John Henry Marek

August 19, 1922 ~ January 10, 2015

Peacefully on the evening of Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Beausejour Hospital our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away.

John was born on the homestead in the RM of Brokenhead, Manitoba on August 19, 1922 to George and Rose (Bukoski) Marek.  He is survived by his “Cupcake” Helen (Pataluck) of 69 years, his daughters Rosemarie (Jack) Wong and Janice (Johnny) Usry of Toronto, grandsons (the Wong boys) Scott (Monique), Darren (Lucy) and Keith.  John is also survived by great grandchildren Dylan and Morgan Wong, his siblings Stanley, Jean Prowse, Eddie (Vi), Joyce (Arley) Corbett, all of Beausejour, Ken (Phyllis) of Portage la Prairie, and numerous nieces, nephews and families.

John is predeceased by his parents, sisters Kay Chorney, Emily Mazur and brothers Joe and Mike.

Our Gigi loved working the land.  In later years when he became unable to farm himself he continued to take enjoyment out of watching those who farmed the land for him.  He also built homes with his brother Mike.  He was a man of patience when even taking apart the most complicated of items to repair them.  He was constantly building something out of nothing using remnants of other things.  There was never left over parts.  He continually showed his grandsons guidance in every which way.  The love of his life was his wife and he was the most remarkable Gigi to his family.  His grandchildren will always have the best memories filled with plenty of laughter.  He always welcomed visitors, having a beer and reminiscing.  He maintained his humor, fun, and loving personality up until the very end.

The family wants to send a special thanks to Dr. Partyka and the most awesome nursing staff at the Beausejour Hospital for their kindness and caring as well as to all those who came to visit.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beausejour Hospital TV Fund, Box 1614, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or to the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children, Box 43035, 74-1555 Regent Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 4J2.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour, MB.  John’s grandsons Scott, Darren, and Keith are his honorary Pallbearers.

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