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GERRY MARKOVICH
Date of Passing: Dec 05, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERRY MARKOVICH With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dad and grandpa, Gerry on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Gerry was born to George and Olga in Sudbury, ON. He enjoyed many adventures during his childhood as he was raised in both Toronto, ON and Kirkland Lake, ON. Dad graduated from the Metropolitan Toronto Police Academy and spent much of his career on the force working undercover in the Organized Crime Unit. It was there that he met fellow officer and love of his life, Theresa. After moving to Winnipeg, dad began work in janitorial services and enjoyed the many years he spent as Accounts Executive at Bee Clean until his retirement. Gerry was a sports enthusiast, but his passion was for curling. In addition to playing for many years out of "The Friendly Fort", he served as President of the Fort Garry Curling Club and President of the Manitoba Curling Association. He is an Honorary Life Member of the Fort Garry Curling Club, the Manitoba Curling Association and the Past President's Association of Manitoba Curling Clubs. An avid and lifelong volunteer, the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Long Distinguished Service Award in 2004. Gerry was predeceased by his wife Theresa. He leaves to forever cherish his memory his son Gerry (Elvira), daughter Heather (Frank) and grandchildren Hanna, Evan, Kate and Mila. Prayers will be said on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy Parish, 135 John Forsyth Road. Pallbearers will be Evan Markovich, Paul Ferguson, Ron McGavin, Ray Hayes, Mackenzie Hayes and Richard Sarbiewski. Sympathy expressed through donations to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Cropo Funeral Chapel 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Dec 11, 2013
GERRY MARKOVICH The family sadly announces the passing of Adam Gerald Markovich on December 5, 2013 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Complete obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Dec 7, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 11, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Please accept our deepest sympathy. Gerry was a wonderful person and he will be sorely missed. - Posted by: John and Gloria Andersson (friends) on: Dec 12, 2013
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I will always remenber the best friend, the confident, the helper of difficult decisions to be made, and best of all - his beautiful smile, please accept my deepest sympathy - he was a Great Man and Friend. - Posted by: Maria Abreu (friend co-worker) on: Dec 12, 2013
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I always remember my uncle's infectious smile. I don't ever remember him not smiling. He was a kind man, I have never forgotten the love of him and Theresa my aunt. - Posted by: Sandra Korol (Niece) on: Dec 11, 2013
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We are deeply saddened by his passing. Please accept our sympathy - He was a great man. - Posted by: Winnipeg Hearing Centers () on: Dec 11, 2013
