JOHN BAKALAK

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JOHN BAKALAK It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Bakalak on May 8, 2001. After what seemed to be a long fought battle with his failing body, Dad left this earth to meet his Maker and to be reunited with our mother, Olga Bakalak. Mom predeceased Dad in December of 1969 at the age of 51. He leaves to mourn his four children, daughters, Phyllis Jones, grandchildren, Michael, Tammy and Douglas Rosko, Bev Byspalko, husband Stan, grandchildren, Brenda, Randy; and Donna Rudachek, Linda Demski, husband Gerry, grandchildren, Kerri, Shannon and Allyson Demski, and son John Bakalak Jr., wife Linda, grandchildren, Keith Bakalak, Crystal, Cheryl, Destiny, and Stephen Breland; 18 great-grandchildren; and brother Mike Bakalak of Victoria, BC. John was predeceased by his parents, John and Anne Bakalak of Rainy River, ON; grandson Roger; granddaughter Amanda, both of Winnipeg; brother Frank Bakalak of Vancouver, BC; and sister Katie Bynkoski of St. Catherines, ON. Also predeceasing him was his second wife Mary, who passed away in February of 1998. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory, stepchildren, Gerry, Darlene and Marilyn Magus; and a very special person to Dad, Bohdan McCarthy. Prayers will be held on May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler at Henderson. Funeral service will be held on May 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Holy Eucharist Church, 460 Munroe at Watt. Fr. Darren Kawiuk presiding. Interment and reception to follow. Pallbearers, John Bakalak Jr., Ken Marchuk, Michael Rosko, Randy Rudachek, Sergio Sabatini, John Kliewer, Brent Horn, Al Schamber. The family extends a special thanks to the staff of the Holy Family Nursing Home for their exceptional care and compassion to our father and the family. As a journey begins, it ultimately ends. Rest in peace Dad, until we meet again. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME 220 HESPELER at HENDERSON HWY. 668-3151

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 10, 2001