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NICK SIKICH
Born: Jun 06, 1946
Date of Passing: Aug 31, 2026
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Nick passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at Health Sciences Centre Hospital after a stroke and brief battle with lung cancer.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Lynda (Day); daughter Kristen (Luc Fortier); and three grandsons, Benjamin, Elliott, and Alexander. He is also survived by his three brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his parents, Dane and Dusanka.
Nick was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, on June 6, 1946. The third of four brothers, he spent his early years in the northern mining town even working briefly as a miner underground. In his early 20s he set off to attend the University of Manitoba, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at university, between classes and coaching an intramural hockey team to a championship, he met the love of his life, Lynda. They were married August 24, 1974.
Nick and Lynda settled in Charleswood, where they raised their daughter and built lifelong friendships. For the majority of his working life he was assigned to Canada Post's Charleswood Depot. Nick remained deeply involved in family and community. A devoted father, Nick volunteered both at the Charleswood Figure Skating Club doing among other things, building carnival backdrops. As a soft ball coach, he hosted countless year end pool parties and mischievously ensured that when it was time for everyone to leave, all the shoelaces had somehow become tied together.
Charleswood suited Nick well. At home, he cultivated a large flock of wild birds, drawn in by his carefully maintained collection of bird feeders. He had a love-hate relationship with the deer that wandered through the yard and considerably less affection for the squirrels that regularly raided his feeders.
Following his retirement in 2006, Nick had more time for curling in both the Seniors and Masters leagues at the Charleswood Curling Club. He volunteered at numerous provincial and national curling events, combining his passion for the game with his enjoyment of being part of the community.
Retirement also gave Nick and Lynda the opportunity to travel extensively together. Their adventures began in 2008 with a trip to Croatia that included visiting the area where Nick's mother had grown up. From that point forward Nick and Lynda enjoyed many cruises and tours, eventually visiting all seven continents. Nick loved exploring each destination and developed a remarkable talent for finding wool and fabric shops for Lynda wherever they went.
Despite his travels, Nick never lost his connection to northern Manitoba. Throughout his life, he frequently returned to Flin Flon to visit his mother and reconnect with childhood friends. He shared his love of the North with his grandsons, taking them on trips to fish, hike, and learn about the region's rich history. There was no better guide than Grandpa when it came to explaining where the mine was located, how the ore was extracted, and what made the community so special.
Nick had always loved the outdoors and held a special affection for animals. Retirement provided the opportunity to become a dedicated volunteer at Fort Whyte Alive. What began as the occasional goose flight shift grew into more than 15 years of regular service. He was so committed that he would even give up part of Christmas Day to help feed the farm animals, saying, "Even they deserve a visit from St. Nick." In 2024 Nick was nominated by Fort Whyte for a Manitoba Tourism Award as volunteer of the year. He was surprised and humbled when he won. He cherished his time at the centre, and it was a great sadness to him when illness eventually prevented him from continuing.
So many people have expressed how grateful they are to have known Nick, grateful for his kindness, and grateful for the impact he had on their lives.
Nick will be forever missed and fondly remembered whenever wild birds gather around a feeder or a determined squirrel makes off with a stolen peanut.
We would like to thank the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital and Health Science Center for the care provided to Nick in his final days, he was treated with care and dignity. We would also like to thank Kristen’s godparents, Bishop Jim and Bernadette Njegovan, friends Don and Linda Johnson, Sandy Murray and Sonja Paunovic who among so many others have made time to support our family.
We invite family and friends to join us in celebrating the life of Nick Sikich at Fort Whyte Alive Buffalo Crossing, 2505 McGillivray Blvd. on September 20, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please come as you are. There is no need for formal attire; Nick would not have wanted that.
If desired donations can be made in Nick’s Memory to Fort Whyte Alive.
Publish Date: Sep 12, 2026
NICK SIKICH
After a brief and sudden illness, Nick Sikich passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on August 31, 2026 at the age of 80 years.
Full obituary with Celebration of Life details to follow.
Publish Date: Sep 5, 2026
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2026, Sep 12, 2026
