July 24, 1926 ~ September 22, 2019
Mike Charkiewich passed away with family by his side on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the age of 93 at Beausejour Hospital.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Michael and Victoria, siblings John, Victor, Sonia and Adeline, first wife Olga, son Craig and Mike’s beloved cat Princess.
Mike will be lovingly remembered by his son Cameron (Suzanne), their children Victoria and Ryan; daughter in-law Valerie, granddaughter Cynthia and her two children; cat Leo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mike was born and raised in Pine Ridge, MB. He started his working life in bush camps, building construction and ended his working career with the Province of Manitoba for 24 years at Birds Hill Park as Park Supervisor. In his retirement, he enjoyed playing golf and crib with his friends and neighbours. He loved nature and writing poems.
We would like to thank neighbour Ruth for her care and compassion given to dad over the years. A special thank you to the staff at Beausejour Hospital for their care and compassion over the last few months.
As per Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3.
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Karen
Please accept my sincere condolences on Mike’s passing. In his youth, your dad was a dear friend of my mother Lily and ‘Best Bud’ of her brother Mike Kenis. They all grew up in Pine Ridge area and were very close childhood friends. After moving to Beausejour, your dad and my mom Lily ran into each other and were able to revive their friendship with weekly phone calls and occasional visits. It was nice for them to have someone with whom to recall the olden days of their youth in Pine Ridge. Your dad also liked to share his poems and even gifted Lil with framed copies of his works. He was a kind man to my mom and will be fondly remembered for that. Sincerely, Lil’s Daughter Karen