ERNIE ZORONECK

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ERNIE ZORONECK September 11, 1937 - May 17, 2005 Peacefully, after a lengthy illness with diabetes, Ernie passed away at Concordia Hospital. Ernie was predeceased by his loving wife Rene, June 13, 1994; his parents, John and Kay Zoroneck and Aunt Mary Bortniak. He will be missed by his loving family, Melvin (Sharon), Shirley (Jim), Julie (Ed), Diane (Brian), Eddy and uncles, Boris (Kay) Shesterniak, Mike (Margaret) Shesterniak of High Level, AB, as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Ernie came to Winnipeg from Basswood, MB at an early age and worked for CPR, Manitoba Bridge and Engineering and lastly at Dominion Bridge, where he worked for many years as a blacksmith, until he left due to his illness. Ernie was a longtime member of the Transcona Legion Branch #7. Ernie was a loving husband, brother and uncle. He lived in Transcona where he had many friends and made new ones wherever he went. The family wishes to thank all of the homecare nurses, especially Lorraine and Colleen, who took such good care of him. Also to S1 at Concordia Hospital for their kindness and good care of Ernie. Thank you to the paramedics and Winnipeg Fire Department who were always there when needed, as well as Ernie's good neighbours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society on behalf of Ernie and Rene for their beloved pets Snoopy and Ole Maxie. Pallbearers will be John Sedar, Lloyd Lamb, Boyd Manchester, Paul Shesterniak, Keith Zoroneck and Melvin Zoroneck. Funeral service to be held Tuesday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day St., with Rev. Carol Fletcher officiating. Interment to follow beside his beloved wife Rene, at the Transcona Cemetery. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2005