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WALTER OPALKO
Born: Oct 05, 1938
Date of Passing: Sep 04, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWALTER OPALKO
A cherished member of the Winnipeg community, as a public-school teacher and member of Calvary Temple Church for many years, has passed away peacefully with messages of love and the music of God's grace in his ears.
Passing away at the age of 85, he was predeceased by siblings, Jerry, Val, Wanda and Eddie and is survived by siblings, Trudy, Gary, Olga, Henry and Dorie, and a very large extended family, all of whom will remember him for his unwavering commitment to his faith and communities even as he moved west to BC. Those that knew him well, even after his retirement from teaching, understood his spirit and love for sharing his knowledge.
A small memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in Victoria where he spent his final years living with family. His legacy of Kindness, craftsmanship and faith will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 14, 2024, Sep 14, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Walter was my high school metal shop teacher at Sisler High School in Winnipeg in the early 70's. He was a wonderful man who I admired a lot. I still have a number of "creations" that were made in his classes at Sisler, including a cast "Scottie dog" that was poured in class. Rest easy Mr Opalko. - Posted by: Lynn Latozke (friend/student) on: Sep 15, 2024
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We wanted to have our driveway upgraded. Joan, while driving in our area, saw Walter relaying driveway bricks so stopped and introduced herself and quizzed him on his experience and an estimate to redo our driveway. He dropped by our house and agreed to fix our driveway. His knowledge and commitment to excellent work were immediately evident. He stayed for supper and our love for him had begun. After many jobs around our house with many meals and visits in between we grew very fond of each other. My children tested him with trickery as he tried to work but he loved it. We visited him in Kelowna the year following his move from Winnipeg. It was great to see him. He’s always been in our thoughts especially during family gatherings. We always admired his commitment to his faith. Rest In Peace Walter. - Posted by: Max & Joan Churley (Friends and Admirers ) on: Sep 14, 2024