OREST MICHAEL STASIUK

Condolences & Memories (17 entries)

• My condolences to Joan and her family and to the Stasiuk family! Ever since meeting Orest at St. Vlad's College we became friends and made it as two of the 4 year boys. The experiences were many and Orest was always there for me! Especially in hockey. For most of our years Orest was the team's equipment manager and helped out on the bench. There were many times when he was always there for me again. There was as much activity on the bench as on the ice. We made it the full 4 years! And our friendship helped me through those years. And our friendship continued well after that. We usually had breakfast at St. Paul's College and made new friends because of. After university we had our jobs, and even there Orest was a really big help to me in finding new (and big) clients! We both had some big changes in our lives and were able to help one another. Then came my house building project. Orest was there almost as much as I was. It was never a problem for him! And Joan, Orest learnt one thing, he never wanted to do that again! But we both learnt what it took to build a home. And through all this he found time to help me coach a boys 14 year old hockey team. Again another invaluable experience. And we were able to do something together that we both enjoyed! Those many years we spent together went by very fast and before I knew it Orest was getting married to the love of his life! Then he just had to tell me that he's getting married and he already has two children! (as I had been married for a while and still no children). Well I had never seen Orest so happy and content! Thank-you Joan for bringing that into Orest's life! You made him complete! And your wedding day sealed the deal for Orest! He had a smile on all that day and it looks like it was right to the end as evidenced by the picture of Orest and his grandchild. Yes Orest, you win! You have had a very rich and fulfilling life. The turnout for your final day evidenced how warm hearted you were and so many lives that you touched! - Posted by: Pat Bazan (Friend) on: Aug 31, 2013

• Joan, our hearts go out to you and your family. Praying God will make Himself very real to you with His strength and peace and wisdom. - Posted by: Lowell & Judy (Sawatzky) Nelson (cousin) on: Aug 21, 2013

• Our thought and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Barbara and Reg Marginet (Cousin) on: Aug 12, 2013

• Joan, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It was a privilege to meet Orest at the last reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - Posted by: Robert Brenda Claude and family (cousin) on: Aug 11, 2013

• Orest, you and I did alot of business together over the years. Your integrity and honesty was second to none. I'm glad I got to know you not just as a salesman but as a great friend. All those lunch breaks at the Marigold, the truck and trade shows, the elk hunting, weekend trips to Fargo or Grand Forks, each and every memory puts a smile on my face. May you rest in peace Orest, If anyone deserves a special place in Heaven its you. My deepest condolences to the family. So long old friend. - Posted by: John Daviduik (Friend) on: Aug 10, 2013

• I have fond memories of Orest helping my brother and others with our youth group at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Wpg. The groups name was St. Dominic's and was pre-UCY. We had lots of fun. Please accept my sympathies and may God grant you strength and peace in the years ahead - Posted by: Andrea Kohuch (friend) on: Aug 10, 2013

• My sympathies and best wishes to Orest's family. Orest and I shared many good times on the golf course and company dinners. Orest, you will be greatly missed so rest in peace big fella. G L - Posted by: George Leighton (Co-Worker) on: Aug 10, 2013

• The times we spent together while travelling with softball have and will continue to be fond memories for our family. Sitting around together sharing stories ... Orest you had great wit and the ability to bring a smile to each person you met. Our condolences to the family for their loss. - Posted by: Blair and Vicki Sonnichsen (Friend) on: Aug 10, 2013

• Dear Joan, Amber, Cameron, and Family, We wish to express our deepest sorrow and heartfelt sympathy. The news of Orest’s passing was so unexpected and shocking. I first met Orest at St. Vlad’s 43 years ago next month. I had the upper bunk that first year, while Orest had the lower one. I never got much sleep with that chainsaw running below me! Along with our friend Brian, our trio got into a lot of mischief together. But we always came out of it with minimal punishment because Orest was, well, Orest! If it wasn’t for Orest, I would never have met my wife of 34 years. It’s a long story, but we would love to tell you it some day. Needless to say, I HAD to ask Orest to be my Best Man, because he certainly was. Due to distance, our friendship faded. After all, he was a Bomber fan and I was in Rider Nation. But it never died. Our phone calls and letters became spread out by time. There were periods of years between contacts. In the last dozen years though, we rekindled our old friendship. The electronic age helped in that regard. We stayed at each others homes, making time to stop in and visit while passing through to another destination. Now he has moved on to yet another destination, a place without discomfort or distraction. - Posted by: Greg & Brenda Kitz (Friends) on: Aug 10, 2013

• Our thoughts are with you all. No words can convey the heartfelt sympathy that is felt for you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the many special memories you have of Orest. Thinking of you with sympathy.. - Posted by: The Sorokopud Family (Cousins) on: Aug 09, 2013

• My friend Orest, we have been in the selling business for a long time, with many trips and trade shows all over Manitoba. I can assure you that everybody loved you and nobody had a bad word to say about you. You had a heart of gold and a personality to go with it. You will be sadly missed by your friends at Querel Trailers. Mack Trucks will never be the same without you. - Posted by: Bruce Querel and Richard Wiebe () on: Aug 09, 2013

• Yes we had some good times together. Blue Bomber games, Jets games, goose hunting, and golf. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Larry Balak (Friend) on: Aug 08, 2013

• Orest was a man that I had tremendous respect for. I could always count on him to be honest and he would always do his best to do what was right. I would call him from time to time to chat about the industry that we were both involved in and I always came away with some value out of our conversations. I will cherish those times. I pray that you as a family will find comfort in the fond memories I know you have of him. God Bless! - Posted by: John and Mathilda Fehr (Friends) on: Aug 07, 2013

• Orest my favourite co-worker. We shared many years good years working, and sharing good memories. May you rest in peace and my deepest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Judy Manchharam (Co-Worker) on: Aug 07, 2013

• Though I only knew you a short time, my friend, you taught me a great deal about many things. For all the laughs we shared, I'll carry your memory with me. Was a pleasure to work for you, sir. To the family, my deepest condolences. Orest was one of the best men I've had the pleasure of meeting. - Posted by: Justin Marshall (Coworker) on: Aug 07, 2013

• I will miss my old friend who always brought a smile to my face whenever we met. We shared some fun times over the years and more than a few beers with some great memories. I will miss you "Big O". To the family my deepest condolences on Orest's passing. Dan - Posted by: Dan Tooth (Friend) on: Aug 07, 2013

• It was a pleasure knowing you! We had some good laughs together! Nobody could do the crosswords as good as us!! - Posted by: Kevin Ross () on: Aug 07, 2013