Obituaries

MARIAN BRANICKI For those who wished to join in praying the Rosary, it began at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue followed by Funeral Liturgy which was Celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also in the Church, with an Oblate Father presiding. Interment followed in the Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, 4387 Main Street.Publish Date: Jan 28, 2012MARIAN BRANICKI March 15, 1924 – January 21, 2012 On Saturday, January 21, 2012 Marian passed away quietly with his wife by his side, at the age of 87 years. Left to forever cherish Marian’s memory is his wife, Annie; daughters Marion and Erika (Paula); granddaughters Simone and Danielle; sister Pella and family in Poland; as well as extended family in Germany. Marian was born in Kiczki/Warsaw, Poland. He survived the Second World War after being taken from Poland to Germany at the age of 15, where he eventually met his loving wife of 62 years, Anna Maria Ruhl. During the hard years after the war, the couple came to Canada in 1953 with their two young daughters. For over 25 years Marian worked for CPR then Via Rail until his retirement when he enjoyed spending time with his family at the cottage at Victoria Beach. Puttering in his garden with his garden gnomes and prized tomatoes, taking long bike rides or walks and photographing absolutely everything, were his favourite pastimes. A devoted Opa to his beloved granddaughters, he immortalized their growth with imprints of their feet in his cement walkways. Marian was a friendly, talkative, outgoing man who was kind and generous to everyone. Marian was proud of his Polish heritage and loved reading about the history of Poland. He was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Polish Combatants Branch. For those who wish to join in praying the Rosary, it will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue followed by Funeral Liturgy which will be Celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also in the Church, with an Oblate Father presiding. Interment will follow in the Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, 4387 Main Street. Special thanks to Helen and Stan for their support and assistance at this difficult time and to Doug for his help and kindness over the past few years. As Marian loved animals, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society. Miss you Tatusch!Publish Date: Jan 26, 2012MARIAN BRANICKI On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Marian died at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 87 years. For those who wish to join in praying the Rosary, it will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue followed by Funeral Liturgy which will be Celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also in the Church, with an Oblate Fr. presiding. Interment will follow in the Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, 4387 Main Street. A longer obituary notice will follow.Publish Date: Jan 25, 2012MARIAN BRANICKI On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Marian died at the Riverview Health Center at the age of 87 years. A longer obituary notice will follow.Publish Date: Jan 23, 2012Publish Date: Jan 25, 2012Publish Date: Jan 26, 2012   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on January 28, 2012