CARL MICHAEL WESHNOWESKI

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CARL MICHAEL WESHNOWESKI

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Carl Michael Weshnoweski on September 24, 2025.

“Here one day - gone the next.” Our hearts are broken.

He leaves to mourn his wife Linda, children, Heather Anderson (Eric, Lauren, and Brooke), Eleanore Renn (Steve, Olivia, and James), Erica Brown (Scott, Will, and Callie), Nicholas Weshnoweski (Kirstyn and Jackson). Siblings, Frances Kravetz, Bev Arden (Jack), Monty Szakacs (Karen), Marjorie Wood, Cathy Arnason, sister-in law Barb Weshnoweski. Brother and sisters-in-law through marriage, Ron Krahn (Lynda), Debbie Krahn. Numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Violet Weshnoweski, stepfather Joe Szakacs, brother Jerry Weshnoweski, brothers-in-law, John Kravetz, Kurt Arnason, and Keith Wood.

Carl was a man of few words - a quiet presence, but made his presence known by his actions and acts of kindness when someone was in need. The quiet, understated love he had for his children and grandchildren was balanced out with a mischievous sense of humour.

Although Carl was an electrician by trade, he followed his dream of continuing on the family farm west of Sandy Hook, Manitoba in the Foley district with his wife Linda. He and Linda worked as a team for many years with cattle as their main farming interest. After being diagnosed with Polycythemia in 1995, he worked as hard as the disease allowed him to. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, both angling with family and friends and commercial fishing with his son for many years. Carl was happiest when he was planning his annual moose hunt with friends, on family camping trips to Tulabi Falls, or in more recent years - game nights with the grandkids. Carl’s love of the land was passed on to his children and grandchildren, in their own unique and special ways. Walking the bush trails and visiting the “pond” and garden are a favourite.

We could write a book on our appreciation to CancerCare Manitoba. Carl was diagnosed with a once rare, now more common blood disorder. It could have taken his life within two years of being diagnosed according to some literature, however as every hurdle with this disease crossed Carl’s path, CancerCare was there with new research and new medications that allowed him to live a near normal life for 30 more years. At the age of 75 it finally got the best of him, with sudden multi-organ failure except for his strong heart. In the last days between ER visits, Carl was able to spend a full day at home, which happened to be Carl and Linda’s 52nd wedding anniversary.

We, his wife and children, spent the last few hours with Carl saying our goodbyes, as he was removed from life support. If he was able to hear us, he will have passed knowing he was cherished by his family by the stories we shared at his bedside.

We have many medical professionals to thank who touched Carl’s life over the years. Dr. Graham, who first diagnosed his disease and advocated for him whenever a barrier presented itself. Dr. Loudin, for his continued care to date. CancerCare doctors, initially Dr. Galbraith and more recently Drs. Houston and Rimmer at CancerCare Manitoba, and so many others who worked behind the scenes. Additionally, in the past few days, staff at Selkirk District Health Centre ER and Health Sciences Centre Intensive Care, as well as paramedics.

If anyone wishes to make a donation in Carl’s memory, cancer research is a more than worthy cause. Plans for a celebration of Carl’s life will be made at a later date.

Tributes: www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli

in care of arrangements

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 27, 2025