FRANK ZEMIANSKI

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FRANK ZEMIANSKI Frank Zemianski, beloved husband of Ella, passed away peacefully at the Regency Care Home, Surrey, BC on November 22, 2004. Frank was predeceased by his wife Ella and daughter Diane; his parents and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Marvin), Jean (Roy) and Ed, as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law, Alex (Mary), Tony (Kitty). He is survived by his son William (Gladys) son-in-law Bob; and grandchildren, Jim, Jocelyn and Alicia; and sister Chrisy; as well as many nieces and nephews. Frank was born on February 3, 1916, to Haifa and Peter Zemianski in the Strathclair municipality. As a young man he had various jobs in the Elphinstone area as well as Winnipeg. He married Ella Malchuk in 1941 and moved to Winnipeg. In 1942 he enlisted in the army and was discharged at the end of the Second World War. In 1944 William was born and Diane was born in 1951. In 1950 Frank became a plasterer by trade and continued at this work until 1972 at which time he started work at National School Services until his retirement. Frank and Ella lived for a short time in Toronto and Edmonton eventually moving back to Winnipeg in 1952 where they purchased a house on Centennial Street. In 1989 they moved to Park View Village in Calgary where he made many friends at the seniors club. In 1998 he moved to Vancouver to live with his son and family; in September 2003 he moved to the Regency Care Home in Surrey. Frank will be remembered for his funny stories, green thumb and love of life. Frank was cremated November 24. A memorial service will be held for him in Winnipeg in the Spring of 2005. If friends so desire, memorial tributes can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 100 - 2421 - 37th Ave., N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Y7. Arrangements entrusted to Valley View Funeral Home, Surrey, BC (604) 596-8866.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2004