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RUDOLF REGINALD (REG) OMICHINSKI
Born: Sep 23, 1931
Date of Passing: May 13, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRUDOLF REGINALD (REG) OMICHINSKI
Rudolf Reginald Omichinski of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 92 years.
Reg was born on September 23, 1931, near Oakville, Manitoba, to Joseph and Catherine Omichinski. Born the last child of 13, Reg spent his early life on the family farm surrounded by his seven brothers and five sisters.
Reg left the farm to pursue a career with Imperial Oil and worked in operations at the Winnipeg Refinery. Upon news that the refinery was going to close, “Mother Esso” offered Reg the opportunity to move to Alberta to start up the Esso Chemical Fertilizer Plant near Redwater. Reg took this opportunity and moved his family to Fort Saskatchewan. Reg, a natural leader, held many roles at the facility working his way into management. Reg was also a leader in the community, and served as Chairman of the Fort Saskatchewan Catholic School Board and two new schools were built on his watch. Always a Knight’s of Columbus member, Reg relished every opportunity to get involved with the community and his church, which included singing in the choir.
Reg took an early retirement package from Esso in his mid-50s but remained extremely active. Using his deep knowledge and experience in the fertilizer business, he consulted on the start-up of a fertilizer facility in the Philippines. He also sold real estate for five years and served one term as a Fort Saskatchewan City Councilor. Always giving back, Reg founded the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank, and led an army of volunteers for the annual Christmas Hamper Campaign.
Reg was married to his loving wife Ivy (Harbour) for 62 years, Ivy passed away in 2017.
Reg is survived by his two children, Douglas (Debbie) and Grant (Norma); his grandchildren, Lindseigh, Angela, and Tomas; and his great-grandchildren, Christopher, Clover, and Nadia.
Dad, we will miss you! Your engaging personality, your great sense of humour, and your kind and generous nature.
A funeral Mass will be held on July 23, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 847 St. Mary’s Road, R2M 3P6
A light lunch will be served immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Winnipeg Food Bank.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 13, 2024, Jul 13, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Fond memories of your family, as a child growing up, on Kingsford Place. Your dad, Reg, was a kind, friendly neighbour. Condolences from the Guenther kids. - Posted by: Melinda Guenther (Former neighbour ) on: Jul 23, 2024
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The big smile and genuinely warm greetings - that is the Reg we remember well. Grant and family, he will be missed but the wonderful memories will over time ease the loss. In Sympathy, Joan and Don Cyre. - Posted by: Don and Joan Cyre (Work colleague ) on: Jul 19, 2024
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Grant, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad. - Posted by: Cathy Burton (Calgary connection to Grant and Norma) on: Jul 14, 2024