ROBERT (BOB) W. BURKARD

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ROBERT (BOB) W. BURKARD

On May 8, 2026, Bob passed away peacefully at Riverview Health Centre with his family by his side.

Bob was a teacher, hunter, curler, gardener, avid reader, and Mr. Fix-it. He never hesitated to help family, friends, and neighbours. He was very knowledgeable about many subjects and could tackle and fix things big or small. He spent countless hours with his grandchildren showing them how to ride bikes, shoot targets, work on their cars, and build things. His great-grandchildren loved his homemade bran muffins. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the loves of his life and brought him immense joy.

Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Julia; his son Brett; daughter Bobbie (Gerald) Mack; grandsons, Dylan (Allie) Schau, Jesse (Chloe), and Jacob (Masha) Mack; granddaughter Jude Burkard; and great-grandchildren, Jaedace, Zaelynn, and Tevon. They all loved their grandpa and papa Bob. Bob is also survived by his sister Debbie (Ric) Burman; in-laws, Rita, Tony (Irene), Diane (Don), Walter, and Ginny (Bryon); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Thank you to Riverview Palliative Care staff; home care staff (especially Nicole, Crystal, and Olivia); friends Ronnie and Roger with whom he spent countless hours discussing a myriad of topics; lifelong friends Gary and Lorna; and our wonderful neighbours on our bay. Their support and kindness has helped us tremendously.

I would especially like to thank our children Brett, Bobbie, Gerald and the rest of the family for being there with their unconditional love and support.

Bob’s wishes were to have no service. An informal gathering of immediate family and friends will be held at a later date. For those who wish to honour Bob’s memory, donations would be greatly appreciated to Riverview Health Centre, Palliative Care Music Therapy Program, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2P4.

Tributes at: www.alternacremation.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2026