1946 ~ 2019
It is with
great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Ernie Andrew
Smelski, husband, father, best friend and mentor. On the 28th of
June, Ernie passed away suddenly at his home in Lac du Bonnet.
He is
survived by his loving wife Sylvia and son Travis; his sister Josephine
Stokotelny and brother Maurice (Verna) Smelski of Dauphin; his brothers-in-law,
Sylvester (Lucy) Nykoluk of Chepen, Peru, Steven (Debbie) Nykoluk of Lac du
Bonnet, and sister-in-law Stephanie (Ray) Hadway of Dauphin; and numerous
nieces and nephews that all held a very special place in his heart.
He was
predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Mary Smelski; his brother-in-law Mel
Stokotelny; his niece Beverly Stokotelny and nephew Allan Stokotelny.
Ernest
Andrew Smelski was born on April 30th, 1949 at the Dauphin General
Hospital. Ernie started his education at
the Mountain Stream School in Keld, MB in 1954. When the school closed, he was
bused to Dauphin and continued his education at Smith Jackson and high school
years at McKenzie High School.
He started
off with Resources as a summer student and found that this would be his
lifelong career. He graduated from Maritime Ranger School in Fredericton, New
Brunswick and his first posting was in Mafeking, MB. During his years with Resources, he was
stationed in numerous communities throughout Manitoba, ending with retirement
in Lac du Bonnet. During the years he made many lifelong friends that he kept
in contact with wherever he was stationed.
In 1973, he
met Sylvia at a social in Keld and their romance began. They married on August
24th 1974. On July 4th, 1982 their lives become complete
with the birth of their son Travis.
He loved to
travel with family, and they visited many parts of Canada, United States, and
Mexico ending with winters spent in Arizona.
Ernie loved
sports and played hockey and baseball in many of the towns he lived in. He
danced with the Cossacks starting in 1973 and made so many more special
friends. His love for the Ukrainian culture was dear to his heart. His work
with Resources led him to join the Snoman organization and continued into
retirement.
A Celebration of Life for Ernie will be
held on Saturday, July 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre.
Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday,
July 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection in
Dauphin, MB, with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Donations in Ernie’s memory may be made to Lac du Bonnet Arena Board, Box 854, Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0.
Ernie left a
very special memory in the hearts of each and every one he touched.
Love and miss you.
Vichnaya Pamyat
You will never be forgotten.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ernie Andrew Smelski 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Beausejour, Province: Manitoba