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VICTOR JOSEPH WESELAK

Date of Passing: Dec 19, 2012

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VICTOR JOSEPH WESELAK November 7, 1939 - December 19, 2012 With great sadness we announce the passing of Victor Weselak, after a brief battle with brain cancer. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 48 years, Joan, his son David, grandsons Caeden, Talon, Eben (Winnipeg) and Merrick (Ottawa). He was predeceased by his oldest son Kevin in 2011. Also remembering him with love is brother Ed (Lesley), nieces Jackie, Jennifer, Jill and Lindsay. Vic was born in Strathclair Municipality, MB and lived in the area until the family moved to Winnipeg in 1951. He attended General Byng, Viscount Alexander (Winnipeg), and Notre Dame College in Wilcox, SK. Vic began work as a land surveyor, with Bayne and Hyde. In 1964, he joined the Provincial Government of Manitoba Highways Department, eventually becoming Manager of Special Operations. He was affectionately known as "Perimeter Vic". Retiring in 2003, Vic was called back to work, (summers of 2011 and 2012) because of the flooding in St. Laurent, and worked up to a few days prior to his illness. Vic was a Level 4 hockey coach, coaching Community Club Hockey and Twins AA for 15 years. Having a natural musical gift, he began playing drums with Ben Jones in 1967. They played at Folkorama, did a cancer benefit at the Concert Hall, for which they had a standing ovation (Vic was very humbled by this) and they recorded a song which made them top 10 in Jamaica. He also drummed with Glen Power for the 1967 Manitoba Centennial, creating the song, "Going back to Manitoba". He loved playing the harmonica and the banjo. Vic loved nature, and the family spent many summers camping and fishing in the Rockies. He played softball and hockey, ending with the oldtimers Dirty Dozen . Vic and Joan were snowbirds, happily spending many winters in Mission, TX. He would mimic the call of a loon to signal happy hour . A humble, but outgoing man with a quirky sense of humour, Vic was also a loving, protective husband, a very proud father, and a committed, dedicated worker. A friend to all, he will be missed by many. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 4588 Roblin Boulevard. Donations may be made in Vic's name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9C9. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Dec 28, 2012

VICTOR JOSEPH WESELAK November 7, 1939 - December 19, 2012 With great sadness we announce the passing of Victor Weselak, after a brief battle with brain cancer. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 48 years; Joan, his son David, grandsons Caeden, Talon, Eben (Winnipeg) and Merrick (Ottawa). He was predeceased by his oldest son Kevin in 2011. Also remembering him with love is brother Ed (Lesley), nieces Jackie, Jennifer, Jill and Lindsay. Vic was born in Strathclair Municipality MB and lived in the area until the family moved to Winnipeg in 1951. He attended General Byng, Viscount Alexander (Winnipeg), and Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. Vic began work as a land surveyor, with Bayne and Hyde. In 1964, he joined the Provincial Government of Manitoba Highways Department, eventually becoming Manager of Special Operations. He was affectionately know as Perimeter Vic. Retiring in 2003, Vic was called back to work, (summers of 2011 and 2012) because of the flooding in St. Laurent, and worked up to a few days prior to his illness. Vic was a Level 4 hockey coach, coaching Community Club Hockey and Twins AA for 15 years. Having a natural musical gift, he began playing drums with Ben Jones in 1967. They played at Folklorama, did a cancer benefit at the Concert Hall, for which they had a standing ovation (Vic was very humbled by this) and they recorded a song which made them top 10 in Jamaica. He also drummed with Glen Power for the 1967 Manitoba Centennial, creating the song, "Going back to Manitoba". He loved playing the harmonica and the banjo. Vic loved nature, and the family spent many summers camping and fishing in the Rockies. He played softball and hockey, ending with the oldtimers "Dirty Dozen". Vic and Joan were snowbirds, happily spending many winters in Mission, Tx. He would mimic the call of a loon to signal "happy hour". A humble, but outgoing man with a quirky sense of humour, Vic was also a loving, protective husband, a very proud father, and a committed, dedicated worker. A friend to all, he will be missed by many. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 4588 Robin Blvd. Donations may be made in Vic's name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, R3C 9C9. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Dec 27, 2012

