BENJAMIN KUBRAKOVICH

Condolences & Memories (29 entries)

• Madame Kubrakovich and family. I am sure saddened by the sudden passing of Ben. He was one of my favorite teachers. I will always remember him fondly. He was a wonderful man and an inspiration to all of his students. - Posted by: Yvon Dumont (Former student. St Laurent Elementary and High School) on: Aug 20, 2015

• Madame Kubrakovich and family. I am sure saddened by the sudden passing of Ben. He was one of my favorite teachers. I will always remember him fondly. He was a wonderful man and an inspiration to all of his students. - Posted by: Yvon Dumont (Former student. St Laurent Elementary and High School) on: Aug 20, 2015

• Lydia - We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Thinking of you, Ryan, Victor and your family and expressing our deepest sympathy to all of you for your sad loss. May you be comforted by the good memories your dad left for you. Sincerely, Rochelle & Harvey Litman - Posted by: Rochelle & Harvey Litman () on: Aug 17, 2015

• I wish to express my sincerest condolences to all of Ben's family. I attended Manitoba Teachers College with Ben in 1960-61 and while we were not in the same class, I did get to know Ben as a fellow resident of the men's residences at MTC. Ben was a quiet, reserved, gentle person who had the respect of not only his colleagues but his instructors as well. I had the privilege some years ago of running into either his daughter or his granddaughter who worked at the front desk of The Place Louis Riel. I would often inquire about Ben and asked her to extend my good wishes to him. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" - Posted by: Edward R. Arndt (Colleague-Manitoba Teachers College 1960-61) on: Aug 16, 2015

• All the best to you Julia, Mark and family.. Julia, Mark Eric and I are sending you our love ...My sincere condolences to all.. Sincerely Linda Bussey - Posted by: Linda Bussey (Friend of Julia and family) on: Aug 14, 2015

• I am very sad to learn of Ben's passing. My sympathies go out to all of members of his very large family. Ben was my Chemistry teacher from 1968 thru 1970. He was a very modest, kind and soft-spoken man, and one of my favourite teachers. I fondly remember the day that he arrived to school dressed in his graduation cap and gown to celebrate his achieving his latest university degree. He was very proud of his accomplishment and we, his students, couldn't help being proud of him. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to chat with him many times over the past few years, during my visits to Gimli. He took excellent care of my mother's lawn and kept a watchful eye over her interests. I will miss him. - Posted by: Ted Marttin (Friend and student) on: Aug 14, 2015

• As a younger teacher, Ben always made me feel good about teaching and new ideas. His conversations were always interesting! I also had the pleasure of teaching many of his kids. They were all well behaved and respectful just like their Dad. A smart man,solid family man....a man who knew what teaching was all about - Posted by: Pam Einarson (Friend) on: Aug 14, 2015

• Condolences to Jeannette and family I taught with Ben in St Laurent when we started our teaching careers Also played hockey I remember him fondly and am sad to hear of his death. Best wishes - Posted by: Paul Chartrand (Colleague) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Jeanette and family so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Sue Heathcote () on: Aug 13, 2015

• I wish you all God's comfort and peace. Ben was a great teacher and father. He did a great job with all his wonderful kids. - Posted by: Marty Johnson (Friend of kids, student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• He was one great teacher and we helped him after school with the next day reports. Mr.B.K.was my gr. 7-8 teacher in 1960s. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs.J.K and families.R.I.P. FROM FORMER STUDENT FR.ST.LAURENT. MB.PAMELA BOUDREAU - Posted by: Pamela [boudreau] Lafreniere (former student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Mr K was my Ukrainian teacher and I didn't have him for Chemistry but he did fill in for History now and then. In my pre-teen years I was friends with his second oldest child Caroline and I remember seeing a different side of Mr K outside of the school...that's when I realized teachers were human too LOL! Very nice man! - Posted by: Kim Breneman (Student and friend of daughter Caroline) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Mr. Kubrakovich was my chemistry teacher in high school. He was a fantastic teacher a genuinely kind human being. He will be missed! My sincerest condolences to the entire family! - Posted by: Angela Eyjolfson (Student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Mr. K taught me in the 70s. Ukrainian class was always the best. Then we had Ukrainian history class that I really enjoyed. We made a book and I still have it today. Deepest sympathy to the family, but you have memories that will always be with you. R I P Mr K. Vichnaya Pamyat - Posted by: Karen Storozuk (Boitson) (Former student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• We are sending our deepest condolences to you Jeanette and your wonderful family. We have been thinking about all of the family as we watched your beautiful children grow up from little babies to wonderful adults. Ben was a great man. We always enjoyed a quick visit with him when he would come to the store. He taught all our children and they all had the greatest respect for him. So sorry for your loss. Neil and Merilyn Baldwinson. - Posted by: Merilyn and Neil Baldwinson (friends ) on: Aug 13, 2015

