Marvin Krawec

Marvin George Krawec

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marvin George Krawec, aged 79, on May 16, 2016, at Portage General Hospital in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Born June 3, 1936 in Rorketon Manitoba, Marvin was the 13th of 15 children. He was predeceased by his parents, Michal and Michalena (Chornoboy) Krawec; his brothers Nick, Harry, Steve and John Krawec; his sisters Helen Shemanski, Mary Krawec, Ann Malazdrewicz and Vickie Brown; and his mother-in-law Norma MacDonald, who truly became his 'Mom'.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of over 50 years, Connie Krawec (nee MacDonald); his sons Mark (Deborah) and Patrick (Tara); his grandson Gabriel; his brothers Sam (Jean), Martin (Helen), Alex (Shirley) and Peter Krawec; his sisters Olga Lupkowski and Jean Krawec; his sisters-in-law Mary Krawec and Lena Krawec; his godchildren Cindy Nachtigall, Marianne Mummery and Kelly Verwey; the members of his gigantic and loving extended family; and his many friends, colleagues and former students.

Marvin attended Weiden School (MB), Rorketon High School (MB), St. Joseph's (Yorketon, SK), Manitoba Teachers' College, the University of Guelph and the University of Laval. In 1974 Marvin and Connie moved to Portage la Prairie, where he taught at Crescentview School for 22 years until his retirement in 1996.

Marvin was always very active in the community. He served on many boards over the years, including: Manitoba Teachers' College (student body President); Portage la Prairie School Division (Trustee); Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba (President); Portage Regional Library Board (Chair); Southport Aerospace Board (Vice Chair); Koko Platz Community Club (President); Canadian Mental Health Association (Executive Policy Committee member for the province of Manitoba); Portage-Lisgar Federal Liberal Association (President, Treasurer); Portage la Prairie Provincial Liberal Association (President); and Friends of MDC (Chair).

All children loved Marvin. He was a natural entertainer, who loved singing, playing guitar and telling jokes. He enjoyed baseball and curling. He was proud of his Ukrainian heritage and loved the Ukrainian language, music and stories. He was a caring teacher who made his students feel important -and they were.

Marvin was a good man in every sense of the word and an important influence in so many lives. He was always generous with his time and eager to assist when others needed a helping hand. He was very precious to us all. We will never forget him.

A Funeral Service will be held at Good Shepherd Church (1125 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie) on Wednesday, May 25 at 4:00 pm, with Reverend Gerald Langevin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marvin's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba (103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1A7).

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8, 1-800-303-4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com “Dedicated to those we serve”.

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