WILLIAM ROCKWELL (ROCKY) WILGOSH

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WILLIAM ROCKWELL (ROCKY) WILGOSH The Wilgosh family regretfully announces the passing of Rocky on February 21, 2000, at St. Boniface Hospital ICU, after a brief illness. Born in Beausejour Man. on November 27, 1954, Rocky graduated from Kelvin High School in Winnipeg in 1973. In 1979 he completed the Business Accounting Certificate Program at Red River Community College. He worked at various jobs, mainly involving accounting and the hotel business. A lover of music and a musician, Rocky played guitar with several local rock bands in the 1970s. His creativity was appreciated by all who knew him, as was his unique sense of humor. Rocky was predeceased by his mother Rose (1980) and his father Julius (1997). Surviving are sisters Lorraine (in Edmonton), Clare and husband Jack Riley (in Victoria) brother Charles and wife Helen; niece Rebecca and nephew Corey (all in Edmonton), and Rockys loving friend of 25 years Mary Kuhtey (in Winnipeg). Cremation has taken place. At Rockys request, no memorial service will be held. A graveside service with family and close friends, will occur at a later date. Donations in Rockys name, to a charity of your choice, are gratefully welcomed.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 25, 2000