MICHAEL PAWLINSKI

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MICHAEL PAWLINSKI It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Michael Pawlinski, at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the age of 91 years. Remaining to forever cherish Michael's memory are his sisters, Anne Steeves and Telly Sisk; niece Bernice Symington (Don); nephews, Richard Banera and Richard Pender; stepson Allan (Heather) Derkson; granddaughters, Dana and Megan Derkson; grandson David (Josephine) Rokyta; great-granddaughters, Ashley and Amanda; stepdaughter Bonita (Thomas) Hellberg; great-grandsons, Stephan, Darrick and Matthew Leadbeater; as well as neighbour Ethel Kushner. He was predeceased by his first wife Fran in 1973; second wife Audrey in 2006; brother Peter Pender; sister Mary Banera; brothers-in-law, Dan Banera, Walter Steeves and Ray Sisk; stepdaughter Elaine Rokyta; nephews, Edward Banera and Barry Steeves; special friends and neighbours, Arthur Kushner and Doug Moulden. Michael was born on March 7, 1917 in Maleb, Manitoba to William and Sophie Pawlinski. He built the Falcon Restaurant in Gimli in 1939. During the Falcon Restaurant's time of operation, Michael's sisters, Mary and Anne worked alongside him to make it truly a family business. He married Fran in 1948. They enjoyed many happy years together, traveling throughout Canada and the United States. Michael eventually sold the Falcon Restaurant and relocated to Winnipeg, where he became an agent specializing in commercial real estate with Montreal Trust. He married Audrey in 1978. Michael will be remembered fondly, as a quiet, soft spoken gentle man of integrity, who could build or repair anything and was always ready to pitch-in and lend a hand. In compliance with Michael's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A private interment will take place at a later date. The family wants to extend their appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home for their compassion and wonderful care during the past two years.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 12, 2008