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GUNNAR ALBAK
Born: Nov 03, 1928
Date of Passing: Feb 06, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGUNNAR ALBAK
Our beloved father, grandfather (farfar) and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home. He was predeceased by his wife Miriam in 2018, his sisters, Mary, Susie and brother Egan. Left to cherish his memory, son Russ (Donna), daughter Carol (Ron), grandchildren, Stephen (Kendra), Laura (Jeff), Jennifer (Ryan), Gary (Princess), Bryan, Mark and Kristopher, great-grandchildren, Archer, Avianna, Kaitlyn, Juliet, Liam, Scarlett and Hyara.
Gunnar was born and raised in Froholm, Denmark. He lived a fruitful life. He was a senior scout and attended a world jamboree. Scouting taught him a lot of life skills. His ability to tie and untie knots was amazing. He was very capable at securing a load. He served with the Danish army and studied Horticulture in Denmark. Gunnar came to Canada in the early 1950s. He joined his brother, sister Susie followed. Gunnar soon started to work for the City of Winnipeg. He was sent to Shoal Lake with Water Works and that is where he met Miriam in 1953. They were married in 1955. Gunnar transferred to the Forestry Department, then to the Conservatory at Assiniboine Park. During those years, he had a landscaping business on the side, working evenings and weekends to provide for his family. He then switched to Parks and Recreation and finished his career as Superintended of District 3. This included Kildonan Park and the surrounding area. Many upgrades occurred at Kildonan Park during his tenure. Gunnar enjoyed his career and was considered a very capable and effective administrator. Dad took pleasure in having his family together. Celebrating a birthday or simply an impromptu dinner was special.
Upon retirement in 1988, Gunnar and Miriam moved to Carman, MB. He was involved with their church, curling and golf as well as tending to his hobby farm. He planted grapes, fruit trees, bushels of potatoes, cucumbers and tomatoes to name a few. Throughout their married life, they enjoyed working together in the kitchen, making pickled herring, homemade chokecherry wine, canning vegetables and even producing homemade laundry detergent. Together they read extensively and supported the local library.
Upon moving back to Winnipeg, he developed the community garden at their Assisted Living home. In later years, he took up knitting again and donated hundreds of scarves to Koats for Kids. He was quiet, wise and unassuming. Gunnar always seemed to adapt to life’s twists and turns.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to several folks who treated and supported him over the past few years: his long-term care companion, Stella Kandilakis, his long term physician, Dr. C. W. Fletcher, current physician, Dr. Alastair Brown, case manager Sherisse Abraham, all of the kind and attentive professionals at PRIME Deer Lodge Centre. Also, the staff at Brightwater of Tuxedo, who facilitated the opportunity for him to pass at home with comfort and dignity.
Celebration of Life will take place Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Wojcik’s Chapel of Memories, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 23, 2024, Mar 23, 2024
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Dr Russ and Family My deepest sympathy at the loss of our father, grandfather and greatgrandfather Your dad had quite a wonderful life and I know you will miss him. Thinking of you! - Posted by: Susan Gustafson and Catherine (Kay) Jack (Friend and former patient) on: Apr 12, 2024
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A fond memory of the Albaks...Miriam and Gunnar. Bringing coffee break to Ron and Carol's farm. Everything would stop right on the field, the truck tailgates would come down, lawn chairs and lots of food would come out, and a nice visit would be had by all, including us outside the family. They taught us to stop and savour life. - Posted by: Allison Pauls (Friends) on: Mar 31, 2024
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Dr R Albak & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May your heart be filled with memories of joyful times spent together. Loved ones may leave this world but they never leave our hearts. With sincere & heartfelt Sympathy. - Posted by: Alan & Muriel Wells (Former Patient & Friend of Dr. R. Albak) on: Mar 29, 2024
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So sorry to hear about Gunnar's passing. Back in the late 1950's I worked the summers for the Parks and Recreation Dept. while going to school. Gunnar was one of my foremen and was one of the reasons I ended up completing my education and retired a Mgr. of Parks and Recreation with the City after 33 yrs. of service. He was a kind gentle man. RIP Gunnar. - Posted by: John Mirus (friend.) on: Mar 25, 2024
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Russ and Donna, we wanted to express our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father and father-in-law. It is always hard to lose family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Take care, Heather and Art - Posted by: Heather and Art Regier (Friend) on: Mar 25, 2024
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Dr R Albak & Family .. Sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He has now joined his beloved wife and they are together once more. - Posted by: Ruth Rogers (former patient of Dr R Albak) on: Mar 23, 2024
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Dear Russ and family, Sandy and I are thinking of you as you say good-bye to your remarkable father. We pray that you are blessed with peace in your hearts and many happy memories. Colin and Sandy Peterson. - Posted by: Colin Peterson (Friends) on: Mar 23, 2024
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My deepest condolences Russ to you and your family. When I was young and worked at the Pavilion he was always helpful and had the biggest smile. - Posted by: Patricia M Steele (associate ) on: Mar 23, 2024
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