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ALEXANDER DOBROWOLSKI
Born: Mar 16, 1932
Date of Passing: Oct 25, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALEXANDER DOBROWOLSKI On Friday, October 25, 2013 Alex peacefully passed from this life at age 81 years. A memorial service will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 2 at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, people make donations to the ALS Society of Canada, www.als.ca ALS Canada, 3000 Steeles Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, ON L3R 4T9 (T) 905-248-2052. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193
Publish Date: Nov 1, 2013
ALEXANDER DOBROWOLSKI March 16, 1932 - October 25, 2013 On Friday, October 25, 2013 Alex peacefully passed from this life at age 81 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 years Natalie (nee Klymkiw) and his children and grandchildren: Peter (Laura), Jennifer, Julia and Anna Dobrowolski of Toronto, ON: Kristin (Robert), Brandon and Matthew Early of Dallas, Texas; Andrew (Kate) Dobrowolski of Anola, MB; and Michael Dobrowolski of Winnipeg. Alex was born in Elmwood, Manitoba, on March 16, 1932 the youngest son of Ukrainian immigrants, Peter and Pollyanna Dobrowolski. He quit school early to help support his family and worked as a brakeman and fireman with the Canadian National Railway. He also spent time in the Royal Canadian Air Force. At the prompting of good friends, Alex went back to school and studied Law at United College and was called to the Bar in 1962. He practiced criminal, civil and family law but gradually focused on corporate and commercial law and served as council for many successful Manitoba small businesses. He was very dedicated to helping his clients and over the years many of them became his closest friends. Most recently he joined he law office of Peter and Peggy Genakis. In April 2013 Alex suffered a stroke and had to retire from the profession to which he dedicated so much of his life. Alex never forgot his humble beginnings and was always active within the Ukrainian community. As a young man he was involved with the Ukrainian National Federation and sang with the O. Koshetz Choir. Throughout his adult life he served in many volunteer capacities with Ukrainian organizations such as the Ukrainian Professional Businessman's Club, the Ukrainian Cultural and Education Centre and the Ukrainian National Federation. Community service was a big part of Alex's life. He served on the Salvation Army Community Advisory Board for decades, including the role of president, and was instrumental in opening several of the Salvation Army rehabilitation facilities in downtown Winnipeg. He was active in the Kiwanis Club for more than 30 years, was president of his local chapter and secretary of Kiwanis Homes. Natalie and Alex moved to Toronto this summer to be closer to their grandchildren who brought them so much pride and joy. Natalie has been battling ALS for several years and the family asks that in lieu of flowers, people make donations to the ALS Society of Canada www.als.ca ALS Canada, 3000 Steeles Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, ON L3R 4T9 (T) 905-248-2052. A memorial service will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 2 at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193
Publish Date: Oct 30, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2013
Condolences & Memories (21 entries)
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I love to remember the twinkle and beaming smile he had as you brought him out to enjoy life - your care and love for him touched us all. With prayer -- Lorna - Posted by: Lorna Dueck (Friend ) on: Nov 05, 2013
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My sincere condolences to the Dobrowolski family. Alex always had such a bright and energetic presence. He always made a point of stopping to chat when he came by the office. You will be missed Alex. - Posted by: Ruth Sawatsky (Business aquaintance ) on: Nov 01, 2013
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Laurie and I extend our condolences, Natalie. May you know God's Presence in love surrounding and sustaining you. - Posted by: James Read (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2013
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My sincere sympathy to the Dobrowolski family. - Posted by: Dave Purpur (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2013
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So sorry to hear. Alex was truly a dear friend. so sorry Natalie, my deepest condolences - Posted by: Ken Calder (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2013
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At Camp RUSALKA ALEX was always saying hi, and i enjoyed his talks. Prayers to the family. - Posted by: JOJO SOKOLOSKY (camping friend [wpg firefighter]) on: Oct 31, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed away; my sincere condolences to you and your family. I had the pleasure of meeting your dad last year and I do remember how his kind nature made me feel very comfortable around him - Posted by: C. Goncalves (friend) on: Oct 31, 2013
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My Thoughts are you, with deepest sympathy Natalie, and family. - Posted by: Marilyn Ewanochko (Friend) on: Oct 31, 2013
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Our prayers and sympathy go to Natalie and her family. Alex was a true friend and counsel. He incorporated our company in 1975, and was our mentor, confidant, and legal advisor, to our family since 1965. Goodbye, till we meet again------- - Posted by: Russ and Edna Edwards (Client, and Personal Friends) on: Oct 31, 2013
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My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Dobrowolski family. - Posted by: Sean Ward (Business associate of Peter Dobrowolski) on: Oct 31, 2013
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Natalie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during these most dificult times. - Posted by: Len and Vicki Lazaruk (hockey parents) on: Oct 31, 2013
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Very sad to hear this news - Natalie and the rest of the family much in my thoughts, and I extend my deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Courtney Welch (friend) on: Oct 31, 2013
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Alex, you were such a great friend to us all. Thank you for that! To Natalie and family, we send our sincere condolences! José, M. Graciete, Helena, Vanessa and Dennis - Posted by: The Correia family (very good friends) on: Oct 31, 2013
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My deepest sympathies Natalie and to your families; my thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. A generous and kind man; Alex will be missed by many. - Posted by: Carol (Billows) Strike (Daughter of Antonina (Billows) Stojak (cousin)) on: Oct 30, 2013
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My sympathies are with you Natalie and your children/grandchildren and extended families at this sad time of your lives. I remember your husband when we went to Camp Rusalka and had bonfires by the beach as a community. Vichnaya Pamyat! - Posted by: Joanne Sarakula (nee Hrycak) (Family Friend) on: Oct 30, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy to Natalie and family, Alex was a brother member of S.O.U.P. Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Posted by: Sons of Ukrainian Pioneers (Brother club members) on: Oct 30, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to Natalie and family. Alex was a great help to our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. - Posted by: Sadie Kokran (Stojak) (Cousin) on: Oct 30, 2013
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I will never forget the dignity and respect Mr. Dobrowolski showed to my ailing father..he was a kind and compassionate man. - Posted by: Marian Young (client) on: Oct 30, 2013
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Natalie - we were so sad to hear of your husband's recent passing. Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. Take care. - Posted by: Cam and Mandy Marsland () on: Oct 30, 2013
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Alex...from when I was a young girl, I still have memories of quizzing you to no end about praticing law. How do you be a lawyer, how do you defend your clients, what if the Judge says "this/that'. How do you get all the information, how do you know you have enough information, what if they're not telling the truth...yes, these were the starter questions, then going on to you and I doing a "court room experience", so I'd know what it would be like to be a lawyer, which sadly I did not become. Every time we were over, I put you through this. A special special, educational memory that I still think of to this day Thanks for all all special talks Alex, till we meet again.... Natalka...I love you!!!! God Bless you to be as well as possible! Always in my thoughts...always in my prayers. Love, Lesia - Posted by: Lesia Lucenkiw (Cousin) on: Oct 30, 2013
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I am sorry to hear about Uncle Alex. My condolences to Aunt Natalie and my younger cousins Kristin, Peter, Andrew and Michael. I fondly remember when I was a child, driving across town with my parents over to Christmas dinners at Uncle Alex and Aunt Natalie's house and visiting with my cousins. Their house was filled with the mouth watering aromas of turkey, ham, potatoes and all the fixings. It was always a fun night and one that I looked forward to every year. - Posted by: Pam Doyle (Cousin, I think?) on: Oct 30, 2013
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