SID MINUK

Condolences & Memories (21 entries)

• I listened to Sid on his talk show in the 80's and took my car to him in 2015 (I think) ..he always called me 'kid' I got a kick out of that. I was only a few years younger than him we got along very well...... do miss him......Dimitri - Posted by: Dimitri rachev (Friend) on: Sep 17, 2021

• Condolences from the Favell family. I started my apprenticeship with Sid in 1996, trained me and himself he called himself Sidrow . I have only great memories with Sid. I kept in touch with him still, after I went back home to Peguis . I will miss you Sid. love Jonny. - Posted by: Jonathan, Cynthia, Brensan and Emma (Friend) on: Oct 27, 2018

• We were at the shop were so saddened to here of Sid's passing. Sid had one of those voices that you never had to ask "where are you calling from. Sir". You just had to hear him say "one to go" and you knew there was a pick up. We'll miss ya. - Posted by: Ken Hunter (owner Wpg Wheel Works) on: May 15, 2017

• Deepest condolences to Kevin and family. He was a very friendly hard-working man who was always very pleasant to talk to. - Posted by: Donna Brown (Friend of Kevin and Tammy) on: Apr 28, 2017

• My Father taught at Tec Voc with Sid. On Sid's first call in show my Dad put on an accent and told him that his back wheels went faster than the front wheels when going down hill. Poor Mr. Minuk! Sid eventually found out about my Father's shenanigans and sought revenge as my Dad was napping one day. On behalf of our family our sincere condolences to Sid's family. - Posted by: Craig Kennedy (My Father taught with him.) on: Apr 10, 2017

• Sid taught my father mechanics years ago, way back when he was a teacher in Tec Voc power mechanics. I personally only met him a few months ago, but he was such a sweet man. Just a couple weeks ago we sat in his body shop chatting about my dad, my vehicle etc. He gave me a sucker for my dad & asked that my dad come have a coffee & catch up. To know Sid was to love him, he was such a kind man. He'll be deeply missed & my sincerest condolences go out to Ricki & the rest of their family. ❤️ Rest in peace to a great man! Xx - Posted by: Brittany Chemerika (Customer) on: Mar 31, 2017

• I'm very sad to hear the news of Sid's passing. My heartfelt condolences to Ricki and all the family. With love, Penny - Posted by: Penny Margolis (cousin) on: Mar 30, 2017

• I am very saddened to hear of Sid's passing. Sid was a real mentsch who will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to Ricki and the family. - Posted by: Wes Palatnick (Friend) on: Mar 30, 2017

• Dearest family I am so grateful that I was able to listen to the broadcast of Sid’s funeral on Tuesday over the internet. It was cathartic. The tributes were awesome, especially by his grandchildren, who so lovingly called him Zayde. The last thing anyone in the family or even his many friends and acquaintences would ever have fathomed the loss of Sid so soon. Everyone thought he was indestructible. I’m still struggling with his loss, as I know everyone there in Winnipeg is and will be for quite some time. How can we ever survive without his wonderful personality, sense of humour, honesty, integrity and his movie star smile. To know him was to love him. The first time I met him when Ricki and Sid came to Vancouver to visit us and saw his jet black hair with 10/30 weight oil combed through, he reminded me of Fonzy on Happy Days before the show was ever on the air, lol. That was 50 years ago. May God rest your soul Sid. I’ll know I’m in the right place if I see him on the other side to greet me. Bruce - Posted by: Bruce Gordon (Cousin from Vancouver) on: Mar 29, 2017

• So sad to hear of Sid's passing. Have great memories of him at TecVoc as well as when he started the Bradley Bug Centre on Main. He was a great customer of mine through all the years from his Main Street store until his Sid's Body Shop. He touched so many people as a teacher as well as a friend and businessman. Condolences to Rickie who was the light of his life, and his family. You will be missed and remembered fondly. - Posted by: Dave Fraser (Student, friend) on: Mar 29, 2017

• From the moment Rickie brought Sid into the family in the 1960's , it was love at first sight. Sid had the most magnanimous heart, there wasn't anything he wouldn't do for you if it was possible to do, and believe me he could achieve the impossible. Our hearts are broken and yes I know they will slowly mend with time but the world has lost one of its most humble servants. With much love and respect, Shelley - Posted by: Shelley gordon (First cousin to rickie) on: Mar 29, 2017

• The teen-aged version of me will always remember my friend Kevin's dad. He had a constant sparkle in his eye and a funny joke to tell. A lot of my memories with Kevin revolve around SId, spending time at the garage, the CJOB studios and the cabin at Winnipeg Beach. May his memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Jonathan Glass (Friend of Family) on: Mar 29, 2017

• Sid will be truly missed. An iconic winnipeg self made man. Had a true passion for life that he fulfilled with love for his family, work (which was his play) and gardening for those delicious pickles that everyone in the family was making reference too. I myself was lucky enough to enjoy more than a few of those. I was lucky enough to have known such a kind hearted man. My deepest condolences to Rickie, her children and her grandchildren. - Posted by: Marshall (Friend) on: Mar 28, 2017

• My sincerest condolences for your loss. Thinking of you Rickie and your family at this difficult time. Martin Chochinov, Toronto, Canada. - Posted by: Martin Chochinov (Family friend) on: Mar 28, 2017

• Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the Minuk family. Sid was a good friend of our family and we were so shocked to hear the sad news. We bumped into Sid 2x in the same week last summer & he always had the time to chat & have a good laugh. Sid will be missed by so many! - Jon & Carol Kreviazuk - Posted by: Jon & Carol Kreviazuk (Friends) on: Mar 28, 2017

• Dear Ricki and family, We are saddened to hear about Sid. We had some fun times both in Winnipeg Beach and in Winnipeg. We try to live our lives the way we want to be remembered. Sid definitely lived his life to the fullest and he will be missed especially by all his family especially his grandchildren. Miriam and Jerry - Posted by: Miriam and Gerald Wexler (Friend) on: Mar 28, 2017

• To The Minuk Family, Sorry about the lost of Sid. My thoughts are we all of you at this time. - Posted by: Ellen Shrutwa (Past Employee) on: Mar 28, 2017

• My wife and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Sid to you and your family. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time and may the love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Love, Paul and Mariette - Posted by: Paul Shuster (First Cousin of Rickie) on: Mar 28, 2017

• We are so saddened to hear of Sid's passing. Such a kind, generous and thoughtful man. Our deepest condolences Rickie, to you and your family. Frank and Gale Sabatini and family - Posted by: Frank and Gale Sabatini (Customer and friens) on: Mar 28, 2017

• Shannon & family. I am deeply and sincerely sorry for the loss of your father. - Posted by: Candace Iwasienko (Co-worker/friend) on: Mar 28, 2017

• My sincere condolences to the family of Sid Minuk. I met Sid back in 1960 and athough he was a few years older, he treated me like a younger brother. He hired me to work a few weekends helping him at a Texaco station on Portage Ave. Sid took me to the North End Drive in to watch Thunder Road and we ate the best roasted turkey that his mom gave us. Sid never met a stranger and thats why everyone loved him. God Bless and RIP friend. Jim Campbell Vogel Apts on Atlantic Ave. - Posted by: Ronald (Jim) Campbell (60's friend) on: Mar 28, 2017