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JOSEPH VISKUP

Born: Mar 11, 1919

Date of Passing: Feb 04, 2014

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JOSEPH VISKUP March 11, 1919 - February 4, 2014 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our unique father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and local character, Joseph Viskup, at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, at the age of 94. Joseph leaves to mourn his memory, his children: Ted (Irene), Valerie, and Patsy (Harry), eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Salome, his son, Joey, and his parents, Veronica and Steve Bartos. Joe was born and raised in Straze, Slovakia. With his parents, he boldly and bravely immigrated to Canada in 1937. They soon settled and farmed in the Lorette area where Joe would meet his future bride, the lovely and the sweet, Salome Balamatowski. Together, they operated a successful grain and dairy farm and created a nurturing home for their four children. Joe was most passionate about hockey, farming, hockey, gardening, hockey, wheeling and dealing, hockey, socializing, hockey, wrestling, hockey, his independence, and of course, hockey. His family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Riverview Health Centre and Golden Links Lodge for providing such compassionate care for our dad in his most recent years. Viewing and celebration of Joe's life will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 10:15 am followed by the mass at 11:00 am at the Notre Dame de Lorette Catholic Church in Lorette, Manitoba. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Flowers are graciously declined. If you wish, please make a donation in Joe's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Feb 8, 2014

JOSEPH VISKUP On Monday, February 3, 2014, Joseph Viskup, died at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, at the age of 94. Green Acres is in charge of arrangements and a longer obituary will follow. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Feb 5, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2014

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

  • Dearest Pat Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I'm sorry I did not get a chance to talk to you the other day when I saw you. May the comfort of others help to heal your pain. Take care. Loving hugs Suzanne Rutledge - Posted by: Suzanne Rutledge (co-worker) on: Feb 25, 2014

  • My sincerest sympathy tall the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Eleanore - Posted by: Eleanore chopp (Cousin) on: Feb 11, 2014

  • My heartfelt condolences, Pat, to you and your family. Your father was such a wonderful man. The obituary is beautiful and made me smile to think of Joe. - Posted by: Leah Lansard (friend) on: Feb 10, 2014

  • My condolences to Pat and all of the family. Mr Viskup was a very respected, hard-working man. I have fond memories of going to Pat's house when we were kids and hearing the hockey game on in the background. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Viskup family. Rest in Peace Mr. Viskup. - Posted by: Yvette Doell (Friend) on: Feb 09, 2014

  • Our deepest sympathies to Ted and the Viskup family in the loss of a loving father and grandfather. - Posted by: Karl and Denise Dern (Family) on: Feb 09, 2014

  • My deepest sympathies to Pat and her family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Kristen Legrange (co worker) on: Feb 08, 2014

  • A personal memory: When Joe resided at Golden Links Lodge, he took every opportunity to work in our raised gardens. He would dismiss the trowel as an unnecessary tool for making rows to plant the seeds. You could see his smile widen as he dug his hands into the soft soil. I would joke that it looked as if he wanted to just dive in. He wasn't afraid of getting a bit of dirt under his nails. I was sorry to hear of his passing. Colin McRae - Posted by: Colin McRae (Recreation Facilitator) on: Feb 07, 2014

  • Our deepest sympathies to the family! He was always a very friendly gentleman! Rest in peace! - Posted by: Agathe and guy (Friends) on: Feb 07, 2014

  • Our thoughts are with Pat and all of her family. Joe was a good man. - Posted by: Rob Wensel (Family Friend) on: Feb 07, 2014

  • sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Anne Augustine (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2014

  • Thoughts and prayers with your family. So sorry for your loss - Posted by: Jeanette Dutka (co worker) on: Feb 06, 2014

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