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CHARLES WISHNOWSKI
Born: Dec 18, 1921
Date of Passing: Jul 10, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHARLES WISHNOWSKI Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the Gimli Community Health Centre, Charles Wishnowski, aged 90 years, of Fraserwood, MB. He was predeceased by his wife Anna; father John; mother Mary and 10 siblings. He is survived by his stepsons Lawrence (Margaret), Peter (Elizabeth) and John. Also survived by three sisters Tanya, Stella, Nettie and many nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren. As a younger man he made his living doing farm work in the area, carpentry and trapping. He enlisted in the army in 1942, serving at Debert, Nova Scotia; Shilo, Manitoba and Victoria, BC he was discharged in 1945 with the rank of Private. He also worked for the Province of Manitoba Highways department, as an equipment operator for 22 years, retiring in 1985. After his retirement, while still in good health, he enjoyed many years of mushroom picking, bingo and fishing with his wife Anna. He gave up hunting shortly after his retirement and enjoyed feeding the deer that came to his yard. When his wife fell ill in 2003, he spent everyday visiting her at Tudor House in Selkirk and Betel in Gimli until her death in 2009. From that time until his death, he spent his time at his home, enjoying visits from family, friends and neighbour Don Hrehoruk who kept an eye out for him. Many thanks to Gilbart Funeral Home, Dr. R.C Patel and the staff at Gimli Community Health Centre. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012, in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli, Manitoba, at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow in the Fraserwood Community Cemetery. His pallbearers will be Rodney Dembowski, Curtis Dembowski, Don Hrehoruk, Gerry Kmet, Len Welchinski and Peter Klym. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jul 12, 2012
CHARLES WISHNOWSKI December 18, 1921 - July 10, 2012 On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the Gimli Community Health Center, Charles Wishnowski, aged 90 years of Fraserwood, MB, passed away. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jul 11, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2012
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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We will all miss Charlie deeply From Audrey and family - Posted by: AUDREY (DEMBOWSKI) HILTON (GRANDDAUGHTER) on: Jul 17, 2012
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Marianne, my condolence on the passing of your uncle and I'm sure your Dad and your Uncle Charlie are up to something and their eyes continue to twinkle the same as yours. Linda. - Posted by: Linda Hayda (Former co-worker of his niece Marianne) on: Jul 14, 2012
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Sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. My condolences to the Wishnowski family - Posted by: Dennis Welchinki Edmonton () on: Jul 13, 2012
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Our deepest sympathy of your loss. Charlie will be missed and remembered by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. - Posted by: Paul & Grace Artyshko (Friend) on: Jul 13, 2012
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You will now be with Baba, she has been waiting for you to join her in heaven. You will be sadly missed, i love you Gigi. - Posted by: Denise Dembowski (grandchild) on: Jul 12, 2012
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I'll miss our visits very much Uncle Charlie! I'm very glad I got to visit you last month. Thank you Elizabeth, so very much! I can see Uncle Charlie and Dad smiling down at us with mischief in their eyes. - Posted by: Marianne Wishnowski (Niece) on: Jul 12, 2012
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To Uncle Charlie, In Remembrance of You & Aunti Anne May You Now Be Together! With The Deer:) Condolences To The Family!! - Posted by: Steve & Donna Klym (Nephew & Wife) on: Jul 11, 2012
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Rest in peace Gigi... - Posted by: Teresa Dembowski (Granddaughter) on: Jul 11, 2012