RICHARD P. HONKE

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RICHARD P. HONKE It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Honke on December 23, 2002, at the age of 44 years. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Debbie and cherished daughter Erin. He also leaves to mourn his passing parents, Lloyd and Karen; grandmother Lydia Honke; and sister Shelley (Rick) Bachynsky and family. He will be dearly missed by Aunt Linda and Uncle Harvey Everett, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Rick was predeceased by his adored grand-father Andrew Honke; by his grandmother Gertrude Everett (Nanny) whom he was devoted to; and his in-laws, Vera and Julian Glowacki. Rick was born in the city of Winnipeg, April 4, 1958. Growing up he excelled in soccer and hockey. He graduated from West Kildonan Collegiate in 1976. Later he left a successful career as Regional Manager for PCA Portrait Studios to return to school and pursue a desire to work in health care. Rick graduated from the HSC School of Respiratory Therapy in 1991, receiving the Fisher Scientific Award for academic excellence. He followed by achieving honours in the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care exam, and received the C.S.R.T. Trudell Award for academic excellence. Rick took pride and satisfaction in the contribution he made working as an R.R.T. at Childrens Hospital. He valued the relationships he made there with patients and their families, and the staff and colleagues he worked with. Rick was a wonderful and devoted father to Erin, who enriched his life immeasurably with her birth in 1997. Rick loved music and photography. An avid outdoorsman, Ricks passions in life were both fishing and hunting. Rick had a deep bond with the friends he was able to share these pursuits with, and he especially treasured the time he was able to spend at the family cottage in Kenora. Rick will be remembered by his family and many friends for his strength, goodness, and his wit and sense of humour. The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the Doctors and staff at CCM, and in particular Dr. J. Butler for his kindness and efforts, and to Dr. J. Drexler for his care. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., followed by interment at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Ricks memory to the Childrens Hospital Foundation. This is Our Purpose: to make as meaningful as possible this life that has been bestowed upon us, to live in such a way that we may be proud of ourselves, to act in such a way that some part of us lives on. WE LOVE YOU, RICK Arrangements entrusted to: CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2002