WALTER SALAMANDYK

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WALTER SALAMANDYK October 13, 1938 - August 27, 2003 Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, after a short yet courageous battle with cancer, Walter Salamandyk joined his Lord and Saviour in Heaven. Left to cherish his memories are his children: daughter Shelley and son Jason (Kim) his pride and joys were his grandchildren, Justin and Kobe; as well as his only sister Natalie Patrick (Walter) and niece Kim Newediuk (David and Kailynn). He is also survived by his aunties and uncles and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Irene Salamandyk; and infant sister Josephine. He will be greatly remembered for his innocent sense of humour and kindly gentle nature. He was known as the Gentle Giant and Big Poppa Bear. Walter worked for almost 30 years at the City of Winnipeg - Forestry Branch, and after retirement kept in touch with numerous co-workers who he cared for like a second family. He enjoyed his retirement spending time in the kitchen perfecting several dishes, such as pickles, cheesecake, and his phenomenal perogies. Prayer service will be held in the chapel of Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. on Friday, August 29, at 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 30, at 10:00 a.m., also in the chapel. Pallbearers will be: George Rohulych, Dennis Kasian, David Newediuk, Norm Walters, Gerald Yasinsky and John Janzen. Honorary pallbearers will be: Walter Patrick, Justin Salamandyk, Nick Yasinsky, Bob Zaporzan, Larry Sapach, Bill Sydoruk and Morris Ewonchuk. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit for their exceptional care and support to Dad and the family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Walters memory to St. Boniface Palliative Care/Research Foundation, 409 Tache Ave., Room D1003, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. Walter was a wonderful human being who exemplified greatness and integrity. Now an angel watching over us, he will be sadly missed and greatly remembered. To a beautiful life came a sudden end. He died as he lived, everyones friend. He had a sense of humour that made things such fun. He always had a friendly word to say to everyone. We will always love you. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 29, 2003