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EDWARD (CHICO) BORTOLUZZI
Born: Apr 03, 1922
Date of Passing: Apr 25, 2009
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDWARD (CHICO) BORTOLUZZI April 3, 1922 - April 25, 2009 Peacefully, in his home, Edward Chico Bortoluzzi passed away at the age of 87. He will be lovingly remembered by Norma, his wife of 59 years; his children, Lawrence (Debbie), Brian (Terry), Gordon (Janice), Kathy (John), William (Judi) and grandchildren Dawn, Mark, Amy and Jeff. Chico was predeceased by his parents and four siblings. He was born, raised and lived his life in Winnipeg's North End. Chico took pride in his career as a masonry craftsman. He was a mentor to many children as a hockey and soccer coach. He spent many years teaching his children to camp, fish and hunt. He also loved to skate, curl and swim. His jovial nature and sense of humor was appreciated by all he met and will be dearly missed. As per dad's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Manitoba, 105-386 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R6.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2009
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Chiko lived accross the back lane from my father, Ernie Parsons at 343 Machray Ave and they often enjoyed talking while doing work in their back yards. Back in 1975, Ernie wanted to build a fence in his back yard and Chiko recommended a concrete block fence and my dad was sold on the idea. Chico reccomended reinforced concrete piles c/w a footing to support the weight for that kind of fence. I (Ray Parsons) hand augered a number of pile holes with a neighbor (we were both 12 or 13 years old) then we dug the surface for the footing and helped tie in some steel, it took most of the summer. I remember Chiko and my dad hand mixing cement for quite some time until it was poured. 40 years later the fence is still solid. Ernest Parsons passed away less than a year ago and I have fond memories of Chiko and my Dad enjoying each other's company. Chiko loved everyone and believed in love of neighbor. In the Bible, God's son taught that God's kingdom would come (in the Lord's prayer), may the ressurection hope into Jehovahs kingdom bring comfort to Chiko's family, as it does for me. Sincerely, Ray Parsons - Posted by: Ray Parsons (Neighbor) on: Jan 22, 2015