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EDWARD EARL SKABAR
Date of Passing: Sep 13, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDWARD EARL SKABAR Peacefully, on September 13, 2018, and with his family by his side, Edward Earl Skabar (a.k.a. King Edward) slipped his earthly bonds at the age of 93. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was known for his generosity and kindness to all. Dad loved to cook, tell jokes and shop for "stuff he didn't really need" as he put it. He was predeceased by his wife Zelma; parents, Jacob and Anne Skabar; brother Bill Skabar (Helen); sister Marion Williams (George) and daughter-in-law Joyce Skabar. He is survived by his sisters, Loretta Lewis and Margret Rose Trupish; sons, Brian Skabar and Robert Skabar (Laura); daughter Donna Ewanchuk (Robert); grandchildren, Jennifer, Lindsay, Thomas, Margaret, Lauren, Billy (Natahsa), Tara and Brent (Tiffany), and great-grandchildren, Emily and Jaxon. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2018 in the Holy Eucharist Parish Centre, 460 Munroe Avenue, where there will be an opportunity to share stories and memories of Dad. Friends and relatives are encouraged to share in a photo-biography, eulogy, stories and condolences for the family visiting Edward's tribute page at IntegrityDeathCare.com INTEGRITY Cremation & Funeral Planning 204-295-5408
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Our deepest condolences to all the family. Ed always made you feel very welcome and was always prepared with a new joke for you. A classy gentleman. We will miss him. Fred and Pauline and family. - Posted by: Fred and Pauline Bauer (Friends) on: Sep 27, 2018
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Our deepest sympathy to Brian and all the family for your loss. We did not know Mr. Skabar well but heard many wonderful things about him from all his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you @ this very sad time. Love, Aunt Frances and Uncle Jim - Posted by: Frances & Jim Joy (Family) on: Sep 25, 2018
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So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I got to know him well during my 25 years with Indian Affairs,and was always entertained by his sense of humour. A kind man. - Posted by: Michael Kirkpatrick (Friend and colleague) on: Sep 25, 2018
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Ed was a wonderful man. I can remember visiting Winnipeg for first time and Ed hosted family BBQ. We were welcomed as family with love and laughs. He will be missed. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Wendy Wilkinson-Martin (Cousin in law) on: Sep 22, 2018
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Deepest Sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Cherish all the good memories. Hugs to you all. Carol Ann & Gary Doucet Amherst NS - Posted by: Carol Ann & Gary Doucet (Friend) on: Sep 22, 2018