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ALLAN WILLIAM ZELENITSKY
Born: Jun 18, 1926
Date of Passing: Jun 21, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALLAN WILLIAM ZELENITSKY June 18, 1926 - June 21, 2015 Peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2015, with his family by his side, Allan passed away at the Selkirk General Hospital, at the age of 89. Left to mourn is his loving wife of 65 years, Elsie; sons Richard, Eugene (Bernice), Adrian (Debbie), Greg (Cathy) and Mark (Colleen). Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Peter (Michelle), Waylan (Trudy), Jesse (Emily), Vanessa (Steven), Tyson (Breanne), Whitney (Kirk), Chantel (Joel), and Natasha (Jordan); great-grandchildren, Brady, Abigail, Kellen, Hannah, Madaline, Sawyer, Audrey and Hudson. Also left to mourn are Allan's siblings, Frances Bochurka, Alice (Jack) Nichol, Leonard (Linda) Zelenitsky and Myles (Cheryl) Zelenitsky, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Allan was predeceased by his parents William and Rose Zelenitsky; his sister Agnes, and brother-in-law Edward Bochurka. Dad began work at the family ice and wood business in Winnipeg Beach with his father. He continued his career being an agent for British American Petroleum, then moved onto Gulf Petroleum, finishing with Esso Petroleum until he retired in 1990. During this time he met Elsie Tomko in 1945 and after four years of courting, Allan and Elsie married on October 15, 1949. Allan and Elsie then built their home in Winnipeg Beach where they started their family of five sons. As part of the community Dad served on Winnipeg Beach Council for several years as a councillor and then moved onto Mayor for the next few years. Dad was enlisted in the Second World War in 1945 for a brief time and was a Honorary Legion Member with over 50 years of service. Allan will be greatly missed by all the people who had the honour of knowing him. Thank you to the Gimli Community Health Centre and a special thank you to Selkirk General Hospital for making Dad's final days peaceful. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Winnipeg Beach on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing one hour prior, luncheon to follow the interment. Pallbearers will be his five sons and nephew, Kevin Bochurka. Honorary pallbearers are all his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0K6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2015
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Condolences to the family on the loss of Mr. Allen Zelenitsky. Our prayers are with you all at this time. May you cherish the happy memories of Allen as he will be greatly missed but never forgotten by you, the family and friends from Winnipeg Beach. God Bless you all. Ken & Anita - Posted by: Ken & Anita Warcimaga (Family Friend) on: Jun 25, 2015
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My condolences to the family. Allan was a very nice person and will be greatly missed. But we will all have our memories of him to cherish. My prayers go out to you all. - Posted by: Olga MacKay (Friend) on: Jun 25, 2015
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Cheryl, Miles and family, so sorry for your loss. Am thinking of you and your family. - Posted by: Judith Cameron (Friend) on: Jun 25, 2015
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Sad to hear of Allan's passing. I have very fond memories of his positive and energetic disposition. As the Zelenitsky family mourns his loss I also encourage you to take comfort in knowing that Allan lived a long a fulfilled life. - Posted by: Tony Malyk (2nd Cousin) on: Jun 25, 2015
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My sincere condolences Mark, Colleen, Chantel, Joel, Natasha and Jordan on the loss of your father and grandfather. May your memories provide you comfort. - Posted by: Charlotte Welk (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2015
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Elsie and the Zelenitsky family: May beautiful memories give you strength in these difficult days and may your happy memories help to alleviate some of the sadness you are feeling right now. May it ease your sorrow to know that many hearts feel saddened by your loss. Our sympathy is with you. The Zeleniski family ...Norman, Robert, Janet, Betty and Jo-Ann also in-laws Muriel, Lorne Moldenhaur,Juliet,Mona and Norma. - Posted by: Janet (Zeleniski) Rathwell (Cousin) on: Jun 24, 2015
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Please accept our sincere condolences. Allan was a great guy and will be missed. - Posted by: Bob and Judy Zacharkiw (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2015