BARRY
DOUGLAS JOHNSON
June 13,
1957 – December 16, 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce the
sudden passing of our beloved Barry (Booio) on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at
the age of 57 years.
Left to cherish Barry’s memory are parents,
Gordon and Lois Johnson; sister, Karen (Tom) McDougall; brother, Bruce Johnson;
nephews, Craig (Chelsey) and Rob (Chantelle Gauthier) McDougall; grandnephews,
Logan and Bryce McDougall; daughter, Rheanne Sicotte; numerous aunts; uncles;
cousins and good friends too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his
grandparents, Hazel Koralewicz, Lee Chase, and Mary and Jack Johnson.
Growing up in Fort Garry and Fort Richmond,
Barry formed many lasting friendships along the way. His life was defined by
the quantity and quality of his relationships; his friends were like a second
family to him.
Barry was a fierce checker on the ice in his
day, and a gregarious manager in some of Winnipeg’s top bars. He was a trucker
at heart, and drove big rigs all over North America for the last several
decades. It was a tough way to earn a living, but it suited him well, and he
loved being out on the open road.
Two recent trips to Thailand fulfilled a
lifelong dream for Barry, and created a whole new batch of friends. He was working
hard and saving his pennies for a return trip. AA played a big role in Barry’s
earlier life, helping him get through a tough time, and he in turn acted as
mentor and friend to many in the AA family. A significant source of pride for
Barry and his family was his recent achievement of his grade 12 credentials.
We will all miss Barry’s infectious smile,
hearty laugh, big bear hugs, and his ability to ‘be real’. He taught us so
much, and he will be in our hearts forever.
A private family service will be held, and a
celebration of Barry’s life will follow early in the New Year, details TBA.
Thank you to the emergency responders and
police for their efforts on the scene.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can
be made to Siloam Mission or Winnipeg Harvest.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel
& Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of
arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
”We
love you Booio.
Always have…always will.”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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