Obituaries

ROBERT EDWARD SHMIGELSKY

(BOB)

1936 – 2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Robert (Bob) announces his peaceful passing on June 6th, surrounded by his loving family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 65 years, Audrey (nee Moen), his four daughters: Lorie Shmigelsky (Denis Desautels), Lynda Rehberg, Janet Krilyk (Jamie), Jaylene Schroeder (Bruce). Grandchildren: Alysha Murdoch (Jacob Micflikier), Steven Rehberg (Anika), Natalie Reichert (Jakob), Kayla Stasiuk (Patrick), Nicole Krilyk (Derek Harbun), Kyle Schroeder and Sarah Schroeder. Great Grandchildren: Lilyanna, Violet, Rin, Adeline, Everly and Jane. Also remembered by his Step-Grandchildren: Michael, Jaclyn, Natalie Desautels and their families. All whom he loved unconditionally.

Bob was born in Vita, Manitoba to parents Anne and William Shmigelsky where he grew up with 3 brothers, Ronald (Hazel), Martin, and Sidney (Elsie) and 2 sisters, Sylvia Shmigelsky and Iris Warren (Bill). He is pre-deceased by his parents, brother Martin, son-in-law Harry Rehberg and brother-in-law Gary Diduch. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lenore Diduch and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob was employed by Canada Post for 35 years, his last position being a Professional Driving Coordination Officer. He enjoyed 32 years of retirement which was filled with travelling and spending time at his beautiful cottage, which he built by himself, at Booster Lake. Bob enjoyed the great outdoors; hunting and fishing and golfing but family and home were most important. We shared our lives together with love and kindness.

The family expresses their sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Seven Oaks Hospital for their kind care and compassion, as well as all the Home Care staff who helped us.

In accordance with Bob’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.