and his staff at CancerCare for all the help and support they provided our family. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please make donations to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 06, 2008