NICHOLAS
BACALA
Peacefully, on Monday, August 18, 2014, Nick
passed away at Deer Lodge Centre in his 91st year with family by his side.
Left to forever cherish Nick’s
memory are his loving wife Olga of 65 years; son Douglas (Gloria) and their
children Ryan (Ayako) and Lindsay (Steve); daughter Joanne and her son Tyler;
as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his family of
four brothers and four sister.
On November 22, 1922, Nick was born in
Winnipeg. In 1944 he enlisted with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and completed his
training in BC. He then served in Holland and Germany in 1944 and 1945. After
the war, Dad was employed as a painter and foreman with DND Winnipeg, north and
south divisions. He retired in 1987 and spent many good years at the family
cottage always on the go with never-ending projects. Dad will be remembered as
a kind and gentle person who was devoted to his family. He was very generous
and willing to take on projects for relatives and friends. He was an exceptionally patient mentor
who passed on his skills in painting, carpentry and cooking to his children and
grandchildren. Life changed for Nick after his fall in 2006, as
he became confined to a wheelchair. Nick’s
quiet acceptance of his situation was never met with complaints but with a
graciousness that inspired us as a family.
Dad
(Gido) will be sadly missed by his extended family, many friends and always
remembered for his dry wit, generosity,
and loving nature. We will always miss him and love him forever.
In
accordance with Dad's wishes,
no formal Funeral Service will be held. A private family function will be held at a
later date.
The family
would like to thank all the nurses and staff who, over the years, provided Nick
with excellent care and support at the Deer Lodge Center. The staff on towers 6
and 7, as well as the staff on 3E were all exceptional and compassionate
people.
Nick
had a great passion for animals and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter, 3062
Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 0Y1. Richard
Wojcik of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue,
204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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