ROBERT JAMES KOSTIUK

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ROBERT JAMES KOSTIUK Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 19, 2000 at the Johnson Memorial Hospital, Gimli, Robert James (Bob) Kostiuk, beloved husband of Ruth Kostiuk of Gimli, Man. Born in Malonton, Bob grew up in the Malonton-Gimli area. He had been employed by the Manitoba Department of Highways from 1956 till 1989 when he retired due to ill health. Surviving besides his wife Ruth; his children Joanna of Winnipeg, Katharine (Ken) of Gimli, John (Whitney) of Winnipeg and Robert of Montreal; his brothers and sisters, Mary Samos of Penticton, B.C., Kathleen Russell of Winnipeg, Joe Kostiuk of Malonton, Carrie (Morris) Wozlowski of Prince Rupert, B.C., Stanley (Judy) Kostiuk of Gimli, Jean (Nick) Leskiw of Winnipeg, Helen Turcan of Malonton and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Joanna; sister Emily Paleshnuik; brothers, Mike, Rudy, Walter and Louis and infant sister Jean. Prayers will be said at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 21 in Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Gimli. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22 in Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Gimli, Rev. Fr. H. Oliynek will officiate and interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Malonton. Pallbearers will be Robert Turcan, Chris Kostuik, Frank Kostiuk, Mickey Russell, Walter Skazyk and Brian Yablonski. Dad, You led a simple, but extraordinary life. You never thought of yourself; everything you did, you did for others. You had no use for material possessions. Your greatest joy came from seeing happiness in others. Your quiet but strong faith in God was inspirational. Your wisdom, kindness, generosity, easy smile, quiet contentment and wonderful sense of humour will be missed more than words can express. The best leaders lead by example and your example will never be forgotten. We are so blessed to have known you, loved you and been loved by you. Thank you. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Gimli or to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot, Winnipeg, MB. MacKenzie Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 21, 2000