JOSEPH WUZINSKI

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JOSEPH WUZINSKI After a short but courageous battle, Joseph Wuzinski, aged 81 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 19, 2005. Joe was predeceased by his wife Helen in 1993. He leaves to cherish his memory, his five sons, Earl (Madeleine) and their children, Kellie and Landon; Larry (Sharon) and their children, Rebecca and Ian; Ken (Cheryl) and their children, Jason, Michelle and Brittney; Dale (Deb) and their children, Alexis, Joelle and Alexander; and Glen and his daughter Samantha; and one daughter Cindy (Turnly) and their children, Melissa, Amanda and Tyler. He also leaves to mourn his special friend Marie; two sisters, Mary and Emily and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Mike and John and his sister Anne. Joe was born in East Selkirk on May 4, 1923 to Steve and Nellie Wuzinski. He was a carpenter by trade and was employed by the Lord Selkirk School Division until his retirement in 1986. His favourite pastime since his retirement was his garden. He took much pride in his fruit trees and was always ready to share whatever was ready in his garden with others. The family would like to offer sincere thanks to Susan, his home care nurse and Dr. MacDougall for many years of dedicated care. Also, many thanks to the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and care during his recent illness. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk with Fr. Jerry Talarski officiating. Interment of ashes to follow in the East Selkirk Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the St. Boniface Hospital Research Foundation. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 22, 2005