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GEORGE DAVID PATERSON KURYK
Born: Jul 31, 1933
Date of Passing: Oct 26, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGEORGE DAVID PATERSON KURYK
With deep sorrow we announce the sudden passing of George Kuryk at the H.S.C. in Winnipeg, MB surrounded by his wife and children.
He is survived by his loving wife Lydia of 62 years; daughter Wendy (Paul); grandchild Christopher; son David (Keri); granddaughters, Sophia and Zarah; daughter Catherine (Ryan); grandchildren, Miller and Jordie; brothers, Robert (Pat) Kuryk and Donald (Carole) Kuryk; sister Lynne Kuryk; along with a wide circle of the Kuryk clan.
George was predeceased by his parents, George and Doris Kuryk; in-laws, Mary and Stanley Janush; brother Peter Kuryk (Marge); son-in-law Ryan Bourget; and newborn twin sons born in 1967.
A life-long Winnipegger, George attended the U of Winnipeg and then the University of Manitoba where he earned his MSW in 1968. He dedicated 33 years to Child and Family Services, serving as a supervisor and then as the Area Service Director of North West CFS until his retirement in 1998.
He cherished time with family and friends at West Hawk Lake, golfing, curling, and supporting his grandchildren’s various endeavours. George and Lydia enjoyed their travels across Canada, US, Europe, Mexico, and especially Hawaii.
The family is incredibly grateful for the care and compassion provided by the staff at the Urgent and Intensive Care Unit at H.S.C.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Glen Eden Chapel at 4477 Main Street, West St Paul, MB. A private Interment will follow.
The family expresses gratitude to Ethical Death Care for their touching photo-biography video honouring George’s life, accessible through the 'tributes' link at the bottom of this obituary.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2024, Nov 02, 2024
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Uncle George was always in our life, Whether it was a invite to his cottage or the many times we went out for dinner and a host of other things. They had us for lunch for my 73rd birthday in Sept not realizing that would be the last time I would see him. George loved to golf and fortunately I would get that call in the summers, meet me at Rossmere Golf Club which was always fun. Lots of times David would join us too. Rest in peace Uncle George. Alan and Patty. - Posted by: Alan and Pat Gavronski (Uncle by marriage Lydia is my Aunt) on: Nov 07, 2024
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As one of George’s younger cousins I always looked up to George and he never disappointed as an example of integrity and self-respect. George was the first in our family to graduate from university, inspiring the rest of us to achieve our goals, especially myself, he will be missed. Our condolences to Lydia and children Wendy, David and Catherine as well as the rest of the Kuryk family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Walter and Helen Weppler - Posted by: Walter and Helen Weppler (Cousin) on: Nov 04, 2024
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Mr. Kursk was the Director at NWCFS when I started my career as a social worker. I remember we would have to go meet with him to ask for special funding for various things and a sure way to get our requests approved was to first ask how the cottage construction was progressing. George would eagerly pull out the cottage blueprints from under his desk blotter, provide an update and usually, would gladly approve our requests. He was a truly lovely guy who was always kind and helpful. My deepest condolences to Mr. Kuryks family. - Posted by: Kirstin Magnusson (Former employee) on: Nov 02, 2024
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Our condolences to the Kuryk Clan. Would like to have been in Georges circle. Bob & Judy. - Posted by: Robert Bull (Friend & coworker of his brother Bob) on: Nov 02, 2024
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To Lydia, Wendy, David and Cathy, We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. I always looked forward to seeing him at the Miller family gatherings, he was such a nice man, and he would always spend time with the kids. He would never let on during the after dinner bridge games, men only, when my brother I would sneak under the table and try to untie the adult's shoes. Our thought are with you. Dwight and Sue Peters. - Posted by: Dwight Peters (Miller Family) on: Nov 02, 2024
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George was my first supervisor as a brand new social worker at CAS of Wpg and I am so grateful to him for being a kind and sensible leader. He was patient and always willing to provide clear, good direction. I went on to have a successful 40 year career and always cited George as the ideal person to have as a supervisor and an important mentor. He was so proud of his family and I have wonderful memories of watching him jitter bug with Lydia at the annual CAS Christmas party. All my sympathy to the family in the loss of such a good man. - Posted by: Shirley (Klassen) Reimer (former co-worker) on: Nov 02, 2024
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Condolences from Jeanette and Orest to all the family. George was a good man. - Posted by: Orest Horechko (friend) on: Nov 02, 2024
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We are very sorry to hear of George's passing. George, Lydia and all their children have been kind, respectful and helpful neighbor's for many years at the lake. It has always been a pleasure to see George at the helm of the boat, organizing, guiding and leading. He was a true Patriarch. Sending heartfelt condolences to Lydia, Wendy, David, Cathy and all the family. May George's memory be for a blessing always. - Posted by: Terri Cherniack (neighbour ) on: Nov 02, 2024
