JAMES ALEXANDER SLIPEC

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JAMES ALEXANDER SLIPEC December 7, 1960 - November 2, 2015 Peacefully, with family and friends by his side, Jim passed away at the Concordia Hospital on November 2, 2015 at the age of 54. Jim is survived by his wife of 23 years, Vera (Paley) and sons Jason and Corey. Jim was predeceased by his mother, Sophie (Zgoda), and his father, Edward. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Debbie Young and Kevin as well as nephew Bryan. His memory will live on for sisters-in-law Sonya (Paley), Rose-Mary (Paley), Theresa (Paley) and Daryl as well as brother-in-law Nick (Paley) and Rose Marie and niece Tamara. Jim will be sadly missed by his Aunt Olga Norget and Walter, as well as cousin John Norget, Tami and family; Aunt Shirley Zgoda, as well as cousin Brenda Winter, Vic and family; Aunt Olga Lilke, cousin Rodger and Vivianne and family. He will also be missed by his Uncle Terry Federowich; and cousin Gary Slipec, Maureen and family, as well as numerous other cousins. Jim was born on December 7, 1960 in Winnipeg. He graduated from Garden City Collegiate in 1978 before attending and graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1984. He started working on the railroad as a waiter before obtaining a job with Environment Canada in 1985. Jim worked in various, remote northern communities including Cree Lake, Resolute Bay and Alert before going back to school at York University in 1988-1989. It was through these years that Jim formed lifelong friendships with Brian, Randall, Pat, Buck, Richard and Terry. Jim loved sports especially hockey, football and curling. He attended many live events and he curled for numerous years with friends and family. When they became old enough Jim coached his boys, Jason and Corey and their curling teammates to much success. He was very proud of the boys and their achievements on and off the ice. The family wishes to thank the staff on the 3rd floor of the Concordia Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or to St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Church, 400 Day Street at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 14, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Canad Inns, 826 Regent Ave. West from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com
Publish Date: Nov 12, 2015

JAMES ALEXANDER SLIPEC December 7, 1960 - November 2, 2015 Peacefully, with family and friends by his side, Jim passed away at the Concordia Hospital on November 2, 2015 at the age of 54. Jim is survived by his wife of 23 years, Vera (Paley) and sons Jason and Corey. Jim was predeceased by his mother, Sophie (Zgoda), and his father, Edward. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Debbie Young and Kevin as well as nephew Bryan. His memory will live on for sisters-in-law Sonya (Paley), Rose-Mary (Paley), Theresa (Paley) and Daryl as well as brother-in-law Nick (Paley) and Rose Marie and niece Tamara. Jim will be sadly missed by his Aunt Olga Norget and Walter, as well as cousin John Norget, Tami and family; Aunt Shirley Zgoda, as well as cousin Brenda Winter, Vic and family; Aunt Olga Lilke, cousin Rodger and Vivianne and family. He will also be missed by his Uncle Terry Federowich; and cousin Gary Slipec, Maureen and family, as well as numerous other cousins. Jim was born on December 7, 1960 in Winnipeg. He graduated from Garden City Collegiate in 1978 before attending and graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1984. He started working on the railroad as a waiter before obtaining a job with Environment Canada in 1985. Jim worked in various, remote northern communities including Cree Lake, Resolute Bay and Alert before going back to school at York University in 1988-1989. It was through these years that Jim formed lifelong friendships with Brian, Randall, Pat, Buck, Richard and Terry. Jim loved sports especially hockey, football and curling. He attended many live events and he curled for numerous years with friends and family. When they became old enough Jim coached his boys, Jason and Corey and their curling teammates to much success. He was very proud of the boys and their achievements on and off the ice. The family wishes to thank the staff on the 3rd floor of the Concordia Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or to St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Church, 400 Day Street at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 14, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Canad Inns, 826 Regent Ave. West from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com
Publish Date: Nov 7, 2015

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2015