Ron Chubaty

Obituary

Peacefully with his family by his side, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, Gido, and Great Gido after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 77.

He is survived by his wife Margery of 54 years, sons: Darryl (Angie), Doug (Tracy), and Kelvin, grandchildren: Kristin (Gordon), Darren (Candace), Evan and Kylie, great grandchildren: Lexus, Brayden, Rylie, Paitynn, Malcolm and Gabriel. He is also survived by four sisters: Ann Shymko, Sylvia (Leonard) Barron, Elsie Bially, Nancy (Bill) Matishuk and five brothers: Bill (Helen), Peter (Helen), Jerry (Gloria), Bob (Therese), and Larry, brother-in-law Nick (Nettie) Koniak and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents John and Eva Chubaty, sisters Helen and Doris, brothers- in-law Frank Shymko and Frank Bially and sister-in-law Theresa Happychuk.

Ron was born and raised on the family farm in Stuartburn, MB. It was a Saturday evening in 1962 when Ron attended a local polka party and met the love of his life Margery. They married in 1963 and moved to the north end in Winnipeg where they started a family. In 1975 they moved back to Gardenton, MB to raise their 3 sons. Ron was employed at the Vita Co-Op as a butter maker at the creamery. He then became a school bus driver and custodian at the Shevchenko School in Vita, MB. Ron retired in 2006 to enjoy his lifelong passion for ice fishing at Buffalo Point, deer hunting with his son Darryl, and of course spending time with his grandchildren that were so special to him. Ron was also very dedicated to his Catholic faith and spent many hours volunteering and took pride in his community.

We know that Gido was very appreciative of all those who visited him during his stay in the hospital and helped make his last few weeks very bright. A special thank you to Ron’s great lifelong friends Morris & Irene Perun, and Maurice & Pat Tkachuk for their incredible support to the family, and for being there when needed, driving in challenging weather conditions to get Ron to his many appointments.

The family would also like to thank the incredible staff at the De Salaberry District Health Centre in St. Pierre, Manitoba for the care and compassion they gave Ron in his final stay. We will be forever grateful.

Evening prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB., with interment at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Stuartburn, MB.

In lieu of flower donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery Fund, Box 20 Stuartburn, MB R0A 2B0.

Rest in Peace. “Vichnaya Pam’yat”.