BOB KUSSY

Condolences & Memories (17 entries)

• This breaks my heart. My deep condolences goes out to the Kussy family. Bobby, Jimmy and Stevie were my childhood neighbours in Cresentwood. What a legacy he leaves. Prayers for his wife and sons. May his memory live on through his art and all the people he inspired. - Posted by: Sarina Condello (Cresentwood Neigbour) on: Mar 27, 2023

• I'm so sorry for your loss. I was a childhood friend of Bob's. I ran into him occasionally over the years. Last time was at a Christmas sale at Health Sciences Centre. Bob gave me one of the beautiful whale -bone carvings. I will always remember meeting you Goota. I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Kathleen King Olson (Friend) on: Mar 20, 2023

• I offer my sincere condolences to the The family of Bob Kussy. I knew Bob thru soccer and we had many great conversations. Bob was a kind soul and a complete gentleman.He was passionate about his art and loved to play soccer. May God bless the Kussy family and guide them thru these difficult times. RIP ❤️🙏Tony Mazza - Posted by: Tony Mazza (Friend) on: Mar 05, 2023

• I knew Bob as a teenager when we both played soccer together at Sir John Franklin CC. I always knew that Bobby, as we called him was not going to work behind a desk in a 9-5 job. He had many ideas about his future none of which involved working for others. A free spirit at 14 years of age and someone who followed his dreams as an adult. Enjoyed the championships won with him in 1973 and 1975 especially our trip to play in Scotland. I wish we had connected more frequently as adults but when we did cross paths he would regale me at some length with tales of his latest adventures. Michael Williams - Posted by: Michael Williams (Teammate ) on: Feb 13, 2023

• My condolences to the Kussy family. Bobby and I grew up in school and sports together in the 70’s. We were hockey and soccer teammates for most of our playing careers. Jimmy joined us in later years. But after high school, life takes you on different paths and we loose touch with people. Rest in Peace Bobby. - Posted by: Dale Lelonde (Old friend from another time) on: Feb 07, 2023

• My deepest condolences to Goota and family on the passing of Bob, friend and fine gentleman, who carved his unique path in life. George, my late husband and I met Goota and Bob in Yellowknife in 2002. Bob was instrumental in helping me establish an online Inuit Art Gallery by advising of the best carvers from whom to purchase. Naturally, among these artists were Bob and Goota and we often schmoozed in their studio, a hub of fascinating activity. Bob was always jovial, generous with his time and genuinely engaged in helping others. Also, noteworthy is how Bob was instrumental in promoting and furthering the careers many Inuit artists, including Goota's parents Kiugak and Sorosilutu Ashoona. Bob's passion kept the spotlight on Inuit art as solo artist, in collaboration with Goota and in maintaining world attention on Inuit art. This has proven invaluable to Inuit artists and their communities and will resonate for generations to come. We will miss Bob's postitve energy, endless optimism and creative spirit. Fondly, Elisabeth Gelb - Posted by: Elisabeth Gelb (Friend) on: Feb 03, 2023

• My condolences to Bob’s family and friends on his sudden passing. Bob and I met as children through the sports of hockey and soccer and as regular participants at the Crescentwood Community Club. Later, we saw each other on the university campus, at Fuse shows and when he operated Himalayan Imports before he left Winnipeg. Bob was always irrepressibly cheerful and fun to be around. I last saw him at his father Ben’s funeral and he was the same as ever. - Posted by: Steve Vincent (Old Friend) on: Jan 29, 2023

• Dear Goota, We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Warm regards, Martha Cerny Bern, Switzerland - Posted by: Martha Cerny (Friend) on: Jan 26, 2023

• Jimmy and all the Kussy family, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Bobby. He will be missed by all who cared for him! Your old soccer coach George ! - Posted by: George Rakic (Friend) on: Jan 25, 2023

• Live next door to the Kussy family for about 7 years. Bobby was always upbeat and going somewhere, still he would find time to speak with you. Very Sad Dick Forbes - Posted by: Dick Forbes (Neighbour ) on: Jan 24, 2023

• I only met Bob a couple of times at the WAG and he was always full of life and enthusiasm. This is a terrible loss to the artist community and the community of Winnipeg, but more importantly his family must be devastated. My heart goes out to his wife and children. He has left quite the legacy and will be remembered. - Posted by: Tim Durnin-Richards (Aquiantance) on: Jan 23, 2023

• I send my heartfelt condolences to Goota, family and friends. I had hoped to meet with Bob again, so, I am truly in shocked to hear of his passing. I cannot believe that he is gone. He was a very good one. Our world is a lesser place without Bob Kussy in it. Courage and hugs sent. Andy Cottrell - Posted by: andy cottrell (Cousin by marriage.) on: Jan 23, 2023

• The man with the big slapshot, RIP Bobby, the boys will all miss you. Hopefully you have arranged a big ball hockey game in the sky. K Hicks - Posted by: Kelly Hicks (friend) on: Jan 23, 2023

• I was a friend of Bob's, he was older than me, he was always kind and funny, thoughtful, a good soccer player. Hockey player, he was a very smart person, good with his hands,and very wise. - Posted by: Russell Novadale (Neighbour ) on: Jan 22, 2023

• Heartfelt condolences to Goota, Sam and Joe. Bob was full of light and laughter, an amazing artist, and the king of hugs. I am so very honoured to have been a friend. - Posted by: Tanya Reid (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2023

• Heartfelt condolences to Goota, Sam and Joe. Bob was full of light and laughter, an amazing artist, and the king of hugs. I am so very honoured to have been a friend. - Posted by: Tanya Reid (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2023

• My sincere condolences to his family on the loss of this true talent and all-around nice guy. My memories of Bobby, Jimmy & Steve go back to the 'Big house on Jessie Ave.'. There, we would all get a kick out of the occasions when 'Baba' would come downstairs and speak Ukrainian to us all. It was also where his father Ben was the 'King of Crescentwood' and Mrs. Kussy kept it all in check! There was a pigeon coop in the backyard and a great group of kids growing up in a great neighbourhood. 'Vichnaya Pamyat Bob' - Posted by: Victor Danyliuk (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2023