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CLIFFORD GLENN POKRANT
Born: Jan 27, 1933
Date of Passing: Jun 18, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLIFFORD GLENN POKRANT
It is with deep sadness the family of Cliff announce his passing on June 18, 2023 at West Park Manor, Winnipeg.
Left to cherish his memory is his dear son Doug (Karen) and his daughter-in-law Iris, his adopted grandson Nsamba (Rulah) , great-granddaughter Lainey Marlene, sisters-in-law, Deanna (Keith) Hood and Eileen (Harvey) Pischke, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and longtime friends.
Cliff was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Marlene (Kotchorek) in 2018 , his dear son Gord in 2019, his brother Rick, his sister Jean (Harold) Klassen, brother-in-law Bob Croatto and parents, William and Verna (Johnson).
Cliff started his 40 year career with the Province of Manitoba in 1950, with most of his career as regional superintendent for Natural Resources in the engineering and construction department. That role and hefty responsibility took him through to the end of a strong career in 1990.
Cliff and Marlene were married in 1957 and spent the first part of their 61 years in Charleswood where they raised their sons until they retired to Lac du Bonnet in 1991.
The family would like to thank the nursing and healthcare staff at West Park Manor (2E) for Dad’s care. Your kindness and attention toward him and to us was very much appreciated.
Cremation has taken place. A private burial will take place at Rosenfeld Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Research, Kid Sport (Winnipeg Chapter) or the True North Youth Foundation (c/o Winnipeg Jets Organization).
Friends and family are invited to visit Cliff’s memorial page at www.interlakecremation.ca, where memories and condolences may be shared.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2023
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Condolences from Max and I on Cliff's passing. He was a great coach and even better friend. Many great memories from our times with Pine to Palm Tigers. Gord - Posted by: Gord Zamzow (Friend) on: Jul 01, 2023
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Sorry for your loss. My mother Cleone Crouch (Recksiedler) was a cousin. Her mother was Helene Recksiedler (Pokrant) was his aunt. - Posted by: Brenda McNulty (my mother was a cousin) on: Jun 24, 2023
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To Doug, Karen and Iris, I’m so sorry to hear of Clif’s passing. I will always cherish the times I could get together with my Pokrant cousins for our visits. May God be with you now. God Bless🙏🏻❤️ Ray Janke, Edmonton - Posted by: Ray Janke (Cousin ) on: Jun 24, 2023
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My deepest condolences to Doug and Karen & Iris. I have so many wonderful memories of the times we shared at Lee River with the ball team and our trips to Hawaii & Mexico. Then in retirement years we joined Cliff & Marlene in Texas for more great fun.I will treasure those memories forever. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal bit love leaves memories no one can steal and may all your memories you shared somehow sustain you in your time of sorrow. To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is to never die and Cliff will live on in all our hearts forever. RIP my dear friend and join Marlene & Gord and all those who have gone before you are waiting to greet you at heavens gate. Sure they have a ballgame and a golf game all arranged. RIP my dear friend❤️❤️ - Posted by: Marlyn Harding (Family friend) on: Jun 24, 2023
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So sorry to hear about (uncle) Cliff’s passing. He was a very nice man. Tom always enjoyed his chats with him at family gatherings. Hugs to Doug and Karen and Iris. - Posted by: Kim Saskosky (Family ) on: Jun 24, 2023