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METRO (MATT) PETE ALEXIUK
Born: Apr 25, 1928
Date of Passing: Jun 22, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMETRO (MATT) PETE ALEXIUK It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Metro "Matt" Pete Alexiuk on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, MB. Remaining to forever cherish Matt's memory are: his wife Loraine, children: Darryl (Shelley), Karen, Lionel, Harley (Beverly), and Blaine (Ronda); grandchildren: Erin (Marc), Brooke, Avery, Erik and Luke; great-grandchildren Baylee and Hunter, brothers: Paul (Pat), Andy (Edith), Phil (Marlene); sisters: Jean (Ed), and Nettie; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Lena, his brothers: John and Eli; his sister Mary, brother-in-law Pete Yarmie, sisters-in-law: Dorothy Alexiuk and Marion Alexiuk; and his nephew Allen. Matt was born on the family farm in Sundown, MB on April 25, 1928. He married Loraine on May 31, 1958 and together they raised their family on the farm in Sundown. In addition to farming, Matt took jobs as a pipefitter installing sprinkler systems, and building houses. Matt was a hardworking man who loved his family. Matt was diagnosed with diabetes and congestive heart failure making his health fragile in the last few years. His advice and laughter will be forever missed by his family. The family would like to thank the paramedics and doctors at Bethesda Hospital Emergency Room for their care and compassion. The funeral service for Matt Alexiuk will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. The viewing will be held at the chapel prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Matt may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association (MB Branch) or St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Sundown. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 25, 2014
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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We will miss him! - Posted by: Darby Spicer (Nephew) on: Jun 26, 2014
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As a child I remember Dad always reading the several newspapers that he received, keeping up with the local news, agricultural advances and the politics that affected our farming life. This, I believe, is what kept his mind so sharp all these years, even until his very last days. Dad was always inquisitive as to how my job was going and where I had been that week. I will miss our phone conversations and debates on world affairs and gossip from the hometown. I will also miss the stories of his youth like the contraptions that he and Uncle Paul would build to mischievously torment the farm cats and chickens. Dad was a major influence on my life teaching me and my siblings many useful skills and the confidence to try anything. His strength of character and tenacity kept all of us in check. These, and many more of the gifts he gave, were free for the taking as he unknowingly guided us each along our chosen paths. Dad was a wonderful grandfather. Every visit with his grandchildren began and ended with a long lingering bear hug, tender kisses and whispers of “I love you” in the ear. Although you are gone now Dad, and we never got a chance to say farewell, know that I will always love and respect you and will cherish the memory of you in my heart for the rest of my days. Thank you for everything that you have done for me and my family. Until we meet again, Harley. - Posted by: Harley Alexiuk (Son) on: Jun 26, 2014