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ALBERT KOHANIK

Date of Passing: Sep 16, 2004

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ALBERT KOHANIK It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Albert Kohanik, on September 16, 2004, at the age of 99, at the Maples Personal Care Home in Winnipeg. Albert will be lovingly remembered by his children, son Karl (Martha), granddaughter Debbie (Don) son Alfred (Wanda), grandson Kevin (Erin) of Abbotsford, BC; daughter Alice (George), grandson Timothy; daughter Elaine (Bob), grandchildren, Mark, Chris, Brittany of Calgary, AB; son Arthur (Helen) and daughter Joanne (Brian), of Calgary, AB; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Delaney, Matthew, and Kassandra; sister Hilda, of Vancouver, BC; and many nieces and nephews. Albert was predeceased by his wife, Edith; daughter Margaret; parents, six brothers, and three sisters. Dad was born in Neche, ND. At an early age, the family moved to a homestead in Hanson, SK and then moved to Renata, BC, on the Lower Arrow Lake. He received his education in Renata Public School and Nelson High School. Then the family moved to Manitoba, to the Interlake area at Faulkner. After he left home, he worked on farms during the summer months and fishing in winter. In 1930, he started farming on 320 acres of wild land, which became one of the best farms in the area. In 1940, he married Edith Gutknecht, from Ashern, MB, who passed away in 1992. Dad was an avid fisherman, took great interest in public affairs, was a school trustee for many years and was involved in the Farmers Union. He also supported and encouraged his children in the 4-H Club. After retiring, he travelled across Canada and the United States, and also took a trip to Europe. He spent many winters in Phoenix, AZ and would return to Winnipeg for the summer, where he lived at the Arms of the Cross. He attended the Lutheran Church of the Cross and enjoyed being part of the Senior Citizens Activities. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 23, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 24, at 10:00 a.m., at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Arlington and Ellice. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Alberts memory to the Lutheran Church of the Cross Memorial Fund or a charity of ones choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2004

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