RUSSELL MICHAEL VILK

Condolences & Memories (18 entries)

• Growing up as kids along the Red River, Russ was more like a brother. I recall his mom being pregnant with Larry at that time. She was an angel rescuing me when a bigger kid threw a brick at me creasing my head with blood everywhere. We were River Rats and played at the Edward Street Beach and dock. At times almost drowning when sitting in a tethered row boat after a bigger ship going by, Granite Rock, or MS Keenora. We sure would get bounced. Russ was very funny. Fond memories. Witnessing the '50, and other floods. Your Dad's Barber Shop on Henry Ave. Russ jumping off buildings wearing a cape thinking he could fly. Somehow he never got hurt. We lost touch when they moved to Fountain St., and eventually Collegiate in St. James. Hopefully we can meet up again pal. Norm - Posted by: Norman Jurkow (Way back childhood friends, before the 1950 flood on Grove Street, Point Douglas, Winnipeg, and teen) on: Jan 21, 2022

• I never new of Russ's passing until I searched and found this upsetting news of his loss! Russ and I worked together many years ago in Winnipeg. He was a very nice and generous man who always expressed how proud he was of his family! Rest Peacefully Russ! - Posted by: Cecil & Christine Unrau (Former Co-worker & Friend) on: Aug 15, 2016

• Janina and family: So sad if someone so kind is gone… Please accept our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Nadia and Ruslan (Friends) on: Oct 30, 2013

• Janina and Family It was with great sadness that we learned that Russ had passed away. He was a long-time good friend of our family and such a gracious and kind man. Russ will be missed by many. We wish you and your family our deepest sympathy and hope that you will have many cherished memories that will keep him dear to your hearts. Cyril and Terrie Okoye, Vancouver, BC - Posted by: Cyril Okoye (Friends) on: Oct 29, 2013

• My condolences to the family...I just heard on my return to work this date...We had many laughs old friend...you will be greatly missed.... - Posted by: Maxine McInnis (co worker) on: Oct 28, 2013

• Russ always carried himself with dignity and kindness. He was always upbeat and never let anything bother him. He will truly be missed. Condolences to all of his family and friends. - Posted by: James Turner (co-worker) on: Oct 26, 2013

• We would like to express our deepest condolences with the loss of your Dad, our thoughts are with you.s - Posted by: Grazyna and Piotr Gut (Family) on: Oct 24, 2013

• I am hopeful you had some quality retirement years. Always a pleasure Russ. Rest peacefully. - Posted by: R. Quon (Former co-worker) on: Oct 24, 2013

• “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart.” Janina, Russ touched many hearts including ours....our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Take care Bob and Sheila Webb - Posted by: Bob and Sheila Webb (Friends) on: Oct 24, 2013

• My deepest condolences on Russ's passing. One of the nicest people that I worked with at Winnipeg Remand Center. Always had a smile and he was a gentle soul. He will be missed. Godspeed Russ. - Posted by: Victoria Terin (Former co-worker) on: Oct 24, 2013

• My deepest condolences Greg. - Posted by: Melanie Katsivo (Greg's colleague) on: Oct 24, 2013

• My condolenCes to Russ's family. it was a pleasure knowing and working with Russ, he was so friendly and helpful to all new staff and colleagues. I'm sorry that I can't attend but my thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Mike Murray (co-worker) on: Oct 23, 2013

• Janina and family: Please accept our deepest condolences, we are truly devastated with your loss. As you know, Russ and I kept in touch all these years. He was such a special person. We will miss Russ and his kind considerate ways but are thankful he left us with so many cherished memories. Janina, we will be in touch very shortly, please take care. Wayne, Nicole and Kyle Flewelling - Posted by: Wayne Flewelling (Friend ) on: Oct 23, 2013

• It was great working with Russ on the night shift. He was a good man & always looked on the bright side of life. He will be missed. - Posted by: Eddy Bartmanowicz (C0-worker MCCC Corp.) on: Oct 23, 2013

• Janina and Family It was with great sadness that we learned that Russ had passed away. He was a long-time good friend of our family and such a gracious and kind man. Russ will be missed by many. We wish you and your family our deepest sympathy and hope that you will have many cherished memories that will keep him dear to your hearts. Cyril and Terrie Okoye, Vancouver, BC - Posted by: Cyril Okoye (Friends) on: Oct 23, 2013

• My deepest condolences to the whole Family of Mr. R. Vilk - on the passing of Russell. He will be remembered by me and many others as a good friend and co-worker at The Winnipeg Remand Centre. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Jerry Bzura (Friend) on: Oct 23, 2013

• Dear Janina and family, Russ was a gentle soul who will be greatly missed by all who had the opportunity and pleasure to know him. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve his loss and mourn his absence in your lives. May the memories you have made with Russ become treasures in your hearts.ZQQQ - Posted by: Claudette Moquin & Harm Bouwman (Friends & former co-worker) on: Oct 23, 2013

• I will always remember Russ as having that pleasant laid-back style of working. Regardless of the chaos around court movement in the T or at Princess, Russ would just shrug his shoulder and say Ah....,ya, it's going alright." Bon Voyage Russell. - Posted by: Ron Coles (Former co-worker) on: Oct 22, 2013