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JOHN BURKA SR.
Born: Aug 06, 1926
Date of Passing: Apr 26, 2000
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN BURKA SR. August 6, 1926 - April 26, 2000 John passed away after a lifetime of guiding, caring and sharing in the happiness and accomplishments of his friends, his children and their families. Easter weekend was spent in celebration and with the company of those John held dear. In 1950 John and Ilga arrived in Canada to start their new life together, sponsored to work on a sugar beet farm in Manitoba. That winter they began working in the Pennock home. The year 2000 marks Johns 50th year with the Pennock and Everett family and businesses. It also marks John and Ilgas 50th wedding anniversary. Johns lifelong passions include hunting and fishing, building and gardening and always the teacher. John will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Ilga; daughters, Judy (Ken) Leach, Nancy Murray, Sylvia (David Hogg) and his son John ( Debbie) Burka; grandchildren, Kevin and Cindy Leach, Pam, Clayton and Laura Burka, Tess and Katie Murray; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan and Samantha. John will also be remembered by his many friends and extended family. Wherever John went within minutes he would meet a new brother or sister. He would always share a candy, a story and a laugh. There will be a funeral service in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway, on Saturday April 29, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow at John and Ilgas home in St. Andrews. The family wishes to thank the staff of the St. Boniface, Health Sciences Centre and Seven Oaks Hospitals for the support and loving care of our father. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Johns name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2000
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Another year gone and another year that you have been missed greatly. Today Carter and I spent the day with grandma, even if she doesn't say it I know today is very hard on her, as it is on all of us. I didn't want her to be alone and I guess I didn't want to be either. I sometimes think how wonderful it would have been for you to meet Carter. He would have adored you, just like I did. You would have shown him so much and he would have loved every minute. What I would give to have just one more visit with you grandpa. I miss you and love you and look forward to seeing you again one day! - Posted by: Laura (granddaughter) on: Apr 26, 2016
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As the anniversary of your passing comes closer it always takes me back to the last celebration we all shared together. That Easter was the last happy celebration we shared with you and also the last we shared as a family. You were the glue that held us togther grandpa. So much has changed since the day you left us. What I would give to see your face one more time, or feel your bear hugs or hear you and grandma squabbling back and forth while you smiled that devilish smile! You always made me feel so special and I miss that as does grandma. You were such a magical man and the day you left you took that magic with you and it left such an empty space in so many livIs. On days that my heart really hurts I remind myself that I was lucky enough to have had you in my life for as long as I did and to have been able to create so many of my most precious memories with you. I love you grandpa, till we meet again! - Posted by: Laura (Granddaughter) on: Apr 21, 2015