JON FRANKLIN BYRA

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JON FRANKLIN BYRA It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing or our dear son, brother, uncle and friend Jon Byra, on January 21, 2008, at the age of 33. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 19, 1974, he leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, parents Frank and Elaine Byra, sister Marcy and niece Abby, sister Kelly (Glen) and niece Kassidy, numerous great-aunts and great- uncles, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Sherry in 1971, grandparents, John and Francis Byra, Joe and Olga Bobbie, Aunties, Joan Byra and Diane Therres. Jon was a very kind, happy, generous man who absolutely adored and loved spending time with his two nieces. Jon was always trying to make people laugh, or playing practical jokes on people. He was a huge wrestling fan who would often meet and greet wrestlers at the airport when they would arrive in town for a show. Jon would get up early in the morning and head out to the airport with his close friend Jonathan to try and get some autographs. He loved photography and took many pictures of his loved ones. He also loved listening to music and playing games on his computer. Jon worked for Walmart for the last eight years. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day Street, with Deacon Victor Humniski officiating. Interment to follow at Gimili Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Kyrzuk, Glen Zelinsky, Trevor Bandura, Jeff Bandura, Joey Byra, and Michael Catalan. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives. Until we meet again. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2008