August 24, 1946 – June 11, 2026
Attila (Matt) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Thursday June 11, 2026, at Selkirk Hospital.
He was predeceased by his parents Mathias and Helene and his stepdaughter Stacey.
He is survived by his partner of 31 years, Venetta, his two daughters Laura (Eric) and Christina (Errol); his 2 stepsons Paul (Kristy) and Billy (Judy); his 4 grandchildren Avery (Jennifer), Joshua, Aliya and Rowen, 11 step grandchildren Tyler, Richard, Renee (Craig), Codie, Dylan, Hunter, Kael, Autumn (Tim), Garnet, Marissa and Ethan, 1 great grandchild Nola and 3 step great grandchildren Lexis, Tucker and Ash. His brother Leslie and sister Maria (Jimmy) and many nieces and nephews.
Matt worked for the Manitoba Lotteries and Liquor Commission for most of his adult life. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved quadding all year long, snowmobiling in the winter, boating, fishing and camping in the summer. He finally retired out in Winnipeg Beach and couldn’t have been happier. Dad was happiest when he was with family and friends, the more the merrier.
There will be a Celebration of Life at his home, 503 Silverdale Ave, Winnipeg Beach MB, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2pm.
We would like to extend our thanks to the wonderful palliative care doctors and nurses at Selkirk Hospital that took such good care of Matt.
Any donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Attila’s memorial page using the comment field below.
So sad you had to go. You will always be remembered for your great sense of humour.
Thank you Eileen for your lovely words about Matt.
My heart is with you Dad…. broken right now… but with your guidance from heaven, I will be ok… ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My deepest condolences Chrissy and Laura. Praying for your strength through this difficult time 💐
I will miss you and your worldly advice on building a watch!
Thank you for accepting me into the family with love and open arms!
Don’t worry Johnny and I will always protect your ladies!
Thank you Melissa and yes you will always be family
Im saddened to hear the news. Matt was always the best to us girls growing up, inviting us in to his home and making us laugh. So many great memories. Im sorry for everyone’s loss. Rest in Peace.
Matt was a friend with a Great sense of humour, if you knew Matt he called all ladies hairpins , he will be missed , our condolences to Venetta and the family. RIP
Always thinking about you papa. The world is missing an amazing man.
Love you Renee. Yes he was an amazing man
Thank you Patti and Brian
You are truly a wonderful friend and Matt liked you both very much
This is very difficult, I met Matt in 1984 when I started at Mb Lotteries. Matt quickly became a close friend and so did our families Matt, Marylyn, Venetta, Chrissy, Laura & Kim, myself, Jason & Jeremy. Oh what times we had at Allenby Cresc as well as snowmobiling, boating and camping! Matt was a mentor re all things involving bingo, snowmobiling, boating, fixing vehicles (absolutely anywhere in any weather) and in the art of mixing a very favourite beverage in a Diet Coke can! You helped us all in so many, many ways over the years. We will never forget you and we will miss you incredibly. Venetta, Chrissy, Laura our thoughts and love to each of you & your families, he was one of a kind.