NESTOR LAWRENCE BUDYK

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• It’s been a few weeks now since my dear friend Nestor passed on. I am still in shock and deeply mourning the passing of such a kind, compassionate and generous friend. I have so many wonderful memories of Nestor that it is hard to keep tears away when thinking of him. Not long ago he beautifully played his accordion at my birthday party. It was the best gift by far. Вічная пам’ять - Posted by: Alan Stewart (Life long friend) on: Jun 03, 2023

• Many condolences to the family of Nestor Budyk and especially Alexis Kochan, his loving partner. I didn't know Nestor personally, but I'm a great fan and friend of Alexis and her amazing Ukrainian musical career and songs. Hope the music will carry you through this time of bereavement, Alexis, and may you be surrounded by the large circle of many friends you have gathered over the years. Best wishes, Di Brandt - Posted by: Di Brandt (Friend of Alexis') on: Jun 01, 2023

• Thank you my old friend, it was a privilege to have known you. - Posted by: Ihor Pona (Friend) on: May 28, 2023

• Nestor was a gentle, peaceful soul with many talents. He and his loving wife, Alexis, had such a mutually supportive relationship, especially musically. This is an incredibly difficult time. No mere human words can respond to this. But now, Alexis, your beloved husband now is with Christ more than ever before; he loves you more than ever before; and he is praying for you more than ever before, because our God is the God of the Living. As one Orthodox priest has said, "May what is offered be holy, and may what is broken be healed." And as Brazilian theologian, Leonardo Boff wrote, "We are not born to die; we die to be resurrected!" [Way of the Cross - Way of Justice. (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1980.) p.122.] May Nestor rest in God's Eternal Memory! - Posted by: Esther Juce (Friend of the Kochan Family) on: May 28, 2023

• Ken and Shauna, condolences on the loss of your father. - Posted by: Valerie Key (Friend of the family) on: May 20, 2023

• Will definitely miss his sense of humor and friendship (during church and youth activities - Posted by: Don Spikula (Friend (from church and church youth clubs/activities)) on: May 19, 2023

• I WAS VERY SAD TO READ OF NESTOR'S PASSING THIS PAST MONDAY.I EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALEKSIS ALL THE YEARS I'VE KNOWN NESTOR, HE WAS A GENTLEMAN IN EVERY WAY ALEKSIS, DRY YOUR YEARS AND WEEP NO MORE.TO COMFORT YOU, GET ON YOUR KNEES AND PRAY EARNESTLY TO THE GOOD LORD (OUR GOD) FOR LETTING YOU HAVE --SO MANY--WONDERFUL YEARS WITH NESTOR. REST IN PEACE, NESTOR! - Posted by: NESTOR KRAWEC (FRIEND) on: May 18, 2023

• To the entire Budyk extended family: I am so very sorry to hear of this. I will always remember Nestor as a kind, funny, and decent person with a heck of a lot of musical talent. I'd not seen him for many years, but I'm pretty sure those aspects of his character only grew richer as he grew older. Much love to all of you. - Posted by: Jerry Iwanus (friend of the family) on: May 18, 2023

• You will be truly missed and everyone will always remember you as the man with the big heart. - Posted by: Jamila (Property Management ) on: May 18, 2023

• Although several years older than me, Nestor and I crossed paths many times here in Winnipeg. Whether as students at the University of Manitoba and members of the Ukrainian Students' Club, as alumni members of the Rusalka Dancers at the UNF Hall, as teammates on the Old Hutsuls' sponge hockey team on city outdoor rinks, or as dedicated Ukrainian community activists, Nestor's lowkey and friendly demeanor was always present in all our encounters. The many contributions to the well being and quality of life by helping others made by Nestor will always be very much appreciated and remembered! May he rest in peace with God now and may his memory be eternal. Вічная й благая пам'ять йому! Нехай наш дорогий брат у Христі Нестор спочиває з Богом тепер. - Posted by: Taras Maluzynsky (friend) on: May 18, 2023

• Got to know Nestor in the early 90’s through his interest in Volvo automobiles. Found him to be a fascinating, intuitive individual. We had many long conversations over the few years we had contact, our shared passion in music a common denominator. Best wishes to his family, so important in his life. - Posted by: Dean Wilson (Friend ) on: May 18, 2023