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My most sincere condolences go out to a member of The Fellow of Her Late Majesty The Head of the Commonwealth's College of Dentists in His Majesty The Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England's Right of Canada, represented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., O.Q., C.D., on the passing of her most recent family member. I am very fondly thinking of the grandson of someone who established the first florist in The Commandant General of the Royal Marines' Province in Right of Manitoba, represented by Her Honour the Honourable Anita R. Neville, P.C., O.M., during this time of intense mourning.
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Arlene, Les and Yulin Harley posted a condolence
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Dear Bertha, John and all of your family, Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. Arlene, Les and Yulin
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Bev Russell(ernie Siwak) posted a condolence
Saturday, May 17, 2008
You have so many wonderful memories of John & his greeting with coffee pot when you entered the restaurant will always stay in the minds of his thousands of customers over the years. Our memories & telling of stories with family & friends will always keep our loved ones alive in our minds & eventually the pain isn't as great. He was such a quiet, kindly man & we thought he'd always be there. God Bless.
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Jane & Peter Rogerson posted a condolence
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Our memory of those great Sunday breakfasts will always be with us. The welcoming feeling and Nick's friendliness are unforgettable. We have always made a point of returning to Nick's for a meal each time we were visiting Winnipeg. What a great place! Our sincere condolences to the Cholakis family.
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Larry & Linda Stuart posted a condolence
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Bertha our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Your father was a very special man and will be missed and remembered by many people who came to the restaurant to enjoy good food an extra cup of coffee and a smile from your dad.
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Rob & Janice Becker posted a condolence
Friday, May 16, 2008
We will miss his smiling face. One of the main reasons we frequented Nicks Inn was because of the friendly, family feeling place it is. Our heartfelt sympathy for the family, friends, and staff. May he rest in peace.
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Ken Koffman posted a condolence
Friday, May 16, 2008
While having moved from Wpg. 20 yrs. ago, I had been going to Nick's since I was 6 and my Dad was friends with him. Even after my Dad died in 1993, I made a point of going there for lunch every time I was visiting Wpg. ...and I'm in Wpg. 5-6 times a year. Rest in peace John. THE KOFFMAN FAMILY
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Pat and Clay Bottrell posted a condolence
Friday, May 16, 2008
We were so sorry to see Mr. Cholakis' obituary in the paper this week. We always enjoyed our visits to Nick's Inn in Headingly due in part to the unending cups of coffee proffered by John and his standing joke of placing the bill in front of the woman. Our condolences to the family.
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Tom & Diana Melcosky posted a condolence
Friday, May 16, 2008
To Harriet,Bertha,Jim,Vicki,Johnny and All,our thoughts go out to you today with the loss of your loved one.The highlight of my frequent stops at Nick's was to have John come up to my table and shake my hand and ask how Tom-Tom was?Although he has left us his memories will never leave me.
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Shawn Park posted a condolence
Friday, May 16, 2008
In 1976, I bugged John and Jim for a job. One day, Jim said, 'Come in on Saturday', and I worked at Nick's for three years, washing dishes. John and Harriet were always good to me. They would feed you; it was great. John rarely sat down, and rarely took time off..always walking with the coffee pot, making the rounds, tie tucked in; sleeves rolled up. That Buick he drove..it was HUGE; a big burgundy 4 door. You would see him come in with Harriett and his mother Ya-Ya, who incidently taught me the fine art of dishwashing; a woman in her eighties who refused to stay at home! John gave a lot of us local kids a chance at a job, and I will always be thankful for that. Now, I fly airliners for a living, based in Vancouver. When I work with a crew from Winnipeg, I always ask if they've been to Headingley. When I mention I used to work at Nick's, they all say, 'Oh I've been there!'. John made Nick's a local cultural phenomenon, where people would drive out from Winnipeg and beyond just to eat there and have John top up their coffee and tell a joke. He also taught a lot of us a thing or two about work ethic. I had a lot of great memories working there; it was a great start for a young kid. John will truly be missed by many. My condolences to Harriett and family..Shawn Park
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Vi and Jock Forbes posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
We are sorry for your great loss and we are disappointed that we are unable to attend John's Funeral due to other commitments. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND STRENGTH IN YOUR MEMORIES
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Lee-Ann Harris posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Harriet, Bertha, Jim and family, John will be missed by so many. I'll never forget working at Nick's Inn through my teenage years. He demonstated that a strong work ethic and a kind heart will always bring success. My deepest condolences. Lee-Ann Harris and family.
