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OSKAR SCHAFFRICK
Date of Passing: Mar 16, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryOSKAR SCHAFFRICK 1940 - 2014 Peacefully, on March 16, 2014, Oskar passed away at the Grace Hospital following a short illness. Oskar is survived by brother Gary Weiss and wife Vanessa, sister Clara Weiss and husband David, nieces Erin and Ainsley, close friends Alfred Tober, Wayne and Maureen Bochinski, Fred Weiss and his many friends at the Kingdom Hall. Oskar was predeceased by his wife Margaret, mother Irma Weiss, father Edmund Schaffrick and step father Henry Weiss. Oskar was born in Neudorf, Poland and immigrated to Canada, via Germany, in 1950. He spent the rest of his childhood on the family farm in Dominion City. He moved to Winnipeg as a young man to pursue employment. He worked most of his life for Cancer Care at the University of Manitoba. Oskar and Margaret were married in 1966 and remained happily married until Margaret's passing in 1986. Oskar was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1995 and remained a faithful and vital member of the congregation until his death. A service celebrating Oskar's life will take place at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (west auditorium) 1060 Wolever Ave. on Friday, March, 21 at 7:00 p.m. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 20 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at the Thomson Funeral Home 669 Broadway. Interment will take place March 21, at 11:00 am at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. We would like to thank the staff of the Grace Hospital, especially the staff of 3ASouth for all the care and compassion they showed Oskar. It was very much appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 20, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Over the years Uncle Oskar has regularly sent letters to us which encouraged us to appreciate that no matter what ability we have, we can use it to help others. His love for his heavenly Father, the congregation and our dear Aunt Margaret, gave him the motivation to persevere despite his limitations. We will greatly miss our time together. We too look forward to seeing him again in the near future. - Posted by: Guy & Tracy (Kandel) Ioviero (Niece) on: Mar 25, 2014
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I have known Oskar since the 1960s. My firends and myself had many coffe parties with Oskar and Margaret. Oskar was always very kind and generous. He had a deep spiritual conviction which was admired by all who knew him. He set a good example of serving his God Jehovah despite his limitation. I look forward to seeing Oskar again when Jehovah resurrects those in his memory to a paradise on earth. - Posted by: Shirley Nicholson (close friend to both Oskar and Margaret) on: Mar 21, 2014
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Oskar was a kind, gentle soul. I will always remember that he loved to bring me Russian Mint Chocolates, while I was manager of the housing complex he lived in. He was a very compliant tenant who never disturbed anyone. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Selma Pauls (friendship via Sunset House ) on: Mar 20, 2014