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JOHN KOLOCHUK With his family at his side, John passed away at the Health Sciences Centre on January 14, 2013 due to complications from Parkinson's disease and recently lung cancer. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Olga, his son Len (Cathy), grandson Jon, step-granddaughter Jade and step-great-grandchild Lily. He is also survived by three sisters, Beatrice, Florence (Mac) and Olga (Wally), also by sister and brothers-in-law Vicky (Lawrence), Jean (Boris), Wally (Jean), Mike (Ruth), Peter (Gertie), Bill (Ursula) and Tony, and many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Dale, parents Nick and Ann, brother Mike and sister Marie. John married his wife Olga in 1962 and together they resided in Charleswood where they raised two sons. He loved sports, never missing a Winnipeg Jets game with his friend Emil. Soon both boys were involved in hockey and baseball at Varsity View with John coaching and cheering them on. Every available weekend in the summer was spent at the lake fishing, boating and swimming. For 35 years John worked in the automotive industry at Western Engine, the last ten years as shop foreman. In 1986, John and Olga purchased a small hobby farm in St. Francois Xavier. John retired in 1991 and went full tilt into breeding and racing thoroughbreds. He trained his own horses at the Downs from 1992 to 2012 and the last year was very difficult for him. The horses were very important to him and he never missed a day of training. He loved the Backstretch life. In his younger years John loved dancing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, quading, building his own dune buggies, field work on his tractor and especially jogging the horses behind the quad getting ready for spring training. He also enjoyed perogy suppers at St. Basils Church and going to Tim's for coffee. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to CancerCare, Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. John's family would like to thank Teri at Health Sciences Centre SICU for the compassion shown to us while he was on life support. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of John's life will take place at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue at 2:00 p.m on Saturday, January 19, 2013. John, Dad, Gido - Rest in peace, free of pain at last. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Jan 18, 2013
JOHN KOLOCHUK With his family at his side, John passed away at the Health Sciences Centre on January 14, 2013. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of John's life will take place at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Longer obituary notice to follow in Friday's paper. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Jan 17, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 18, 2013
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Olga and family, sorry for your loss JOHN was a great guy and the kids always loved him coming around the centre years ago, he always had a bright smile and loved life. MY heart and prayers go out to you all at this time. May you rest in peace JOHN. - Posted by: kim donahue (aquaintance) on: Jan 25, 2013
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Olga, our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Johnny will always be in our memory, our hearts and our souls... a life remembered for his unending friendly and smiling presence. We will all miss him. Remember the Wynola and Pepsi-Cola days in our cellar? Manfred & Olga (Tkach) Legiehn. - Posted by: Olga (Tkach) Legiehn (school friend and neighbour) on: Jan 23, 20013 - Posted by: Olga & Manfred Legiehn, Pinawa, MB (School friend and neighbour) on: Jan 23, 2013
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It's sad not to have Johnny around anymore. A good friend. Sylvia and I stood up for him and Olga in 1962. - Posted by: Leo & Sylvia Hrushowy (Best friends.) on: Jan 21, 2013
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Sorry to learn of John's passing. Heartfelt sympathy to John's family. Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. - Posted by: Hazel Bochinski (acquaintance) on: Jan 19, 2013
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JOHN WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY - Posted by: HEATHER SKEOCH (FRIEND) on: Jan 19, 2013
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Thoughts and Prayers are with you Olga, Len, Cathy. Lil Jon & Family. I Enjoyed Many a Morning Coffee's with John, and Even More Laughs. RIP My Friend Till we meet Again. - Posted by: Kent Scramstad (Good Friend) on: Jan 19, 2013
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Olga: It is with deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband Johnny , as I knew him, that I write. When I think of you two it reminds me of the time Johnny & you, as a little young teenager, drove around the Weiden school grounds in his new Chevy- - -years ago- - - It was nice to wee you at my Mom's funeral in Oct. Again, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Laurence & Suzanne -Vancouver, BC - Posted by: Laurence Tkach (Elementary School Mate & Neighbour) on: Jan 18, 2013
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Condolences to Olga, Len and family. Will miss not seeing John travel through A Barn every morning, sometimes leaving his can behind. Alway's wishing us Good Morning and a smile on his face. - Posted by: Linda Johnston (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2013
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Condolences to the Kolochuk Family on the loss of John. John was a very nice man who was a no nonsense hard worker who always smiled and was friendly to everyone no matter how busy he was ! Rest easy Mr.K - Posted by: Melissa Stahl Fayant (aquaintance) on: Jan 18, 2013
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Rest in Peace John, The winners circle is awaiting you. God Bless. - Posted by: Gary @ Myles (family friends) on: Jan 18, 2013
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John was a great trainer and loved his wife kids and being around the race track. He was always full of smiles and was always on the go. Every morning he will yell good morning as I was walking past or emptying my wheel barrel and laugh if it was windy cause straw would blow right back at me. John had a good year in racing last year was so happy for him. We connected one day when I told him I was from ste rose and our farm was in Rorkten Manitoba. John I Will miss you very much this coming race season. - Posted by: Jen (Friend ) on: Jan 17, 2013
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Sorry to hear that Uncle Johnny passed away. I always enjoyed my time with you. You made that time comforting with your smile and words of wisdom. I enjoyed the time we spent at the track this summer as it was only once but I cherished every minute of it. You will be sincerely missed, god bless and may you rest in peace. - Posted by: Garry Franko (Nephew) on: Jan 17, 2013
