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William Czuboka Obituary
William (Bill) Czuboka
(Captain, retired, Mapping and Charting, DND)
Peacefully April 10th. Predeceased by parents Anthony and Rose, brother Walter and wife Marjorie of 42 years. Brother to Michael of Winnipeg. Father to Dr Carl (Nelson) of Atlanta, Daniel, Nancy (Brenda), and Sandra (Ron). Loving Grandpa to Paul (Lizz), Willem, Eric, Isabelle, Ann-Marie, Sarah, Nicholas, Emma and Hannah. Great-grandpa to Harvey and Alice. Greatly missed by the McKinley family, the Czuboka families of MB and BC, and numerous good friends. Thanks to staff at Embassy West Senior Living. Funeral service at St Maurice Parish in Ottawa, Friday May 5, at 11:00 am, followed by a reception in the hall, and interment at Hope Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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Shirley Vaux
April 25, 2017
I have such fond memories of Uncle Bill from the time I was a little girl in the early 60's living in Rivers. I loved the times Uncle Bill would come over for a visit to our house. One visit when I was very young he brought me a wind up hopping bunny that would hop until it ran into a wall or wound down. My Dad, Uncle Bill's oldest brother, teased me throughout my life that when he asked me where I got the bunny, I apparently gleefully replied Billy did it! Thereafter, and for the rest of his life, my Dad referred to his brother Bill as Billy Did It. Uncle Bill was always joking and teasing and full of fun. As my family moved west in 1965 and Uncle Bill's life took him to Ottawa, we didn't have many visits for two decades until as an adult my work took me to Toronto where our lives again came together. My husband, Doug, and I enjoyed several visits to Ottawa to spend time with Uncle Bill and his family. We had no other family in Toronto and were so happy to be treated with love and as part of Uncle Bill's family and welcomed to many family gatherings over that 8 years. Our favourite memories with Uncle Bill and Auntie Marjorie from those years include attending hockey games in Ottawa, Blue Jays games in Toronto, get-togethers in Ottawa or Toronto when my Dad and Mom came to visit us from the west coast, practicing our golf swings in the backyard, and Sandra & Ron's wedding. Eventually we returned to the west coast but would occasionally talk with Uncle Bill and always enjoyed a little friendly hockey team rivalry. While the loss of our Uncle Bill has broken our hearts the bond between us will remain strong. Our sincere condolences to our cousins, Carl, Daniel, Nancy & Sandra and their families.
Daniel Czuboka
April 23, 2017
I will not speak at my father's funeral mass on 05 May. Just like my father, I would likely be unable to overcome the stifling effects of emotion brought on by the occasion and opportunity. We were uniquely alike in this respect, but beyond this, the similarities weaken greatly.
My father lived a life at a much higher moral and honourable level than me, or most others around him. He was a perfectionist, but not at all in the customary definition. He was not motivated by having the most luxurious car or house, or furniture, or clothes, or other traditional material possessions that most seek to possess, to make them look important or successful, or to give them a (false) sense of happiness. My father consistently sought to perfect personal relationships, starting with his wife and children, and following with grandchildren, neighbours, friends, coworkers, and casual acquaintances. My father knew that giving to others was much more important than receiving or possessing. And most importantly, he knew that loving was much more powerful than hating, or any other negative emotion; he had many friends, but no enemies.
It is unfortunate that I did not inherit these genes from my father: I am too competitive, and I unknowingly fall into the traps of wanting the same things as others in the pursuit of happiness. But luckily, I see his positive traits in others, in my children, who are wise well beyond their years. Wise in knowing what is important in life, how to treat others, to value personal relationship beyond anything else. And how to be more human, to set an example for all by demonstrating through actions. This is how my father lives on - it is how success is ultimately measured, and proof that my father had a very successful life.
Jean-Yves Trudel
April 21, 2017
I was really sadden to learn of Bill's passing.
I was in Bill's section when I did my OJT training in Survey at MCE. He was a true gentleman highly respected and appreciated by everyone. I will remember him as an anti-smoking advocate; the walls of his office showed it.
Sincere condolences to his family.
Bob LaPlante
April 19, 2017
One of my first instructors when I joined MCE in 1972. He lead by example. RIP CZ.
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Dennis Sirman
April 18, 2017
My first teacher at MCE and then close friend, you will be missed. My condolences to your family.
Nicole Lamarre
April 18, 2017
To Dan, Carl, Nancy & Sandra & Family: Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. I will remember Bill's friendly and welcoming manner, and his ability to keep in touch through photos and little anecdotes. May the memories you have of him keep you strong through this time of transition. Nicole Lamarre & Melvin Krawchuk, and Jasmine.
April 18, 2017
Many memories of growing up together in Rivers .Playing sports,especially basketball, going fishing at the nearby river,parading with 320 Sgnd. Air cadets. Rest in peace " good buddy" Bill Hicks
Bela and Agnes Toth
April 18, 2017
Bill - you left a legacy that you'd be proud of and you'll be missed by untold numbers. Our sincere condolences to those loved ones you left behind.
Emil Hain
April 17, 2017
I treasure the special bond of friendship formed during our school years (1944-54) in Rivers, our visits together in England, Ottawa, Victoria and our continuous communication for over 72 years. So many, many happy memories.
My heartfelt condolences to all of Bill's family.
Farewell my dearest and oldest friend.
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Canadian Military Engineers Association
April 16, 2017
The Canadian Military Engineers extend to you and your family our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow.
Brigadier-General Steve M. Irwin, CD (Retired)
Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers
https://cmea-agmc.ca/cme-family-last-post
Michael Czuboka
April 15, 2017
The family photo in the attachment above was probably taken in or about 1939. The little boy in the light-coloured suit and with the blond hair is my brother Bill. I was born in Brandon in 1931, and Bill in Winnipeg in 1935. We both came into this world by Caesarean section. Our mother, at about 5 ft. and 95 pounds was tiny. Due to the disability and absence of our father, we grew up under the care of our mother who worked as a seamstress and janitor. Our brother Walter, an RCAF Flying Officer who was doing anti-submarine tours from England over the Atlantic, and also flights over Europe, helped us financially. As Bill's older brother at home I often took care of his needs, as in the case of presents from Santa Claus at Christmas. I bought Bill gifts and I pretended that they came from Santa Claus. But I was not always helpful. On one occasion, when Bill accidentally burned his hand on our coal stove, I poured liniment on his hand thinking it would help. It did not, and Bill screamed, much to my distress as well as his pain. I was lacking in medical knowledge. I thought liniment cured everything.
Bruce Hynes
April 15, 2017
Rest in Peace, old friend. We had a few fun moments together and many great conversations. A man of many parts.
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