JOHN WALASHEK

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JOHN WALASHEK It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather in the early morning of Monday, April 17, 2000 at the age of 88 at the Percy E. Moore Hospital. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Millie of 63 years and his children, Audrey (John) Chymy, Jennie (Fred) Zayik, Johnny (Virginia), Walter (Bern), Augustine (Larry) Ziffle; 17 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; one brother Charlie and three sisters, Elsie Sumka, Mary Troschuk and Helen Bazilewich and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Andrew and Caroline Walashek; brother Joe; sister Anne Kostyra and son-in-law James Roy and grandson Jason Bainard. Dad was born on April 2, 1912 in Zbaraz, Man. He grew up in the Zbaraz area where he was married and farmed till 1965 at which time he retired and moved to the town of Fisher Branch. He worked at the Interlake Motor Hotel for several years and then at Giasson Garage for a number of years. He finally retired in his late 60s and started to enjoy his retirement by gardening, playing cards, pool and family get-togethers. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Johns memory to a charity of ones choice. Prayers will be held Wednesday, April 19 at the Fisher Funeral Home in Fisher Branch at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 20 at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Fisher Branch, Man. at 10:30 a.m. with Father Dave Kowalski officiating. Pallbearers are Walter Walashek Jr., David Walashek, Jefferey Walashek, James Roy, Calvin Chymy, Corey Bainard. GOD SAW YOU GETTING WEARY God saw you getting weary, And a cure was not to be. He knew that you were suffering, so He wrapped you in His loving arms, And He closed your weary eyes. He did what He thought was best, He came and stood beside you And whispered "Come and rest, peace be thine." You suffered much in silence, Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage, Until the very end. You tried so hard to stay with us, Your fight was all in vain, God took you in His loving arms And saved you from much more pain. Our hearts still ache with sadness, And secret tears will flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Peace be yours dear Dad. Its sweet to breathe your name, As in life we loved you, So in death we do the same. Someday, we know not when, We will meet you again. VICHNAYA PAMYAT Arrangements in care of Fisher Funeral Home, Fisher Branch, MB. (204) 372-6271.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2000