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STEVE KOWALCHUK (SHORTY)
Born: Jan 01, 1915
Date of Passing: Nov 18, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySTEVE KOWALCHUK (SHORTY) January 1, 1915 - November 18, 2012 Caring, thoughtful and respectful, Steve passed away peacefully at Park Manor Personal Care Home in Winnipeg. Steve was the youngest of 10 children of Brokenhead pioneers, Alexander and Malenka Kowalchuk. He is survived by his children, Rita (Allan) Spence, Connie Greechan, Jack (Christine) Kowalchuk; grandchildren Stephanie, Sharlene (Greg), Cassandra (Joel), Cherise (Shaun), Tiffany (Andrew), Zachary (Erin); step-grandchildren Melody (Darryl), Teresa (Kerr) and 10 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Leona Kowalchuk, Nell Seifert, Elvira Cann, Shirley Biedler and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Mary (Wychreschuk); sisters Mary, Alexandria, Anna, Nellie and Christine; brothers Mike, Dave, John and Paul; sisters-in-law Michalina, Violet, Grace, Rose and Anne; brothers-in-law John, Mac, Stephen, Thomas, James, Steve, Lloyd, Mike, John, Manuel, Peter, Gordon and stepgrandson Darcy. Steve loved the outdoors. With Mary, he was proud of their farm and accomplishments, often made during difficult times. Their home at The Dencross Corner was a welcome stop for many. Steve was a school trustee and founding member of the local Pool Elevator and Manitoba Farmers Union. As a younger man, he spent winter months in bush camps, cutting pulpwood by hand and summer months digging peat moss. He played the violin and was a wonderful dancer. As an older man, he worked as a parks groundskeeper and was recruited by that special fellow Santa . He and Mary loved their travels to the Ukraine, China, Cuba and Hawaii. We thank the wonderful staff and volunteers at Park Manor for their care of Steve since August 2002. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 26 at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with viewing at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family desire, donations may be made to Park Manor Personal Care Home, 301 Redonda Street, Winnipeg, MB R2C 1L7; Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Sandhill, P.O. Box 128, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or a charity of one's choice. Vichnaya Pamyat SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Will miss our little chats (as will my 'wee folk') & Steve's participation in church services - always a pleasure to be with. - Posted by: Pat Allan (volunteer visitor (PM -pch)) on: Nov 26, 2012
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Being a citizen of the Dencross Corner in my early years, the memories of Mr. Kowalchuk are too many to repeat; but fondly remembered. One memory I would like to share impacted our entire family. It was Dec. 2, 1985, Bonny and I took daughters Sara (five) and Lisa (three and a half) to Sears at Kildonan Place for a picture with Santa. The girls were a little reluctant. But Santa called out "Hi, Sara and Lisa" ; how are things in Beausejour, how are Grandpa and Grandma Hutniak, how's your new home in town etc. Every, very specific question he asked the larger our girls eyes grew. This was a magical experience like no other for our girls. And even in later years when Santa and Mr. Kowalchuk became blurred Sara and Lisa still enjoyed going to see Santa at KP. If I recall Santa Shorty made many appearances at Brokenhead School Christmas concerts too. Mr. Kowalchuk had the perfect disposition just like Santa. Our sympathies to Rita, Connie, Jack and their families. God Bless you all ... Don, Bonny, Sara and Lisa - Posted by: Don & Bonny Hutniak (Friends) on: Nov 24, 2012