JOHN PAWLUK

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JOHN PAWLUK March 11, 1925 - April 14, 2005 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father and grandfather, John Pawluk on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Selkirk General Hospital, to cancer. Dad and Grandpa will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his daughter Lynda (Garry) Specht, Evie (Brian) Parkhurst and three granddaughters, Kelly and Kacey Beech and Meg Specht; brothers, Ben (Helen) Pawluk, Alex (Lorraine) Pawluk, Andy (Sylvia) Pawluk; sisters, Evelyn Morgoch, Vicky (Ed) Campbell, Marianne (Stanley) Buksak, Sandie (Conrad) Mlodzinski; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. John was predeceased by his parents, William and Lena Pawluk; brothers, Walter and Peter; sister Barbara and nephew Wally. Dad grew up on the family farm in Kirkness, MB. In 1942 he joined the Army - Unit Shilo A3 Battery as a Gunner. From 1945 to 1946 he worked at Steep Rock Lake Mines, and from 1947 to 1957 he worked for Red River Motor Coach as a driver. In 1957 until his retirement in 1984 he was a Salesman for Labatts Brewery, covering all of Manitoba to the Saskatchewan and Ontario borders. Since his retirement he enjoyed fishing both summer and winter, was an avid cribbage player, and enjoyed playing in tournaments with family and friends. He especially enjoyed it when he skunked his opponents. Special thanks to all the family and friends who dropped in to visit and pass the time, clear the snow and cut his grass. Special thanks also to Dr. Speers and the staff of Selkirk General Hospital for their care and compassion, as well as to the Home Care Staff - Sandra, Ann, Helen, Pat, Simone, Maureen and Lorraine. Prayers will be held on Sunday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Gilbart Funeral Home, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 6594 Henderson Highway, Lockport, MB with Rev. Evan Maximiuk officiating. Interment in the Churchyard Cemetery. Pallbearers are Garry Pawluk, Garth Pawluk, Johnny Morgoch, Andy Pawluk, Garry Specht and Brian Parkhurst. Honorary pallbearers are Ben Pawluk, Alex Pawluk, Ed Campbell, Stanley Buksak and Conrad Mlodzinski. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, in care of Alex Pawluk, 6957 Henderson Highway, Lockport, MB R1B 1A4 or to Shriners (Khartum), 1155 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3P 1B9. We love you Dad and Grandpa, we'll miss you.....love your girls. GILBART FUNERAL HOME, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2005