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Boris Puhach
October 17, 1923 - October 10, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Boris Puhach <br> <br>October 17, 1923 – October 10, 2016 <br> <br>It is with great sadness and with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Boris Puhach, one week before his 93rd birthday at the Concordia Hospital. <br> <br>He is survived by his children David (Judy) Puhach and Gail (John) Leah; his grandchildren Marnie (Keith) Walker, Chris (Kim) Puhach, Cori (Roy) McLeod, Jayson (Joyce) Jeppesen, Holly Jacques, Shawna (Mark) Larter and ten great grandchildren. He was predeceased by the love of his life Olga, his daughter Pat Jeppesen and brother Don Puhach. He is also survived by his sisters Lavinia (Ron) Aftanas, Audrey Stefanyshen and Marjorie Bridgeman. <br> <br>Dad was the eldest child born in Sandy Lake, Manitoba to Andrew and Mary Puhach. He started his early life on a farm in Glenhope, Manitoba where he met and married Olga. A number of years later they decided to leave the farm when Dad took employment with Simkins Construction which later became BACM. His career took him to places like Sri Lanka, Nanaimo, many parts of Northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, as well as several different locations in Ontario. <br><br>He was a devoted and loving husband for 70 years and was equally devoted to his children and grandchildren. His best memories were his times with his family and travelling with Olga. They loved going to places like Hawaii, Florida, Jamaica and Barbados. In addition, he really enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing bridge at the Transcona Seniors Centre. Dad was also known for his very innovative and inventive carpentry and had a real knack for fixing things in his special way. <br> <br>A celebration of Boris’ life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. <br> <br>Many thanks to Dr. D. Caners, the medical staff in N1 North at the Concordia Hospital and his nieghbours for watching out for him. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. <br> <br></div>