VICTOR JOSEPH WESELAK On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Health Sciences Centre, Victor Joseph Weselak beloved husband of Joan passed away at the age of 73. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 28 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 4588 Roblin Boulevard at Grant Avenue. A longer obituary will follow. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Dec 22, 2012
Publish Date: Dec 27, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2012

Condolences & Memories (26 entries)

  • Joan and family----we think of you so very often and so hope you are having some peace with the wonderful memories you have of Vic. Just wanted you to know we have not forgotten!! Love Cam and family - Posted by: Cam Driver and Wally Funk, family, and esp. Judy too (Old Friends) on: Apr 07, 2013

  • Dear Joan, Sorry to hear about the loss of Victor. I learned about his death after the funeral and I am sorry I could not attend. Victor was a great guy and we shared some great times together. He was a great drummer and a wonderful fellow. My condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Ben Jones (Music) on: Dec 30, 2012

  • Joane and family, our thoughts are with you. Vic and I worked on the perimeter yrs ago. My thoughts of Vic his old chev station wagon he drove for years also the special survey talents of Vic. Always a friend when we met I'll miss him. - Posted by: Terry & Emily Hunter (Province of Manitoba Highway Dept) on: Dec 28, 2012

  • I first met Vic back in the 70's doing a soils survey in District 12. I was a fresh "kid off the block" nervously meeting new people every day. I will always remember Vic Wesluck for being such a kind and decent man. His cool demeanor and his ability to humbly appreciate "everyone" that shook his hand won him the respect of all that knew him. Vic Wesluck will be remembered and admired by many many good men for this. Go Rest High on that Mountain my friend.....till we meet again bro/LJ - Posted by: Linden Johnson (co-worker and honoured friend) on: Dec 28, 2012

  • To Joan and Family so sorry to hear of Vic's passing,it was a true pleasure to know and work with him in the park. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Hugs to all - Posted by: Barry and Sandy Little, Grand Valley Ontario (Friends from Fiesta Village) on: Dec 28, 2012

  • ED AND LESLIE---OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER - Posted by: ABE AND KAREN (FRIENDS) on: Dec 28, 2012

  • Please accept my sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Vic. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. - Posted by: Evelyn Kingslans (Friend) on: Dec 28, 2012

  • Our condolences to you and your family Joan, for the loss of your best friend. Our days are long and with sorrow here at 1609 LaJoya. We too, miss him so much. Our prayers have been with you during this time of sorrow. May the Lord bless you with his presence. - Posted by: Rich Hullander & Gin Gardell (Fiesta Village Friends) on: Dec 28, 2012

