GERALD RICHARD PRAWDZIK (GERRY)

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• Ruth, my condolences to you and your your family. - Posted by: Phyllis Kallusky (Novalkowski) (Previous emplyee(Grandview Furniture) ) on: Sep 21, 2019

• The first time my family and I met Ruth and Gerry we knew instantly how amazing and big hearted these two people are. They were our sponsors to come to Canada all the way back in 1996. My brother and I were 9 & 8 at the time and had only our baby sister and parents here. Little did we know that these two loving people would take us under their wing and help us with getting started in our new life. My only surviving grandparent was still living back in Bosnia and so we didn’t really have any grandparents anywhere close by. That is until Ruth and Gerry said they can be our “Canadian grandparents” and our relationship evolved from there. They were extremely caring and tried to show us what a normal life in this great country can be like. I still remember the first time we went to IMAX, when it was still in Portage Place, to watch the Nutcracker. It was amazing to me and they made it happen. We went to Rainbow Stage with Ruth and Gerry as well for the first time which was such a cool experience for a kid that just came from having nothing. Over the years we had family gatherings, Christmases, Easters etc. which were spent cementing this beautiful relationship. They got a kick out of my mom calling cabbage rolls “garbage rolls” one Christmas and that was always brought up throughout the years. As we grew older we didn’t get together as much but still kept in touch and saw each other during major Holidays. They ended up moving to Beausejour and we visited them there a few times too before they ended up back in the city. They always have the best intentions and it was no different when my brother and I started having children. Ruth and Gerry would always get them gifts, and come to celebrate them with us. Gerry was always in good spirits and was laughing at every chance he got. The last time I saw Gerry was a few months ago when they came to visit us due to my newest daughter being born. He was feeling under the weather, but for the most part was still the same Gerry. Trying to make the kids laugh and being a sweet man. Gerry you will always have a place in my heart right next to Ruth. You were a fantastic dad, grandpa and man in general. I wish you peace and hopefully we’ll see each other again some day. Ruth I love you and I pray you stay strong. - Posted by: Nick Konjicija (Grandson) on: Sep 20, 2019

• So sorry for your loss Ruth. May he rest in peace. (Friend) - Posted by: Mavis Kwiatkowski (Friend) on: Sep 19, 2019

• Sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family, never forget when we had great time at your place playing card games and telling jokes, had a great evening. Will miss his laugh. God bless you Ruth. Rest in peace. Your friends, Fred & Eva - Posted by: Alfred & Eva Peloquin (Friends ) on: Sep 18, 2019

• So Sorry for your Loss, Ruth. May he now Rest In Peace! I didn’t know Gerry - other than a ‘Good Morning’ at the rink. But, I’m sure he’ll be greatly Missed by All His Family, and, all that knew him. Take Care, Ruth. ..........God’s Blessings and May His Peace be with you all at this Sad time. Ethel & Don (Carefree Curling) - Posted by: Ethel & Don McCully (Curling Friends) on: Sep 17, 2019

• Ruth and family, Ruth and I are so sorry to hear about Gerald. We heard he wasn't well but this was unexpected. You and the family will miss him greatly, bless you all. Take care of yourself. - Posted by: Leonard & Ruth Kaspick (Friend) on: Sep 17, 2019

• Our prayers and thoughts are with Ruth and family for the loss of Gerry. We are sure that Gerry is now free of pain and suffering as he certainly had his share of that these last few weeks and months. We will miss him at the Parish of St. Timothy and Dakota House residents as well. - Posted by: Joanne Roussin (Church friend) on: Sep 17, 2019