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NEIL MICHAEL MYSKA
Date of Passing: Mar 18, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNEIL MICHAEL MYSKA It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our husband and father, Neil Michael Myska, P. Eng, on March 18, 2014, at the age of 50. Neil leaves to mourn, his wife Barbara and his cherished daughters, Janine and Laura; his parents, Albert and Joyce; brother Grant (Suzanne) and their children, Kristen and Reece; and Kent (Susie) and their children, Aidan and Ethan; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Carol Smith, and their children Ryan, Graeme and Kristen, as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. Neil was an Engineer for the City of Winnipeg as a Transportation Planning Engineer and loved his job. Our jokes usually centered on Neil's love for anything to do with concrete. After graduation, Neil began employment at Dillon Engineering, where he met Barbara. It was said by many to be love at first sight. After four years of dating, they married on May 19, 1990. Four years after that they had their first child, Janine and three years later they had Laura. In 1996, Neil began working for the City of Winnipeg in what he said was his dream job. He not only loved the work itself, but made many friendships there. Neil loved making or fixing anything. He was an accomplished woodworker, making furniture, bird houses and his latest challenge was a major kitchen renovation. He had a seemingly endless supply of knowledge and could answer any question that came his way. He loved the outdoors, cycling and skiing. One of his favourite places was his family cottage at Twin Lakes Beach. His main love and focus was his family. Neil and his family loved spending time together camping, swimming, or just talking and watching movies. Neil was a kind man without a mean bone in his body. Neil will forever be remembered as a warm hearted, patient, smart and loving man. He influenced everybody around him with his big heart and gentle soul. It is impossible to put into words how much we will miss him and the hole that his passing leaves in our soul. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway. Interment will take place this coming summer. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Neil's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My sincerest condolences to the Myska family. I remember meeting Neil when he was a student engineer following in his father’s footsteps so many, many years ago. - Posted by: Ken Mills () on: Mar 24, 2014
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As a long time acquaintance of Al's, I express sincere condolence to the Myska family. If Neil was anything like his Dad, he was a fine human being and an outstanding engineer. - Posted by: Glenn Morris (Friend of Neil's Father Al) on: Mar 24, 2014
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I am so sorry for your loss. I was very fortunate and blessed to have met Neil and his family back in the early 80s. Memories of this kind and thoughtful person will remain with me always. Rest in peace Neil and may God give the Myska family comfort during this difficult time. - Posted by: Doris Dekleva (Pretzer) () on: Mar 23, 2014
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I first met Neil some years ago at a City of Winnipeg public open house about a proposed public works project. His personality was so well-suited to that role: friendly, accessible, knowledgeable and with teacher-like ability to explain things understandably and answer questions with equal competence. He gave me his card and I communicated with him by email on a number of street and traffic issues. I last talked with him at the recent St. Matthews Avenue extension and St. James Street rehabilitation open house. His competence and personality will I'm sure be sorely missed by the City. I will certainly miss his presence at City project open houses. He was the kind of man I wish I'd known better, beyond the settings in which we interacted. He was taken far, far too soon. I can't imagine the distress his family and all those who close to him are experiencing at his untimely passing. May they all be comforted in their sorrow by the rich store of fond memories they have of this fine man. - Posted by: Gord Richardson (None) on: Mar 22, 2014
