Alvin Stark

1929~ 2013

Alvin Stark, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Betty, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital.

Alvin was born on September 29, 1929 in Hochstadt, MB to Fred and Mary Staerk (nee Naughbour).  He married the love of his life Betty Durocher on January 4, 1992.  He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Rose Doan and Violet in infancy, brothers Edward and William, step son Guy Durocher and brothers in-law Walter and George Kretchmer, and  Doug Gray.

Alvin is survived by his children Brenda Sumka (Peter) and Donald, stepson Bob Durocher (Brigitte) and step daughter in-law Rehana, grandchildren Raymond, Michel (Lauren) Melissa (Remy), Kristin (Jay) and Remi, great grandchildren Alex, Mya, James, and Jackson.  He is also survived by his sisters Irene Davey (Ron) and Grace Patterson (Dennis) of BC and Shirley Gray of BC and brothers Elmer (Ann) and Harry (Shirley).

Alvin worked for 40 years doing what he loved, building bridges for Macaw & Macdonald.  After retiring in the house on the lake, that he built, he continued his building skills making toy trucks, bird houses, cradles and rocking chairs, rocking horses, etc.  He enjoyed his life travelling, fishing, gardening, shooting squirrels, doing puzzles and playing dominoes with friends and family.  Having family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him much enjoyment and laughter.  Although his lifestyle was limited during the last several years, he lived it to the fullest with his loving wife and best friend Betty.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0K6.

“Life was Good.”

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