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PETER MAGDA On November 16, 2013 our family suffered a great loss, our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, Peter Magda, passed away at 1:50 p.m. at Holy Family Nursing Home, with his family by his side. He was 102 years old. He was predeceased by his wife Anna, his parents and all his siblings. Dad's memory will be forever cherished by his children: Anna (Allen), Kathy (Cliff), Victor (Ulla), and Peter; also his daughter Katya and son Peter (Lena) in Ukraine; his grandchildren: Bob (Pat), Vicki (Nolan), Judy (Brandon), Donna (Dean), Darren (Rita), Tracy (Richard), Mike (Mel), Jeremy (Amanda), Derron (Brittany), Krista (Randy), Melissa, and Taylor, and grandchildren in Ukraine, Natalka (Vitaly), Luba (Alexander), Victor (Svetlana), Nickolai (Lena), Victor (Anna), and many, many relatives in Ukraine. Dad was born in Preobrazhenka, Ukraine. He had eight brothers and one sister. The family lived through extremely turbulent times and suffered greatly. Only one brother survived the war and famine. In 1943 when Neuendorf was evacuated, Mom and Dad left the village by train with all the other residents. The next six years were spent in various refugee camps and finally they were allowed to come to Canada. Mom and Dad worked for their sponsor for a year and then ventured out to find work and a place to live. Just by smiling Dad could fill a room with warmth and bring joy to the people around him. He was an inspiration to us all. He was kind and generous, a hard worker, and he had a great sense of humour. We will miss him very much. Any man can be a father, it takes a special man to be a loving Dad. The family would very much like to thank the amazing staff at Holy Family, who treated Dad with such kindness and gave him the dignity that he so deserved. Funeral Service will be held at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Hwy. on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one half hour before the service. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made to Holy Family Nursing Home, 165 Aberdeen Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2W 1T9 if desired. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. - 338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 20, 2013
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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I still remember every Sunday I would go down to Holy family and play the piano for him. I would sit and talk with him and he would shake my hand and I'd smile. Whenever I see his picture I compare with my dads (Derron Magda) and they could really be twins! RIP. - Posted by: Kayla Magda (Great Grand-daughter) on: Oct 25, 2014
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I also remember Unkel Peter very fondly. In Germany, when visited them, he picked me up and placed me on his knee. It was very special because I did not have a Dad. The visits at their place were always enjoyable. He wass oft spoken and tante Nute was quite loud. We took them to Hawaii with my Mom and Dad. We had so much fun showing them around, also going to the Big Island to stay at my Sister Lores. Unkel Peter said to my Mom " Mika do you think we will die here ?' as we watched the lava flowing toward Hilo. I made a album for them of our trip, they tell me he always had it on the coffee table and looked at it. That was such a very special trip, for me and my two younger children to spend a special time with them both. - Posted by: Helene Sekura (neice) on: Dec 09, 2013
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We didn't get to see them often, but it was always interesting when Uncle Peter and Tante Nutt came to visit my parents. They went to Hawaii together and the volcano on the Big Island started erupting while they were there. Uncle Peter was sure they were doomed. He was a very soft spoken man, but when he spoke, it was worth listening to. My mom told us stories of Neuendorf and how they all lived together after the war, they were lucky to survive. It certainly gave them a different outlook on life and made them love living in Canada. - Posted by: Marty Schlager (nephew) on: Nov 25, 2013
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Sincere condolences to Victor, Peter and the extended Magda family. Dave McConachy and family - Posted by: Dave McConachy (Friend to sons Victor and Peter) on: Nov 25, 2013
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We didn't get to see them often, but it was always interesting when Uncle Peter and Tante Nutt came to visit my parents. They went to Hawaii together and the volcano on the Big Island started erupting while they were there. Uncle Peter was sure they were doomed. He was a very soft spoken man, but when he spoke, it was worth listening to. My mom told us stories of Neuendorf and how they all lived together after the war, they were lucky to survive. It certainly gave them a different outlook on life and made them love living in Canada. - Posted by: Marty Schlager (nephew) on: Nov 24, 2013
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We didn't get to see them often, but it was always interesting when Uncle Peter and Tante Nutt came to visit my parents. They went to Hawaii together and the volcano on the Big Island started erupting while they were there. Uncle Peter was sure they were doomed. He was a very soft spoken man, but when he spoke, it was worth listening to. My mom told us stories of Neuendorf and how they all lived together after the war, they were lucky to survive. It certainly gave them a different outlook on life and made them love living in Canada. - Posted by: Marty Schlager (nephew) on: Nov 23, 2013
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Our condolences to the family on the passing of your father. - Posted by: Gord Savage (Friend of family ) on: Nov 23, 2013
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I so remember his smile when Peter and I came out of the garage on Lenore street after Peter showed me his hockey stick collection in the garage rafters. He was grinning from ear to ear, probably trying not to laugh at Peter's caginess. My love to all and God Bless your Mom & Dad. - Posted by: Dale Olnick (friend of family) on: Nov 22, 2013
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Sorry to hear of your loss, My condolences to the family, May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Larry Cottes (Friend of the family) on: Nov 21, 2013
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Grandpa was a special Grandfather always had a smile, he took time to communicate with you, he had a way of making you feel important. You knew he loved you and cared about you. Love him so much for his example in life. I feel so so blessed to have had him for my grandpa. - Posted by: Judy Smith (Campbell) (Grand daughter ) on: Nov 20, 2013