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ALEC PARLIN
Born: Nov 25, 1938
Date of Passing: Aug 09, 2019
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ALEC PARLIN
November 25, 1938 - August 9, 2019
Alec graduated in 1964 as a Chartered Accountant from the University of Manitoba while articling with the MacDonald Currie Company. It was while working here that he met Joyce Erhardt, his wife of 52 years. They married in 1965. Alec left public practice and moved to a role within The T. Eaton Co. for 14 years. He was subsequently hired for the position of Controller of Planning and Budgets at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre. With over 18 years of dedicated service, Alec culminated his career in 1999 as the Vice President of Finance. He was admired for his wisdom, patience and mentorship. The family thanks his secretary, Shannon Wark, who made the difficult times easier.
In 2002 Alec and Joyce moved to White Rock, BC, where they enjoyed a relaxing life style, learned to golf, long walks along the ocean, meeting many new friends, and especially the warmer climate. They began travelling and have wonderful memories of many beautiful vacations in Hawaii, California and Mexico.
Alec suffered bravely for six months with many cancer related health concerns but died peacefully in the Hospice Ward at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, BC. Our Beloved husband, father and grandfather, was a man of quiet dignity and humour. He was loyal, trustworthy, kind and caring. He was happy to know at the end, that he could leave us having taught his family all these lessons that we carry with us in our lives, both personal and professional. We all love him "to the moon and back" and he will be greatly missed.
Alec is predeceased by: his grandmother Johanna Mikk, his mother Felicia Parlin and aunt Hilja Sonya. Alec is survived by his wife Joyce, his children, Tamara Wells (John) and grandsons, Joshua and Matthew in Winnipeg and his son Kevin Parlin (Lisa) in Vancouver. Also his sister Tina Chorley (Bob) and their children, Alex and Lisa; cousin Dorothy Sonya and her children, Eryka and Emma; and cousin Cathy Kopec and husband Erol Weston and their children, Teigan, Lauren and Kyra and, his special brother-in-law Gib and wife Louise Erhardt.
A funeral announcement will be forthcoming.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I am so sadden by the news Alec's passing. Alec was my boss in his position as Controller of Planning and Budgets at Health Sciences Centre for many years. He was a wonderful man to work with. He and I had many Monday morning chats. He always showed interest and concern in my life and that of my husband's. Joyce, I only had the pleasure of meeting you once. You came to the office, with a rose, and took Alec out for lunch on the anniversary of his first year with us. I have never forgotten some of the stories that he shared with me. One of my favorites is when he repeatedly got poison ivy one year. After many visits to the doctor and correspondence with the U of M Horticulture Department, he came to realize that he had transplanted poison ivy in his own back yard. This story always makes me chuckle. Alec was a very kind and thoughtful man. When my husband passed away in 2003, Alec telephoned me from B.C. to offer his condolences. This meant so much to me. I offer my deepest condolences to Joyce and family. May you find comfort in knowing that Alec is with our Creator. May you be blessed with memories of all the wonderful years that you shared. Joanne Lavallee - Posted by: Joanne Lavallee (Friend and Co-worker) on: Aug 17, 2019
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Dear Tamara, John and sons: so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. The article in the paper was beautifully written and he sounds like a wonderful man. Love to you and your family. Times like these are never easy but you can take comfort in knowing that he lived a good life and his legacy lives on in you and your family. - Posted by: Maureen Kennington (Friend; past colleague ) on: Aug 17, 2019