PAUL ERNEST FRIG

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PAUL ERNEST FRIG January 28, 1951 - March 7, 2018 It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Paul Ernest Frig. Paul passed peacefully, at the St. Boniface Hospital, after a difficult battle with cancer. Paul leaves behind three daughters, Christine Anne Frig, Catherine Elaine Frig and Caroline Britney Sosa; son-in-law Alex Sosa; granddaughter Olivia Rose Sosa; and former wife Alma Jean Frig. He also leaves behind numerous brothers and sisters, most notably Louise M. Bohm (Thomas Bohm) and Mary Ritlop; for their endearing concern throughout his life, as well as many nieces and nephews and their children. He is predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Elizabeth Frig (nee Szecskas); and beloved brother Joe Frig. Paul Frig was a man who seemed to know everyone. He touched the lives and hearts of many just by being himself. He lived life for big fish tales, the thrill of the hunt and learning something new every day. He lived for the smell of his favourite foods cooking on the stove and his most beloved people sitting at his table. He would always say "It's not much" (what he made), but it was always quite a lot, in size and effort. "Friggie" also lived life with a streak of mischief (in his Gunton-Teulon days) when he got into very memorable "scuffles" alongside his best friends. His youthful vigour transitioned into warm-hearted pestering once he grew older, but it didn't change that some of his happiest days were ones spent with best friends, near or far. His smile lit up any room. If Paul made you the butt of his joke you were a lucky person. When he laughed heartily, with twinkle in eye, you were even luckier. You certainly were someone he loved. Although his demeanour didn't always reflect it, he knew how lucky he was to have the people he had surrounding him in his life. As a father, he loved his girls with his whole heart and everything he did, he did for them. When little girls became big girls, his guidance, emotion and generosity made all the difference. His personality is present in his children; Christine with a mutual persistence, resilience, resolve and integrity; Catherine, with a mutual tenacity, heart, sense of humour, taste and indestructibleness and Caroline with passionate devotion, dedication, overwhelming care and goofiness. Though his time as a grandpa was limited, he was overjoyed and proud. The time he spent with Olivia meant the most to him. Despite his tough exterior he was always looking out for everyone. He was not afraid to tell you that you needed help. He would rarely ask for help however, never wanting to be a burden and very seldom was. No one man could match Paul's abundance of emotion or his audible volume, but no matter, this was a sign of the deepest of care. His volume was to ensure you heard him well, and kept hearing him for the time to come. There is no way to put into words how much you will be missed and loved. Paul, we hear you, and we will always hear you. In every story, joke and word of wisdom you provided. Paul wished for no service, following his passing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, or to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. www.voyagefuneralhomes.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 17, 2018