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FRANK PAYONK

Born: Aug 20, 1925

Date of Passing: Jan 24, 2019

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FRANK PAYONK It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Payonk, on January 24, 2019, at the Red River Place in Selkirk. Franks leaves to mourn his wife Bernice (nee Skrypetz) of 65 years; brother Walter (Del); sister Doreen Louise (Joe) Vinzenz; sisters-in-law, Nettie Skrypec, Minnie (John) Komish; many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and many friends. Frank always had time for his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Mary; brothers, Charles and Joseph (Joe); sisters, Victoria and Grace; sisters-in-law, Mary and Patricia; and brother-in-law Charles (Carl) Skrypec. Frank was born in Libau on August 20, 1925. He lived on the farm in Libau with his parents and five siblings. In 1943 Frank went out to work fishing, mining at Yellowknife and also at Churchill. In 1948 he bought a farm in Holland, MB. In June of 1953 Frank and Bernice got married and continued to farm till 1983, when they sold the farm and moved into the town of Holland. In spring of 2009 they left Holland and moved to Selkirk, MB and made their home at the Selkirk Lions Centre. Frank went to Red River Place in May 2017. Many thanks to the Red River Place staff for their care and compassion. Friends and family who wish to make donations in Frank's memory can do so to a charity of their choice or to the Manitoba Lung Association. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline St., Selkirk, MB. Burial will be at Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Highway 317 (Libau). Condolences, pictures and videos may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Feb 5, 2019

FRANK PAYONK Peacefully, on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Red River Place in Selkirk, MB, Frank Payonk, aged 93 years, beloved husband of Bernice, passed away. Full obituary and funeral details to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jan 26, 2019

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 26, 2019, Feb 05, 2019

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • Sorry 2 hear of Frank's passing...so many fond memories of Frank's visits with mom and dad and the relationship our family had with yours...John Hyrich - Posted by: John hyrich (Friend) on: Feb 09, 2019

  • Bernice we are so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. All the Lippens families have many fond memories of the years that you and Frank lives on the farm. He was a very friendly neighbor and was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever he could. We will always hold him in our memories and prayers. - Posted by: Michael and Brenda Lippens (Old neighbors and friends ) on: Feb 02, 2019

  • Sincere condolences to Bernice on Frank's passing. Remembering the good times of being neighbours at Landseer. Towing each other out when we got our tractors stuck. Attending the parties at Selton School. So many memories. - Posted by: Bruce Evans (Neighbour, friend) on: Jan 27, 2019

  • So sorry. Fond memories of you both living in Holland. Albert & Joyce Zeghers - Posted by: Albert & Joyce Zeghers (Holland Friends) on: Jan 27, 2019

  • Our most sincere sympathy goes out to you Bernice at this most difficult time. Will always remember you. Our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Maurice & Lisele Desrochers (friends) on: Jan 26, 2019

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