• So sorry to learn of Ben's passing Jeanette and Michael and Family ... Ben was a truly good, kind, genuine, and humble man ... His was a life truly well lived ... and ... I have always and will always ... remember him. I will offer mass for him and for you ... Alex - Posted by: Alex Kolomic (Friend) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Jeanette and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was a great husband, father, teacher and grandfather surely to missed by many. I send you our deepest sympathy and love, we regret we are unable to be with you at this most difficult time, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, Michael and Diane Chopek - Posted by: Diane Chopek (Forest) (Cousin) on: Aug 13, 2015

• It is with great sorrow that I read this obituary, Mr kub was one of my favorite teachers back when I was in high school....always made me feel good about the learning I recieved in his classes....you will be greatly missed Mr kub. And to the family of this wonderful man, may your hearts be filled not with sorrow of his passing but with great pride and respect of the wonderful kind hearted man that he was. He will be sadly missed by all those whom he touched in may ways....rip old friend you will be sadly missed and fondly and lovingly remembered - Posted by: Chris Holland (Student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Sorry for your families loss. He was a great teacher. - Posted by: Elaine pitman (Student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• He was a good Ukrainian teacher. I learned alot from him. He was a very soft spoken person and calm teacher.Never did I hear him raise his voice.He always helped me out in class during class with Ukrainian.H was a regular customer at Firmans Garage when worked there.I saw him just a few months ago and he still remembered who I was. We talked about how school was back then.It was nice to talk with him for a while. RIP.My condolences go out to the entire family.Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Vern Walkin (student and friend) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Very sad to learn of his passing. He was a good man, a devoted parent, a person with a big heart. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Teresa Carey () on: Aug 13, 2015

• Mr. KUB, you will never be forgotten! You were one of a kind. Never had a bad thing to say almost ever. Smiled and warmed a room upon entering. I remember being taught Ukrainian and learning how to make eggs etc. I remember many things about you, too many to mention. One thing I do remember is you never once gave up in anything ever! Love you mr KUB rest in peace! Condolences to you all! - Posted by: Terri Demman (Friend ) on: Aug 13, 2015

• He was one of my favorite teachers when I was in school, he tried really hard to make school fun and he always wanted everyone to have fun while they learned. You will be missed by many. - Posted by: Amber Williams (Student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• You were a great man and I'm glad I had the honour of being one of your students. After my school years I was working at the Ukrainian heritage museum in Winnipeg Beach where you continued to pass on your wisdom to me. May you rest in peace Mr. Kub. - Posted by: Rob Storoziuk (Student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• I spent many days playing with his children and being taken care of by Jeanette when I was sick and not able to go to school. Ben is one of the memories I have in the hallways at school. My heart goes out to all of you. - Posted by: Barb Davidson (nee Barrow) (Neighbour and playmate of the kids 18a 6th avenue) on: Aug 13, 2015

• My deepest condolences to the entire Kubrakovich family. My heart grieves for your loss and I pray you will find solace and comfort in each other at this difficult time. I have some of my very best childhood memories of your wonderful family. The kindness Mr. and Mrs. Kubrakovich showed me over the years while growing up was never forgotten and is often used to remind my own children how families should be. Ever the gentle teachings of both these wonderful people are present in my life. As life as grown so I have grown apart from all of you but please know I think of you often and smile. I am truly blessed to have known such a wonderful man. - Posted by: Simone McArthur () on: Aug 13, 2015

• My thoughts are with the family at this time. Always enjoyed Mr. Kubrakovich as a teacher though he was more than that. A living father and family man he will be missed though never forgotten. Thank you Ben. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Robert Fraser (Former student) on: Aug 13, 2015

• Luba, Fr. Andre and kids...huge hugs and peaceful prayers for you and for the repose of the soul of your Dad. Thinking of you from Kamsack. Love, the Thomas' - Posted by: Jana, Isaac, Sophia, Henry, and Magdalen Thomas (Cousin through marriage) on: Aug 12, 2015

• TO JEANNETTE AND FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. IT IS WONDERFUL THAT YOU ARE A LARGE FAMILY THAT WILL BE THERE TO COMFORT EACH OTHER. - Posted by: joan porteous (friend and co-worker (30 years) of Ben's sister Lillian) on: Aug 12, 2015