PHILIP KUHTEY

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PHILIP KUHTEY February 19, 1953 - September 2, 2018 It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Philip Kuhtey of Winnipeg. He is survived by his wife Valarie, daughters Erin and Emily (Spencer), sisters Mary Joanne Kuhtey and Irene Kuhtey of Winnipeg, sister Theresa Kuhtey of Vancouver, numerous cousins, nephews Colin and Matthew MacRae and their families, sister-in-law Bev MacRae (Dwayne), mother-in-law Margaret Stephen, very close friend Gilles Rivard, and many other lifelong friends too numerous to list. Phil was predeceased by his parents Eva and Joseph Kuhtey. Phil grew up in St. Boniface and spent most of his adult life there. He was a Shipper/Receiver for many years at Russell Steel. In his late 20s he made a career change to work in the construction trades as a Journeyman Air Balance Technician, first at Air Movement Ltd., then at DFC Mechanical Services Ltd. He finally retired last Christmas and began to enjoy the good life that retirement brings. Unfortunately, this was cut far too short. He battled colon cancer back in 2009, and remained cancer free for many years. In early July he was diagnosed with lung cancer, which had metastasized to his brain. He maintained a positive attitude throughout his health struggles, firmly believing he would win this fight too. He was a good, kind man who loved the simple things in life: a gigantic bowl of ice cream, blueberry pie, reading a good book, and puzzles to keep the mind sharp. He loved a good meal, a cold beer after work, puttering in the yard and garage. He was a handyman extraordinaire, building many projects in our home, and was always ready to lend a hand to his daughters or friends with anything they might need. He loved the lake, going camping, and went fishing whenever he could. He loved to travel, be it a road trip to BC, or wintering in Cuba or Mexico. Most of all, he was a devoted family man. He loved his daughters, relishing their accomplishments, and was so proud of the young women they had become. Phil and Val had a very special bond. They began their life together 44 years ago, and were married for 31 years. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful and compassionate care provided by Doctors Silvaggio, Kakamanu and Bieko, nurses and staff on GA5 and the Gamma Knife team at Health Sciences Centre and CancerCare who looked after Phil in his last days. Also, to Dr. Benson Yip of St. Boniface Hospital who provided wonderful care through his colon cancer journey. A memorial service will be held at Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Drive in Winnipeg, on Wednesday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. If you so desire, you may make a donation to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Sep 8, 2018

PHILIP KUHTEY It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Philip Kuhtey on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife Valarie, daughters, Erin and Emily (Spencer), sisters, Mary Joanne Kuhtey and Irene Kuhtey of Winnipeg, and sister Theresa Kuhtey of Vancouver, numerous cousins, nephews, Colin and Matthew MacRae and their families, sister-in-law Bev MacRae and her husband Dwayne Kinnaird, very close friend Gilles Rivard, and many other lifelong friends too numerous to list. Phil was predeceased by his parents, Eva and Joseph Kuhtey. A memorial service will be held at Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Drive in Winnipeg on Wednesday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Longer obituary will be published in Saturday's Winnipeg Free Press.
Publish Date: Sep 6, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 06, 2018, Sep 08, 2018