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DOUGLAS PAUL BURZUIK

Date of Passing: Feb 06, 2013

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DOUGLAS PAUL BURZUIK Our most beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away surrounded by the love of his family on February 6, 2013, at the Selkirk & District General Hospital after an extended battle with cancer. He is survived by his common-law wife of 29 years Judith McIntyre; daughters Jocelyn (Anthony) Burzuik, Kathy (Todd) McIntyre; sons Steven (Chere) Burzuik, Don (Rachel) McIntyre, Bill (Sue) McIntyre; brothers Garry (Lori) Burzuik, Michael (Miriam) Burzuik; sisters Sandra Kurbis and Joan Burzuik, cousins Mike Burzuik Sr. and Darlene Johnston, many nieces and nephews, and many friends. Doug is predeceased by his parents Betty Burzuik-Lee and Norman Burzuik; brother-in-law Bill Beaton. Doug was born and raised in Selkirk, MB, where he had many special memories of his childhood. As a young child, he loved spending time at the McRae homestead in Clandeboye, MB, with his grandparents Neil and Mary McRae. As a young man, Dad's first job was at the Selkirk Silica Sandplant. He spent many more years with Abex, and finally the Selkirk Rolling Mills from which he retired in January of 2012. He was proud to be a former volunteer member of the St. Andrews Fire Department (Hall 1) and a member and former coordinator of the Petersfield COPP. Dad had a love of the outdoors, fishing and hunting. But it is his family, and love of that family that surpassed everything else in his life. His greatest treasures were his children, and his grandchildren Cassandra (Cassie), Meghan, Tristan, Connor, Shae Lynn, Aidan, Sarah, Jessica, Matthew and Jessie. To friends and family, he was always known as "Papa". His love was unconditional, devoted, and compassionate to his friends and family. That love taught his many children right from wrong, loyalty to family and brought us all a deep and abiding strength. A memorial service to celebrate Doug's life will be held in the Gilbart Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. with the Venerable Archdeacon Godfrey Mawejje officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Palliative Care at the Selkirk and District General Hospital, or the Manitoba Fire Fighters Burn Fund. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Feb 9, 2013

DOUGLAS PAUL BURZUIK Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Doug Burzuik, aged 62 years, of Petersfield, MB. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Feb 7, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 09, 2013

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • Doug, you are always missed. The kids and I miss those fishing trips and all the stories you use to entertain us with. You are always in our hearts. Glad you are at peace! - Posted by: Val, Tristan, and Shae-lyn (daughter-in-law and grandchildren) on: Feb 23, 2017

  • Mr Burzuik was a amazing man. I miss him very much. Until we meet again. - Posted by: Cher Pfeifer (Daughter inlaw) on: Feb 02, 2016

  • Here has passed the greatest man I ever knew. What is good in me has come from him and if on the day I pass I am only half the man he was, then I have succeeded in life, and I would be knightly..... - Posted by: Steven Burzuik (Son) on: Feb 15, 2013

  • I was able to visit with Doug (dad as i called him)this past summer when i was home Doug always had the funny stories and comments when ever we visited..Our deepest sympathies to the family... - Posted by: Robbyn Mccron (friend of the family) on: Feb 09, 2013

  • I knew Doug since 1998 as a neighbor and later a good friend, he was a unique person. He always had time to stop what he was doing to talk about everything as Doug had a knowledge of most things. I really looked forward to his visits and they were usually daily after his retirement. Thanks Doug for your friendship,I will certianly miss you my friend. - Posted by: Denise & Bob Fromm (Neighbor ) on: Feb 09, 2013

  • As cousins living provinces apart, we really enjoyed our time together on yearly visits as teens, and fortunately got together again recently. Doug was such a loving son and brother, hardworker, great writer and story teller, volunteer, a natural caregiver and much loved cousin. Our emails will be treasured, his gruffness hiding the softness, his heart was huge. Rest well cuz, you have earned it. Love to all our Selkirk family, sincere condolences to Judi & family, Barbara & Orv Robson - Posted by: Barbara & Orv Robson, Summerland, B.C. (Barbara and Doug are first cousins) on: Feb 08, 2013

  • Doug always took the time to try and help others. Sorry to hear of his passing. - Posted by: jim skinner (co- worker) on: Feb 07, 2013

  • I knew Doug very briefly but I thoroughly enjoyed his company and his many entertaining stories. My deepest sympathies to Judi and his family. - Posted by: Jill (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2013

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