Obituary of ALEXANDER (SONNY) FEDORUK

ALEXANDER FEDORUK (Sonny) October 1, 1943 – September 3, 2014 After many years of ill health, Sonny passed away at home peacefully on September 3, 2014 at the age of 70. Sonny was born in Winnipeg and lived his younger years at Rosie’s Inn in the north end. He attended King Edward School and Tec-Voc High School. He worked at Zenith Printing, Western Paper Box and Great West Paper Products eventually becoming sole owner after the passing of his partners Cal Kveder and Steve Gregory. Sonny is survived by his wife Janet, son Glenn (wife Claudette and grandchildren Justin, Jaiden and Jett); daughter Kim and grandchildren Alex and Paige; sister Donna and husband John Dynkavitch; sisters-in-law Lesley (husband Don Lewis) and Kerry Taschuk; nieces Sandra, Kristi, and Alison, and nephews Billy and Jarrett. Sonny was Godfather to his niece Sandra. Sonny was predeceased by his mother Rose, father Alexander Fedoruk, step-father Anthony Popovitch and niece Alicia White. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping, especially with his friends and family at Dauphin River. He was fortunate to have travelled to Hawaii, many Caribbean cruises, and most of Mexico, finally mostly to Oaxaca, Mexico, where he made many, many close friends. Very special thanks to Ron Shepertycki, Bill Toews, Bill Jost, Lesley Lewis, and all our family and friends who guided us through this very difficult time. Special thanks to Wayne Holmstrom and Ron Shepertycki for their tireless business support. As Sonny wanted to spend his final days at home, thanks to Dr. Henry and Home Care (Freddie, Darlene, Myrtle, Krystal, Heidi, Sherry, Darlene, and many more Home Care workers). Also thanks to the Palliative Team from St. Boniface Hospital who guided us through the very last week of his life. You are all special people. A celebration of life will take place at Cropo Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, September 24 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Honourary Pallbearers are Gary Wozniak, John Dynkavitch, Ron Shepertycki, Brian Glesby, Jerry Bilenky, Glenn Fedoruk, Bill Dynkavitch, Don Lewis, Norm Simard, Jarrett Falk, Tony Nowosad, Dennis Koss and all other friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WRHA St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care, Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.