Edward Paknis
February 5, 1927 - January 26, 2016
EDWARD PAUL PAKNIS
On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, Edward Paul Paknis passed away peacefully at Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 88 years, surrounded by his two loving daughters by his bedside.
Edward will always be remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Jaroslawa Paknis; two daughters, Maria (Craig) Gosek and Angela Paknis. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Adam, Joseph and Alycia Gosek; nephews and niece, Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski (Maria), Jaroslawa, Jaworski (Marian) and Peter Tyrawski with their families; as well as numerous cousins, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Maria Paknis; and brother Waldy Paknis.
On February 5, 1927, Edward was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was a hardworking man and worked for the Codville IGA for 25 years until his retirement in 1992. He was a very gentle caring, loving, kindhearted man with a big strong heart. Edward’s heart was pure as gold. He loved his family, they were his pride and joy. He mostly enjoyed their company and always looked forward to another visit. Edward had such a good sense of humor that would make everyone laugh. He would do anything for anyone and would help others if he could. He was a fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The family would like to express their most sincere thanks and appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at Seven Oaks Hospital and also Dr. Babick and staff at Holy Family Nursing Home for taking such good care of Edward in long term care. Also, thank you to Fathers Bashutsky and Janulewicz for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Prayers will be held on Friday evening, February 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, Winnipeg, 1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue, with Edward’s nephew, Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski, presiding. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Saturday morning, February 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue, with an Oblate Father presiding, assisted by Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski. Entombment will follow in St. Mary’s Polish National Cemetery, 400 McIvor Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Pallbearers will be Adam Gosek, Joseph Gosek, Craig Gosek, Peter Tyrawski, Marian Jaworski and Leslie Fedon.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
WIECZNY ODPOCZYNEK RADZ MU DAC PANIE
“Rest in Peace”
We Love you. You will never be forgotten.