STEVE PATRICK
It
is with love and great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve: husband,
father, grandfather and friend, on Saturday, January 11, 2014.
Left
to cherish Steve’s memory are his wife June, of 58 years of marriage; children
Kim (Shinsuke), Carolyn (Ken), Sandra, Stephen (Carrie), James (Deborah), Lisa
(Danny), Tara; grandchildren, Brennan, Quinn, Madison, Nolan and Amelie;
brother, Walter; and sisters, Anne and Tara. He was predeceased by his beloved
parents, Alex and Catherine; and his brother, John.
Steve
was born in Glenella, Manitoba in 1931 and spent his early years watching his
parents homestead the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work and
overcoming challenges. After moving to Winnipeg, Steve enjoyed a successful
13-year career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played on four Grey Cup
Championship teams and was later inducted into both the Blue Bomber and
Manitoba Sports Halls of Fame.
In
1956, Steve established Patrick Realty and Insurance, and was active in the
business for over 50 years. He was also a Member of the Manitoba Legislative
Assembly from 1962 to 1977, representing St. James Assiniboia. It was during
this time he earned the distinction of being Manitoba’s “champion of all
resolution makers.” Later, he served as a Commissioner on the CRTC for 10
years.
Steve
gave of his time generously. He was a community minded volunteer who strongly
believed in public service. He served as chairman of the St. James Cancer
Society, Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Paraplegic Association for 8
years, and was a founding Member of the Winnipeg Big Brothers Association. As
well, he served on the Misercordia Hospital Foundation Board for 10 years and
was a proud Charter Member of the Winnipeg-Assiniboine Rotary Club.
Subsequently,
Steve was recognized for his community service, receiving the Order of the
Buffalo Hunt and the Canadian Centennial and Silver Jubilee Medals, to name a
few.
Steve instilled in
his children a love of sport and the outdoors. In his healthier years, he
enjoyed spending time with his family at Falcon Lake, fishing, skiing, golfing
and working around the cottage. He never missed the opening of hunting season
and a typical Christmas involved a family hockey game at Woodhaven followed by
a cross-country ski at Little Mountain Park. Until his final days he loved
watching hockey and football on TV. However, sports were not his only passion.
Steve was an avid reader with a great interest in history and politics. He
would regularly hold court on the latest political events and loved to share
his knowledge with his children and friends.
Steve’s
friends were a mainstay in his life. After his retirement, he continued to
enjoy Monday lunch meetings at Rae and Jerry’s, outings with the Bomber Alumni
at the Assiniboine, and of course, his weekly Tuesday trip to Perkins with his
coffee pals. Everyone who knew Steve would agree that he was a man who
successfully combined outstanding achievement, with the personal qualities of
honour, warmth, good nature and fair play.
Funeral
Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul
the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue with Rev. Msgr. Maurice
Comeault, P.H., presiding. A private family Interment will follow in Assumption
Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue.
The
family would like to extend their appreciation to Steve’s home care workers:
Jacques, Dave, Dexter and Donovan for their wonderful care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or the charity of your choice.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or the charity of your choice.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, is in care
of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Thank you Dad for all the experiences
and opportunities you made possible.
We were blessed to have you as our
husband, father and grandfather.”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
