DMETRO JOHN (JIM) ROHATENSKY

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DMETRO JOHN (JIM) ROHATENSKY Dmetro John (Jim) was born in Calder, Saskatchewan on October 25, 1934. He is survived by his sons David (Elaine), Gerald, Paul (Lynn), and grandchildren Jazlyn and Andrew; also brothers Peter and Tony, sister Vickie, sisters-in-law Iris, Violet, Marie, and Julia, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Dmetro was predeceased by his beloved wife Sylvia (nee Sobkow), his parents Metro and Mae, parents-in-law Kazimierz and Anna Sobkow, brothers Bill and Mike, brother-in-law William, and nephew Blair. He met his wife Sylvia in Winnipeg and they were later married on September 5, 1959. Together they raised three sons making family homes in Melville, SK, Winnipeg and Lockport, MB. Jim's career as a radio operator for Department of Transportation (DOT) began in the mid 1950s and in the 1960s his work took him to remote regions of the Arctic including Coral Harbour, and Resolute Bay (Northwest Territories). Later in his career he undertook assignments in Churchill, MB and Ft. Smith, NWT. After 37 years of Federal Service Jim retired. Jim continued to stay in touch with his former DOT co-workers looking forward to the gatherings and the opportunity to visit with old friends. Jim loved to travel. Together Jim and Sylvia had cruised Alaska, the Caribbean and South America. Recently with his son Gerald, he cruised both the waters of Antarctica and Alaska, placing him in a very small group who have been to both the far northern and southern extremes of the planet. Spending time with his grandchildren was one of his greatest pleasures, as well he enjoyed being an active participant in his Church community. Jim will be dearly missed by his surviving family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1001 Grant Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Father Darren Kawiuk will officiate. A graveside service will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Elphinstone, Manitoba on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., Father Mark Filips will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson (204) 759-2160
Publish Date: Sep 8, 2012

DMETRO JOHN (JIM) ROHATENSKY Dmetro John (Jim) Rohatensky of Winnipeg, MB passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012, at the age of 77 years. Dmetro was predeceased by his wife Sylvia and is survived by his sons: David (Elaine), Gerald, Paul (Lynn), and his two grandchildren Jazlyn and Andrew. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1001 Grant Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Father Darren Kawiuk will officiate. A graveside service will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Elphinstone, Manitoba on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., Father Mark Filips will officiate. Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson are in care of the arrangements. (204) 759-2160
Publish Date: Sep 7, 2012

DMETRO JOHN (JIM) ROHATENSKY Dmetro John (Jim) Rohatensky of Winnipeg, MB, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Dmetro was predeceased by his wife Sylvia and is survived by his sons: David (Elaine), Gerald, Paul (Lynn) and his two grandchildren Jazlyn and Andrew. Complete obituary to follow. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson (204) 759-2160.
Publish Date: Sep 6, 2012

DMETRO JOHN (JIM) ROHATENSKY Dmetro John (Jim) was born in Calder, Saskatchewan on October 25, 1934. He is survived by his sons David (Elaine), Gerald, Paul (Lynn), and grandchildren Jazlyn and Andrew; also brothers Peter and Tony, sister Vickie, sisters-in-law Iris, Violet, Marie, and Julia, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Dmetro was predeceased by his beloved wife Sylvia (nee Sobkow), his parents Metro and Mae, parents-in-law Kazimierz and Anna Sobkow, brothers Bill and Mike, brother-in-law William, and nephew Blair. He met his wife Sylvia in Winnipeg and they were later married on September 5, 1959. Together they raised three sons making family homes in Melville, SK, Winnipeg and Lockport, MB. Jim's career as a radio operator for Department of Transportation (DOT) began in the mid 1950s and in the 1960s his work took him to remote regions of the Arctic including Coral Harbour, and Resolute Bay (Northwest Territories). Later in his career he undertook assignments in Churchill, MB and Ft. Smith, NWT. After 37 years of Federal Service Jim retired. Jim continued to stay in touch with his former DOT co-workers looking forward to the gatherings and the opportunity to visit with old friends. Jim loved to travel. Together Jim and Sylvia had cruised Alaska, the Caribbean and South America. Recently with his son Gerald, he cruised both the waters of Antarctica and Alaska, placing him in a very small group who have been to both the far northern and southern extremes of the planet. Spending time with his grandchildren was one of his greatest pleasures, as well he enjoyed being an active participant in his Church community. Jim will be dearly missed by his surviving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson (204) 759-2160
Publish Date: Sep 5, 2012

DMETRO JOHN (JIM) ROHATENSKY Dmetro John (Jim) Rohatensky of Winnipeg, MB passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Dmetro was predeceased by his wife Sylvia and is survived by his sons: David (Elaine), Gerald, Paul (Lynn) and his two grandchildren Jazlyn and Andrew. Complete obituary to follow. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson (204)759-2160
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 08, 2012