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STEVEN ERIC ROBINSON
Born: Sep 12, 1955
Date of Passing: Jan 04, 2013
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STEVEN ERIC ROBINSON September 12, 1955 - January 4, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Eric Robinson after a lengthy and challenging battle with cancer. Surrounded by the love of his family he passed away peacefully on January 4, 2013, at the age of 57. Steve will be deeply missed by his loving wife and caregiver, Christine Krucko, his children, Meagan, Jessie, David and Eli and granddaughter Hannah who was the sparkle in his eye. He also leaves to mourn his parents, Doug and Dorene Robinson, sisters Tina (Bryon) Lang, Lynn (Rene Gonzalez), brother, Lee (Joanne Mariutti), many nephews and nieces and his extended family in England. Steve was born in Blackpool, England, and in 1966, immigrated with his family to Canada where he first lived in Carievale, Saskatchewan, and then spent his teenage and high school years in Kenora, Ontario. He obtained a Fine Arts Honours degree from the University of Manitoba, settled in Winnipeg, and started raising his family and pursuing a career as a Raku Artist which became his lifelong passion. He chose raku as a medium because he fell in love with the raku process: creating his own designs, hand building, and gaining a sense of connection with Nature and Mother Earth during firing. Many canoe trips through the Canadian Shield helped to inspire Steve's unique raku pieces. Steve's work is distributed in many art galleries/shops throughout Winnipeg and Canada. Steve and his wife loved spending many happy hours every summer at the cottage at Hillside Beach where Steve could fish and canoe with his trusted dog, Moon. Steve will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, his creativity and for living life "off the beaten track". His kind, sensitive and gentle nature will forever be in our hearts. The family would like to thank Dr. P. Czaykowski and Dr. V. Gordon, as well as Tom Roche, from CancerCare and the staff at Riverview, Wing 3E for their support, encouragement and professional help. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Steve, to CancerCare Manitoba. YOU HAVE LEFT US WITH TEARS IN OUR HEARTS BUT SMILES IN OUR MEMORIES. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2013
Condolences & Memories (16 entries)
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Can't believe it's been almost 6 years, will always remember the great talks and laughs we shared. Miss you bud. - Posted by: William Borland (University buddy) on: Dec 10, 2018
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I am still missing you every day of my life. Love you deeply and dearly. Always. - Posted by: Christine Krucko (wife) on: Oct 29, 2013
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Five months ago you left my side. Every single day that passes I miss the love and happiness we shared together. You will be in my heart forever. - Posted by: Christine Krucko (wife) on: Jun 08, 2013
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So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a very kind and generous man. - Posted by: Betsy Mosley (Mother of Megan's school friend Rachael Mosley) on: Jan 29, 2013
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Thank you to the many friends Steve and I had and my Ukrainian family who have recognized the true nature of Steve's sensitivity and gentleness, not only in his beautiful art, but also in his character. I miss you each and every morning as I rise by myself to embrace another day without you. Every day I spend time thinking of the wonderful memories of our times together. I will always love you. - Posted by: Christine Krucko (Wife) on: Jan 27, 2013
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As a friend said to me, " Do not think about a candle that is snubbed out, but celebrate how brightly it burned while it could." Steve, I think about you all the time and remember our years together, especialy those childhood times in England. I love you so much and always will. I will not forget My Poem, My Prayer and My Promise to you. How glad I am that I could spend those last 24 hours at your bedside, how angry I am at the illness that took you from us all, but how super it is that you will always be with us in your artwork, in your wonderful children and grandchild and in all of our memories. Rest in peace now, knowing that you did all that you could and that you left us all with such happy memories of your funny sense of humor. As Lee says our family will never be complete again, for our table will forever be missing one of its four legs. You are missed. - Posted by: Tina Lang (Big Sister) on: Jan 11, 2013
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To many years since I last saw Steve, and even then it was only for a few hours, but so many memories from when we first met in high school and through those university years. Memories that can't help but bring a smile to my face when I think of them. Activities and events that might have stretched our luck a little, somethings parents / cops could know about, others that best they not, and Steve was generally in the midst of them all. Can honestly say that I neverknew anyone to meet Steve, and not want to be his friend, it was just the way he had about him that drew people near. Miss you old friend, but hope to see you again!! Gone, but never forgotten. - Posted by: Glenn Owen (old friend) on: Jan 11, 2013
