Obituary
It is with great sadness that after a courageous battle with cancer we announce the passing of our son, brother, uncle and dear friend Michael Parks, late of Winnipeg and formerly of Weyburn.
He is predeceased by his Mother Audrey Parks, Grandma Lillian & Grandpa Horace Butler, Grandma Ina & Grandpa Cecil Parks, Aunt Stella & Uncle Roy Butler, Aunt Phyllis & Uncle Lawrence Bloor, Aunt Josie & Uncle Bill Hindley, Aunt Agnes & Uncle Lyle Parks, Aunt Albina & Uncle Wes Parks, Aunt Hazel & Uncle Ernie Peterson, Aunt Nora & Uncle Mike Schmidt, Aunt Dorothy Blanchard, Aunt Patricia Gardiner, Uncle Raymond Parks, Uncle Russel Hallborg, Uncle Armand Tremblay, Uncle Ted Beaudin.
He is survived by his father Cecil Parks, sister Rosanne Kerr (Darryl) & their children Victoria, Hope & Calista, sister Pat Parks Wilkes (Kim) & their children Devan Lohse (Danka Spiric), Paige & Brady Popil (Kohen & Camdyn), Jennifer & Konrad Frederiksen ( Brianna Lynn, Karter & Alexa Lee), Andrea Woods ( Brennen & Adelyn), Travis Wilkes, Devon Wilkes (son Avery). Aunt Delores & Uncle Rod Butler, Aunt Kathy & Uncle Gordon Parks, Aunt Maxine Hallborg, Aunt Darlene Beaudin and Uncle Maurice Blanchard. Many cousins and special friends too numerous to mention.
Cecil & Audrey Parks and their extended families were thrilled when Michael joined our family through adoption when he was five. He was a loving son and brother. He grew up on a farm south of Oungre where he enjoyed horseback riding and keeping his parents entertained with his infectious laugh and curiosity. He attended Lyndale School where he soon met and made many lifelong friends. Michael worked with the Highway Department, Nexans (then Canada Wire & Cable) and in the oil industry when he moved to Alberta. He eventually settled in Winnipeg where he maintained many special friendships.
Wherever Michael was he made friends. People were important to him. He loved to visit and to hear other people’s stories, share a good laugh and a good home cooked meal, which was readily available when he visited his many friends and family. He is remembered by all as jovial, friendly, compassionate and kind with an amazing memory for family histories and trivia. “He will always be remembered for his generosity, quick wit and a ready smile” a message from a dear friend which reflects so many of the messages we have received.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at ST. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg. Due to ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic concerns, there will be no celebration of life at this time.
For family and friends so wishing charitable donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a Local Food Bank in his name. We encourage you to leave memories on the website or contact us as these shared memories are very important to us. memoriesofmichaelparks@gmail.com
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” – Irish Proverb
Hebrews 13:2, ESV: « Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. »
Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying your heavy loads, and I will give you rest.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Michael Randolph Parks May 22 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Weyburn, Province: Saskatchewan