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DOUGLAS NORMAN SLOBODIAN
Born: Oct 02, 1956
Date of Passing: Sep 19, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOUGLAS NORMAN SLOBODIAN Douglas Norman Slobodian died suddenly on September 19, 2017. Born October 2, 1956, Doug lived his entire life in Winnipeg. A graduate of Sisler High School and the University of Manitoba, he worked for CKY Television until his retirement. Doug was one of two children born to Norman and Rose Slobodian. Doug will forever be remembered by his loving wife Marilyn; his two sons, Adam and Michael; daughter-in-law, Yen; grandchildren, Jasmin and Brendan; brother Garry, nieces and nephews, and friends too many to count. Doug was a talented musician, and he loved all sports. He was a staff member of the provincial champion Sisler Spartans football team and the national champion 1976 U of M Bisons basketball team. When his sons took an interest in hockey, he volunteered as an executive member of Winnipeg AAA Hockey. Doug enjoyed running an NFL pool, he also organized and hosted a monthly poker game with friends for 30 years. Doug is warmly remembered for his faithfulness to his family and to his mother in her final years. He was quick witted, funny, devoted to his family, dependable, and always willing to give an opinion. Doug was the truest friend and family member one could hope for. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Doug's body has been cremated, but his spirit will always be with those who knew him. A celebration of his life will be at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 30, 2017
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. We had so many good times as classmates and fellow band members. He played a wicked clarinet! Super talented! Such good memories, especially in Mr. Gordon’s Senior Band. Rest In Peace, Doug. - Posted by: Lesley Senior (Symaka) (Former Sisler classmate) on: Oct 07, 2017
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Our sincerest and heartfelt belated condolences to Marilyn and family. Regrettably we lost contact so many years ago but Doug's sincerity and friendship during our Sisler years will always be remembered. If anyone can be remembered and measured for their positive influence on others, then Doug will ever be a giant. Marg (Groot) and Gord Rybuck - Posted by: Gordon (Classmates) on: Oct 05, 2017
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Condolences to Marylin and the boys/family. Gonna miss you Sluggo! Enjoyed our years at CKY together, especially the hockey pool and the poker games...and we did a bit of work as well, didn't we? RIP pal. - Posted by: Rick Carter (Colleague) on: Oct 05, 2017
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So sorry.💔 to hear of Doug's passing. So many memories from Sisler High School. Bruce and Jo-Ann Duncan (Bell) Darrell and Leta Noakes (Bell) - Posted by: Joann Duncan (Friend from Sisler High) on: Oct 02, 2017
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Our condolences to you Marilyn and family. Doug was always good for a witty comment whenever I'd bump into him! A loss for all that knew him. - Posted by: Lynn Latozke (Friend) on: Oct 02, 2017
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My thoughts and prayers are with Doug and his family. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. - Posted by: Harvey Slobodzian (Cousin) on: Oct 01, 2017
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When I worked for an auto dealership, Doug was our sales rep from CKY. We did ad campaigns together and I always enjoyed time I got to spend with Doug. His happy personality was always a lift to me and such a pleasure when he dropped in or we spoke on the phone. - Posted by: Dave Kraus (Business Associate) on: Sep 30, 2017