EUGENE PAUL PARKE

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EUGENE PAUL PARKE It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Eugene Parke on Friday, August 23, 2013. Left to mourn Eugene's passing are his wife Bev, of 38 years; daughters Michelle (Rob) and Erika; son David; grandson Jayden; mother Joan; brothers Geoff (Aggie), Walter (Agnes), Victor (Barb), Peter (Bev), Dennis, Chris (Sherry), and Paul; sisters Pamela (Wayne) and Patricia (Jason), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Victor in 1997. Eugene was born May 26, 1953 in Beausejour, MB. He spent his early years in Thalberg on the family farm; going to school in Thalberg and Beausejour; later starting his electrical trade at Lord Selkirk Regional School. He moved to Winnipeg to begin his apprenticeship at Red River College and working at Madsen Electric. He received his Journeyman Electrician status in 1978 and worked in the electrical field until his retirement. A private service will be held for family and close friends. Interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eugene's memory to a charity of your choice. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, 204-586-8668, wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2013