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Darlene Papaioannou posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
My Dear friend Vicki and family, I heard the tragic news of your loss and I wanted to send my love and prayers to you and your family. I am sure that your loss is a very difficult one and I just want you to know that there are many people thinking of you and wishing you strength, support and the factor of time, which will always keep the best of his memory alive in your heart. My heart goes out to you all, Darlene,Jim, Alexia and Ariana Papaioannou
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Debra Strickland posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I have fond memories of John, he treated me like one of the family my entire time working at Nick's. You are all in my thoughts.
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terry and joan greenlay posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
We'll miss seeing John's smiling face when we visit "Nick's"! Our thoughts are with all of the family on your loss of a great gentleman.
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Brian & Faye Blackner posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family of John Cholakis. He truly will be missed!
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Hrousalas Family posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies for the loss of Pappou. We will always remember him the way he smiled and hugged us during Easter at our home.
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Blaine and Laraine Bassett posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
We will surely miss John when we go to Nick's Inn to eat. He was always super friendly and always remembered all of our kids when we came in with them. We would like to pass onto all of his family our sincere sympathy and condolences.
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Greg Catt posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Cholakis, Bertha and Angela. We lived next door to the green house on Albany St. & Greg was a summer employee for several years. John was a great neighbour, boss and man. We have enjoyed going to Nicks for years. Greg, Barry & Paddy Catt & Jackie Myers
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Willa and Allan Adelman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Dear Bertha and family we were saddened to hear of your Dad's passing .Our hearts and prayers are with you. He will be missed. Willa and Allan Adelman
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Nora posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
My sympathy is expressed to all family members. I have been to Nick's Inn several times and I always found John to be so friendly and caring.It is an honour to have seen him even though briefly. From Nora fraser
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Deborah K. Lane posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Harriet, Bertha and Family Please accept our condolences and sympathy for your great loss. I worked at Nick's before I graduated and mom (Mrs. Louise Lane) worked with Bertha when she taught school. We are both very sorry. God Bless your family at this time and know you are all in our prayers. Debbie Lane and Louise Lane
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Jack, Brenda & Niki Robertson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We will miss John's smiling face and hugs!
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phil and dale king posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
HARRIOT, BARTHA, JIMMY, VICKY, JOHNY,AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE SUDDEN PASSING OF JOHNY WE HAD JUST SEEN HIM ON SUNDAY AND HE WAS AS USUAL JOKING WITH US GIVING US OUR REFILL ON COFFEE. NICK'S INN WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIM ,HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL AND WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SHARE OUR GRIEF TO THE STAFF AT NICK'S INN FOR THEY TOO ARE GRIEVING. LOVE PHIL AND DALE
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phil and dale king posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
HARRIOT, BARTHA, JIMMY, VICKY, JOHNY,AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE SUDDEN PASSING OF JOHNY WE HAD JUST SEEN HIM ON SUNDAY AND HE WAS AS USUAL JOKING WITH US GIVING US OUR REFILL ON COFFEE. NICK'S INN WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIM ,HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL AND WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SHARE OUR GRIEF TO THE STAFF AT NICK'S INN FOR THEY TOO ARE GRIEVING. LOVE PHIL AND DALE
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Jodi Sampson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
I am truly sorry for your loss. Working at Nick's was such a great experience. John was a great boss and I think I learned a lot from him about the value of hard work. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jodi Sampson (Wylie)
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Lorraine Gauthier posted a condolence
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Harriett, Bertha, Jim and family!I am so saddened with the loss of John! He had a twinkle in his eye I will never forget!! May he live in your thoughts and hearts forever!! My prayers are with you all during this difficult time!! May God Bless! Sincerely,Lorraine
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