ERNEST J. COLLINS (KULNYCH)

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ERNEST J. COLLINS (KULNYCH) Ernest J. Collins, Reno businessman and avid sportsman, passed away at home on the evening of December 26, 2004, at the age of 77. He was born in Winnipeg, MB, in 1927 and moved with his family to Vancouver in 1946. After attending the University of British Columbia, he moved to Reno, NV, and started his life-long career in the motel business. He became an active member in SKAL, an international hospitality fraternity. An avid golfer, Ernie belonged to the Lakeridge Golf Course in Reno for 25 years. Ernie is survived by his sister Julia Stashuk of Vancouver, BC; and four nephews, Gregory, Terrence, Andrew and Mark and their families. Special thanks to his ex-wife, Nellie Collins, and Peter Koliastasis for their loving care during Ernie's illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 3, 2005, in Reno. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ernie's name to the charities of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 02, 2005