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JOSEPH (JOE) CHERNIAK
Born: Mar 07, 1937
Date of Passing: Mar 18, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOSEPH (JOE) CHERNIAK
The family of Joseph "Joe" Cherniak sadly announces his passing on March 18, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by the love and care of his family.
Joe was born on March 7, 1937, at Gimli Hospital to John and Rose (Paracholski).
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Alice, and his children: Randy (Tamasin), Beverley (Conrad), Debbie (Lyle), Clifford (Amber), and Karen (John). Joe was a proud grandfather to Taylor (Tj), Kahlann, Leah, Kim, Tim (Emily), Conrad, Reid, Dana, Kate, Sawyer, Jessie, Berlyn, Oriana, Jordan (Nethera), Alexia, and Athena and great-grandfather to Brody and Hunter. Also cherishing his memory is his brother Edward (Marianne) Cherniak and many other friends and extended family.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Gimli on Friday, March 27, with viewing at 10:00 a.m., followed by the mass at 11:00 a.m. The service will be recorded and can be viewed on Joe's obituary on Gilbart's website.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 21, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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In my mind I can picture him sitting in a chair at the far corner of your kitchen table. Just in from a long day in the fields. He’s wearing a checkered shirt that matches the colour of his cheeks and he has a big grin on his face when he greets me. The cheeks are either the result of a long day in the sun, or the whiskey sitting in front of him. Probably a bit of both. I’m thankful for the memories of those summer days from my childhood that your family was a part of and I’ll always remember them fondly. Whiskey isn’t my drink of choice but I’ll raise a glass in his memory tonight. Thinking of you all. - Posted by: Shel Allan (Muchele Debison) (Family…once or twice removed) on: Mar 26, 2026
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So sad to hear this sad news of Joe's passing. "Joey" as he was known to the Petrowski family was a good friend of my Dad's (John Petrowski) and was in my parents wedding party. Handsome man through out his life and was always kind and had a Hello Joanie every time I saw him. He was always mentioned with respect whenever we had a family reunion of the Petrowski's and we often heard of some sort of story about him when they talked about their shenanigans growing up in Felsendorf, Rest easy Joey - so deserving to a hard working family man and friend. Joanie - Posted by: Joan Bartmanovich (Friend of the family) on: Mar 23, 2026
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Our Heartfelt condolences to all of Joe's family and friends. 🙏💔. R.I.P. Fr. Ben and Gladys Graboweski 💖 - Posted by: Ben and Gladys Graboweski (Friends) on: Mar 21, 2026
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My deepest sympathies to you Alice and your family , such a hard worker Joey was . My parents orest and Stella always had great words when speaking of Joey . May he rest in peace - Posted by: Linda McMurtry (Friend) on: Mar 21, 2026