STEVE SOLILO

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• Dear Brenda, We are so sorry that Steve has passed on. We enjoyed being your neighbors for 25 years or so but, whose counting! I can’t remember how many stories Steve told us about his exploits with the CBC but he sure loved to share them. And you know that we spent more than a few moments chatting about our passions for photography. I know you will miss him terribly and so will many of his friends and family. - Posted by: Mike Grandmaison (Neighbour) on: Apr 10, 2017

• Our hearts go out to Brenda. So many memories. We laughed at Brenda and Steve's wedding in Flin Flon when Steve was held upside down as the money poured from his pockets. We still fondly remember him presenting us with the wedding pictures of our two eldest daughters. We didn't realize how many pictures he was taking. The visits on College St. with our three youngest were so much fun as they terrorized the cats into hiding. We enjoyed our Southdale visits when Steve would tell us so many interesting stories of CBC days. What an interesting evening we had with Steve, Brenda and the McDougall's at Stoney Mountain Penitentiary. After doing a documentary there on penitentiary life Steve received six complimentary tickets to the first Canadian penitentiary concert open to outsiders. It was a night we will never forget. Goodbye Steve - God bless. - Posted by: Barb and Ken Sjoberg (Long time friends.) on: Apr 01, 2017

• Steve was on camera in studio 42 on my last day on the job. I used to call him "out of focus" Steve. He never was and I can't remember how our little joke started. He had a baseball cap emblazoned with "Out Of Focus Steve" on the front and he wore it that day. I was lucky to enjoy the company and friendship (I hope) of so many professionals in the studio of which Steve was one. We could all tell "Steve stories" for hours and laugh until we hurt. Add my name to the long list of people who are so sorry to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Murray Parker (friend and colleague) on: Apr 01, 2017

• We are so sorry for your loss Brenda. May Steve rest in peace. - Posted by: Terry and Gary mages () on: Mar 29, 2017

• Brenda, We were so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. I, Cliff, have many wonderful memories of my association with Steve at the CBC. I will never forget his sense of humour, generosity, kindness, and support. My first meeting with Steve was during the "film era". I enjoyed his company and working with him. - Posted by: Cliff and Mabel Liebrecht (Co-Worker at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) on: Mar 28, 2017

• We have been friends with Steve and Brenda for many years. Going back to Steve's days working at the lodge, he was driven by service to the lodge guests, mostly the American fishermen. He was so taken with providing excellent service that his service gave the lodge the reputation that it had. Steve was not only in charge of meeting them at the airport and coordinating transportation, Steve did all the shopping for food and supplies. Steve also knew which guests liked certain brands of cigars, whiskey and food. He always had a supply of Cuban cigars, assorted tobacco and sent many home with a box or two of Red River Cereal (to keep them regular customers). Steve promoted many made in Manitoba products over the years Once Steve retired from the lodge, he would spend time driving around the neighborhood stopping to speak with anyone working in the yard or stopping in on old friends. Steve was a kind hearted man who was always willing to lend a hand. He along with his wife, Brenda, they fed off each other and many times they would remind me of a Laurel and Hardey skit. After Steve no longer drove, he often would say how much he missed driving. In time he realized that his wife Brenda, his good friend "Ernie and the drivers at Handi transit chauffeuring him around so much, it made him feel like he was someone important and that he didn't miss the driving part any more. Steve was a story teller and had a repertoire from his days growing up in the North End with names such as Juba, Filman and Paul Stanley to name a few. He had stories from around the world through meeting people during his years at the CBC. Wow his life sure seemed that it was one of a star. In Steve's last days at Riverview, I witnessed a man that was fully at peace thanks to the gentle loving presence of his wife, nurse and caregiver, Brenda. Steve you were one in a million .... and no you can't have the million. - Posted by: Marc & Lysanne Vanderwey (Friends) on: Mar 28, 2017