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MIKE MALECH

Born: Feb 05, 1923

Date of Passing: Nov 29, 2012

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MIKE MALECH Mike Malech was born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan on February 5, 1923. He passed away November 29, 2012 at Beausejour Hospital. Mike said so firmly that he wanted to go home before the end of that month. He did. He was dedicated to his family, but was predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings. He and his brother Peter shared the family farm for a number of years, each pursuing his own specialty - cooking or farming! The Malech family moved to the farm site near Dugald in 1935, and Mike lived there for almost 80 years. He loved nature, his animals, and the process of farming and reaping the gifts of that labour. Life was by no means always easy, but he appreciated what he had. He was always ready to help his neighbours, readily sharing the milk from his so very well-tended cows, and giving of his time. Mike was a kind, compassionate man of integrity, and of great faith. He lived simply, and the best talks took place sitting at the table beside his wood stove. His funeral service will be held at Green Acres on December 5, at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Immaculate Conception Church in Cook's Creek. Donations to a charity of your choice would be welcome.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 04, 2012

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • Mike Malech's farm was sold and an auction was held last Saturday. At that auction I had a chance to visit the farm and was amazed with the number of buildings that are in such good repair. It was obvious that Mike was a meticulous collector. He had built many tools that helped him take care of his farm when mobility became an issue but also every piece of machinery was well stored and in mint condition. My interest was piqued when I discovered a 1982 picture of his farm and was told there was also a certificate for the Manitoba Order of the Crocus. Both will be brought to the RM of Springfield Archives in Dugald, Manitoba. May your memory live on, Mike. - Posted by: diane dornez-laxdal () on: Oct 21, 2013

  • You will certainly be missed, Mike and it won't be the same driving by next summer and not seeing you in your garden, as you have been doing for the 55 years that I have known your family. You have all been great neighbors. Rest in peace with your family. - Posted by: Phyllis Cook (neighbor) on: Dec 07, 2012

  • I lived just down the road from Mr. Malech for the last ten years. While I never had the chance to speak to him I always waved as he walked his cows back to the barnyard. He would be pushing his bicycle and the cows would be grazing as they walked back from the day-time pasture. I have missed seeing that as age caught up with him. Bye, Mr. Malech. - Posted by: Karen Hanuschuk (Neighbour) on: Dec 05, 2012

  • So sorry to hear about Mike's death in the paper. We went to see Mike a few years ago and had a nice visit in the basement around the fire. Also had a tour of the farm. Mike was a nice man. We are related to Mike in our family. My MOM was related and she lives in Thunder Bay and I am her daughter and live in Middlebro Manitoba. May Mike rest in peace. It is too bad and sad that we had to read this obit in the paper. JO - Posted by: Jodi Overton-Bonden-Tymura (Relative to Mike Jodi Overton - Bonden- Tymura) on: Dec 05, 2012

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