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ROBERT KLYMASZ
Born: May 14, 1936
Date of Passing: Mar 17, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT KLYMASZ
Passed away peacefully at the age of 87 from Influenza A. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley Klymasz (nee Zaporzan) 2011 and his brother Russell Klymas 1994.
Lovingly remembered by his daughters, Andrea and Lara, his son-in-law Bradley and favourite grandson Aaron. He will be missed by many colleagues and friends, nieces and nephews, and especially by his good friend and travel buddy, Saad.
Bob was born in Toronto and completed his BA at U of T in 1957. His MA at the University of Manitoba in 1960 and PhD at Indiana University in 1971.
A Ukrainian-Canadian folklorist and pioneer in his field, for most of his life, he was the Curator of the Slavic and East European Program at the Canadian Museum of Civilization (now the Canadian History Museum) in Ottawa.
Always an academic, his research focused on the enthocultural life of Ukrainians in Canada specifically on the Canadian Prairies in the 1960s - 1970s of which he has written and published extensively.
We are very thankful to all the staff on the 5th floor of the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg for caring for our dad for 2 weeks. Everyone was compassionate and thoughtful, and we really appreciate that.
Funeral service was held Friday, March 22 at the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church 1001 Grant Ave Winnipeg R3M 1Y3. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the church or to a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Mar 23, 2024
ROBERT KLYMASZ
Peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Victoria Hospital, Robert Klymasz passed away from Influenza A.
Funeral and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Friday, March 22 at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1001 Grant Avenue, followed by a light lunch.
Further obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Mar 19, 2024
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2024, Mar 19, 2024, Mar 23, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Bob was a great supporter of the University of Manitoba Archives. We depended on his wise counsel and knowledge of the local Ukrainian community. His own thorough and deep research into Manitoban communities such as Gimli and the Interlake is preserved in his own collection at the archives. He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Shelley Sweeney (Colleague) on: Mar 19, 2024
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So very sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. He was such a great client to work with. Soft spoken, understanding and just kind to me. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Ingrid Bennett (Realtor ) on: Mar 19, 2024