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SAMUEL GOWRILUK
Born: Oct 23, 1925
Date of Passing: Dec 19, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySAMUEL GOWRILUK October 23, 1925 - December 19, 2016 Sam Gowriluk passed away peacefully at the age of 91, at the Holy Family Home in Winnipeg, on Monday evening, December 19, 2016. He was born on October 23, 1925, and was raised on the family farm of George and Mary Gowriluk in Gonor, Manitoba along with his seven brothers and one sister. Sam started his sales career as a driver / salesman for Brown's Bread in 1945. In 1948, he met the love of his life, Ella Hlady, working behind the counter of her family's general store in Greenwald, Manitoba. Their first commitment as a couple was sharing a bottle of Wynola Cola at the store. They were married in 1950 and moved to their house on Linden Avenue in 1955 where they raised their three children, Dennis, Karen and Jim. Sam joined his brothers at Midland Fruit in 1947 where he spent the rest of his career as a salesman for the growing company. As a Salesman, Sam covered many towns in Manitoba as well as stores and restaurants in Winnipeg. He forged many close friendships on his sales routes. He was known as Sam from Midland and drove various models of red Pontiacs over those years. When the Codville Co., acquired Midland in 1972, Sam continued on as a salesman with them until he retired at age 62 in 1987. Outgoing and generous, Sam was active in the Shriners, often participating in the Shrine Circus and the Ukrainian Businessman's Club of Winnipeg. Sam and Ella bought their cottage at Otter Falls in 1961. It quickly became a special place for family vacations and weekend activities. Sam enjoyed water skiing and jigging for pickerel in the summer, hunting and cutting wood in the fall and snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. In addition to the many family dinners in the gazebo, Sam especially enjoyed cooking his special fried potatoes for Sunday breakfasts. On the weekends, the driveway was often full of cars or the dock full of boats as many close friends and neighbours decided to drop by for a visit. In retirement, Sam spent countless hours tending his large vegetable garden and became an expert Wine maker. Sam had a special fondness for his grandchildren and spent many hours teaching them how to fish, drive a boat and catch night crawlers on the lawn at night for the next day's bait. Sleepovers or Christmas Eve at Baba and Gigi's were always a special treat for the grandchildren. Sam is survived by his sweetheart of 66 years, Ella; his sons Dennis (Belle) and Jim (Anna); his daughter Karen (Rick) Zurba; his grandchildren Erin Gowriluk, (Tim Lazaruk), Evan (Sandi) Gowriluk, Breanna Zurba, Michael Zurba (Jenna Schellenburg), Lewis and Scott Gowriluk; great-grandchildren Sam and Severin Gowriluk and Emrick Zurba; brothers Bill, Art and Ray, and sister Violet. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the dedicated staff at the Holy Family Home in Winnipeg for their loving care and compassion during Sam's stay with them this past year. A service to celebrate Sam's life will be announced at a later date. Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2016
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Oh Ella, we are so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Please know that you are in our hearts. - Posted by: Tom and Kathy Glenwright (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2016
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Our family sends their condolences to yours. We know your loss is great and may your husband, father and grandfather remain in your memories as the truly wonderful man he was to all he met. - Posted by: Elaine McEwen (sister-law) on: Dec 28, 2016
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So sorry to hear of uncle Sam's passing. I became part of the family when I married Russell in 1990. So missing my husband that passed September 14th of this year, a month shy of his 65th birthday. My sincere condolences go to aunt Ella and family. Hoping that I don't miss the service to celebrate uncle Sam's life. Just know that I am proud to be part of the family. I miss everyone wholeheartedly. Love and Peace … Corinne. - Posted by: Corinne Gawriluk (Niece through marriage to the late Russell Gawriluk) on: Dec 27, 2016
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Aunty Ella. We are thinking of you at this sad time. We enjoyed the car rides and lunches we shared over the last few years. Remembering our good times in Mexico will always be a joy. Always enjoyed a glass or two of chokecherry wine around your kitchen table. We will miss Uncle Sam. Condolences Henry and Elaine Gowryluk - Posted by: Henry and Elaine Gowryluk (Cousin) on: Dec 26, 2016
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Ella and family, We just want to know that we are really sorry to hear about your husband Sam, he was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. We are thinking of you and your family. Gary, Betty, and family - Posted by: Gary and Betty (Family) on: Dec 24, 2016
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We are so sorry to hear of your dear father's passing. I always enjoyed the visits we had and long conversations about gardening. His wine was also the best. May he be in the arms of angels during this Christmas. - Posted by: Sharon and Roy Naurocki (friend) on: Dec 24, 2016
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Many good times and memories were spent with Sam and Ella at the lake. As a young child, Evan loved visiting Sam as he always had these small juice cans that no one else at the lake ever had.....fond memory. Ceremonial beeping of the boat before arriving at someone's cottage. Our girls loved the tire swing that Sam had set up at the lake. In later years, Evan and I enjoyed dropping in for a glass of Sam's homemade wine. Sam will be missed, he was a generous , sweet man. - Posted by: Evan and Dana Page (Family friends) on: Dec 24, 2016
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Karen, Rick, & Family, So sorry to hear about your Dad & Gigi. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Love Gary, Betty, and Family - Posted by: Gary and Betty (Family) on: Dec 24, 2016
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Condolences from all the club members, we will miss you Sam - Posted by: Sons Of Ukrainian Pioneers (Brother club members) on: Dec 24, 2016
