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ALBERT SANKOW
Born: Aug 17, 1930
Date of Passing: Dec 14, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT SANKOW
After a long battle with dementia, Albert passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Deer Lodge Center.
He is lovingly remembered by daughters, Catherine, Jennie (Jim); son Allan; grandchildren, Andrea (Robert), Jesse (Sarah), John (Haley), Rawson (Kiana); great-grandchildren, Devin, Spencer, Maisie and Eloise and nephew Walter (Val). He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Jennie; his parents; brothers, Edward, Donald and Vernon and granddaughter Alana.
Dad was born in Portage la Prairie to Stephen and Mary. Due to unfortunate circumstances, he and his brothers spent a good portion of their youth in Ituna, SK.
Dad moved to Winnipeg where he met Mom at a church dance. Being the smooth dancer he was, they soon married on September 6,1952 and were together until her passing in December 2022.
Dad was employed by CP Rail where he started as a locomotive fireman and worked his way up to engineer, finishing his career on Via Rail in October 1987. Never one to sit idle, he continued to work several jobs until his diagnoses at age 80.
His job on the railway afforded him to be affiliated with the Junior, WHA and NHL Jets. Affectionately nicknamed Gabby, his most memorable times with the WHA Jets were his trips abroad to Russia, Japan and several Nordic countries. With his love of the game and family, he was a constant figure behind the net at grandson Jesse’s every game.
Dad loved the sun, nice clothes and to the chagrin of we three kids, the newest sporty two door car that we had to crawl into the back of!
He was the most generous soul and was always there for us, no questions asked. Coming from such a humble beginning, we will be forever proud of you Dad.
The family would like to thank the staff of Fred Douglas Lodge for their care. Dad spent nearly seven years there and made many friends during that time. We would like to acknowledge the Activity Staff who were especially kind to him. He was transferred to Deer Lodge Center for the last month of his life and a special thank you to the staff of T3 South who comforted him in his last days.
Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held in the summer of 2025.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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We will never forget you Gabby..My fondest+ happiest memories will always be when you & Gabbett spent your Christmas Eves with us..So cozy & very meaningful when we all sang Silent Night together.🥹🥰..*Never knew you were such a good singer..wow!! "Christmas in Heaven" with your sweetest love ..Never to part again, Beautiful!!💘💘 ~Merry Christmas~ All is calm, all is bright. - Posted by: Shelley Waterman (Family through marriage.❤️) on: Dec 21, 2024
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So sorry to hear of your father's passing Al, but, you know, when you don't see someone for a long time and then all of sudden you see their passing in the paper it brings back memories you thought were gone forever. When I first met Mr. Sankow (I thought he actually OWNED the Jets Hockey Team) the way he talked about what he did with them 'Back in the day!' Mr. Sankow wasn't shy in telling you what he thought and LOUDLY told you so. I met Mr. Sankow because I played hockey with his son Al (Allan) and he wanted his son to be the BEST (Like most fathers do) and Allan was a Very Good Hockey Player. We had many hockey games just down the street from us at Sinclair Park and {On Occasion} Mr. Sankow would buy all of us hot chocolate, chips & drinks and even hot dogs. When Allan scored a goal (YOU'D KNOW) who his father was because Mr. Sankow was the loudest to support and cheer his boy on AND, after the game was over Mr. Sankow walked around the club house like a Proud Peacock telling everyone "That's MY Boy". Mr. Sankow was a cool dude and I am sorry to see the Sankow Family lose their Patriarch. I'm sure ALL your memories will keep him close to you forever! ⏳ 🌹 My Sincere Condolences' to the entire Sankow Family. - Posted by: Billy Elliott (Childhood (Hockey Friend) of Allan's) on: Dec 21, 2024
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Gabby was a delight working at the Winnipeg Jets office from 1976-1978. Became friends then & his son Allan. Deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: June Neal (Friend, co-worker at Winnipeg Jets (WHA) 1976. ) on: Dec 21, 2024
