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WALTER WACHNIAK
Born: Jun 28, 1929
Date of Passing: Dec 19, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWALTER WACHNIAK On December 19, 2012 Walter passed away after a valiant battle with cancer at Seven Oaks Hospital, at the age 83 years. Walter is survived by his loving wife Lovey; daughter Victoria and husband Rick Preston; son Terry, daughter-in-law Jule Henderson; grandchildren Jared (Apryl), Audrey (Cody), Steve; great-grandchildren, Calvin, Bradyen and Mikenna. He also leaves to mourn his brothers Steve (Ollie), Peter (Diane); sisters Levia and Kay. Walter was born in Gronlid, SK on June 28, 1929. He was one of nine children raised by John and Anne Wachniak. Walter attended school in Winnipeg. As a young man Walter lived in Vancouver for several years. This is where he married Lovey Lapka. When their two children Terry and Vicky were still preschoolers the family moved back to Winnipeg. Walter worked alongside his father and several of his brothers at their family business, Wachniak Auctions. Even though he retired at 65 years he still stayed involved in the Auction until he was well into his 70s. Walter was always an honest, good natured, hard working man. He was very generous, and had a great sense of humour. Lovey and Wally lived in their same home since 1961. Their home always had an open door for family and friends. There was always good food and plenty of drink ready to go whenever the door bell rang, which was very often. He was wonderful man and will be missed more than words can say. The family would like to thank all his home care workers and nurses, Dr. Tsang, Seven Oaks Hospital and Health Sciences Centre staff. Prayers will be said on Thursday, December 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m. also at the Chapel. Interment to follow in Poplarfield Community Cemetery, Poplarfield, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter's memory to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Poplarfield, MB R0C 2N0. 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 22, 2012
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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So sorry for your loss, I met the Wachniak family in 1975. My mother (Sophie Miazga Zelensky) has fond memories of Wally, sends her condolences. - Posted by: Connie Lypchuk (Cousin ... Saskatchewan connection.) on: Dec 31, 2012
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You are in our prayers. Wishing you an abundance of blessings and comfort at this time. - Posted by: Brian and Janice Gierl (friends of Victoria, Rick and Audrey) on: Dec 28, 2012
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So sorry to read of Wally's passing. May he rest in peace. Stay stong for each other, Keep Wally's memory alive. Our sincere sympathy is with your family. God Bless you all. - Posted by: Barb & Doug Fisher: (Old neighbors) on: Dec 28, 2012
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Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the bonds of love that joined your hearts together, keep you and your loved one close together. - Posted by: Bruce Ferens & Family ((long time friend of family)) on: Dec 28, 2012
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thoughts and prayers to the entire family from all of my Skrabek family - Posted by: Melissa Skrabek-Senecal (grand niece) on: Dec 25, 2012
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wally or uncle wally as i called him will be deeply missed i am so sorry . he was awonderful man. his spirit so divine his love so colorful his ability to make others feel so welcome and loved. you brought so much to me especially your open home at christmas i looked forward to it every year it was the highlight of my christmas. the 12 days of christmas singin, carols i hear your voice so clearly in my head i know your singin still upstairs. my daddys there he will take care of you thankyou for everything maureen2 - Posted by: maureen maccoy (family friend ) on: Dec 25, 2012
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The family of man has lost a fine example of a socially active and engaging human. - Posted by: dianne rose (> 25 years ago acquaintance) on: Dec 25, 2012
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the fun & fellowship shared at the auction mart and at 141 legion . saturday morning Wachniak auction was the place for a coffee & hot dog.Vichnaya Pamyat. God Bless - Posted by: Kenneth Ellchuk (legion 141 friend) on: Dec 24, 2012
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Lovey,Vicky&Terry&family,I am so sorry to hear about Wally. You were good neighbours to my family. I have some wonderful memories. I will be thinking of you.Elaine Mowles ne Karpynka. - Posted by: elaine mowles (freind) on: Dec 24, 2012
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Those Saturday morning auctions were always a lot of fun - never knew what you were going to find. - Posted by: Natalia Eyolfson () on: Dec 24, 2012
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My sincere condolence and prayers to the Lovey and family Wally will be sadly missed but I know my dad will take good care of him until we all meet again - Posted by: shannon mahoney nee(MacCoy) (long time friend of family) on: Dec 23, 2012
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We spent many years playing cards with Wally. he was a super nice man & we have many fond memories. His love of his family & our christmas sing sings at Wally & Lovey's home, were something we always enjoyed. - Posted by: Madeleine MacCoy (long time friend) on: Dec 23, 2012
