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WILLIAM (BILL) MINSKY With heavy hearts we wish to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and Gido on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Seven Oaks General Hospital. Bill leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his loving wife of 56 years, Sally; his oldest daughter Cynthia (Paul Vincent); his only son Bradley and his youngest daughter Crystal (Maté Radocaj) all of Winnipeg; 10 grandchildren that he adored; Bryce, Haley, Jarrod and Teagan; Duelle, Allyssa, Tyler and Ryan; Payton and Ryden; sister Pauline (Roy Melton); brothers Paul (Marie) and James (Virginia) and sister-in-law Theresa. He was predeceased by his parents and brother John. Bill was born in Steinbach, Manitoba. He grew up on a farm in Trentham, Manitoba; he received his grade 12 education in Steinbach. When Bill turned 18 years of age, he came to Winnipeg to work. He travelled across Canada in his younger years, working at many different jobs. In May 1958, Bill met the love of his life, Sally Krakalovich. In July of 1959 they were wed in Winnipeg and travelled to Sally's family in Arran, SK for their reception. Bill and Sally started their successful landscaping firm in August 1960. He retired in 1997. Bill lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed travelling, camping, fishing, hunting, weekend bonfires and parties with his family, relatives and friends. He was a true family man. He was always concerned for his wife and children; they always came first. He was a generous man, helping family members, volunteering for the Church and hosting huge get-togethers at Christmas. Special thanks to the I.C.U. and the 5th floor nursing staff at the Seven Oaks General Hospital for their concern, kindness and loving care for Bill and his family. Prayers will be sung on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 965 Boyd Avenue. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, August 29 at 10:30 a.m. also at the Church with Rev. Bashutsky officiating. Interment to follow in All Saints Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bryce and Jarrod Vincent, Duelle Minsky, Russell and Kerry Minsky and John Minski Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Minsky and Ryden Radocaj. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Manitoba Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Rest in Peace Bill, Dad, Gido "You will forever be in our hearts. We love you." "VICHNAYA PAM'YAT" CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 28, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Remembering you and everything you did you for your family, and others. Miss you every day. Wish I could still come and talk with you, and learn from your wisdom. You were the best father anyone could ever have. Love you. Thinking of you more than ever on the 5 Year Anniversary of your passing.(August 25, 2015) Your Eldest Daughter, Cindy. - Posted by: Cindy Minsky-Vincent (Daughter) on: Aug 19, 2020
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Forever loved, never forgotten... 🙏 😇 - Posted by: Crystal (Daughter ) on: Apr 04, 2019
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Thinking of you, missing you and praying for you on the one month anniversary of your departure. I will forever cherish and feel blessed that you are my dad. I love and miss you soooo much Daddy...Rest In Peace, now, forever and always. xoxo, The baby :) - Posted by: Crystal Radocaj (Daughter) on: Sep 25, 2015
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My Uncle Bill My first strong memory of Bill Minsky was getting into his “Wm. Minsky Landscaping” white pickup truck to go to work for him on my first full time summer job. Instead of taking me straight to work he rode from job site to job site for a few days and I got to know the city and the role his landscaping company was playing in that city’s growth. It was a great start before getting to the work. Later in life I also understood how generous it was to hire family. It was also inspiring and encouraging to me to see a family member I could look up to who had started a successful business. As I grew into adulthood the openness he had and his willingness to spend time with me led to rousing discussions in areas many warn not to talk about, like politics and religion. He was the older, worldly businessman who worked hard and prospered. I was the young adult growing up in the hippy years who championed revolutionary politics and the concept of free love. Our views clashed and we had a great time hashing them out with each other. As the years went my views mellowed. I married and had children. Life was busy but we managed to go over to Uncle Bill and Auntie Sally’s in the evenings occasionally. Uncle would pour the drinks, Auntie would come out with the food and coffee. My strongest last memory of Uncle Bill was of my two pre-school boys pulling him down to his living room floor so they could practice their wrestling moves on him. He got right into it. We all had a great time. I will always remember him fondly. I will miss him. - Posted by: Barry Senyk (nephew) on: Sep 21, 2015
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Crystal and family I'm so do sorry for your loss 😞 - Posted by: Tracy Czoch (Friend) on: Aug 28, 2015
