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WILLIAM SOKOLIUK

Born: Aug 02, 1944

Date of Passing: Dec 28, 2013

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WILLIAM SOKOLIUK It is with profound sadness that, after a brief but courageous battle, we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and Gido, William (Bill) Sokoliuk on December 28, 2013 at the age of 69 years. Dad leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 47 years, Verna; two sons, Shane (Alex), and Sheldon (Tanya), and Brenley, the granddaughter that he adored. He is also survived by his brother, Walter (Cheryl), godson Marshall; his sisters and brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Steve and Cynthia Sokoliuk, sister-­in-law, Pat Sokoliuk, and father and mother-in-law, Mike and Mary Hasiuk. Dad was born on August 2, 1944 in Sirko, MB. He spent his early years in the Sirko and Sundown area going to school and working on the family farm. After high school, Dad moved to Winnipeg where he began his working career. He spent 37 years working for Versatile Farm Equipment and then spent his last nine years, before retirement in 2010, employed by St. Boniface General Hospital. Dad did not preach to us about how to do things the right way. Instead, he led by example. He taught us the great importance of hard work, honesty, humility and thoughtfulness. He was happiest when our family was together. Christmas, Easter, birthdays, family getaways or simply sitting in the back yard was where you'd find him at his very best and in fine form telling us silly stories and corny jokes. These times will forever be remembered. As a family, we would like to thank the many friends and extended family that visited Dad and brought us food and goodies during his stay in hospital. You all made his final days more special and we know it meant the world to him to have you all there with him. We'd also like to extend a special thank you to tremendous staff; including the doctors, nurses and health care aides on floor 6E at St. Boniface General Hospital for their tender care, true professionalism and compassion they gave to Dad. Dad left us far too soon. We had so much more to see and do, but now we have to say goodbye. Please join us at Wheeler Funeral Home, 1800 Day Street at 10:00 a.m. for a viewing, followed by his funeral at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. Vichnaya Pamyat Dad! Already, we miss you more than you'll ever know. Funeral Arrangements in care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street (204) 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 2013

Condolences & Memories (36 entries)

  • So very saddened to see this of Bill's passing. Our sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Maurice & Josie Drewniak (friends) on: Jan 11, 2014

  • Dear Verna, Sheldon and Shane We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was one of the kindest men I had the privilege of meeting. His smile lit up a room and his laughter was contagious. He will be dearly missed by many, and his memory will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Jaclyn and Robbie Dudar (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2014

  • Verna and family. We were saddened to hear of Billy's illnes and passing. We always remember Billy as a plesant happy person. May he rest in peace. Walter and Gloria Urbanowich. - Posted by: Walter and Gloria Urbanowich (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2014

  • Dear Verna, Shane, Sheldon, and family ~ We are so saddened to hear that Billy has passed away ~ My mind drifts back, to when we were childhood "farm" neighbors, growing up and going to a one room school called Ackland School. It seems like yesterday. Our very deepest sympathies to you and your family ~ May God Bless You All ~ Rest In Peace, Billy ~ With thoughts and prayers, Jackie (Persowich) & Bob - Posted by: Jackie and Bob Lewandiwsky (Childhood neighbor in Sirko, MB. ) on: Jan 05, 2014

  • I am so very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. I will always remember him as a kind, funny, and good person! I have good memories of Bill and Verna together as great partners in life - and love of family. What a handsome cousin and true proud Ukrainian. Things I especially love about him. Sorry to Walter as well, because my memories of the two of you brothers being the best of friends stick strong in my mind. Again, I'm so sorry to his kids, and everyone touched by Bill's passing. Hugs from BC. - Posted by: Cheryl (Sokoliuk)Andrews (cousin) on: Jan 05, 2014

  • Sokoliuk family: Though we didn't spend time together over the years; I remember you from when we visited my Grandpa (and cousins)in Sundown as kids. - Posted by: LolaRae (Skrumeda) Lofquist (cousin (daughter of John G. Skrumeda)) on: Jan 04, 2014

  • Bill was one of my favourite cousins. He was so sincere, warm, considerate, kind and thoughtful. R - Posted by: Nellie Solnik (Cousin) on: Jan 03, 2014

  • Verna, Shane, Sheldon so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. It was always nice to bump in to you at Costco to catch up. - Posted by: Roger & Paulette Senebald (Friends) on: Jan 03, 2014

  • Our deepest condolences to Verna and family. you are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace - Posted by: Ron, Marge Chubaty (Friends) on: Jan 03, 2014

  • Dear Mrs. Sokoliuk, Sheldon and Shane, my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your families in this difficult time. - Posted by: Dallas Senebald (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2014

  • Verna & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Jim & Eleanor Crorey (Friends and neighbors) on: Jan 03, 2014

  • Dear Verna, I was so very shocked hearing of Bill's passing. I will miss meeting Bill in Walmart where we would meet in the middle of the aisles taking up space and joking and laughing. You were the perfect couple and the world was better for all those that knew him. Paul Francis - Posted by: Paul Francis (Friend) on: Jan 02, 2014

  • Verna and Family. So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Bev and John Neville () on: Jan 02, 2014

  • I am so sorry for your loss. Billy and I were in the same class, I remember him as a kind, considerate and a very thoughtful man. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Betty Bondarchuk (Malenko) (schoolmate and friend) on: Jan 02, 2014

