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ANTON PIKEL
Born: May 30, 1930
Date of Passing: Dec 05, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANTON PIKEL Suddenly on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, Tony was called Home. He was the beloved husband of Frances for almost 56 years. He was also the father of five children: Joseph (Gwen), Stanley (Mechelle), Vladimira (Bob), Philip (Cathy) and John (Jody) and the proud grandpa of 15 grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by his six sisters and numerous relatives in Slovenija. Tony was born on May 30, 1930 in Sv. Miklavz, Slovenija. He grew up working hard on the family farm while also finding time to learn the carpentry trade. At 16 years of age, he served in the army. Tony and Frances were married in Austin, Austria on December 29, 1956 and shortly after, took the long journey to follow their dreams in Canada. Tony and Frances settled in Winnipeg and found their home within the Slovenian community through Our Lady of Lourdes Church and the Slovenian Club. Tony had a real passion for music and song. He composed his own music and for many years he led the church choir. Whenever there was an opportunity to sing his Slovenian folk songs he did so with great happiness. Even though Tony loved his home in Canada, he never forgot his roots and love for Slovenija. He was very happy for any opportunity to visit his sisters, nephews and nieces. When he retired, Tony and Frances purchased a farm near Gimli and continued to work hard. He enjoyed the last 16 years of his life working on the farm and visiting with family and friends. Special thanks to Ron and Judy for being there in our time of need. We truly appreciate it. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, 95 MacDonald Avenue. Viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the church with Father Diosdado Parrenas presiding. Interment will follow at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2012
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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To the Pikel family, Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. So very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Fran Mulhall and family (nee Kostanjevic) () on: Dec 11, 2012
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Our sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. - Posted by: Dan, Maureen and Aaron () on: Dec 11, 2012
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Nikoli ne bomo več peli, kakor smo peli skupaj, nikoli več tako veselili, kakor smo se veselili skupaj. (T. Kuntner) Kar ne morem verjeti, da je kruta smrt iztrgala ljubega vam moža, očeta, strega očeta,tasta,...brata, strica, prijatelja, vedno nasmejanega in dobrovoljnega strica Tonija.Nele vas, njegove najbližje, tudi mene preveva žalost,ob misli, da sva se zadnjič poslovila sredi julija letošnjega leta. Bil je še poln načrtov in pričakovanj, da se ponovno srečamo prihodnje leto v Sloveniji. Naj vas tolaži misel, da vsi, ki smo ga imeli radi sočustvujemo z vami! - Posted by: Tone Sovinšek, Kamnik, Slovenija (Tonijev nečak-Toni¨s nephew) () on: Dec 10, 2012
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I used to live out in the country next to Tony and he will be greatly missed. What a wonderful man! Fran and family... I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. - Posted by: Elaine Pitman (old neighbour) on: Dec 10, 2012
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My heart just dropped when I heard the news of Tony's passing. I remember so well the many years of his directing our choir and hours of choir practise on the pump organ. We had such fun at his parties on the farm, singing the old Slovenian church songs. I'll miss him terribly - Love to Fanika and God take care of you. - Posted by: Margaret Slejko-Arnason (family friend) on: Dec 10, 2012
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Condolences to Stanley and his family from his friends at the Halifax Auto Club. - Posted by: Brian Adams () on: Dec 09, 2012
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Tony was a wonderful man, he will be missed by many. I will always remember him for his smile, love of god, fellow mankind and music. - Posted by: Gerald () on: Dec 09, 2012
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Dear Frances and your lovely family Our deepest condolences. We will miss His smile His kind words. May Our Lord and Our lady be your guide and strength in this sad times. Our Lord needed a singer for Christmas. - Posted by: Matt & Mary (Fellow member of Lady of Lourdes ) on: Dec 09, 2012
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We were saddened to hear of your Dads passing Vladka. Please know that you are in our thoughts. - Posted by: Susan & Family (Calgary) () on: Dec 08, 2012
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Tony was such a spiritual, holy and hard working man. He was an inspiration to us all! - Posted by: Lana Bobrovich (fellow church member) on: Dec 08, 2012
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our sympathy to frances and family.we met tony a few times .a very nice person to know . - Posted by: margaret and fern girard () on: Dec 08, 2012
