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ANTONI ROBAK (TONY)
Born: Dec 22, 1960
Date of Passing: Jan 13, 2019
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ANTONI (TONY) ROBAK Antoni (Tony) Robak died holding the hands of his family in the late evening of January 13, 2019 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His death concludes both a life well-lived and a brave, nearly two-year long battle with lung cancer. Tony is survived by his wife, Janina, and his kids, Chris, Matt (Courtney) and Nicole. He is also survived by his mother, Stanislawa, and his siblings, Maria, Marek (Grazyna), Joanna and Wiesiek (Ula). He is further survived by numerous nieces, cousins and family friends in both Poland and Canada. He is predeceased by his father, Kazimierz. Tony was born on December 22, 1960 in Leki Gorne, Poland. There he met the love of his life, Janina. When Janina immigrated to Winnipeg in 1984, Tony took the only rational course of action: he broke away from a pilgrimage group after he visited the pope, escaped to an Italian refugee camp and followed Janina to Canada. There they received the love and support of sister-in-law Kazimiera (Barrie) in starting their new life together. Tony's gamble to follow Janina paid off, because it created a loving family that is inspired by his spirit and whose members all share in his sense of duty to family and friends. Tony had a strong sense of curiosity and was an intuitive problem solver. He was an accomplished millwright technician. In his spare time, he often kept busy tinkering with salvaged items while listening to old-school country and classic rock. He shared his hobbies with his family: fishing, shooting an old shotgun in a quarry, and strategic $20 investments in slot machines (machine volume cranked to maximum). Tony was a devout Roman Catholic, and his faith gave him the comfort, strength and hope that he needed to take his fight with cancer down to his very last breaths. Tony himself was a source of strength, comfort and inspiration to his friends and family. He is, and will always be, dearly missed. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Parish, 341 Selkirk Avenue. Rosary will be said prior at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Eulogy. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his name to CancerCare Manitoba or the Health Sciences Centre.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2019
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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Janina, I knew Tony through my ex-husband's work at Dimatec. He hired Tony & always said he was a good worker & a great man. You gave me a beautiful cut glass candy dish from Poland which I still have to this day. So kind, gentle & caring, that's what I remember about him, as well as his good-natured joking. I'm sorry I missed his obituary earlier this year or else I would have given you my condolences then. My love to you & your family, sincerely, Ruth Rogers (nee Romaniuk) - Posted by: Ruth Rogers (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2019
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Janina & children, Chris, Matt & Nicole, we offer our sincere condolences for your extreme loss of Tony, wonderful husband & father. Remembering his friendly warmth & sharp wit, a wonderful man gone far too soon. - Posted by: Allan & Valerie Bazar (friends) on: Jan 26, 2019
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While no words of mine can ease your loss, I just wanted you to know that I am grieving with you and thinking about my good friend from ITC. - Posted by: Dragomir Kojic (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2019
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Dearest Janina, Chis, Mathew and Nicole We are deeply saddened by your loss and with heavy hearts we grieve the loss of Toni. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our most sincere condolences. With love, Marek, Halina and Eva - Posted by: Halina and Marek Bandur (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2019
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Janina, we are so very sorry for you and your family's loss. It was always so clear to us what a special and rare man Toni was. May the Lord give you strength in the days ahead. May the Lady give you comfort in the quiet times. - Posted by: Adrian and Kim Bowers (Co-workers) on: Jan 18, 2019
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Dear Janine, Nicole, Chris and Matthew Please accepy my sincerest condolences and sympathy at the loss of your husband and father. I will always remember Tony as a happy and upbeat man whenever I was picking up Kevin or seeing him around Meadows West. - Posted by: Teresa Forhan (old neighbour) on: Jan 18, 2019
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We are very sorry for your loss. Tony was a lovely man, always positive and kind with a wonderful sense of humour. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts - Wacek and Angie Wierzbicki - Posted by: Angie Wierzbicki (Friend) on: Jan 17, 2019
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Tony was always a pleasure to talk with, laugh with or complain about the criminals and so on. He always was a kind person who I very much enjoyed our little chats in the back lane or a bucket of apples or two from our tree to start a conversation. I will miss you Tony - R.I.P. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Jannina, family and friends from my family. Tim & Jackie - Posted by: Tim (Neighbour) on: Jan 17, 2019
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences to all the family. From Joanna Young and family. - Posted by: Joanna Young and family (Cousin ) on: Jan 16, 2019
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To Janina, Nicole, Chris and Matthew: Va and I are truly sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Sengkeo Vong (Neighbor ) on: Jan 16, 2019
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Dear Ciocia Jasia, Chris, Matthew and Nicole; We are so sorry to hear of Wujek Tony's passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Wujek Tony will always be remembered by us for his great sense of humour and positive outlook on life. He was my favorite Uncle and was wonderful to our children as well. We will forever cherish our time with him, may God rest his soul and grant you strength during this difficult time. With All Our Love, Natalie, Rene, Alex and Sofia Lazo. - Posted by: Natalie Lazo (Niece) on: Jan 16, 2019
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To Matthew, Nicole, and Chris: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad from school meetings and concerts. Such a lovely man with a beautiful smile. Ms Wallis. - Posted by: Lesley Wallis (Former Teacher) on: Jan 16, 2019
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Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dać, Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj mu świeci. Niech odpoczywa w pokoju. Amen. - Posted by: Beata (nee Tomasiewicz) (Family) on: Jan 16, 2019
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Tony was such a wonderful man. His courage during this difficult time was an inspiration. He will be dearly missed by all at ITC. - Posted by: Tim Peters (Friend from ITC) on: Jan 16, 2019
