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PETER ANDREYCHUK
Born: Dec 21, 1948
Date of Passing: Mar 22, 2020
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PETER ANDREYCHUK
December 21, 1948 - March 22, 2020
Left to cherish Peter's memory are his beloved wife Joan and their cat Whiskers, along with his children, Sheila (Jason), Bob (Cindy), Pam (Adam); and their mother Helen. His grandchildren, Brandon, Brianna, Nathan and Ember will all carry on his legacy. Also left to cherish his memory are his sister Elsie Picklyk (Eugene), as well numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Peter was predeceased by his parents, Annie and Michael, as well as his brothers, Johnny and Bill.
Peter was born in Vita, Manitoba. This is where his passion for living his life to the fullest began. Peter loved country life and appreciated being in nature and everything that lived within it. He enjoyed his years in Vita and was always willing to give back to the community who gave him so much. Peter loved to entertain family and friends and always made the most of creating memories. He even made cutting the grass and keeping the cemetery immaculate at Sopiwnyk's Church a fun filled afternoon. Peter always packed lunch for everyone involved and created laughter the entire time.
Peter enjoyed many years of baseball with the creation of the ZVC (Zhoda, Vita, Caliento) Dodgers baseball team. Peter acquired this passion of baseball in his early 20s and was one of the finest and wittiest back catchers in the league. His humour was enjoyed by many and umpires always enjoyed their time behind the plate when Peter was catching.
Peter was an artist, painting and carving wildlife was something that brought him much joy - bringing him to become a member of Ducks Unlimited, were he proudly entered his carvings into competitions and attended many functions.
Peter gave 34 years to CN and enjoyed the comradeship of the people he worked with. After retirement, he went to the Red River Air Brake where he met up with his lifelong friends.
After Peter's working career was over, he started to enjoy his retirement embracing routines. He filled his days with projects, chopping vegetables for his favourite homemade chicken noodle soup, read his newspaper from front to back, exercised, enjoyed his cup of tea and listened to Judge Judy every single day. And to finish the evening, he shared his cheese with his cat Whiskers.
Even with Peter being a double amputee, he always kept a positive attitude. He would sing, joke and be thankful for all that he had. Some would have been angry for the hardships but Peter proved what could be achieved when you have the passion for life. He taught many valuable lessons and we have no doubt that the stories and achievements of Peter will be discussed for many years.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation of your choice to either the Winnipeg Humane Society or Diabetes Canada.
"Love you always and forever in our hearts."
www.voyagefuneralhomes.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 28, 2020
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. He was a good friend & I cherished the times I played baseball with him with ZVC Dodgers. - Posted by: dennis chopyk (friend) on: Apr 14, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to the family. Pete was a great friend and we will always remember his sense o humor, his warmth and caring nature. May you Rest In Peace ‘Ol Friend. Glen & Darlene Keller. - Posted by: Glen & Darlene Keller (Friends) on: Apr 14, 2020
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So sorry for the loss of your father Pam, thinking of you during such difficult times. - Posted by: Dianne Roeland (Friend (Pam)) on: Mar 29, 2020
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Peter and Joan have been my neighbour for many years. Peter loved gardening, and especially his home grown tomatoes. Not even a double amputation stopped Peter from pursuing his love of gardening and working outdoors. Many years ago when I first planted tomatoes in my back yard, Peter came over to check out my tomatoes. I had one solitary tomato on one plant. Peter asked me why I had not picked that tomato. I told Peter straight way that I was waiting for that tomato to turn red. Peter burst out in laughter and told me that that tomato would NEVER turn red. He said that it was a yellow low-acid tomato. I had not yet seen a yellow tomato before, and so we shared a mighty laugh together. Peter continued his passion for gardening to the end. Each year Joan and Peter brought me some red tomatoes- with one yellow tomato nestled in with the red ones. And every year that yellow tomato brought much joy and laughter as we remembered the time that Peter taught me about "yellow" tomatoes! I will never see a yellow tomato without thinking of Peter, smiling...and even laughing out loud! My condolences to Joan, their relatives and friends. Dianne Mowdy, neighbour. - Posted by: Dianne Mowdy (neighbour) on: Mar 28, 2020
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Rest in peace Peter, it was a pleasure to have you as my brother-in-law for many years, watched you grow up and the silly fun times we shared you will always be remembered with kindness and a smile for life is so very short on this world. Thank you from me (Wilma, your niece Amanda Stewart and her little son Carson. Hope you got the wings of angel that you deserve.. xoxo. good bye my friend. - Posted by: wilma Chornopysky (brother in law ) on: Mar 28, 2020
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My thoughts and condolences go out to Peter's family. I was able to work with Pete for many years at CN. Also I was able to play on the ZVC Dodgers team with him. God made the decision to add Pete to his team as catcher and he got one of the best. Rest in peace my friend Bob ( Scotchuk ) Scott - Posted by: Bob ( Scotchuk ) Scott (Friend,CN co-worker,and ZVC teammate) on: Mar 28, 2020
