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SIDNEY KOSHELANYK

Born: Mar 08, 1932

Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2015

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SIDNEY KOSHELANYK March 8, 1932- January 3, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sidney Koshelanyk. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 3, 2015 after a brief illness. Left to cherish Sidney's memory are his sons, Tom (Sandi) and Gord (Darcie); daughter-in-law, Donna; grandchildren, Kristen (Brent), Stacy, Bryan and great-grandson, Damon. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Anne; wife, Connie and sons, Brian and William. Sidney was born in Caliento, Manitoba and attended Schevchenko School in Vita, before moving to Winnipeg in 1950 where he attended United College. In 1951 he began working for Winnipeg Supply where he would spend the next 23 years. In 1955 he met the love of his life Connie and they married and raised four sons. He was a devoted husband and father who was passionate about sports. He coached many of the boys' teams in hockey and baseball and in 1975 he turned this love of sports into a career when he purchased Henry's Skate Service and ran a thriving business until he retired in 1999. Please join family and friends for a celebration of Sidney's life on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. Special thanks to the staff of 4E, 5E and ICU at St. Boniface Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Sidney's memory to D'Arcy's A.R.C., 730 Century Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0M1. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB 204.586.8668, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2015

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

  • We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sid. He had just been in the office telling us about wanting to sell the house and move into an apartment. Sid & Tom provided all our hockey needs to both Allan and our son Justin. Our Sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Allan and Janet Fast (Insurance Broker) on: Jan 21, 2015

  • I was very saddened to hear that Uncle Sidney passed away. Our family didn't see Uncle Sidney and Aunty Connie often, but when we did they always had a wonderful smile and made us feel welcome. My thoughts are with you Tom, Gordon & Donna and families. - Posted by: Eleanor Sproule (nee) Hargrave (Niece) on: Jan 09, 2015

  • He was the nicest man I have ever met, always greeted you with a smile and was always willing to help out a valued customer. He will be missed by family and friends very much, it was my honor to have had him and his family in my life. Thanks for your generosity. - Posted by: Ken (Whappy) Whapham (friend ) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • Uncle Sid you will be greatly missed by friends and family. I will always have my memories of you & Auntie Connie. Family meant everything to you and Auntie Connie as it does to me. You are where you need to be with your family. Gord & Tom you are in my thoughts & prayer I miss you all Karen - Posted by: Karen Brett ( Hargrave) (Niece) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • Sid was one of the good ones, he was my hockey coach and took me aside and taught me how to do a wrist shot properly. I'm sure I frustrated him because I was at the age where I knew everything. He was not detered and I still am using what he taught me. Sorry I couldn't attend the celebration today it did not appear in the edition of the free press I got this morning, only saw it online after 3:30 Dang RIP Sid - Posted by: Bob Titley (Family Friend) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • My thoughts and prayers are with the Koshelanyk family. They have been through more pain and loss than any family should. - Posted by: Greg Zembik (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • So sorry to hear the news of Tom`s dad`s passing. We send love from all the `family` here in England. We know you will have many wonderful memories of Sidney to treasure. - Posted by: Cynthia and David (Sandi`s cousin from the UK) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • Sid and Connie along with their boys moved in beside us, what great neighbours they were, our dog Lady would watch for them to come home, they would take her in the front door give her a piece of cheese and let her out the back door. Our sympathies to the family, Sid and Connie are together again. Bill and Joan - Posted by: Bill and Joan Mayberry (Old neighbours) on: Jan 07, 2015

  • Please accept the sincere condolences of our family, who dealt with Henry's for many years, and were recipients of his whole family's kindness for many years. He was well known and well liked. - Posted by: The Bettens Family (old customers) on: Jan 07, 2015

  • Sid, I will miss our discussions on the Bombers, Jets, politics, Blue Jays, etc. I'll also miss the chips and onion dip, rye and Pepsi, and food enough to feed an army every time we visited you and Connie. Joyce will miss the reminiscing about relatives, Caliento, Vita, gardening, berry picking, etc. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Fred & Joyce Budzey (cousins) on: Jan 07, 2015

  • Sid was a cantankerous old Ukrainian who was so typical of his generation with a hard gruff exterior but a heart of gold, especially when it came to his family and friends. Sid enriched the lives of many a hockey and baseball player, especially those of us who grew up in Transcona. Rest in Peace Sid; you are now together again with your one true love; the woman who you walked through life with. - Posted by: Ken Muzik (friend) on: Jan 07, 2015

  • Feeling sorry for the loss of Sidney. Both Daryl and myself have you in your thoughts. - Posted by: Tammy and Daryl (family) on: Jan 07, 2015

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