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CHARLES HOLOWINSKI
Date of Passing: Jun 03, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHARLES HOLOWINSKI
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Charles Holowinski on Wednesday June 3, 2026. He is pre-deceased by his father Charles Sr. and mother Margaret and is survived by his brother Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memory many friends and their children who knew him as Uncle Charlie.
Charlie was a happy soul who lived life exactly as he wanted to. Born and raised in East Kildonan, he was an avid motorcycle enthusiast in his youth. He spent much of his life in East St. Paul enjoying life on the Red River and the boating community. He gained notoriety for walking Henderson Highway with his neighbors and friends each morning for 30 years. Charlie always had a wave for everyone who passed by.
Charlie started Apple Auto Sales in the 70s running a used car lot off Main Street. Leading into retirement he changed course as Mr. Streamer supplying other car businesses in Winnipeg with flags and banners.
Charlie was always at the hub of social activity and could be found any afternoon enjoying a beverage at the Norvilla, Curtis or Legion 215. He made so many friends and will be missed by those who were fortunate to have him as a friend.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 04, 2026
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Going to miss sharing a beverage with you at the dirt, or sitting in your front yard. He had a great sense of humor, ie he called Me Mr. Circus. Never figured out why ! It hit me many years later , as my last name fehr lol - Posted by: Wally Fehr (Friend we go) on: Jul 18, 2026
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I’m so saddened to hear that Charlie has passed. I grew up being his neighbour. He was great friends with my dad, Jerry and mom, Carol (Carolla as he called her). I’ll never forget the countless memories of boating (or bubbling) up to the beaches every summer, bonfires on the River and fun times at the Winnipeg Yacht Club. He was such a character, always laughing and cracking a joke. Charlie will forever be lovingly remembered. My condolences to the family. Rest easy Charlie, and say hi to my parents up there. - Posted by: Kim Reid (Friend of the family) on: Jul 13, 2026
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One of the pillars of the Industry, and an important character in the North End car business ... back when it was some fun and reasonably profitable. Charlie was always in a good mood and happy to share stories of the more interesting sides of the business. An Excellent Gentleman to do business with, Sir Charles was also the social butterfly, his presence always entertaining. - Posted by: brian klym (business) on: Jul 05, 2026
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Charlie, Sorry to hear of your passing, you were always quite the character. You always put a smile on my face with your jokes and quips! Rest in peace, Hal - Posted by: Hal Dawson (Ex-neighbour) on: Jul 04, 2026
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Charlie, Sorry to hear of your passing, you were always quite the character. You always put a smile on my face with your jokes and quips! Rest in peace, Hal - Posted by: Hal Dawson (Ex-neighbour) on: Jul 04, 2026
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Charlie was a dear loyal friend. One of my favourite memories was he making a trip on his motorcycle in 1966 to visit me in Belleville, Ontario where I had been transferred by Mutual Life. RIP pal - Posted by: Ron Grunsten (Friend) on: Jul 04, 2026