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JOHN URKEVICH
Born: Nov 19, 1950
Date of Passing: Dec 24, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN URKEVICH (THE URK) November 19, 1950 - December 24, 2015 After a brave fight with failing health, John passed peacefully on December 24, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by his sister Lorraine (Lorne) and two nieces. He will be missed by his close friends, Tom Cook, Barry Jones, Wayne Pucci, Alan Yost and Lorne Hilton. John was an avid sports enthusiast, he was a member of Charleswood and Bel Acres Golf and Country Club and played in a pool league. John worked in the audio/visual department at the University of Manitoba and then moved on to become the business agent of the support staff union. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a favourite charity. Goodbye John, we will miss you.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 02, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My Uncle John would be tickled pink to know he has a memorial bursary named after him. Better even than winning a golf trophy (and you know how much he loved golf.) Thank you for honouring him in this way. RIP Johnny. - Posted by: Maureen Becker (his niece ) on: Nov 28, 2021
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John was always a friendly guy to all. Many friends from Churchill High and U of M are remembering him. - Posted by: Barbara Gerrie (University friend) on: Jan 28, 2016
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Enjoyed working with John at various Golf Manitoba Tournaments. - Posted by: Lorne How (Volunteer with Golf Manitoba) on: Jan 03, 2016