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JOHN MALAK Passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Eileen, on September 12, 2013 at the Gimli Health Centre. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 51 years, Eileen. His sister Anne and husband Mack Demidiuk of Neepawa, brother Walter and wife Joyce, sisters Mary Van Santen, Frances and husband Don Cyr all of Winnipeg, sisters-in-law Olive Weremy and Mary Lylyk, as well as many nieces and nephews and many very special friends. John was predeceased by his parents Stella and Vernon Malak, brother Vernon his wife Irene Malak, nephew Ray Van Santen, nieces Nancy Van Santen, and Deanne Malak. John was born in the Morden area on March 29, 1934. He was educated in Morden and Winnipeg. John spent five years in the Royal Canadian Navy, in 1954 on the HMCS Stettler a sub chaser he was on his way to Korea when the war ended. He also spent time on the HMCS Cordova, a mine sweeper. He always claimed this was a wonderful learning experience. Later he settled into custom metal fabrication. He also spent 12 years at St. Benedict's Monestary. He loved the outdoors and felt so close to nature and God, and had a great admiration for the sisters. His love for building continued with the construction of his two homes and his summer home in lake St. George where many happy times were spent. In retirement he built his beautiful home on Lake Winnipeg north of Gimli where he always said it was his little bit of heaven. He dearly loved gardening and flowers were his passion and his happiness at finding Minerva Tree Farms and volunteering for 15 years developing a most treasured friendship with the Wuthrich family. A celebration of life will be held at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church 113-7th Avenue Gimli, MB at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 17. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses, and support services staff, and the Tim Horton's Special ambulance drivers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gimli Humane Society, P.O. Box 1999 Gimli, MB or Evergreen Basic Needs, 71-4th Avenue Gimli, MB or charity of one's choice. I love you, Babes. FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. In care of arrangements. 204-372-6271 or 204-372-6803
Publish Date: Sep 16, 2013
JOHN MALAK 1934 - 2013 John passed away in his loving wife's Eileen arms at the Gimli Health Centre on September 12, 2013 at the age of 79 years. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 11:00 am at the St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Gimli, MB. Full obituary to follow for Monday's paper. FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. In care of arrangements. Fisher Branch, MB 204-372-6271 or 204-372-6803
Publish Date: Sep 14, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Dear Aunty Eileen. Very sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His love for the outdoors and always puttering around the cottage or St. Andrews homestead as well as his dogs I will always remember. - Posted by: Don & Alicia Brown () on: Sep 23, 2013
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Dear Eileen sincere condolences, sorry for your loss - Posted by: eva straceny (frend from st.jozefs resident) on: Sep 17, 2013
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Good sledding John. May your trails always be groomed. Sincere condolences to Eileen. - Posted by: Len Zinger (Snowmobiling buddy.) on: Sep 16, 2013
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So sorry to hear, Always a smile on his face. - Posted by: Peter Marykuca (Met Johnny, Way back at the Quality Grill ) on: Sep 16, 2013
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Thanks for memories Uncle John. To this day I still think of the time at your cabin with my dad and cousin Ray fishing. Sitting on the dock eating all those seeds. My dad sure has a great brother and i sure was fortunate to have an uncle like you. Rest in peace Uncle John and we all love and will miss you. - Posted by: Darrin Malak (nephew) on: Sep 16, 2013
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Dear Eileen, So sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Frances O'Neill (Friend) on: Sep 15, 2013