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RAYMOND MYRON STROKON
Born: Aug 10, 1944
Date of Passing: Dec 13, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAYMOND MYRON STROKON August 10, 1944 - December 13, 2017 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Strokon on December 13, 2017. Ray was a proud Northender. He grew up on Church Avenue where he resided until his passing. He attended St. John's High School then went on to join the R.C.M.P., where he was stationed in Saskatchewan. He left the R.C.M.P. and returned to Winnipeg to help run the family business, Rite Way Dry Cleaners, located on North Main with his mother Olga. At this time he also pursued a career as a professional photographer, capturing many weddings and other events. Several of Ray's photos were used as standard postcards of the City of Winnipeg for many years. Ray was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage and was a long standing member of the Ukrainian Professional and Business Club of Winnipeg and the Son's of Ukrainian Pioneers (S.O.U.P. Club) where he enjoyed volunteering. He was also a fixture at many Ukrainian cultural and educational events throughout the Province. Equally as proud of his time in the R.C.M.P., Ray became an active member of the R.C.M.P. Veterans Association where he made many friends and enjoyed volunteering for social and fundraising events. Ray is survived by his half-brother Robert Sudoma and wife Deb, along with their children Michael and Christina. He is also survived by extended family located throughout North America and Ukraine. He was predeceased by his father Walter Sudoma and mother Olga Strokon. A graveside service will be held at Glen Eden Cemetery, 4477 Main Street (Hwy. #9), West St. Paul on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or CancerCare Manitoba as he fought and won his battle with cancer. Vichnaya Pam'yat
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2017
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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My condolences to the Sudoma family. I had the pleasure of knowing Raymond from grade 4 on as I lived on the next street. We were on school patrols together and were the top school. We played high school football. In many ways, Raymond was like the gentle giant. He was six foot four inches. He was an easy going, fun loving guy. We lost contact after high school but re-connected many years later at McDonalds and thru other friends. He was very proud of his days in the RCMP. Rest In Peace - Posted by: colin dederick (school classmate) on: Apr 18, 2022
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Ray was a lifeguard at the Pan Am pool for several years------we always had a good team, which he lead----lots of good memories----------big strong guy-----who looked out for all of us on the pool deck-------Steve - Posted by: steve wallace (fellow lifeguard at Pan Am pool) on: Apr 20, 2019
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A good friend and a quality human being! Told it like it was. Vichnaya Pamyat! - Posted by: irene mary swanson () on: Jan 03, 2018
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I am going to miss Ray! I enjoyed his "mangled English" communications and his, sometimes, quite deep philosophical musings. He was a very good person. Vichna Yomu Pamiat! - Posted by: Ostap Hawaleshka (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2017
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Ray attended every dinner meeting and event with the Ukrainian Professional and Business Club of Winnipeg, Inc. We will miss his conversations and support! May he rest in peace! Вічна йому пам'ять! - Posted by: Sylvia Todaschuk, Rosemarie & John () on: Dec 20, 2017
