RONALD (RON) CLIFFORD BORKOWSKY

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RONALD (RON) CLIFFORD BORKOWSKY May 15, 1939 - February 21, 2009 It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ron Borkowsky, loving husband, Dad and Papa. Ron will be forever remembered by his soulmate and loving wife of 45 years, Mary (nee Funk). Dad will be greatly missed by his son Sheldon (Nichole; Sarah and Eric) and daughters Shawna (Glenn; Mathew and Alexandra) Hiebert, and Josie (Doug; Emily, Alyssa and Michelle) Auch. He is also survived by his sisters Irma Suderman, Adeline Fender, and his brother Wilbert (Doris) Borkowsky and many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his parents William and Olga, his sister Thelma Chemerika and other loving relatives. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at St. Boniface Hospital I.C.U. for the care and compassion they showed following Dad's transfer to their hospital after surgery. A special thank you to Pastor Maier, our family and the many friends who called and prayed for Ron our husband, Dad and Papa. Flowers are gratefully declined. If you so desire, a donation may be made to your favourite charity in memory of Ron. Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 465 Henry St., Steinbach with interment at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Hwy. 12 S. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 26, 2009