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WILLIAM BOYECHKO
Date of Passing: Dec 20, 2019
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WILLIAM BOYECHKO
William was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, the love of his life, who passed away in 1990. If there is truth to the saying that absence makes the heart grow fonder, their reunion will be one for the ages. Mom is probably already asking Dad to dance with her at this very moment (he is likely playing hard to get).
He is survived by his four children, Dave Boyechko, Pat Komula (Kevin), Wade Boyechko (Brenda) and Beverley Boyechko, as well as five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by eight of his 10 siblings. He is survived by brother Harry Boyechko (Shirley), and brother Paul Boyechko (Florence).
An imposing man with a permanent grin, he was simply known in the Weston neighbourhood as "Uncle Bill" to hundreds, although many would start with "Mr. Boyechko," until they got to know him. With the advent of the internet, his reputation spread. "Uncle Bill" became known and loved far and wide across Manitoba, although he refused to touch a computer.
He never met a pickerel he didn't want to catch, or a morel he didn't want to pick. When it came to venison, he may have been a better cook than shot, but it is for his artful handing of the cucumber that he is most well known. The garden was his canvas, the hoe was his paintbrush, and his jars of pickles his work of art.
Dad left his mark on the world and on the hearts of his children and grandchildren. If we could be half the person he was, we could reverse climate change, end world hunger and there would be no more wars.
Prayers will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., with fellowship and storytelling to follow.
Service will be held at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, Logan and Ada, on Friday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m. with lunch to follow. Interment will take place at a later date, when he will finally be placed to rest beside his beloved wife, as it was always meant to be.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Diabetes Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2019
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I will always cherish the times I went hunting with you, your brother Harry and my son in law Kevin at Oak Lake. You never complained about climbing those hills looking for that elusive buck. You finally got one and I have the picture to prove it. Many years ago I got to go with you to the farm at Moose Bay and helped with the harvest. You were always kind to everyone and I will always remember your great smile. I am ever so lucky to have had an Uncle Bill like you. - Posted by: Greg Hanischuk (Nephew) on: Jan 15, 2020
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Wade, sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know you liked to get over for lunch with him quite often when working on Logan and spoke of him very highly! - Posted by: Len & Bev Magura (Former co- worker & friend) on: Dec 28, 2019
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Our sincere condolences to Bill’s family. May he Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Allan and Olga Sliworsky (Family friend) on: Dec 26, 2019
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We will miss him , he was a great man with big smile for us every day... Rest In Peace, Fernando and Karina Pérez - Posted by: Fernando and Karina Perez (Neighbours and friends) on: Dec 26, 2019
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To Wade and Dave and the family of Bill. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of this larger than life man. His perpetual smile always greeted you at church. I will miss him. - Posted by: Betty Steeves (Fellow parishioner of Holy Ghost church) on: Dec 26, 2019
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Welcome was his smile every day sat on the steps of his home. We would stop and say a quick hi and he would wish a good day. We will miss him. Please accept our deepest condolences. Gerri, Dawyne, Chelsea Hamilton - Posted by: Gerri Hamilton (Neighbour) on: Dec 25, 2019
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Dave, I’m sending my condolences. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. It is especially difficult during this time of year. - Posted by: Eva Marciniak (Friend) on: Dec 25, 2019
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. We have some great memories of “Uncle Bill”, and we will always cherish them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy and Arleen Moffatt - Posted by: Randy & Arleen Moffatt ( Family Friend) on: Dec 24, 2019
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Sincere condolences to his son DAVE. - Posted by: JUDY SHKOLNY (Co worker of DAVE) on: Dec 24, 2019
