BERNARD PAUL (BUD) KOLODIE

Condolences & Memories (23 entries)

• one can only love and admire the welcoming character of "BUD" as he was known to all he liked. His welcoming mischievious grin and "SIT DOWN AND HAVE BEER" greeting at his home endeared him to all he met, and all who grew to love being around him; me included. My sorrow for your loss. - Posted by: Bernie Struch (Always a friend & Insurance advisor) on: Aug 26, 2013

• Sending our condolences on Bud's passing. The Shuttleworth Family - Posted by: Pat Shuttleworth (friend) on: Jul 30, 2013

• Bud and I met when he moved to Winnipeg from Winnipeg Beach. We became the best of friends...in fact he was the best man at my wedding. We were in the same room throughout high school and apprecticeship at RRCC. We worked and lived together up north and down south. We had fantastic memorable vacations skiing, tubing, and holidaying with our families. You will be greatly missed old friend - never forgotten. RIP - Posted by: Don Carriere (friend) on: Jul 29, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers are with Carol, Kari Ann and all of the Kolodie family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Laurane Simpson (high school friend) on: Jul 29, 2013

• My sympathy to all of Bud's family. John always spoke of Bud with respect for his knowledge as an electrician and his work in the Union hall. He also enjoyed his sense of humor. Another good soul has moved on to his final reward. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Barbara Larkin (Wife of Late John Larkin, electrician) on: Jul 28, 2013

• Oh dear Carol, I was so sad to read of Bud's passing. We worked together for many years, and I was at your house a few times, and Bud was always there, happy and welcoming to anyone who was there. My heart aches for you, I know how close you two were, your void must be huge.... - Posted by: Tracy Baldwin (I worked with Carol for many years) on: Jul 28, 2013

• Kari Ann & Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our Deepest sympathies for you and your family. - Posted by: Melody Mudryk () on: Jul 28, 2013

• Our sincere condolences in the loss of Buddy..he was a friend for years and always enjoyed his company and wit! - Posted by: Harris and Cathie Campbell (old friends) on: Jul 28, 2013

• Thinking of you. Our condolences to you Carol and your family. Muggy and Jim. Calgary, Alberta - Posted by: Muggy and Jim Beaty (Friends) on: Jul 28, 2013

• To me, Bud was wonderful, colourful and had an amazing sense of humour. He could draw you into a story that would not only make you laugh, but leave you chuckling for hours after. He loved his nieces, nephews, neighbours children, just everyone who passed his way. His home was always the "gathering place," even when he and Carol were out of town, he'd say, "It's going to be hot, bring the kids and use the pool. It's ok if their friends come too, just close up the gate when you leave." First and foremost he loved the kids and never hesitated to give them, or any one of us, for that matter, meaningful advice. He was a great Bridge Builder giving the young ones and his students, the bricks and stones that they would need later in their lives, to build their own bridges, somewhere down the road. There are no words to express how much I will miss him and how much he touched my heart, especially when our daughter, his niece, Erin passed away. His heartfelt words and kindness will stay with me forever, and in my mind's eye, I will see the twinkle in his eye and hear the laughter in his voice. "Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you. If you can only remember me with tears, then don't remember me at all." Laura Wilder - Posted by: Maureen Kolodie (Sister-in-law) on: Jul 28, 2013

• Bud was a good character to have worked with for many years. Always with a comment to bring a laugh to the day. Never one to not have something to say that let you see a situation in a different light. A wealth of knowledge that is sadly missed. Have a cold brew and a chuckle on us BUD. - Posted by: Steven Lipischak (co-worker RRC) on: Jul 27, 2013

• Uncle bud: In this time we've had to spend, you've been so good to me my friend, you were so good to be around, I will miss dropping by prior to my union meetings for advice or just to hear your laughter and see your smile. You told me stories of many places and talked about many faces you have met when you crossed the bridge of time and change, I can't tell you how or when but we will rendezvous again, you are now homeward bound my friend! And we shall meet again! - Posted by: Mike Kolodie (Nephew) on: Jul 27, 2013

• My heartfelt condolences to Carol and Kari Ann on the loss of your beloved husband and father, Bud and my thoughts are with you dealing with his loss. Laurane - Posted by: laurane simpson (friend) on: Jul 27, 2013

