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JOSEPH STANLEY KULBACKIAfter a wonderful 96 years of living, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Kulbacki.Surrounded by the love of his family, Joe passed away on June 28, 2017 He will always be loved and remembered by his children: Joanne Stewart (Jim), Jack Kulbacki (Brenda), Robyn Swark (Kelly), and dajghter-in-Jaw Sandra Kulbacki. He was the best of Grandoas to Shea Stewart (Heather), Sean Stewart (Ashleigh), Ryan Stewart (Tara), Jillian Klassen (Daren), Devyn, Austin and Aidan Swark. In addition, their Great-Grandpa will be missed by ShaeJynne Stewart, Isabella, Riley Madison Stewart, and Charlotte Stewart. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife Charlotte, and his eldest son, Joe.Dad was born on August 30,1920 in Pdonia, Manitoba. He was the fifth born and the last surviving child of Ksaver and Lily Kulbacki's twelve children.Dad enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion of the Winnipeg Grenadiers in 1942. He served in Canada, The United Kingdom, the North Pacific Area, and Continental Europe In 1943, he was sent to the Aleutian Islands, where he spent seven months, returning to Canada on Christmas Eve, 1943 After leaving the Aleutians, he was posted to the Light Brigade of the Lake Superior Regiment in 1944 and went overseas where he served in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and ended up in Germany i n December of 1944 When the war ended, he was posted to the Provost Corps and then returned to Canada in January, 1946.On October 21, 1946, Dad married the love of his life, Charlotte Kasprick, and they remained together until her passing in 2012. Together, they farmed and then owned and operated the hotd/restaurant/pod room in Eden. For many years, Dad put in the ice at the Eden skating and curling rinks. He was a bartender, a school custodian, and for many years, a volunteer firefighter for the Rosedale Fire Department.Dad was a man of strong faith. He gave generously to St. Elizabeth's Church in Pdonia by being actively involved in the Pilgrimage, cutting grass on the church grounds, and helping out in anyway he could with the Little Valley Jamboree.Dad was an avid sports enthusiast. He was always following hockey, baseball, football and curling. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, and he shot his last deer when he was 90 years old. He had a passion for gardening, spendng many hours hoeing the rows, and in recent years, sitting in a lawn chair watching it grow.Dad was always happiest surrounded by his kids, grandkids and great-granckids He loved family get togethers, and his practical jokes and witty sense of humour made memories that will last a lifetime. Dad was caring, loving and always supportive. He loved his family with every bit of his heart.A funeral mass to celebrate his life was held in St. Dominic's Church in Neepawa, MB on July 5,2017.To honour Joe's memory, the family has asked that you consider making a donation to St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church (upkeep fund) at Box 116 Neepawa MB, or to St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church Buildng Fund.Dad, you will leave a huge void in our hearts, but we celebrate a life well lived You were a good man, a wise man, a strong man, and a wonderful role model for all of us.Thank you Dad for everything. Your memory will live on in all of us forever.
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Neepawa Banner
Neepawa, Manitoba, CA
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
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