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DON CYRIL PERERA
Born: Feb 10, 1934
Date of Passing: Aug 05, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDON CYRIL PERERA February 10, 1934 - August 5, 2013 With great sorrow we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Don Cyril Perera on August 5, 2013. Cyril was born February 10, 1934 in Kochchikade, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), second youngest son of Jeronimus and Margaret Perera. Cyril (known as Don to many friends in Canada) was predeceased by his brothers Justin and Telly. He will be missed and remembered by his wife of 48 years, Julita, his siblings in Sri Lanka, Remy and Benita, his sons Dexter and Guy, daughter-in-law Jeanine, grandchildren Ryan, Keenan, Megan, and many nieces and nephews. Cyril served in the Ceylon Defence Force for five years and retained fond memories of his time as a signals operator traversing the island by motorcycle. He helped build the Colombo International Airport as a heavy machinery operator, forging life-long friendships with some of the Canadians he worked with on the project. Cyril immigrated to Canada in 1968. He helped to build Pembina Highway and many other projects with Building Products. Cyril retired in 1994 after over 20 years as a Power Engineer at Manitoba Telephone System where he was a union steward for the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Cyril was a hard worker, always took pride in his work. He was a tireless and active member of the community. He was a founder of the Friends of the Assiniboine Conservatory, a dedicated volunteer at the Western Canada Aviation Museum, Meals on Wheels, and various other church and community groups. Cyril was a generous and gregarious teller of tall tales and bad jokes, who enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, whether praying together or playing cards or on numerous camping trips. He cherished every moment with his grandchildren, travelling to see them at every opportunity and speaking with them daily. He had a quick smile and a conversation for anybody that passed by. He was genuinely a child at heart. Prayers and viewing will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m., both at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 4588 Roblin Blvd. Entombment to follow at Assumption Chapel Mausoleum, 3990 Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the The Youville Centre or the Western Canada Aviation Museum. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Aug 8, 2013
DON CYRIL PERERA It is with deep sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Don Cyril on August 5, 2013 at the Victoria Hospital. Prayers and Viewing will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 4588 Roblin Blvd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 9, at 2:00 p.m. also at the Parish. Entombment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. Complete obituary to follow in Thursday's edition. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Aug 7, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2013
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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I know that all of us are feeling sad, because we've lost our Cyril Seeya. But, I would like to thank the good Lord for blessing our lives with our beloved Cyril Seeya who was filled with kindness and love. We will truly miss you! - Posted by: Rohan,Nirosha,Rashani & Rashal (Niece ) on: Aug 11, 2013
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Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you. - Posted by: the Kowalskis (friend) on: Aug 09, 2013
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Julita and family. I was totally shocked and saddened by Don's passing. Don was a person who was very easy to like, and I would like to think he and I shared a close bond. He will be sorely missed, but I am thankful to God for the time I had spent with him in Winnipeg. He will always be in my prayers. - Posted by: Garey Delaney (Good friend) on: Aug 09, 2013
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Many thoughts of sympathy in your time of loss... Veronica Sichewski on behalf of THE MTS VOLUNTEERS - Posted by: veronica sichewski () on: Aug 09, 2013
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Our hearts are with you all at this time - We will cherish the memories we have of Cyril. - Posted by: Deb Harpley and family (friend) on: Aug 09, 2013
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Heartfelt condolences go out to Julita and all her family. So very sorry. Prayers and thoughts are with you from all of us at the Villa. - Posted by: Your friends at 500 Villa (friends / Compassion Committee ) on: Aug 09, 2013
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Dear Bappi, We would really miss you Nilu Sri Lanka - Posted by: Nilusha Perera () on: Aug 08, 2013
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Cyril aiya, you are always be remembered, in all our lives, you lighted all our lives for a better living. That will be in our hearts. We cannot forget the camping trips, cricket matches, we played and the funny stuff. Our thoughts are always with you. Julita akka, Guy, and Dexter My deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Mahanel de Silva (Brother(Known to is as Cyril Aiya)) on: Aug 08, 2013
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Julita and boys. So very sorry to hear about don's passing. Hope that you find comfort knowing that he is in our thoughts and prayers. A wonderful friend and co-worker at MTS. dexter and guy, he spoke of you often with so much love. I will miss his friendship. - Posted by: alan and leah mcbride (friends, and co-worker) on: Aug 08, 2013
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Guy, Jeanine and family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Prayer and thoughts go out to all of you from us in Thunder Bay. Your memories will comfort you. - Posted by: The Bell's (friends ) on: Aug 08, 2013
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Guy, Jeanine & family, We are sending thoughts and hugs your way in this difficult time. xoxo - Posted by: John & Cindy Homer () on: Aug 08, 2013
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Cyril uncle had an infectious smile and was always happy and jovial. We will miss him very much. - Posted by: Bala & Bhamini Balachandra (Friends) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Please accept our heartfelt condolences. J&T Jeyanthan - Posted by: Jay Thanga Jeyanthan (Friend) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Uncle Cyril has been a great support to the community and also the SLAM. We will miss him very much. - Posted by: ERROL & VISAKA JACKSON (FRIEND ) on: Aug 07, 2013
