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WILLIAM OKUN October 9, 1935 - March 22, 2013 We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of a dear husband, father and grandfather with family by his side at the Selkirk General Hospital. He fought a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. He will be remembered by his wife Pauline; daughter Debbie (Bryan Hill); son Jeff (Varina); grandchildren Meghan Hill, Melissa (Sean Garry), Natalie (Matt Krahn) and Nicholas Okun. He is also survived by his sisters, Anne (late Peter Zuk), Nadia (Claude Hebert), Iris (Jim Bailey) all of B.C.; Sandy (Everett Rowlett) of Saskatchewan; brothers, Mike (Mary), John (Jean) of Winnipeg and Morris (Adell) of Grosse Isle. He was predeceased by his parents Nick (1973) and Nellie (1983). William was born in Ethelbert, MB. He married Pauline on October 18, 1958. William was a self-employed drywall contractor and an active church member. He and his wife loved to travel and spent the winters as snowbirds in Yuma, AZ. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 500 Pacific Ave. Selkirk, MB, with Father Peter Chorney officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or Holy Eucharist Parish, Selkirk, MB. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Mar 25, 2013
WILLIAM OKUN We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of William Okun, a dear husband, father, grandfather, on Friday, March 22, 2013, with his family by his side, at the Selkirk General Hospital. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 500 Pacific Ave., Selkirk, MB. Full obituary to follow in Monday's Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Mar 23, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 25, 2013
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Pauline & family, Sorry we could not attend the memorial service for Bill but we cherish the memories of the times we shared with him & you. May family & friends, who did come out ,grieve along with you & somehow relieve your sadness & may God, who now holds your loved one near,g ently wipe away each tear & help you through tommorrow. - Posted by: Nadia & Claude Hebert (sister & bro-in-law) on: Mar 26, 2013
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My condolences to Pauline and family. I am so sorry that i could not make the service During the years I worked for Bill, he taught me more about building than anyone and I will remember the good times we had always. Rest in Peace WJ Brian - Posted by: Brian Mayo (friend) on: Mar 26, 2013
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To Debbie, Bryan, and Meghan Hill With deepest sympathy, Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of William Okun pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that he is happy - Posted by: Beverley & Jerald Kulbaba & Family (Friends) on: Mar 25, 2013