• I am shocked and very saddened to read of Bud's passing. Many were blessed by the presence of this beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love. Penny - Posted by: Penny Chisholm (nee Evans) (Family friend) on: Jul 27, 2013

• Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kolodie Family at this difficult time. - Posted by: JoAnne and Dave Phillips (Kolodie Family Friend ) on: Jul 27, 2013

• Being Bud's long-lost cousin, having moved away from Winnipeg to Vancouver fifty years ago and never ever visiting back, I can only attest to this great man as exemplified by the great things being said about him. We were cousins when The Kolodies resided at Winnipeg Beach and my brother, Gerald, and I spent many a divine summer there under the roof of his lovely mother Auntie Betty -- a smallish house but one graciously shared by the Kolodies with the hordes of relatives who came often to visit. Today I have memories of "Buddy" racing down the cinder path (we city slickers tentatively walked it hoping not to wreck feet) to get to his beloved beach. I just happen to reside with Bud's sister (KOLODIE) in our separate apartments ACROSS FROM EACH OTHER One day, FROM A SUITCASE LEFT TO ME BY MY MOTHER'S DEMISE, A CACHE OF NEGATIVES AND SOME PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH SHE HAD OBVIOUSLY TAKEN WITH HER BROWNIE CAMERA was found. I had all 250 developed and what should emerge was 20 black and whites of all of us at Winnipeg Beach - the Kolodies and the Jarrards and perhaps a few others sharing the beach, sharing a picnic, riding horses and sharing our love for one another. Kolodie quickly made up six books of these GEMS and passed them along to her siblings! where they remain today so you can see Bud all you want at the beach with US! We LOVED them all and I send my heartfelt condolences to all who loved him and will miss him terribly. Goodbye Bud and rest in peace. All the best to everyone in future and happier days. And the greatest of love to one and all. Carrie Caveno Vancouver BC. - Posted by: Carrie (Caveno) on: Jul 25, 2013

• my thoughts are with you Carol and Kari and the rest of the family. Bud will be missed so much - Posted by: Bruce (friend) on: Jul 24, 2013

• Grant and family - our heartfelt condolences for your loss. - Posted by: Doris and Clayton Bristow (Grant's cousins-in-law) on: Jul 24, 2013

• So sorry to hear about Bud. Richard and Grant and the rest of your family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. The last few times I saw Bud he always had something to say that gave me good laugh. Take Care. Wish I could be there. Carol - Posted by: Carol (Mills) Boitson and John Mills (Friends from Winnipeg Beach) on: Jul 24, 2013

• So sorry to hear of the passing of Bud. Whenever Brent and I were at your home there was always laughter and fun instigated by Bud. I will always remember the true character he was and my thoughts are with you Carol and CariAnne as you deal with his loss. - Posted by: Carolyn Graham (friend) on: Jul 24, 2013

• They say the measure of a man is the mark he left with those he cared for when they leavge this earth. Bud Kolodie's mark was as big as Manitoba itself. my Uncle Bud was truly one of God's great people. I have never encountered another person in my life, who gave more, never asking for anything in return, who cared more for others, than he did for himself, and who had a real true zest for life. He was a Winnipeg Boy thru and thru, although his true home was WInnipeg beach, Manitoba. My Uncle Bud was a character, in the truest sense of the word. ALways joking, always stirring the pot, but always with good fun intention. He was, in many ways the glue that held our family together as we spread out Across Canada over the decades. My heart is very heavy today, as I loved him dearly, about as much as you can love another, but i do know he is in a better place. Healthy and sitting with a group telling stories and laughing. Potentially with a beer in his hand, if it is allowed in heaven. I am sure he found a way to get it in. it is that way i choose to remember him. My love thoughts and Prayers to Keri anne and Carol, and to my Mother and the remaining brothers. The World truly lost one of the good guys. RT - Posted by: Robert Thorsteinson (Nephew) on: Jul 24, 2013

• Our condolences to the Kolodie family - Gayl, my heart is with you all.....Amy. - Posted by: Amy E. Macdonald (Close friend of his sister Gayl - Carl's aunt) on: Jul 24, 2013

• Dick/Richard - so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Bud. Each day that we have on this earth is a true gift. We need to embrace each breath that we take and be thankful for each new moment we are granted. Remember the happy memories of your brother and take comfort in knowing that others share your loss. - Posted by: Peter Roth (Work Acquaintance) on: Jul 24, 2013