STEVE TURKO

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STEVE TURKO April 20, 1923 - May 13, 2004 With the wind at his back and the sun in his face Steve charted a new course toward the stars. With family at his side he slipped peacefully away in pursuit of the ultimate adventure. Born in Alonsa, MB on Easter Sunday, Steve spent his early years learning a work ethic that stayed with him all his life. Throughout his early life he took on different forms of employment doing the best job that he could. Moving to Winnipeg and into hotel management, let him touch many different lives. His spirit of adventure led him to horse racing at Assiniboia Downs, creating memories and sharing his enthusiastic approach to life with his many friends. In his later years when most people would be slowing down he managed to win a curling trophy at 75 years of age. The legacy of memories are shared by wife (Annette) son Earl (Gayle), daughter Darcie Norton, R.N. (Dan) granddaughter Hilary, grandson Cole, his dog Max and remaining family. Services will be held on Monday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Basil the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church, 202 Harcourt Ave. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. "This night a new star is born".

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 15, 2004