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RAYMOND SAWCHUK
Date of Passing: Nov 13, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAYMOND SAWCHUK 1937 - 2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Sawchuk, aged 81, announces his passing on Tuesday, November 13, at the Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg. He was surrounded by his loving family. Ray will be tenderly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (nee Myrdal), and his four daughters, Laura (Dennis), Cheryl, Lynn (Scott) and Marianne (Bruno). He will also be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren, Katrina, Katelyn (Austen), Nicole, Rachel, Sage, Francesca and Chase, as well as his younger siblings, Joan (Garry) and Russell (Laura), and extended family and friends located near and far. Born in Endeavour, Saskatchewan, Ray graduated from McGill University in Montreal in 1959 with an Electrical Engineering degree, but his heart was with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) where he became a decorated jet fighter pilot and flight instructor. His military career included many operational tours all over the world including working with NATO, NORAD, the UN and MINURSO. After retiring from the RCAF and the UN, he was extremely involved with the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP), the Joint Veterans Association (JVA) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VCA). A commemorative ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, located at 3030 Notre Dame Avenue across from Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ray Sawchuk's name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba, Research for Lymphoma of the Brain, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 (204 774-7483). NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Nov 17, 2018
RAYMOND SAWCHUK 1937 - 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Sawchuk on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Riverview Health Centre. A memorial service will take place on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). A longer obituary notice to follow in Saturday's paper. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Nov 15, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2018, Nov 17, 2018
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Dear Dorothy and Family, It is with great sadness that I found out today the passing of your Husband and Father Ray Sawchuk. I have great and fond memories babysitting the Girls on Cowan Cres in Ottawa when the Twins were born. You were such wonderful neighbors! Hope you are all doing well. With deepest Sympathy. Francine Plante - Lewis - Posted by: Francine Plante - Lewis (Family Friend ) on: May 02, 2019
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Bernadette and I send our condolences to Dorothy and all of Ray’s family. I have fond memories of Ray, the ultimate professional fighter pilot. During our time on 439 Tiger Squadron, RCAF No. 1 Wing Lahr, Germany in the late 1960’s, I remember that Ray and Dorothy’s house was the first stop, as I drove around Lahr in the early morning hours, alerting 439 pilots of a "Snowball" recall. Ray’s engineering ability was obvious in the design and construction of the bamboo lair erected in our squadron briefing room for “Fang”, our Squadron mascot. Nick and Bernadette Nicholson - Posted by: Nick and Bernadette Nicholson (Served on RCAF 439 CF-104 Squadron) on: Dec 03, 2018
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Our condolences to the Sawchuck family. We truly enjoyed our visit with you both in May this year - especially all of the stories over coffee. Your in Mum’s thoughts and prayers. - The Hughes’ - Posted by: Gay & Ardis Hughes (Friends) on: Dec 02, 2018
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Our hearts go out to Raymond and all of his loved ones at such a difficult time. Alice Andrews and Family. - Posted by: Alice Andrews (Cousin) on: Nov 19, 2018
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Deepest regrets to my good friend Marianne, Bruno, Francesca, Lynn, cousin Holly and the extended Sawchuk family. A true Canadian hero. We will light a candle in his honour. - Posted by: Rudy Singh, Elvina Segulam-Singh and Robbie Segulam Singh (North Vancouver) (Friend of the family) on: Nov 18, 2018
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Dear Mrs. Sawchuk, Marianne, Bruno, Francesca and family members - I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss - may your fond memories bring you a measure of peace and comfort. May he RIP and may God hold him in the palm of his hand. Lois Middleton - Posted by: Lois Middleton (Friend of Marianne, Bruno & Francesca) on: Nov 17, 2018
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Keeping you in prayer at this time of loss - would love to hear from you Cheryl and perhaps connect for coffee. It’s been a long time - Ang - Posted by: Angela Nagy Mospanchuk (Friend of Cheryl’s- Cold Lake days) on: Nov 17, 2018
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Fly high Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter silvered wings. Sunward I've climbed,and joined the tumbling mirth You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air ⛅ Up up the long, delirious burning blue I've topped the wind swept heights with easy grace where never lark, or ever an eagle flew. And while with silent, lifting mind I've trod the high unter passed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the God's face - Posted by: Petra (Friend/neighbor ) on: Nov 17, 2018
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Uncle Ray will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. He and his family lived all over the world which showed Uncle Ray’s adventurist side. It also set in motion the adventurist side of his beautiful daughters and grandchildren. While we will all miss him Auntie Dorthy is feeling the biggest void. Ray knew he married a gem and always treated her and his family with love and respect. Truly a leader and a confident man we are certain that his adventure continues while he awaits the rest of his loved ones. Bless, bless. Patrick and Julie Myrdal - Posted by: Patrick and Julie Myrdal (Nephew ) on: Nov 17, 2018
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Our sincere condolences to all the family on Ray's passing. - Posted by: Jeneane and Ed de Caux (Friends and colleague) on: Nov 17, 2018
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Family friends for 60 years. Many, many fond memories over the years that we will cherish forever. Love them so much. - Posted by: Steve,Norma,Alexis,Paul and Dawn (Best friends) on: Nov 15, 2018
