ALEXANDER KRAWEC

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ALEXANDER KRAWEC

It is with profound sadness that we announce Alex Krawec passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Alex is survived by his wife of 69 years, Shirley, children, Alan (Mary Ellen) and Allyson, grandson Kieran Wallace, and brother Sam, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, Michael and Michalina, brothers, John, Harry, Marvin, Martin, Steve, Nick, Peter, Terry, Stanley; and sisters, Sylvia, Helen, Mary, Anne, Olga, Jean, Vicky.

Alex was born the 12th of 18 children on May 10, 1934, on the family homestead in Weiden, Manitoba. He spent hours tending to the farm and livestock, fondly saying that some of his happiest times were spent milking the cows.

Music was essential in Alex’s life, starting with playing fiddle and guitar in the community hall in Weiden. He often entertained friends and family with his trusted guitar for hours on end, whether we wanted it or not. That love of music lives on through his children and grandson.

Alex was one of the first of his family to receive a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Manitoba. He went on to teach in several different communities in southern Manitoba, finally settling in Stonewall in November 1965. Alex advanced through the education sector: the Executive Director of Teacher's Certification, Principal of the Correspondence Branch, and Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Education.

Service to church and community was of utmost importance in Alex’s life. Along with Allyson, he led singing the mass in Church for many years, was an ecumenical minister and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

In the community, Alex was a member of the Kinsmen Club. He also served as a town councillor in Stonewall for four years, followed by another four years as mayor. During his time in office, Alex was responsible for the beautification of the streets in Stonewall and the development of the Interpretive Centre in Quarry Park. In fact, as you enter the park, that street is named in his honour.

He was a founding member of the Interlake Community Foundation and the Stonewall Senior’s Centre.

His retirement years were spent doing consulting work, enjoying time with family and friends, and tending to the house he and Shirley built so many years ago. And although that big lottery win never happened, he did receive some tickets for his 92nd birthday. He never got a chance to check them, so we did. He won $102. Nice to go out on a winning note.

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, May 21. 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 315 2nd Street East in Stonewall.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, please make a donation to Christ the King Catholic Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The family cannot express sufficient gratitude to the staff of Rosewood Lodge over the last few months, and the aides, nurses and doctors at the Stonewall and District Health Centre for their care and compassion.

When I am gone, release me, let me go,

I have so many things to see and do

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy we had so many years

I have you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me happiness

I thank you for the love you each have shown but now it’s time I travel alone

So grieve a while for me if you must,

then let your grief be comforted by trust

It’s only for a while that we must part

so bless the memories within your heart

I won’t be far away for life goes on,

so if you need me call and I will come

Though you can’t see or touch me,

I’ll be near, and if you

with your heart, you’ll hear

All of my love around you soft and clear, and then, when you must come this way alone I’ll greet you with a smile and say Welcome Home



Or as Alex would say, See all you again, God willing and the creek don’t rise.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2026