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WILLIAM LEWCO
Born: Oct 23, 1928
Date of Passing: Dec 24, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM LEWCO On December 24, 2012, William Lewco, aged 84, passed away at Poseidon Care Centre, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He is survived by his children Alisa Bromley and Bill Lewco, grandchildren Victoria, Sarah, Henry, siblings Stephen (Mary), Paul (Josephine), Pauline (Ed) Czuczwara, George (Shirley) and John (Lyndis), and his aunts Margaret Slobodzian and Christie Dudych and uncle Joe (Sally) Hryhorko. He was predeceased by parents Roy and Marie and nephew Gregory. He was born on October 23, 1928 in Brunkild, MB and educated in Brunkild and Sperling, MB. He participated in air cadets in 1944 to 1945 which initiated his interest in guns and target practice. After leaving school in Grade 8, to work on the family farm, at 16 he took a mechanics course by correspondence. He moved to Winnipeg in 1951, working at various labour jobs and taught ballroom dance. He travelled across Canada and the United States with his brother Stephen, moving to the US to work in Chicago and Omaha. He married Joyce Haughton in 1959. In 1972 he moved his young family to Transcona, working for CN railroad in the Symington and Transcona shops until his retirement in 1990. He had several home based businesses, including a refrigeration business, inspired by his brother-in-law Robert Larson. He enjoyed meeting new people and talking about his various life and employment experiences. He was always there for others, lending a hand building houses and tinkering with small engine repair. Funeral to be held at Wheeler's Funeral Home, 1800 Day Street, on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of William to the Niverville Heritage Centre Project, Unit 100-111 2nd Ave. South, Niverville, Manitoba R0A 0A1. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 27, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Bill was a kind and generous person. We enjoyed his company in our home and at Lundar Beach on many occasions.Our condolences to all of his family. (Daughter of Luella Erickson) - Posted by: Selena Hogue (friend) on: Dec 29, 2012
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Uncle Bill was a great man. He was always there to lend a hand to whomever needed his assistance. I use to love having a cup of coffee with him when he would stop by for just for a quick visit and then be on to some see someone else. He had an infectious laugh that would make you giggle. He was a real life "Mr. Fixit". He could fix everything from a sewing machine to a car or farm equipment at our grandparents. I'm glade to have many fond memories of Uncle Bill. He will be missed greatly but many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I'm sorry I can't be there for the funeral. - Posted by: Tiffaney Lewco (Niece) on: Dec 28, 2012
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To Alisa and the family and friends of Mr. Lewco, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. I (Steve) did not have the privilege of meeting him but he sounded like a great guy and Alisa spoke of him many times, particularly the trip to 'Vegas and yes about the guns too! Take care and may your memories be filled with the many joys that Bill brought to your lives. Thinking of you... - Posted by: Steve & Helga Neufeld (Alisa's co-worker) on: Dec 28, 2012
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I have many fond memories of Uncle Bill - how he was always on the dance floor at weddings, behind the camera at family gatherings and always ready to lend a hand. He had a great sense of humor and a unique sense of style. Uncle Bill will be missed but never forgotten. - Posted by: Sharon Lewco (niece, God-daughter) on: Dec 27, 2012
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He was a cool cousin - Posted by: Patsy Lehmann Qualicum Beach B.C. v9k 1m6 (Cousin,My deeepest sympathy to all the family .Wished I could be there with all of you .Love you all) on: Dec 27, 2012