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ALBERT STANLEY SUMKA
Date of Passing: Jun 10, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT STANLEY SUMKA In loving memory of Albert Stanley Sumka who passed away peacefully on June 10, 2017, at the age of 85. Albert will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Jean, his daughters, Darlene Brubaker (John), Brenda Carter (Geoff), Cynthia Clark, Linda Wood and son Kevin Sumka (Diane); eight grandchildren Aaron Clark, Evan and Brett Carter, Brandon Wood, Jonas and Jacob Brubaker, Nicole and Garrett Sumka. Albert was born August 9, 1931 at St. Boniface Hospital. He spent the early years of his life in West Kildonan with his parents Steve and Pearl, and siblings Peter, Victoria and Nellie. Through family acquaintances, Albert met Jean and they were married on May 1, 1954. Together they had four daughters and one son. At an early age Albert's business sense was evident helping grow the family produce business on Main Street. He then opened Able Produce followed by Sumka Brothers on Nairn Avenue, and in 1980 moved to their permanent location on Sumka Road in St. Vital. It remained open until his retirement in 2012. Albert loved his work but also enjoyed life. Photography was one of his passions, taking photos and 8 mm movies. He loved to travel with his wife Jean visiting family. If people wish to honour his memory, donations can be made to a charity of their choice. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of the Victoria General Hospital second floor for their care and compassion. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, with viewing prior to service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Aunty Jean and Family, my condolences and sympathy for you loss of Uncle Albert. I am truly grateful for Uncle Albert providing me with a different perspective on life. His drive and passion to succeed was edified by his attention to details. He would arrange the vegetables on the stand so that they would be so appealing to the customers, and most often would be featured in the newspaper with a picture of him making sure everything looked just right. He was no stranger to working hard with long hours that started early in the morning. We'd get up early and travel to the city with vegetables for the wholesalers, and head to Jack's Food Bar for Pancakes. Don't tell Aunty Jean cause she's preparing breakfast for us when we return. To this day it's our secret. His passion for photography is something that for me was truly amazing. He captured the beauty of the farm, our crops, and most important to him was family. Every birthday with a hot dog barbecue and Jeannies cake was an occasion to pull out the camera, or motion picture camera. In addition Christmas at Baba & Didos with all the family enjoying dinner in all the rooms was always an occasion to remember. He loved his family and always chauffeured them in beautiful cars be it a Buick, Oldsmobile or Cadillac. His joy of travel took them on vacation to Florida, and Disney. Always sharing their adventures with us in pictures and film. Thank-you for being part of my life Uncle Albert. Vichnaya Pamyat Uncle Albert. - Posted by: Stephen Sumka (Nephew) on: Jun 17, 2017
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My sympathies to the entire family. Your loss is a great one. "Uncle Albert" was a loving man who always treated my daughters and I with such caring and respect. Vichnaya Pamyat. - Posted by: Joanne Adair (Niece by marriage) on: Jun 17, 2017
