PETER ALBERT YABLONSKI

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PETER ALBERT YABLONSKI Peacefully with his family by his side, Peter Yablonski, aged 70 years, passed away on September 20, 2004 at the Gimli Community Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Patricia; son Robert (Andrea) and their children, Steven, Nicole and Kerstin; daughter Vicky (Ron) Spakowski and their children, Amanda and Michael; daughter Diana (Julian) Grushka; son Brian (Tracy) their children, Braden and Matthew; son James; brother Andrew; sister Nellie (Emil) Graboweski; sister-in-law Jean Yablonski and numerous nieces and nephews. Peter was born in Malonton on August 2, 1934. He moved on to a farm in Fraserwood in 1957 and resided there for the rest of his life. Besides farming he was a drummer for 25 years with the Polka Whippers with his brother Andy. Peter was also a skilled carpenter helping friends and family with many projects. He spent many hours building barns and shops. Peter was a kind and generous man and was always available to lend a helping hand to any one that needed it. Sundays were devoted to church and family get togethers. He was a lifelong member of the Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church in Fraserwood and served as president for many years. Prayers will be said on Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Michaels Church, Gimli, MB. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. also in the church. Interment will follow in the Precious Blood Cemetery, Fraserwood. Pallbearers will be Bob Hudyma, Barry Hudyma, Michael Spakowski, Joey Graboweski, John Kostiuk and Danny Kozera. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Weisenthal and staff at the Gimli Community Health Centre for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peters memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2004