It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of John Stevo George Potkonjak of Swan River on March 28, 2024.
John was born to Tammy (Fudge) and Stevo Potkonjak on April 30, 2004. He lived in Lynn Lake, MB for his first four years, then relocating to Bowsman, MB for several years and eventually The Pas, MB in his later teens with his family. His final couple of years, he lived in Swan River with his young son, his sister and her partner.
John is survived by his son, George, sister, Mya (London), brother, Ty (Racheal), step sister, Rhiannon and his step brother, Riley, niece, Gemma, nephew, Raiden, mother, Tammy (Dan), father, Stevo (Camille), maternal grandparents, Herman and Marie Fudge and several other relatives and close friends.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, John and Bosa Potkonjak, his uncle George Potkonjak, and his aunt Tina Fudge.
Being a part of ‘The Gift of Life’ program, John has potentially saved three lives with his organ donation. He is our hero and will always be.
He is truly missed and loved.
A private celebration of life will be held in his honour later this month.
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On Monday, February 18, 2024, John Soke, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully at the age of 90. John Arthur Soke was born December 27, 1933, in Saltcoats, SK. After an adventurous childhood on the farm with his parents and seven siblings, he moved to Winnipeg, where he met, and then married, Deanne Park on June 15, 1957. Together they raised four daughters: Jodie, Kathy, Sandra, and Donna in Selkirk, MB.
A devoted family man, his home with Deanne was a busy and constant destination for his children, grandchildren, their partners, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. John will be remembered for his many adventurous and creative passions including hunting, fishing, woodworking, and sharing stories with family and friends. Compassionate, honest, and generous, he enjoyed deep friendships. John and Deanne enjoyed the many years in Selkirk including time with beloved neighbours and friends at the Selkirk Volunteer Firefighters Association. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. The family thanks the loving staff at Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg.
John mourned the death of his loving wife Deanne Soke almost one year ago. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Benjamin and Mary Soke, his stepmother Anna Soke and his 6 older brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sister Sylvia Ewacka, sister-in law Elva Soke, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carolee and Rene Hogue, brother-in-law Ken Park, and his best friend Gerry Clarke. John often reminisced about his brothers and sisters. “Uncle John” always enjoyed talking and visiting with his cherished nephews and nieces. His family treasures his love, memories, and hilarious stories: Jodie, Merv, Tammy, Corey, Chayse, JC, Bryce, Emily, Brody, Oliver, Dayna, Alex, Arizona, Matilda, Kathy, Kym, Stacey, Sandra, Allyssa, Cole, Latitia, Kaiya, Jonny, Willow, Donna, Ben, Seth, Milo, and his nephews and nieces.
A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of John Earl Cuthbert surrounded by his family in the quiet morning hours of Friday Nov. 25, 2022 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer.
He was predeceased by his parents; Vernon & Margaret (Peg) Cuthbert & his stepmother Shirley Routledge Cuthbert.
He is survived by his loving wife, soulmate & best friend of 24 years; Bonnie; brother Les (Wendy) Cuthbert, Ingersoll, Ont. & 3 nephews & families; stepsister Janine & families; stepbrother Brian (Sandra) & families; sister-in-law Mary-Lou (Don) Wilson, Wpg. Beach, Mb.
Children; Shelley Cuthbert Whitehorse, Yukon; Kim (Andrew) Junko Kenora, Ont., Sean (Maria) Cuthbert, Odense, Denmark; Cory (Keri) Jasysyn Wpg. Mb.; Kelly Bishop Selkirk, Mb.; Dustin (Farren) Jasysyn Carleton Place, Ont.
John was born in London, Ont. & attended Foldens Public School & I.D.C.I High School. He grew up farming in the Ingersoll area but his first passion was as a skilled Class A mechanic owning & operating his own garage, John’s Sunoco in Beachville, Ont.
John was a devoted, honest, hardworking father, grandfather & great grandfather. Family was John’s everything. He was well known as grandpa, papa & papa vroom vroom. If you needed him he was always there on a moments notice volunteering his knowledge & support with patience & understanding. John was loved by all who met him.
John & Bonnie met in 1994 having been introduced by a mutual friend, Randy. They married in 1998 & each brought 3 children into the marriage. They lived a short time in Selkirk then moved to Kenora where they enjoyed the lake life, family & special friends & coworkers. In the summer of 2007 they made the move back to Selkirk. John worked for Beaver Bus Lines retiring with health issues. Retirement wasn’t for John so he got a job driving for Handitransit/City of Selkirk Transit where he developed lifelong friendships working over 10 years with Char, Jamie, Bonnie, Vern & staff. Treasuring the time he spent there.
John took pride in volunteering for the local soup kitchen, delivering Meals On Wheels, being a member of the Selkirk Legion & of course belonging to the Lily Pad Cruisers Car Club where he could show off his pride & joy restoration of a 1952 GMC truck. John was a tinkerer, always up at the crack of dawn, out to the garage, tinkering till sundown. He restored a tractor, cars & many other projects over the years. It was amazing what he could make out of a bucket of nuts & bolts.
John & Bonnie were fortunate over the years to have some very special neighbors & friends. Vern, Brent & Laurie, Faye & Bob were constant reminders of what it was like to have truly amazing friends. They weathered the storm with John & Bonnie over the last year & stood by them when they didn’t think they could stand anymore, offering their friendship, support & assistance unconditionally. How very blessed they were.
The family’s gratitude goes out to the Doctors & nurses of Cancer Care Selkirk & Winnipeg & the nursing staff on the surgical wing of Selkirk Regional for the comfort & care of John & family in his final days.
As per John’s wishes a celebration of his life will be held in the summer of 2023 with close family & friends where his remains will be spread on the Winnipeg River in Kenora.
HIS HAPPY PLACE!!
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Peacefully, John (affectionately known to many as Captain Jack) left us just short of his 103rd birthday. He was predeceased by his wife Muriel in 2017 after 71 years of marriage. Together they created many memories spending their summers in the Whiteshell boating and fishing with family and friends.
After more than 30 years at the T.Eaton Co he retired at age 62. He filled his retirement years travelling, golfing, and curling. He earned a lifetime membership to the Lorette Golf Course and finally gave up his golf cart at 95. He was featured as the CTV sports star of the week for curling at Fort Garry CC at age 96.
He is survived by his daughters; Wendy (Colin), Jennifer, Jan (Barrie); grandchildren Kris (Sarah), Jillian, Chelsea (Mike), Bryan (Laura), Andrew (Magda), Christian and Brendan. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren; Jaden, Luna, Noah, Alice, Kaia and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Jack proudly hung his letters congratulating him on his 100th birthday from the Queen and honouring his service to his country from the Minister of Veterans Affairs. He will be fondly remembered for his storytelling, love of cars and especially his quick wit, honesty and integrity.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Veterans Affairs Canada.
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