ONUFREY (FRANK) MINSKY

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ONUFREY (FRANK) MINSKY Peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2005 surrounded by his loving family, Frank passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital after a seven year battle with PSP. Frank succumbed to his illness with courage and dignity. Frank is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bernice; children, Colleen (John) Heggie, Frank (Ann), Darrell (Joyce) and Christine Bilsland; grandchildren, Madison, Cole, Brittany, Hope, Grace, Faith and Samson; he is also survived by his sisters, Pauline Millis and Helen Turko; brothers, George (Jeannette), Fred (Marie), Peter (Emily), Wasyl and Nick (Carol); sister-in-law Olga Warren (Murray Squires); brothers-in-law, Taras Federowich, Dr. John Moncek (Sharon), Tom Warren and their families. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary (nee Naherniak); five siblings in infancy, John, Paul, Elena, Julia and Steve; brother-in-law Donald Millis, mother-in-law Helen Moncek; sisters-in-law, Jean Federowich and Joyce Minsky. Frank was born in Pansy, MB, July 11, 1933. At an early age Frank left the family farm going to work in Alberta and Saskatchewan, returning in 1958 and meeting the love of his life, Bernice. They were married in May 1959 and started raising their family. Frank founded Minsky and Sons Trucking and Attic Insulation in 1961. In 1979 he changed occupations going to work for BACM and Mulder Construction continuing until his illness forced him to take early retirement. Frank was an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends. He also enjoyed travelling. Frank's passion in life was his family and he was always there for them. One of his joys was his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. He was always there to lend a helping hand to family and friends. The family would like to thank the home care attendants who looked after Frank especially Ida, Victor, Pat, Alexis, Rudy and Robert. Thank you to our family who rallied around me through this journey. Bless you for the comfort and support you gave me. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m at Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 965 Boyd Ave., with Rt. Rev. Mitrat Gregory Oucharyk as celebrant. Interment to follow in All Saints Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank and Darrell Minsky, John Heggie, Nick Minsky, Taras Federowich and Tanner Warren. Honorary pallbearer will be Tyler Warren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's memory to the children's charity, The Rainbow Society, 303-1 Wesley Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6. For when I've come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartaches, And remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I stumbled and blundered, And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles; And won, ere the close of the day, Then forget to grieve for my going; I would not have you sad for a day. But in summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay. And come in the shade of the evening, When the sun paints the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me, And remember only my best. Don't cry for me cause you think that I'm gone I'm free now... Miss me a little, but not long Miss me...but let me go. VICHNAYA PAM'YAT CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 05, 2005