Obituary of MICHAEL KUBARA

MICHAEL WAYNE KUBARA Suddenly at age 65 years, Michael of Winnipeg passed-on while working for the summer at Totem Fishing Lodge at Nestor Falls, Sioux Narrows Ontario on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael Kubara Sr. and his sister Judy Szun. Left to mourn for him are his children, daughter Lisa with grandson Joshua of Lockport MB and his son Michael Kubara 4th; his younger brothers Donald and Richard (Brenda) with Janelle and Adam, nephew Paul (Tina) Szun with Nicholas and Mathew, girlfriend Judy, former wife Angela Danko, numerous relatives and many long time loyal friends. Mike was raised in North-End Winnipeg and attended Lord Nelson, Andrew Mynarsky and Sisler High. He played many sports in School, at Boyd Park, then coaching and managing with Nevs Knight’s and West Kildonan North Stars Hockey. He worked in sales at Eaton’s Dtn and later owned many arcades and restaurants. He loved fishing and always jumped at a chance to go out to the lakes with family and friends. He was also one of the best Poker Player’s in Manitoba, winning many tournaments and prizes over the years. Mike was a talented Accordion Player entertaining crowds of people with his Ukrainian Polkas late into the nights by our family campsite-fire at Nutimik Lake next to the creek bridge, back in the 60’s. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed for his love of chatting regularly with his friends at Sals on Leila, helping people with problems or his ability to help find something that he thought you might need from Kayes Auction House. Prayers will be on Sunday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 965 Boyd Ave. Father Volodymyr Bashutskyy officiating with Church Servants Janelle Kubara, Adam Kubara and Nicholas Szun. VICHNAYA PAM’YAT