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ROBERT JACOB ELIAS
Born: Jul 22, 1947
Date of Passing: Apr 24, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT JACOB ELIAS
Bob's family is very sad to say that he passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 24, 2023, after a short time in ICU at the Grace Hospital.
Bob is survived by Denise, his wife, of 18 years; stepchildren, Jon-Paul and daughter-in-law Nicky LeBlanc; Marc LeBlanc and daughter-in-law Kathy Allen; and his greatest loves, grandchildren, Maelle and Maxim LeBlanc and Chantel and Josh LeBlanc. Bob is survived by his brother Jack Elias and family of Toronto and his sister Carol Burch and family of Calgary.
Bob established Elias Tax Mart some 18 years ago. Bob thrived in his office. So many of his clients also became friends. Clients could always count on Bob to be available, even on weekends, especially during the busy tax season. When Bob wasn't in his office, I could find him with hammer in hand, paint on shirt, wood chips on his clothes and always, always, some type of nail, screw, bit in his jeans pockets. And he was never without a hat! Not only did Bob find pleasure in building, but he found great pleasure in driving, especially if it was one of the two baby Thunderbirds or the 1934 Ford he owned at one time. Bob's most recent pride and joy is a 1998 Chevy C&K 1500 V8 Pick-up. Sadly, Bob did not have much time behind the wheel but for the short time he had, he was happy! There was so much more to Bob's life, sports, family, volunteering and telling everyone he was going to live to 120!
Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Bob's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 603 Wellington Crescent (Unitarian Church).
Bob’s family requests that you visit his tribute page at EthicalDeathCare.com. A photo-biography as well as memories and stories published by those who knew him are available there.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 13, 2023
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Sincere condolences Denise. Thinking of you daily and praying the happy memories help you through the tough days. - Posted by: Loreen Coutts (Friend ) on: May 15, 2023
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So sorry to hear of your loss Denise. - Posted by: Claire Dorge (Colleague of Denise’s) on: May 13, 2023
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Rest in peace Bob. - Posted by: Judy Shawn (Client) on: May 13, 2023