Obituaries

MERVIN OSTAP ANTONATION

Mervin Ostap Antonation of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed peacefully on August 20, 2020 at the age of 82 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg.

Merv was born September 24, 1937 in Olha, Manitoba. He started his trucking career in the 50’s. His passion for trucking spanned 47 years, working out of Thompson, Fort Frances, and Winnipeg. Eventually landing at Lakehead Freightways in ‘69 and Burns Food Transport in ‘91 as an owner operator before finishing his career with Neil Birkett and sons.

Merv was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years Valerie (Kropp), granddaughter Eastynn, parents Steve and Annie, his brothers Morris, Boris, John, Peter and by his sisters Jean, and Vera.

He is survived by his son Darren (Christine) and his favourite little girl, his granddaughter Emersynn.

The family would like to thank his granddaughter Crystal-Lynn, the doctors and nurses at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg Fire and Paramedics, and Nurse Tony from 3E at Riverview Health Centre. Also, thank you to Wayne, Bert, and Stewart for always checking in on Dad.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba. The family will hold a private memorial at a later time.

“I love you Dad.

Hop in the bunk and get a good sleep,

 I’ll take the wheel from here.”