Obituaries

(EDWARD) BRUCE SEDLESKI

(Edward) Bruce Sedleski, age 66, of Winnipeg, MB passed away suddenly on

September 15, 2023 from a heart attack while enjoying a game of golf with his

older brother and best friend, Brian Sedleski at the Inwood Golf and Country Club.

He was predeceased by his parents Ed and June Sedleski. Bruce leaves to mourn

his loving son Ben, longtime partner and friend Lorna Kostiuk, brother Brian

(Deb), sister Bonny (Mike), brother Mike (Shauna), father-in-law Dean Kostiuk,

brother-in-law Dan Kostiuk, as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and

cousins, and the family’s beloved dog Chase.

 

Bruce was born and raised in Winnipeg, with Crestview being his stomping

grounds. He was a navy cadet, played competitive water polo and went as high as a

Venturer in scouts. His teen years were spent hanging out in cool cars with friends

from John Taylor Collegiate and getting into shenanigans. He was valedictorian for

his graduating year at John Taylor and loved playing Nathan in “Guys and Dolls”

for the school musical.

 

Bruce started work at the age of 12 as a paperboy, so that he could buy as many

chocolate bars as he wanted. From there he graduated to part time work at Canada

Post in 1974, where he made many new friends. He became a letter carrier in 1982,

which he loved doing and stayed at Canada Post for 42 years, finally retiring in

2016.

 

Bruce obtained a Bachelor of Education in 1993, but was really an autodidact,

avidly reading any history or philosophy book he could get his hands on. He was

our personal Google, always able to provide copious details about most events in

history.

 

Bruce spent many summers with his family travelling around Canada and the US,

visiting cousins at family reunions. His biggest beef was that they always camped

instead of staying at motels. Closer to home, he spent countless weekends at

Komarno where his Baba and Gigi lived. All of his cousins were very close in age

to him and they all participated in special occasions, farm chores and of course,

adventuring in and around the woods and fields–be it on foot or on snowmobiles.

Bruce was a happy go lucky person throughout his life, well loved by his numerous

friends and family, known for his intellect as well as for his great sense of humour.

Bruce was most proud of his son Ben, his pride and joy over the last 22 years.

Bruce loved taking him to movies, accompanying him on boy scout camps and

cheering him on at basketball games. Trips with Ben to Uncle Brian and Auntie

Deb’s trailer were another highlight for the two of them. Prior to Ben’s arrival,

Bruce had many life adventures with Lorna and friends, including canoe trips,

building a house in the country, living in France and more recently, golfing

sojourns around Manitoba and in Arizona.

 

Ben and Lorna would like to especially thank Brian for the care he gave to Bruce

in his last moments of life. It is a comfort to them to know that he was with

someone he loved and trusted at the time of his death. They would also like to

extend their thanks to the staff at the Inwood Golf and Country Club for their

assistance in handling the medical situation.

 

The family is planning a celebration of Bruce’s life on October 15 at 2pm at the

Crestview United Church (315 Hamilton Ave. Winnipeg). Cremation has already

taken place and there will be a private family graveside service at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations to Winnipeg Harvest would be very reflective of Bruce’s

generous personality.