With deep sadness, we mourn the passing of Walter John Domanski, aged 94, on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.
He is survived by his daughter Allyson (Gary Kohlruss) and son Mark (Andrea) Domanski; grandchildren Mirissa Kohlruss (Laura Dang) and Gabriel Kohlruss, Cole and Reese Domanski; and many nieces and nephews.
Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Verna (née Kotelo), his parents Anna (Lotecki) and Anton Domanski, and all seven of his older siblings: Frank (Katie) Domanski, John (Jean) Domanski, Mary (Nick) Bodnarchuk, Joe (Eileen) Domanski, Stanley (Adele) Domanski, Julie (David) Fain, Helen (Roy) Budd.
Walter grew up in Garson, MB, and married Verna, the beauty next door. He and Verna raised their family in Winnipeg and cottaged at Otter Falls.
Walter’s skills as a millwright machinist were prized by Dominion Malting, his employer until retirement at age 65. He served on the Whiteshell Cottagers’ Association Board of Directors for 17 years and volunteered at Our Lady of the Whiteshell Chapel.
There was nothing that that sharp-minded, practical handyman couldn’t build, fix, or take care of. An avid fisherman, a keen crib player, and an uncanny bowler, Walter loved nature, the outdoors, sports, his garden, and travel. He was a gentle, loyal, kind-hearted family man of few words but a quick wit, right to the end.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Alphonsus Church, 315 Munroe Ave, Winnipeg, with viewing starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow that day at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Garson, MB.
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Gary
Wally, I’m going to miss you.
I’m going to miss your amazing fishing prowess, your skill at crib (proving winning is not only luck), your unbeatable bowling (even into your late 80s), but most of all I’m going to miss you the person, a gentle, hard working, unflappable, kind man whom I respected and loved very much.
Peace be with you Walter Domanski.
Louise Lalande & Philippe Doyle
So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Our most sincere condolences to the Domanski and Kohlruss families.
Andre J Piche
My sincere condolences to the whole Domanski family.
While I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Domanski, one can just tell by the love and care he was given all the way to the end that he was a very decent man and a very good father. R.I.P
Brenda Besant-Thompson
Deepest sympathy to you dear Ally, Mark and your families. Losing a parent is so incredibly hard and my heart goes out to each of you. May your dear Dad rest in love and eternal peace. Sending love and prayers from Brian and I.
Deanna Gold
Heartfelt condolences to all of you!
Isabel Corral
Such a loss. My heart is with you Ally, Gary, and family. I will cherish the chair he fixed at home. Sending you lots of love and healing energy . I will miss this gentle spirit. Rest well Walter.
Diana & Bob
We are deeply saddened with your father’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You were your daddy’s little angel and I know that it meant the world to him to have you by his side holding his hand during his transition.
Please take care of yourselves. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.❤️
Alina & Chris
Dear Ally, Gary, Mirissa, and Gabriel,
Our deepest condolences on your loss of Wally. We know how beloved he was by the whole family, and the gap his passing leaves in your lives. Our hearts go out to you in these difficult weeks. May your memories of him be a comfort.
Richard Gregg
My condolences to Allyson & Gary, Gabriel and Mirissa, Mark & Andrea, Cole and Reese, and their whole extended family.
I give thanks for Walter’s wonderful life and for having been fortunate enough to have experienced his and Verna’s warm friendship.
They definitely left the world better than they found it!
With love and thoughts to you all.
Richard Gregg
ALLYSON DOMANSKI
Many thanks, Richard, for your most kind words of sympathy and support. Love to you in Japan.
Jane, Tim & Sylvia
Dear Allyson, Gary, Mirissa, Gabriel and family.
Our deepest condolences go out to you all. May the happy memories you treasure of your dad give you strength in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.
ALLYSON DOMANSKI
Many thanks to all the Binder family for your kind words of sympathy. Love to you all.