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PETRO (PETER) SPUZAK
Born: Jul 12, 1909
Date of Passing: Apr 15, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPETRO (PETER) SPUZAK On Easter morning, April 15, 2001 at Arborg & District Health Center, age 91 years. Petro was born July 12, 1909 on the farm his parents homesteaded just west of Husavick/Sandy Hook. He had never married, and lived a peaceful rural life there, first with his mother, and then with his brother John. He is remembered by his family as a happy pleasant fellow, always willing to help. He spent his last nine years in the personal care home in Arborg, where he was very well looked after. Petro was predeceased by his father Panko Spuzak (1959), and his mother Anna (Fenc) Spuzak (1976). He was third-born in a family of 11 children. He was predeceased by nine of his siblings, Metro (1923), Michael (1965), William (1968), Margaret Herneshen (1970), Mary Bobrowich (1974), Pearl Boitson (1980), Harry (1987), Paul (1989), and John (1993). He is survived by his sister Nettie (Florence) Samborski, living in Winnipeg. He was also predeceased by three nieces, Alice (Boitson) Gregson, Frances (Spuzak) Thurman, and Marjorie (Boitson) Wowk, as well as one nephew, Tony Bobrovich. He is remembered by 20 surviving nephews and nieces, and their families. After cremation, Petro will be interred between his parents, Panko and Anna Spuzak, in the Ukrainian Ruth. Cemetery, S. Foley. Family members will be notified of the date of interment and graveside prayers. Persons wishing more information can contact Ron at (204) 386-2116, or other family members. Thanks to the Public Trustees office and MacKenzie Funeral Service for their assistance. Arborg (MacKenzie) Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2001
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Known to me as Uncle Pete, I remember him as a loyal and hard working helper to my father, John Spuzak. Our two families lived in two houses located on the same quarter section of land. I was glad to be in attendance at Uncle Pete's internment, as well as the luncheon afterward, arranged by my cousin Ron and wife Lea (son of Margaret and Mike Herneshen). Uncle Pete told us kids interesting stories in his broken English about their young years growing up in Husavick/Sandy Hook. I lost touch with Uncle Pete when I left home at the tender age of 16 to begin a new life in Winnipeg. I am in the process of writing a book about our family, which includes some memories of Uncle Pete. I am calling the book "Phoenix of Faith." I currently live in British Columbia and can be reached through my website at phoenixoffaith.ca if you have an "Uncle Pete" story to share. - Posted by: Esther Harrison (Niece) on: Nov 19, 2012