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ROMAN A. GURA Peacefully, with his loving wife by his side, Roman Adolph Gura, aged 72 years passed away on February 20, 2006. Roman was born in Winnipeg, where he grew up in the city's north end. As a gifted student and was a graduate of St. Paul's and was awarded the prestigious Governor General Medal for outstanding academic achievement and went on to earn his degree as a Chartered Accountant from the University of Manitoba. Early in his business career, Roman co-founded Castlewood Homes in the mid 1960s along with his beloved friend and mentor: the late Miles Robinson of the Metropolitan Homes. Late in the 1970s Roman went on to pursue a number of other business interests in the United States but returned to Canada some years later and settled in the Southern Ontario region, where he went on to develop other businesses in the Vacation Ownership industry and was considered by many in the industry to be one the industries most seasoned and knowledgeable veterans. Roman was also a member of the Polish Businessman's Club and contributed to the building of the Polish Manor. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 44 years, Yvonne; and their three children, Roman, Gregory and Rachelle; and his grandchildren, Isabella, Francesca and Angelina; along with his daughter-in-law Haizel. He will also be sadly missed by his only sibling Henia Ramsay. The family wish to extend special thanks to the Palliative Care staff. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, people are encouraged to give generously to CancerCare Manitoba. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2006
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My deepest sympathy to the Gura family. Mr. Gura was my father’s boss when I was a child. He was a wonderful man, who took delight in sharing his life with friends and family. He treated my father and me like family, and spoiled me like an uncle would. We spent many wonderful days on his boat in Lake Tahoe, and at his home. I remember well how he taught me that it was better to say “Yes”, than “yeah”. He was very intelligent, kind, generous, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He treated everyone with respect, and will remain in my memory as an example of how real men should behave. - Posted by: Jocelyn Frank (Acquaintance) on: Jul 06, 2025
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To dear Yvonne: You may remember me as I recall some great moments with Roman & you. Im John Muliyil. I managed the Stage Door at the Winnipeg Inn. In my tennor , I became a friend of your’s & Roman. I recall the wonderful dinner my wife Linda & I had with both of you at the La vilage. Gare. The railway car. Im so sorry to hear of Romans passing & though its been years, My effection for both of you behoove me to write to you. Roman Gura was a man of class & distinction. Add to that a personality & the ability to make ordinary people like myself feel at ease. I wish you a wonderful life with your children & extended family. Kind regards John Muliyil - Posted by: John Muliyil (Friend & admirer) on: May 27, 2018