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THEODORE HOLUNGA Ted was born on April 15, 1921 in Lennard, Manitoba in the Municipality of Boulton. Raised on the homestead farm, he left his home at the age of 16 years, in the spring of 1936, joining his brother Nestor by rail to Ontario landing in Timmins, Port Arthur, Ontario to seek work where he was employed at the Bush Camps. He had a number of other jobs along his way, always learning and helping his fellow man, travelling to British Columbia by rail in search of work, as these years were the 1930s. Upon returning to Ontario he settled in Hamilton, always finding employment. Voluntarily he joined the military in January 1942 and was honourably discharged due to medical issues in June 1943. He secured other work and met and married Anita Pearl Byrnes and together they raised a family after moving to Bluewing, MB in the spring of 1946. Self-taught in auto body repairs and painting, he took many courses to upgrade his skills and maintained accreditations for his self-owned business ventures which he began in 1952 in Inglis, MB known as Ted's Autobody. He and the family moved to Winnipeg, MB in 1972 where Dad opened and operated another shop known as T4 Auto Body Ltd., which remains today and is operated by his three sons. Dad dedicated his life to his two churches, St. Elijah Romanian Orthodox Church and St. Demetrios Romanian Orthodox Church and to his family. In 1973, he became one of the original founders of St. Demetrios Romanian Orthodox Church, and was an alter helper for many years. He was known to his family for his wisdom and mentorship. His children and grandchildren have been blessed to know him for his many stories of the "old times", all of which were a part of his life which were lessons to all of us. Ted was predeceased by six siblings, his parents, infant son Roger in 1955, and his beloved wife, Anita in 1998. Ted will be lovingly remembered by his five children Arleen (late husband Rick Wagner), Terry (Brenda), Tom (Elizabeth), Tim (late wife Shirley) and Catherine (Danny Davis); 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are his grandsons Rick Wagner, Blair Wagner, Byron Wagner, Demetrios Holunga, Ted Holunga, Steven Davis, Roger Holunga and Gregory Holunga. Prayers will be held Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 22 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Romanian Orthodox Church, 103 Furby Street, Winnipeg with Reverend Father Victor Malanca officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue. A memorial luncheon to follow interment at St. Demetrios Romanian Orthodox Church in the basement hall at 103 Furby Street. Please come join us on behalf of our dear dad. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Father Victor Malanca for his spiritual guidance and care for the family. * Dear Dad, We will miss your earthly presence with us, but you will always be within our hearts and in our thoughts. Vesnica Pomenire Memory Eternal For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2017
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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To the Holunga Family: Growing up in Inglis, friend to Cathy, I will always remember your father with a twinkle in his eye, having a kind and gentle soul. Both of your parents were a positive influence for those around them. May you cherish all your wonderful memories. Sincerely, Cheryl (Liske) Gagnon - Posted by: Cheryl Gagnon () on: Jan 18, 2018
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My heartfelt sympathies to the Holunga family. Mr. Holunga was a true joy to visit, great sense of humour and intriguing stories. We will miss him. - Posted by: Azad, Sharida, Julien, and Sydney (Friends) on: Jan 04, 2018
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Deepest sympathy to the Holunga family. Your Dad has left many good memories for the people in Inglis, Lennard and Russell area. He ran an honest and wonderful business in Inglis. He was an integral part of the Saint Eli Romanian Othodox Church in Lennard. I remember him well as treasurer of the church. Memory Eternal Don & Karen Holovach - Posted by: Don Holovach () on: Jan 02, 2018
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It is with considerable sadness that our family received news of Ted's passing. We will remember him as a prominent and highly respected member of our tight-knit Romanian community. His generosity - both as an individual and as a businessman - along with his zest for life are an example for us all. Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to his lovely and caring extended family as they deal with their grief and sadness. May he rest in Peace. - Posted by: Carl Pentilchuk - on behalf of the Pentilchuk Family (Cousins) on: Dec 22, 2017
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Tom and Betty, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your dad. Bev - Posted by: Bev Lesiuk (former coworker of Betty Holing) on: Dec 22, 2017
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Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Mr. Holunga. I never met him but we were ardent customers of T-4 Auto Body Shop because they are the best and I have never been disappointed in their work. He will be missed by his boys because they used to talk about him a lot when I had some work being done. Take care family in all the memories that you will share and he will always been there in your hearts. Respectfully - The Pages - Posted by: Gerri and Bert Page (customers) on: Dec 21, 2017
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Our sincere condolences to Pam and the rest of your family. Your Grandpa sounds like he was a truly outstanding Canadian, contributing during the war and then building a family and a business. I know you will miss him but cherish your memories, and he provided you with lots of them!! - Posted by: Leslie and Glen Hanson (Friends) on: Dec 20, 2017
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Tim and family...my condolences on your dad's passing. - Posted by: Pat Dubek (Friend) on: Dec 20, 2017
