- The Carillon Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
EUGENE KOSTECKYJ
Date of Passing: Jan 14, 2020
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or Memory
EUGENE KOSTECKYJ
Eugene's memory will be cherished by his children, Natalia (Neil), Olga (Victor), Oksana, and Vladimir; his wife Danuta; his grandchildren, Ivan, Thom and Timothy.
He was predeceased by his parents, Jawdochka and Mychaylo.
Eugene was born in 1938 in Ozirna, Ukraine. He and his parents fled front line conflict and after a short work term on a German farm, followed by time spent in a displaced persons camp, he moved to Brazil as a refugee. Eugene spent his early days living in Prudentopolis, Brazil and retained many fond memories from this time. In 1958 his family was sponsored by the Redemptorist Fathers at St. Vladimir's College and their North American dream was finally realized in the small farming community of Roblin, MB.
Eugene schooled at St. Vladimir's College with added responsibilities including carpentry, grounds work and kitchen help. Eugene was a "Jack-of-All Trades" which continued throughout his life as he pursued his hobbies including gardening, auto restoration, woodworking, beekeeping and of course finding "the deal" at local auctions. Eugene's time at St. Vladimir's College, along with commercial cooking training in Yorkton, SK, led him to his career with CN, managing the food car, feeding CN rail workers. He spent significant time away from home, but upon return always found the time and energy to feed friends and family with roladin, borscht and his famous pies.
Eugene will be remembered by his kind, generous and trusting nature. His home was open to anyone for a coffee or drink, a meal or a place to stay. No questions asked.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and health care aides at Holy Family Home for their compassionate care throughout his residency.
A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 737 Bannerman Ave., on Friday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life in the reception hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Family Home's Lubov SSMI Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba would be greatly appreciated.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2020
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
-
Extending my sympathies to Natalie and Olga and the Kosteckyj family on your loss. - Posted by: Stephen (old friend) on: Jan 23, 2020
-
Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: murray lowden (friend) on: Jan 17, 2020
-
Danuta, thinking of you and your children during this sad time. I still have memories of being in your bridal party so many years ago. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Patti Wawyn and Duncan Michie. - Posted by: Patti Wawyn (Friend and colleague ) on: Jan 17, 2020
-
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Vichnaya Pamiat - Posted by: Terry and Pat Stychyshyhn (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2020
-
This brought back so many fond memories of going to school in Roblin with Eugene. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Dave Urbanowski (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2020