  • My sincere condolences - Posted by: David Beckinsale (Co-worker 50 years ago at Bayne & Hyde) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Our deepest condolences to your family, you are in our prayers - Posted by: Garry and Judy Harding (Friend) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Saddened and shocked. Vic was a genuine and class guy. Always looked forward to seeing him. Never saw him enough, but the times we did, we always had fun!! We are sincere when we say he will be missed. Joan, David and family, you are in our thoughts. Bob and Gisele Hirayama - Posted by: Bob and Gisele Hirayama (Friend.) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Remembering Vic from the "Twins" days & the fun we all had for so many years. What a wonderful man he was. My deepest & heartfelt sympathy go out to you, Dave & all your family. To have lost so much in such a little time must be devastating. You are in my thoughts & prayers Doreen Moore - Posted by: Doreen Moore (friend) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Vic's family is in my heart and prayers. His kind heart and friendly way is one of the nicest memories I have of working in the department. What a great guy! - Posted by: Joanne Thibault (Co-worker) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • David: So sorry to have read about your Dad's passing. Hope you are doing well. - Posted by: Doug Warkentin (Friend of David Weselak) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Dear Mrs.Weselak, Denis and I were so saddened to learn of Mr. Weselak's passing. You are a couple Denis and I admire, you appeared to truly love and enjoy each other. Your loss will be very painful; our deepest sympathy to you and yours. - Posted by: Denis and Tammy Breland (neighbors) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Our thoughts and prayers are for the family at this time of deep sorrow. - Posted by: Nick and Phyllis Stefanyshyn (worked together and friend) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Dear Joan and family I was saddened to hear of your loss of Vic. Time seems to rush by and in spite of that I still have fond memories of Vic's time at Bayne and Hyde and Wilson Neal and Hayward. I was fortunate in having the opportunity to work with Vic in those years and was so pleased that he took the opportunity at Highways and did so well there. While I did not see him very often our paths crossed occasionally and I was able to watch his progress after I left the firm to work for Manitoba Surveys and later Red River Community College. I remember getting a phone call from him in his early days at Highways with regard to the procedures to lay out the curves on his first run at surveying an interchange on the Perimeter. I went through the procedure with him and when I met him accidentally some time later we had a good laugh about his still being employed by Highways. I wish you and yours peace in this trying time and comfort in your many good memories of Vic. - Posted by: Allan L Hayward (Former employer and co-worker) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Enjoyed working with Vic. Always such a great attitude. - Posted by: Grant Forsman (coworker) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Vic was one of my favorite people at work for almost 20 years. He will be missed. - Posted by: Dennis Watson (coworker friend) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Our sincerest sympathy to you, Joan. Although we only know you slightly, we thought of you as a neat couple, enjoyed chatting with you in the back and will miss that. May you feel God's Love and Comfort. Take only one day at a time. - Posted by: John & Marlene Giesbrecht (in the neighborhood) on: Dec 27, 2012

  • Mrs. Weselak and David So sorry to hear of the loss of Your husband and father. You have been through so much already. I hope you find strength in the good memories you have of him and of the family and friends around you. May him and Kevin rest in peace together - Posted by: Rosetta Troia -Schwartz (Former student of Mrs. Weselak, former classmate of Kevins) on: Dec 26, 2012

  • Joan....it is with the deepest sadness that we learned of your dear husband Vic's passing. It was far too early and tragic and sudden and I cannot imagine the pain and suffering for you, your son and family. Please know that our blessings are with you and my memories of you and Vic from years gone by, will be held very close to my heart. Judy sends her love as well, and condolences. I pray for peace to sustain you, and the love of family and friends. - Posted by: Cam Driver and Wally Funk (Old Friends) on: Dec 25, 2012

  • Dear Joan and family, we are sadden to hear the loss of Victor. Our thoughts and prayers are wit you at this time. - Posted by: Sylvia (nee) Weselak and Murray MacMillan (Cousin to Victor) on: Dec 25, 2012

  • Joan: It is with profound sadness that we heard about Vic's untimely passing. Life seems so unfair at times, and especially so at Christmas time. Know that we love you both, and our fervent hope is that you again find peace and joy with the help of your family and friends, as the days and weeks unfold. Vic was a most remarkable and talented man, full of class and dignity. We will miss him deeply, and will hold his memory and our times together forever in our hearts. with deepest sympathy...Dawn and Kenny xxxoooo - Posted by: Dawn and Kenny Ironside (friends) on: Dec 24, 2012

  • Joan, our Condolences to you. We feel so Sad in losing Vic, as we had such a great time this summer and will always cherish the time we had together.. All will be missed so much and the park will never be the same without the two of you.. So many wonderful memories.. We loved you both, be strong and may we see you again.. - Posted by: Lanny & Sue Dvorak (Friends) on: Dec 23, 2012

  • Joan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember with fondest our high school years and the many wonderful friends we made at VACI. Cam made me aware of the tragic news; I'm so very sorry. Take care, Sybil Bagshaw (nee McGee) - Posted by: Sybil Bagshaw (nee McGee) (highschool friend) on: Dec 22, 2012

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