1940 – 2019
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved partner, brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend John Louis Wielgosh, who passed away at his home in Beausejour on August 21, 2019 at the age of 79.
He is survived by his brother Allen (Teresa); and his nephews: Jody (Lisa) and their children Brooke and Bethany, Christopher (Cara) and their children Carter and Cody. He will be lovingly remembered by his longtime partner Virginia Crate from Norway House; her children Cassy Crate (Tina), Jolene (Robert) Throop; her grandchildren: Howie Crate (Amy), Florence Crate (Dallas), Jesse Throop, Austin Throop, and Paris Crate; along with great grandchildren: Eden Budd, Emerson Menow, Levin Menow and Dallas Menow. As well, he will be missed by his dear friend Gaylord.
John was predeceased by his parents John and Julia, his sister Joanne Wright, and brother-in-law Howard Wright, and Virginia’s daughter Shannon Crate.
John began his career with Manitoba Highways, eventually becoming the Supervisor of Northern Airports.
He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting trips to Norway House, with Virginia’s brothers. He loved living in Beausejour and enjoyed gardening. He was regarded as a nice guy, a gentle soul, and a good neighbour. Rest in peace John
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.
A Celebration of John’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 30 at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E. in Beausejour.
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Drea Davis Hudson
I am deeply saddened by the passing of John. Over the last few years of getting to knowing him I feel truly blessed and so appreciative of our time together.
I will miss him greatly.
My deepest sympathies to his family Allan and Teri.
Dave Donahue
Al & Terry I am so very sorry for your loss. I will miss John’s smile and friendly “Hello” every time we met in the CO-OP.
Gabrielle kehler
My deepest sympathies to John’s family. He truly was a great next door neighbor. I’ll miss our chats in the back yard, bumping into each other at co-op and our waves to each other as he was taking Beano out for her daily truck ride. There is a void on our little street, he is missed. I pray for strength and comfort for you during this time of planning and grief.
Virginia Kubish
My sincere condolences to Al and Terry and family upon the sudden passing of John, as he always had a friendly Hello wherever one met him. May he Rest In Peace.
Lorraine Drewlo (Molinski)
Long time Friendship since our Single Days, will truly miss his Friendly Hello’s, ‘How Are You’ mostly at the
Co-op Grocery Store! Sincere Sympathy Al & Terry……
Alvin and Alice Klapprat.
Allen and Teriesa and Family , Will miss his friendly smile and Hello at Co-Op , Sincere sympathy ,
Ken kilbrei
Most sincere condolences Al and Terry on John’s passing. John was always respected by us young bucks when running the streets in BJ.
Cling to the cherished moments and remember those good times.
Rest In Peace John.
Wally & Marlene Cyncora
Our prayers & thoughts are with John’s family. He will be missed by many as he grew up & was a longtime resident of Beausejour.
Ann & Gerald Graves
Al Teresa and family; Our deepest sympathy on the loss of our good neighbor John. We will miss him very much as a friend and neighbor on the street. Ann & Gerry Graves.
Sharon Naurocki
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was truly a gentleman,kind and friendly. Whenever he stopped for corn, we always had a pleasant conversation and I enjoyed his visits. My sincere condolences to all his family.
Gary and Glenda Brauner
John was a man admired by all those who knew him.
He was a man big in stature and even bigger in heart. I will always smile when I think of John, and I thank God for the blessing of allowing us to have known John.
Georgina (Schiller) Klassen
To John’s Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a good friend of my late brother Gerald, & on his time off from his job in the north, we would sometimes come across them regaling each other with stories of their shared sports of hunting & fishing, at the cabin. Although over two decades ago, now, it is comforting to think that perhaps the two of them have, happily, resumed their friendship & their satisfying conversations.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Georgina & John Klassen
harvey hastman
I always enjoyed talking to my neighbor john such a kind and friendly man.
Debbie B
His smile and demeanor will be missed!!! Sincere sympathies to John’s family
Kathy Hoban
Very sad to hear of John’s passing.