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ARTHUR J. PANKRATZ

Born: Sep 27, 1936

Date of Passing: Apr 05, 2014

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ARTHUR J. PANKRATZ, P. Eng September 27, 1936 - April 5, 2014 Peacefully at home, Art passed away with family by his side. Left to mourn are his wife, Alvina of 50 years; children, Charlene, Martin (Karen), Bonnie (Dan); and treasured grandchildren, Heather, Lily, Jackson, Cole, Ryan and Nicholas. Arthur is also survived by his brothers, Pete (Elsie), John (Helen), Henry (Julia) and sister Justina (Gerry). Arthur was preceded by his parents, Johann and Mary, stepmother Marie and sister Lydia Miszczak. Art was born near Justice, MB and moved to Steinbach to run a blacksmith shop with his dad, where he discovered his love of welding and went on to become an international welding engineer. He loved to be surrounded by his family and especially all the grandchildren. In his spare time he would often be found fixing or creating. His regular projects included antique cars and baking bread. Arthur will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to thank the wonderful home care workers who made it possible for Art to be at home with his family. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Art's final retirement party, Friday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Garry MB Church. A private interment will take place in advance of this service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Union Gospel Mission.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 08, 2014

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

  • Alvina I was informed yesterday by Dan, that Arthur had passed recently, my condolences to you and your family. I'd known Art from the 1980's, if memory serves, as Pascol's/ Portship's CWB certification Engineer. He presented himself as a knowledgeable, skillful and very helpful person to Pascol on many welding related / detail oriented projects and prepared and certified many welding processes for Pascol as the need required, all to suit CWB and project requirements. Apart from this technical skill and ability, Art was a genuine person, a family man foremost, and, as someone previously posted, a guy with a twinkle in his eye, with a story to tell, and always interested in your own personal life, a great listener. I will miss him, as will many others. - Posted by: Rod Spicer (Business Client) on: Jun 19, 2014

  • I have known Art for about two decades. He engineered lots of our projects. He was like a friend, but very professional when it came to engineering. He will be saddly missed. - Posted by: Malcolm Dean (Client) on: Apr 10, 2014

  • We are deeply saddened to hear of Art's passing. He had a warm heart and was such a loving and generous person with time for everyone. We are praying for Alvina, the children and grandchildren at this time. We hope that you will find comfort in all the happy memories you have of Art. May God be with you all. - Posted by: Mark and Nancy Zeilstra (friends) on: Apr 09, 2014

  • Art was one of the good guys, and a steadying influence on his younger engineering classmates. Sorry to lose another one, it makes the rest of us nervous. Condolences to his family. - Posted by: Glenn Peckover (Engineering classmate) on: Apr 08, 2014

  • We are heartbroken for Art's family. Neither one of us ever knew such a kind, thoughtful, generous, loving and Christian person in our lives. Although he is in God's arms, the world lost a wonderful person, who made a difference in anyone's life when they crossed paths. God Bless the Pankratz family. We will keep you in our prayers. - Posted by: Paul & Helen Williams (Friends) on: Apr 08, 2014

  • My heart and prayers go to the family. I remember him to be a very gentle and kind soul. May he be with the angels. - Posted by: Monique () on: Apr 08, 2014

  • Aunt Alvina and cousins.....my thoughts are with you at this time of great loss. Uncle Art was a rare and beautiful gem. Just to be in his presence was both a pleasure and a blessing. His infectious smile and a beautiful heart will be missed. Okay, his great bread as well! Love, Noreen - Posted by: Noreen Gerbrandt Trueman (Niece) on: Apr 08, 2014

  • I am deeply saddened by Art's passing. Alvina and Family, may God be with you at this Very sad time. I will always treasure the happy times we had with all the Pankratz family gatherings. Art always had the biggest smile. Our deepest sympathy to Pete, John, Henry and Justine. You were blessed to have him as your younger brother. May God keep you in his care. - Posted by: Margaret (nee Shier) and Walter Martens (First cousin) on: Apr 08, 2014

  • I am deeply saddened to hear of Art's passing. To Alvina and family, I pray that our Heavenly Father will hold you very tightly in His comforting arms and remind you of all the wonderful memories you have of this special man. To my cousins Pete, John, Henry and Justina, I am saddened at the loss of another of your beloved siblings. I have such wonderful memories of your whole family and wish you all God's richest blessings and His comfort. If I could, I would have been there to hug and shed a tear with each of you in person. - Posted by: RUTH SHIER WIENS AND HUSBAND JACK WIENS (FIRST COUSIN - RUTH) on: Apr 08, 2014

  • My condolences to Alvina and family. Always enjoyed communicating with Art, and so much appreciated Alvina's hospitality; and Art's fresh baked bread. God bless and comfort you all. His grace is all encompassing, for our every need. - Posted by: Henry T. Dyck (Brother in law) on: Apr 08, 2014

  • I knew Art years ago while I was working in the same building as Pile Foundations was located. He always had a smile, always so positive. That was many years ago, and it brings me joy to know he had so many more years after we lost contact. He had a twinkle in his eye that made everyone smile! My thoughts are with his family. - Posted by: Marleen () on: Apr 08, 2014

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