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FRANK WOWRYK
Born: May 15, 1927
Date of Passing: Dec 05, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFRANK WOWRYK
Peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 97 years, Frank left this world to join the love of his life, his wife of 74 years, Martha, who preceded him on July 29, 2022.
Frank was born and raised on the family farm in Kelloe, Manitoba. He was the tenth child of Roy and Annie Wowryk, in a close-knit family that included 20 siblings. Frank met Martha in Shoal Lake and were married on October 16, 1948. After moving to Winnipeg, they welcomed their three children, Roger (Val), Joanne (James) and Glenn (Val). Frank was beloved Geeg to Chloe (David) and Clare (Chris). He was Geegee-Frank to his great-grandchildren, Olsen, Oona, Loa and Arden. Memories of his love, gentle manner, kindness, patience, and sense of humour will remain with us forever.
Frank deeply loved his family, caring for his home, planting and harvesting his gardens. Frank was the original “MacGyver”, capable of repairing, and restoring anything that needed fixing. His ingenuity and resourcefulness were developed out of necessity growing up on the farm. He retired from the City of Winnipeg Construction Division in 1990 after 40 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying many hunting and fishing trips over the years, with Martha and his sons and daughters-in-law. He enjoyed his annual hunting trips to Duck Mountain and Woodlands, as much for the camaraderie with his hunting partners as the hunt itself. He especially enjoyed these outings with his nephew Tony and great-nephew Darren, and time spent at Gino’s fishing camp at Houston Lake. Frank was a great storyteller and these adventures made for many stories that he happily shared over the years. He leaves a legacy of a life well lived.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg. Father Bohdan Lukie officiating.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 14, 2024
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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So sorry to hear of your loss. So blessed to have lived to 97 and see his family grow. Always remember seeing your mom and dad on their trips to nutimik in the truck and camper. Condolences Glen to you and your family. - Posted by: Gay Caithness (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2024
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Frank was such a wonderful neighbor and all round good guy. He taught Ed my Husband how to filet a Pike fish, Ed was so empress. The neighborhood men would often go to Frank to seek advice on something they were working on. Frank You are now with Martha, Rest in Pease. - Posted by: Midge Onufreychuk (We Lived right across the lane from Frank and Martha for over 50 years. ) on: Dec 16, 2024
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Frank and his wife were my neighbors for nearly 40 years. After her passing Frank and I would often speak to each other and he would tell me how much he missed her. He would often stop when driving by on his way home from shopping and we’d chat for a while. He missed her so and to watch the tears fall were heartbreaking for me. I will now miss my dear friend very very much but I know how happy he must finally be! Back together with his Martha. - Posted by: Louella Summerton (Neighbour) on: Dec 15, 2024
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I had the extreme pleasure of knowing Frank after moving in with his neighbour about 7 years ago. He was the kindest and sweetest gentleman I’ve ever met. Always had a smile whenever he’d drive by in the back lane in his big grey truck! I will miss seeing him - Posted by: Elaine Barreira (Neighbor) on: Dec 15, 2024
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Remembering Uncle Frank as a kind & gentle man. Sending our condolences and prayers to the family. Bob & Sylvia - Posted by: Robert & Sylvia Gingras (Neice) on: Dec 15, 2024
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Many fond memories of Uncle Frank over the years, especially his kind smile. Sending condolences to Roger, Joanne, Glen & families. - Posted by: Donna & John Gill (Niece ) on: Dec 15, 2024
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Sorry for your loss Roger. May he Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Dan Wark (Friend/coworker) on: Dec 14, 2024
