ERIK GORDON THORDARSON
Peacefully, on Friday, January 24, 2014
Erik, beloved brother of Signy and Karl and brother-in-law of Simone, passed
away at Riverview Health Centre. He will be deeply missed by Nigel and Dart; as
well as by his nieces; nephews; and countless friends, with special mention of
the McCullough family, whose love and support means so much to all of us. He
was predeceased by his father David; mother Doreen; and brother Jon.
Born on November 2, 1955, Erik lived his
whole live in St. James, attending Linwood Elementary School, Deer Lodge Junior
High and St. James Collegiate. In his youth, he excelled at hockey and lacrosse
and spent many happy hours skating at Deer Lodge Community Club. Over the
years, Erik always enjoyed seeing old friends and catching up on new
developments. His memory of growing up in St. James was unsurpassed and his
ability to make his old friends laugh by recounting tales of past exploits was
legendary. Many of Erik's closest friends had known him since elementary
school. These friendships flourished because he had such a big heart and always
wished the best for everyone.
Towards the end, Erik showed tremendous
courage and faced his battle with cancer head on. His biggest concern was not
his own suffering but with that of his family and friends whose hearts were
breaking during his final days.
In compliance with Erik's wishes, no
formal Funeral Service will be held. Instead, donations to his charities would
be appreciated: Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T
0R3, donations online at winnipeghumanesocietydonor.ca or CancerCare Manitoba,
1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9, donations online at
cancercarefdn.mb.ca.
The family wishes to thank the staff of
CancerCare Manitoba at Grace Hospital, particularly Dr. Pat Harris, for their
kindness, caring and compassion.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel
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