EUGENE JOSEPH GLOSS

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EUGENE JOSEPH GLOSS It is with great sadness that we announce that Eugene Gloss, aged 73 years, of Selkirk, MB, peacefully passed surrounded by his wife and daughters on September 7, 2014 at the Selkirk General Hospital. Eugene will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Carol; his daughters Karen, Kim, Kristin (Jeff) and Coreen (Sam); grandchildren Amanda, Stephanie, Spencer and Nicholas. He will also be missed by his sister-in-law Carol Blacher, and nieces and nephew Allison (Kieran), Lesley (Cory), and John (Rhiannon) and many other close family and friends. Eugene was predeceased by his parents Mary and Jack Gloss; in-laws Mary and John Blacher and his favourite brother in-law Jack Blacher. Eugene was born on August 7, 1941 in Libau, MB. He worked for the provincial parks branch for 10 years, before getting a job with the Selkirk General Hospital as a plumber, he worked there 25 years, before retiring in 2002. Eugene made the most of his retirement by doing the things he loved most: volunteering for his beloved Winnipeg Blue Bombers, spending time with his family, fishing, camping and travelling. He enjoyed amazing trips to Hawaii, Singapore, Borneo, and would make time to spend several winters in Texas. He was proud to be an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, he was on the board of directors for the Selkirk Knight's Centre and he volunteered for various events and charities. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. The Gloss family would like to thank the staff at the Selkirk General Hospital for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St.,. Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 in Eugene's memory. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2014