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Steve and I were university buddies who remained pals throughout his early family years, the photography, the wood working, and into raku. We traveled together, were particularly close in residence at the U of M, and shared many late night talks about life, love, and art. He was among the best of my friends, an inspiration, and the obituary references to humour, along with his kind, sensitive, gentle nature, could not have been better stated. Steve was such a great guy -- despite our lack of contact in recent years, the hole he leaves is emotionally huge. I am so ashamed to have not known about his illness, and so regret not being there for support. The news of his departure is painful, but the laughs we shared as school boys will remain deeply treasured. Christine, Meagan, Jessie, David, Eli, Hannah, and to all of Steve's family, my heartfelt sympathy. You are all very much in my thoughts. - Posted by: William Borland & Family (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2013
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There are so few people we meet who can be happy with "now" and who are truly nourished by creating art. Steve humbled me with his ability to do both and I feel privileged to have met him, however briefly. I hope his family and friends realize that his powerful spirit lives on in the memory of how he approached life. - Posted by: Helen Metella () on: Jan 08, 2013
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My thoughts were with you today as you celebrated Steve's life with friends and family. I regret not being able to be there too. Steve was truly a wonderful man - not just a great artist but a real "mench". Knowing him, thinking of him as a friend, a mentor, and my raku gurrro, meant a lot to me. I will always be grateful for his kindness, his encouragement, and his upbeat personality. When I look up into the sky and see dark fluffy clouds, I will think it is Steve doing another raku firing in the great beyond. We'll miss you Steve. - Posted by: Gina Roth (friend) on: Jan 08, 2013
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Christina: You are in my prayers with love, your "vuyanka" + cousins - Posted by: Marika Stevenson () on: Jan 08, 2013
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Christine, So sorry for your loss. Just the other day we were at the Forks and we saw some of Steve's work and we started reminiscing. We spent a few Xmas holidays with you in Mazatlan. We remembered Steve's favourite song: Secret Agent Man. So glad to have known him. Take care! Gerry and Carmel - Posted by: Gerry and Carmel (Friends) on: Jan 08, 2013
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To the family, we offer our condolences and say you are in our thoughts. Jessie, if there is anything you or your family need please don't hesitate to ask. We love you! Take care of each other. Anytime, any place let us know. In our hearts, Tara, Ray and Teresa Macumber - Posted by: Tara (Friends with Jessie and Meagan) on: Jan 08, 2013
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I was privileged to take a Raku Workshop with Steve many years ago. He was so generous in sharing his hand building techniques as well as his glazes and Raku kiln. I still treasure the pieces that I created in that workshop and even sold a few of the ones I was willing to part with. I have always enjoyed seeing his work at the many galleries in the Winnipeg area. His amazing art will be his lasting legacy as will be his loving family. My sincere condolences to all of you. Sandy Glass Winnipeg Artist - Posted by: Sandy Glass (Student in a work shop many years ago) on: Jan 07, 2013
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My Big Brother Forgive me dear brother for all my tears But my heart it aches with so much pain, Why you? My precious brother But no-one can explain. It's life I’m told, it's life But that doesn't help the pain For if I could have one wish in the world You know I’d make you better again. You're the one who always knows what to do or say You're the one who keeps us together, You're the one I thought would always be here To love me forever and ever. A brother in a million that's what you are Always been by my side, Praying for a miracle each and every day So we can all get off this rollercoaster ride. But my words are not sent to make you sad I simply just want to say "thank you" For I’m so very proud to be your sister You're so precious my brother - I love you! - Posted by: Lynn Robinson (Sister) on: Jan 07, 2013
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'Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was' - Posted by: Marta Romaniak-Dlugosh & George Dlugosh (Friends) on: Jan 07, 2013
