July 6th , 1942 – December 18th, 2025
We say goodbye to our beloved Husband, Father, Opa and Great-Opa; PETER, who passed away peacefully at Concordia Place, Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at the age of 83.
Peter was born in Kronstal, Ukraine. He came to Canada in 1948 with his parents and siblings to reside in Gnadenthal, MB. Later they moved to Winnipeg, was schooled, became a certified carpenter, was self-employed building homes and doing finishing.
Peter is survived by his loving wife Yvonne. After retiring in 2004 from Riverview Health Centre as a Carpenter, they lived at their cottage in Still Cove Bay off Lake Lac du Bonnet, MB and together renovated and made it their permanent home. In 2018 Peter and Yvonne returned to Winnipeg because of Peter’s deteriorating health.
Father, Step-Father to six children: Randall, Deborah (Ted) Bakker, Sandra Hicks, Renee (Chris) Morrison; step-children Byron (Kim) Mudry, Andria (Tim) Gudmundson.
Opa, Great-Opa to: Chelsea-Rae (Mark): Grace, Lena, Wyatt, Rose; – Luke (Kylie): Theo; – Tanner (Kelly); –Abigail; – Justin (Kristin): Asher, Cooper; – Kayley; – Riley; – Quinn; – Joshua; – Owen; & Annalea
Peter leaves behind his brother Hal (Arlene), sisters Frieda Derksen and Elizabeth Krahn. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. His precious fur baby Fionnlagh.
Peter was predeceased by his Father – Peter; Mother – Katharina (Berg); Sister – Katie Reimer; Niece – Sherry Derksen.
Over the years Peter enjoyed spending his time golfing, curling, bowling, hunting, boating, woodworking, dancing, cribbage/many card games. Peter especially liked to utilize his gardening skills growing tomatoes, grapes and apples. His favourite hangout in retirement was the Pioneer Club where he loved being Santa for the community children, playing cards, floor curling; playing cribbage at the Lac du Bonnet Legion and his most favourite pastime of golfing at the Pinawa Golf Club where he was a member.
Thank you to Peter’s Medical Team as well as his special Angels at Concordia Place for their care and love.
We offer our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to friends, family and acquaintances for your shared memories, comforting condolences, and gestures of love.
Peter’s final wishes for cremation were honored. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Elmwood Legion, 920 Nairn Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Plant a tree “A Tree to Remember”, https://www.memorialtree.com/plant-a-tree or Animal shelter of your choice.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Peter’s memorial page using the comment field below.
Rest in peace my friend! I first met Peter at Riverview where we were both employed. Peter as a carpenter, shared his knowledge with me as a woodworking hobbyist. After work I would sometimes join Peter and a group for a round of golf. Peter was an avid golfer and would pass on tips for me to improve my game. We both have and had residential cottages north of Lac du Bonnet that enabled many visits and times together. When Peter went into personal care, in the winter, I visited Peter once a week to play cribbage and chat. I miss those times but am thankful for Peter who will now rest in peace.
I miss Peter everyday.. we shared our meals daily. He was an honourable and humble man. His family were very attentive to him, and kindly to me as well.