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WILLIAM ZAKALA It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Zakala at the Kildonan Personal Care Centre on September 19, 2013 at age 90. Bill is survived by his daughter, Patricia, and son-in-law, Ken Denman (Montreal), and granddaughters, Taryn Denman (Toronto), and Courtney Denman of Winnipeg (Joel). He is also survived by his brothers, Gene (Diane) of Winnipeg, and Ed of Kelowna, BC; sister-in-law, Eleanor Grywinski, sister-in-law, Olga and brother-in-law George Bonnefoy, brother-in-law Bill Solomon, and cousin, Olga Kostiuk. Bill is predeceased by his wife, Irene (nee Torsky) in 2010, and son, Glen in 1973. Bill was born in Winnipeg's North End to Michael and Pauline Zakala. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was stationed in Cold Lake, Alberta and St. Hyacinthe, PQ just prior to the end of the Second World War. He married Irene in 1948 and son, Glen, was born in 1952 and their daughter Patricia joined the family eight years later. In his early employment Bill worked briefly for Northern Electric and Bristol Aerospace before joining Air Canada as an electrician in 1956; retiring in 1986 after 31 years of service. Bill enjoyed spending time with his immediate and extended family and friends and always helped out during family gatherings. He enjoyed fixing things around the house and travelling with his wife. Bill also enjoyed relaxing in his TV room, following his favourite football or hockey team. Bill spent the last three years at Kildonan Personal Care Centre and received excellent care during this time. His family would like to thank all those who were involved in his care and especially thank the nursing staff. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193
Publish Date: Sep 24, 2013
WILLIAM ZAKALA Peacefully, on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Kildonan Personal Care Home, William Zakala, aged 89 of Winnipeg. Arrangements pending. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193
Publish Date: Sep 21, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2013
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Fond memories of our families getting together especially for the Santa Claus Parade every year and either going to "aunty" Irene and "uncle" Bill's for dinner or to our home. Patricia and I would play with our Barbies and Barry and "Glenny" would happily look on. Our families did many things together - the "school" for children with cerebral palsy at our home, they were founding members of The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, and they got together for many evenings of card playing, square dancing, crafting (the moms) and wood working (the dads). I still have a wooden truck that Bill made for my first son, Alastair and it will be enjoyed by my first grandchild who is due at the end of Nov. Irene and Bill were wonderful people and we are all blessed for having them in our lives. To Taryn and Courtney - Your grandparents were SO PROUD of you! They would constantly "brag" about you both! My deepest condolences to all of you. Barry will be saddened by the news... he frequently talks about "the good old days" Take care and keep the memories alive, Mary-Anne - Posted by: Mary-Anne Thomson (Boden) (Childhood friend) on: Sep 28, 2013
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Remembering both Bill and Irene as wonderful neighbours. Sad to hear that they have passed on. Remembering the days when the boys would be shooting hoops and Bill would join in, showing them some of his "moves" from when he played basketball. My heartfelt condolences to Patricia and family in the loss of her dad, father-in-law and grandpa. - Posted by: C. Harper (Old Neighbour) on: Sep 24, 2013