JOHN BURIK

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JOHN BURIK It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather on Friday, February 27, 2004, at St. Boniface Hospital, in his 86th year. He was born on April 6, 1917, in Medika, MB the oldest son of Mike and Mary Burak and was predeceased by his brother Myron. John is survived by his dedicated wife of 56 years, Anita (Anne) son Richard (Joy) daughter Karen and Paul (Janz) and son Terry (Vali) sisters, Anne, Michalda Scott (Calgary), Evangeline Fraser, Helen, and Josephine, and brothers, William, Victor, and Joseph. Memories of their Gigi and Grandfather will be cherished by Jared, Shannon, Trevor, Matthew, Meaghan, Adam, Corbyn and Bryce and great-grandchildren, Brayden and Tyler. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. John spent his formative years in the Point Douglas area of Winnipeg and then moved back to the farm at Medika. He served in the early part of the Second World War with the 33rd Light Ack-Ack Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery on Vancouver Island and saw action in Holland with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (Little Black Devils). On his return home, he worked for Building Products of Canada to his retiring after 36 years. John enjoyed his life; yard work, woodworking projects, building and repair, and devoting time to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed many social gatherings in Brooklands, at the Barn Dance and at the Hall. On Dads 85th birthday he had open-heart surgery that extended our time with him for another two healthy years. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Peachell, his medical team, and the staff of 2E St. Boniface Hospital for their great skill under Gods guidance in the operation and recovery. The family also wishes to thank the doctors and staff of 5E and the Pastoral Care Services at St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and care. A celebration of Johns life will be held on Thursday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave. with interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Johns memory may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation, Heart Research Fund, 409 Tache Ave. R2H 2A6. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 02, 2004