FRANK CHONSTKE

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FRANK CHONSTKE October 29, 1917 January 10, 2013 It is with deep sadness but with so many happy memories, the family announces the peaceful passing of Frank at Holy Family Nursing Home. Further to our previous announcement, prayers will be held at Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Andrews, 160 Euclid Avenue on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held at Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Andrews, 160 Euclid Avenue, on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. where Fr. Leonard Ratushniak, C.Ss.R. will be officiating. Following the funeral there will be a memorial lunch in the St. Andrews Church Basement. At approx. 1:15 p.m. we will be departing for St. Stephens Pleasant Home Cemetery for the burial. Traveling north of Teulon Manitoba on Hwy. #7 (approx. four miles) turn East on to Road #98, travelling east go approx. three miles. To road #12 and turn North. On Road #12 traveling North- St. Stephens is approx. three quarters of a mile on the West side. We would also like to acknowledge the Graboweski Family for all their help in arranging service music, transportation and the photo slide show. Honorary pall bearer Gary Grabowski, Sister Donna Bell and Debra Pfrimmer. Their time, expertise and kindness are sincerely appreciated. For those not attending the Funeral there will be a short open casket viewing at the grave site upon request. Coffee and donuts will be served in the hall after the short grave site service.
Publish Date: Jan 16, 2013

FRANK CHONSTKE October 29, 1917 - January 10, 2013 It is with deep sadness but with so many happy memories, the family announces the peaceful passing of Frank at Holy Family Nursing Home. He is survived by Doris his devoted wife and working partner of almost 65 years. To forever cherish precious memories are his daughters, Eleanor (Barry) Boyce of Texas, Sharon (Dr. John) Moncek, son Michael, grandsons Ryan (Alycia) Boyce, Adam Boyce, Andrew (Suzanne) Moncek, Matthew Moncek, Jordan Moncek, sister-in-law Marie (Frank) Graboweski, step sister, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Frank was predeceased by his father Jakub Czastkiewicz and Mother Karolina (nee Surowiec), his seven siblings Henry, Joe, Nellie, Victoria, Mary, Kay, Sophie. It is impossible to talk about Frank without using or hearing the words "kind", "friendly", "pleasant man". He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a great handyman and could repair almost anything. Frank was instrumental in building both his homes with Bill Popowich, and the Altona Motor Hotel with Frank Graboweski. Frank was born and raised in Cooks Creek as a country boy who helped his father and mother work the farm and take produce to market in Winnipeg. At an early age he was looking for a better life and found work in Tin Town (Red Lake Area) of Ontario in the gold mines. He met his dear wife Doris in 1945, married in 1948 and they created a very ambitious life with a cafeteria business in MacDonald Brothers Aircraft, Winnipeg, a hotel business in Hamiota, a hotel business in Altona and a perogy business in Winnipeg. Through his life, Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman who eagerly and patiently taught these skills to anyone who was a willing participant. The Eleanor Lake cottage was a family retreat for over 50 years where family, friends and neighbours created memories for so many to savour. Thank you for the memories. Prayers will be held at Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Andrews, 160 Euclid Avenue on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held at Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Andrews, 160 Euclid Avenue, on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. where Fr. Leonard Ratushniak, C.Ss.R. will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Boyce, Adam Boyce, Andrew Moncek, Matthew Moncek, Jordan Moncek and Brian Hrynick. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. John Moncek, Barry Boyce and Frank Graboweski. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Holy Family Nursing Home or St. Andrews Church. We would like to thank Dr. D Haligowski for his continual kindness and professional care and Dr. John Moncek (his loving son in-law) who was always there or caring in times of need over the decades. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-582-0973.
Publish Date: Jan 15, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2013