Obituaries

DR. EDWARD TOMCHUK On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Ed’s Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. in Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive.Publish Date: May 19, 2012DR. EDWARD TOMCHUK Quietly, at home in his sleep, Edward Tomchuk passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the age of 51 years. Ed is deeply mourned by his wife, Genelle and his children, Natasha, Eric and Carson. Ed and Genelle celebrated 22 years of marriage on May 5. He is also survived by his parents, Ed and Olga Tomchuk; brother, Ted Tomchuk; sister-in-law, Dorri Ruffeski (Grant and Genessa); in-laws, Gene and Monelle Oman; brother-in-law, Eric Oman and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In 1985 Ed graduated from the University of Manitoba and completed a Residency in Psychiatry in 1989. He was a dedicated psychiatrist who truly wanted the best for his patients. Ed studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for many years with Rodrigo Munduruca and one of his proudest moments was achieving his brown belt last November. Mostly, Ed was a family man . He rarely missed a basketball, soccer or hockey game. We will forever miss him in the stands. He treasured family holidays and travelled to many wonderful places. He was also content with a movie and sushi night. On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Ed’s Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive. Ed was a casual guy so feel free to wear your jeans. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed’s memory to Klinic Community Health Counselling Services or a mental health organization that is meaningful to you.Publish Date: May 12, 2012DR. EDWARD TOMCHUK On Sunday, May 6, 2012 Dr. Edward Tomchuk died at St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 51 years. On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Dr. Tomchuk’s Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive. A longer obituary notice to follow in Saturday’s newspaper edition.Publish Date: May 10, 2012Publish Date: May 19, 2012   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 19, 2012