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WALLACE WILLIAM MEMKA
Born: Mar 21, 1945
Date of Passing: Jan 06, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWALLACE WILLIAM MEMKA March 21, 1945 - January 6, 2005 On January 6, 2005, Wally passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home at the age of 59 years. Wally is survived by his loving wife Zoria; sons, Paul (Kim) and Jeffery; granddaughter Ava Marion; mother Pauline; sisters, Sonia (Joe), Luba and Joanne (George); brother Bob (Irene); and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Peter. Wally was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Point Douglas. After graduation from Tec Voc High School, he became a journeyman electrician. Wally began his career as an electrician in 1972 at the CNR Transcona Shops and retired in 1995. In semi-retirement he ran his own contracting business at Falcon Lake. For the last five years he was the shop maintenance person for Don Vito Autobody. For 20 years he was involved in the Transcona hockey community at various levels. Wally enjoyed helping family and friends any way he could and in particular took pride in helping his sons with their building and renovation projects. Many happy years were spent with the family at the cottage he built at Falcon Lake. The family would like to thank Chris Rollwagen, responding paramedic and family friend, for his help and support during this difficult time. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 10 at 12:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wally's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. We can't believe this happened. We thought there were years and years to go. We love you for all the things you always did for us. We will be missing you forever. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 08, 2005
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Jeff, Paul and Zoria, I hope that all of you are doing well in this time of pain. I'd like to share my deepest regrets with all of you and let you know that my thoughts are with you. Wally was a great dad and a wonderful person to have known. - Posted by: Ryan Dong (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2005
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Wally was and will remain an amazing gift of life to all he met. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. - Posted by: Derek and Jill Magis (Friend) on: Jan 10, 2005
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Zoria, I use to have coffee with you many, many years ago in the legislative building and remember the stories you told of Wally and the boys and how you would always make me laugh thinking one day I'll be there. I was saddened to see Wally's announcement . My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids. - Posted by: Wendy Fischer (Acquaintance) on: Jan 08, 2005
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Zoria, I was saddened to read the passing of Wally. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. - Posted by: Marguerite Toogood (Co-Worker) on: Jan 08, 2005
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Zoria, I was shocked and saddened to see that your beloved Wally has passed away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Marguerite Toogoog (Co-Worker) on: Jan 08, 2005
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our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family. - Posted by: ROGER JUDY LUSSIER (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2005