TONY SIERMACHESKY

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TONY SIERMACHESKY Peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, Tony Siermachesky, aged 93, passed away at Betel Home. Tony was born in Bruno, SK, on February 6, 1911, to John and Paranka Siermachesky. He was the first born in a family of 11 children. As a young man he worked as a bartender in Yorkton, SK, and later, in 1942, moved to Winnipeg, MB, where he was employed at the Stock Exchange Hotel. In 1962 he married Laura Manahan and together they established their residence on Selkirk Avenue where they resided until 1998. They then moved to the Knights Centre in Selkirk, MB, where Tony enjoyed the friendships of the many residents, joining them for coffee most mornings and especially enjoying the wonderful meals that Ann prepared for them. In June of 2003 Tony became a resident of the Betel Home. Tony was predeceased by his wife Laura in August of this year; his brothers, Nick, Roman, Harry and Gregory; his stepson Jack Manahan and Jacks son Dean. Remaining to celebrate his life are his sister Mary (Peter) Ewasiuk; his brothers, Peter (Sally), Joseph, John, Steve and Mike (Bertha) his stepson Leonard (Dorene) Manahan and their children, Christine (Doug Wasnie), Greg (Sandi), Susan (Rick) Quinn, David (Lisa) stepdaughter-in-law Diane Manahan and her son Ward (Cindy) and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, a prayer service will be held on Friday, September 24 (tonight) at 7:00 p.m. at Gilbarts Funeral Home with a private graveside service at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens on Saturday, September 25 with Father Art Seaman officiating. A special thank you to Dr. H. Demsas and the caring and compassionate staff of Betel Home. Flowers are gratefully declined. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2004