  • Dear Verna & Family, Seems just like yesterday when we visited you and Bill in August 2012. Bill was so active, cordial, sincere and warm hearted. He has been a long-time family friend & we shall miss him but are happy for the privilege of having known him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at his all-too-soon passing. May you be blessed with strength to carry you through this difficult time. He was a good man. We shall remember him and pray for his soul - may he rest in eternal peace. Vichnaya Pamyat! - Posted by: Henia & Mike Kosowan (family friend) on: Jan 02, 2014

  • Verna I was very shocked when you phoned me to tell me that Bill passed away. I felt very bad that I didn't see him before he passed. I tried to see him but I was too late. I always thought that you and Bill were the perfect couple together. I also thought that Bill was very nice to everyone that he knew, and easy to talk to. He will be missed by everyone that was fortunate to have known him, and especially his immediate family. I am so sorry for the family at this very difficult time, including Bill's brother Walter and his family also. - Posted by: Sandra Nanka (close friend of Verna and Family) on: Jan 02, 2014

  • So sorry to read of your loss Verna. I send you my deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Adele Wooden (Former co-worker at Pitt Leather) on: Jan 01, 2014

  • Dear Verna and Family, Our hearts just break for you and your family, in the passing of Bill. Seeing you often at Costco was sweet, you were like two peas in a pod. God bless you and your family through this very difficult time. Love, Carrie & Todd Perdonic xoxoxo - Posted by: Carrie & Todd Perdonic (Friend) on: Jan 01, 2014

  • Verna and family, so sorry to hear of the sad news, thinking of you - Posted by: Beverley Hasiuk (cousin) on: Jan 01, 2014

  • Dear Verna, knew Bill for many years got to know Bill through his uncle Bill. Sorry to hear of his passing, when meeting Bill at Costco always had a lot to talk about. Sorry can't make the funeral we have 3 others same day and all at 10 or 11 but our sympathy goes out to you and all your family . Mike & Diane Felewich - Posted by: Mike & Diane Felewich (Friend) on: Jan 01, 2014

  • Verna and family our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time in your life. We extend our sincere condolences to you all. - Posted by: John and Lori Skibinski (Friends) on: Jan 01, 2014

  • Dear Verna, we are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Bill. - Posted by: Marie and Larry Popoff (Cousin) on: Jan 01, 2014

  • Verna and family, our deepest sympathies on your loss. Bill was a great man and will be missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts. - Posted by: Lisa, Kevin, Alex and Danika Davis (Neighbour and friend) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Dear Verna and the entire family... We are so sorry to read of Bill's passing. May you always treasure the memories of the good times. Bill was always very proud of his family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Jerry and DeeDee Penner (friend, former co-worker at Versatile) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Verna, Sheldon, Shane and brother Walter - I am so sorry for your great loss. Bill was such a happy, caring person who made me laugh with his honesty. - Posted by: Patricia Wepruk (cousin) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Dear Verna and family. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Bill. We always enjoyed our conversations with you both at Costco and on your frequent walks together. You were a beautiful couple. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Carol & Glenn Chudley () on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Verna and family. We were shocked at hearing of Billy's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Although not frequent enough, we enjoyed each and every time we spent with you folks - I always considered Billy an older brother - although i never told him that - he was always gracious, hospitable, friendly and funny, and i truly respected him. He will be missed by everyone for sure. We're in Arizona and regretfully won't be able to make the funeral, and are so sorry for that - hugs to you all. Take care everyone - Posted by: Will and Heidi Naturkach (cousin) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Every time we've seen Bill he always had a smile and was always joking. We will miss Bill's great smile and humor. Our deepest sympathies go out to Verna, Shane, Sheldon and family. - Posted by: Al & Rhonda Levenec (cousin) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Dear Verna, Shane, Sheldon & families. We are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We will always remember him as a kind, gentle man. Verna, Shane Sheldon & families We are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We will always remember him as a kind, gentle man. - Posted by: Bill, Karen,Karla and Kurt Shanski (Friends ) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Deepest sympathy to you, Verna and family. We were very saddened to hear of Bill's passing, especially so soon after his Mother. Deepest sympathy to his brother Walter & family. - Posted by: Murray & Luba Beange (cousin) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Verna, it is with great sadness that I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Bill was a sweet man, there is surely a place for him in heaven. - Posted by: Rachelle kehler (Co worker) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Dear Sokoliuk family, we are so sorry for your loss.....Bill was a wonderful person, great neighbor and friend. Going to miss our talks on our neighboring street and front lawns. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Glen, Lynne and Mikayla - Posted by: Glen and Lynne Kolansky (Neighbor and friends) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Dear Verna, We were so sorry to hear about Billy's illness and passing. Our thoughts and love goes out to you and your sons during this difficult time. - Posted by: John and Vivian Sandber (Cousin) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • Dear Verna, I am so sorry for your loss... Bill was one of the funniest men I knew and had such a hardy laugh...So never gonna forget Mr Bill <3 REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TIL WE MEET AGAIN..Love you forever and Verna I am so sorry :( - Posted by: Yvette Leclerc (friend ( co worker )) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • We are so very sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was a very special person, and although we hadn't spent a lot of time with him in the last few years since they moved from "Dowling", we always enjoyed our visits in Walmart, or the Costco parking lot. Bill always looked healthy and happy, and I'm so glad that we could call him our friend. Sincere condolences to Verna, Shane, Sheldon and your families. - Posted by: Ron and Wendy (Neighbors and Friends) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • We were so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We send our sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Bev & Jon Hill () on: Dec 31, 2013

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