STEVEN ROSTESKI
October 30, 2012
STEVEN NICK ROSTESKI June 22, 1948 – October 30, 2012 It is with profound sadness that we have to announce the passing of Steven Nick Rosteski on Wednesday, October 30, 2012, in the arms of his family at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB after a brief but valiant struggle with Cancer. Left to mourn Steve’s memory are his mother Nellie; wife Diane; daughters Marlise (Steve), Cassie (Lyndsey); stepchildren Dave (Lisa), Jennifer (Chris); three grandchildren, Hanna, Madeline and Emily; sisters Diane (Don), Val (Andre); big brother Alex (Rosalia); as well as numerous nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Tom Rosteski. Steve was born in Birch River, the youngest of four. Setting out to seek his fortune as a teenager, he moved to BC and began building houses. He eventually moved his young family to Thompson, MB and founded Barefoot Construction. His company went on to flourish in Island Lake, MB. Steve built, among other things, beautiful churches and became the mayor of Stevenson Island, MB. He was an accomplished gardener, fisherman, Red Seal Carpenter and an avid antique collector. Steve was a kind hearted man who was always willing to lend a hand. He had a playful and gentle disposition with children, animals, and everyone who came in contact with him. A Celebration of Steve’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012. For directions to the service, please contact Chris at 204-223-7571. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and doctors of GB3 at Health Sciences Centre. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on November 01, 2012