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Zachary Winkler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2010.

WINKLER , Zachary Georg June 19, 1990 - January 1, 2010 After a courageous battle with cancer Zachary, beloved son of Robert and Zoe Winkler, passed away at home where he most wanted to be. Zachary appreciated and sought to enjoy every day he had, and took pleasure in even the simplest things. He especially enjoyed spending time socializing with friends and family. He touched so many people throughout his life, from teachers that wondered how anyone could be angry with those big puppy dog eyes and anyone who saw him play soccer, at one game scoring from the opening kickoff, the assistant principal and some of the teaching staff at Father Lacombe High School who went way, way beyond their job descriptions to allow him to walk the stage at his graduation, or to the doctors and nurses that were so impressed with his bravery and continuously optimistic attitude. Zachary was predeceased by his Grandpa Smith and his cousin Brendan. He will be forever in the hearts of his Mom and Dad; his brothers, Joshua and Matthew; and his sister Jessica; as well as Grandpa and Grandma Winkler, Grandma Smith and Uncle Jan, and all of his aunts, uncles and cousins. From the age of about ten, one of Zack's favourite songs was Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World", so please in his memory, enjoy this wonderful world and value every minute. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mark's Catholic Church (5552 Madigan Drive N.E.) on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office, Sun Life Place, 710, 10123 - 99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 (Telephone 1-866-412-4222) or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 (Telephone 403-521-3433). In living memory of Zachary Winkler, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: 403-248-8585.

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January 22, 2010

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January 12, 2010

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January 11, 2010

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Kari Arthur

January 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lynette Spring

January 12, 2010

Rob, Zoe & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all and I pray HE will hold you close in his arms!

Susan Manneck West

January 11, 2010

To the Winkler Family-

Please accept my sincere condolences. Zach was a student in my Gr.12 T.A. at Father Lacombe High School. I have fond memories of him as a polite and kind student with a wonderful sense of humour. I was so proud to escort him on stage on the day of his Gr.12 graduation. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gary and Darla Sharp

January 11, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about your son; such a courageous young man who's strength will help many others of us fighting cancer! Please know that we are keeping your family close to our hearts and in our prayers; we know that God will continue to give all of you the strength and comfort to endure your grief.

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Sandra O'Flaherty

January 9, 2010

To the Winkler family,

Zach was in my homeroom for Grade 9 at St. Rose of Lima. He will always have a special place in my heart. I can still remember the sound of his laughter in class. My heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you.

Sandra O'Flaherty

January 9, 2010

To the Winkler Family,

Please accept my most sincere condolences on your loss. I can not even imagine your sorrow, as I feel so much as I write this this.
It was a pleasure seeing you all each time in the Outpatient department.....your smiles were wonderful to see in a sometimes unpleasant place.
May all the wonderful memories you have comfort you through the difficult days.
I will smile and think of Zachary each time I use my special pens.

Sincerely,

Diane Wells
Tom Baker outpatient Reception

Heather Bullen

January 9, 2010

Rob and Zoe

We are just devastated with the loss of Zach.

He was always such a wonderful boy whom we adored and loved. Especially his sense of humor and wit, no one was a match to him. A truly genuine person.

The friendship that Stevahn had with Zach will always be cherished by him. He will always be his Best Friend.

Our love and prayers go to you and your family at this time.

Thinking of you always.
Chris, Heather, Stevahn and Caelahn

January 8, 2010

Rob, Zoe and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Our deepest sympathy,
Leslie, Wes, Leah & Lara Horton

January 8, 2010

So sorry to hear about the loss of Zach. In pain no longer.

Sue, Costco Pharmacy

January 8, 2010

Rob, Zoe, Jessica and family
We were so saddened by the news of you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God keep you close and the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Linda, Ron, Jessica and Rebecca LaChance

Pat Korol-Nie

January 7, 2010

My deepest sympathy. May the good memories help you in this time of sorrow.
Pat (Dreams Take Flight web designer)

Mike Jeffrey

January 7, 2010

Winky and the Clan:
True love is hard to find,
True love is hard to lose,
but true love will not be forgotten.
Your son and brother will live on in the hearts of many.
May God bless you and your family now and forever.

January 7, 2010

To the Winklers,

Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. Zach seemed like a beautiful young man and while we never had the chance to get to know him better, we will always remember his smile.

God bless,
Kaitlyn and Sandra (and the rest of the Pecson family)

January 7, 2010

Rob, Zoe, Josh, Jessica and Matt

My heart aches for you. I never had the privilege of meeting Zach. If his father is any indication, the World has lost a beautiful soul.

All my love,

Rylea Place

Tom Baker Outpatient Reception Staff

January 7, 2010

To the Winkler Family,
We are so deeply saddened by your loss. Zoe and Rob, your family was such an inspiration to all of us. Despite your situation, your positive attitude was amazing. It was a pleasure to know Zachary.

Our thoughts are with you.

Kelli, Diane, and Danielle - Tom Baker Outpatient Reception

Lynn Vryenhoek

January 7, 2010

Rob, Zoe, Josh, Jessica, Matt

I am so saddened by your loss. Zach will be forever in my heart. Zach had such a zest for life. His eyes, his smile, carried everyone at St. Peter.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love

Rosie Decnodder

January 7, 2010

To the Winkler Family,

We are very saddened to know that your son Zach has passed on. I have special memories of Zach as a little boy that I babysat on occassion and when our kids played together. Words cannot express the feelings we all go through in the loss of a loved one. May the faith of God, and the love from family and friends give you strength and courage in the days ahead. Our prayers are with you.

Rosie Decnodder and family, and Elinor Maksymetz

January 6, 2010

To the Winkler Family,

We are all so saddened to hear of Zachary's death. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our prayers are with you.

Our sincerest sympathies,

The Weleschuk Family

Anonymous Reader

January 6, 2010

I am very sorry for the passing of Zack.

I pray for you all.

January 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most trying times
Our Sincer Sympathy
Lakeshore extended family
Portage la Prairie M.B.

Janice Way

January 6, 2010

To the Winkler Family,

Please know how sorry I am to hear about Zach'ary's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tyler Stotz

January 6, 2010

Love you bro, Miss you forever. You are a True legend

Pamela Stotz

January 6, 2010

We have all lost an amazing friend and person who will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. His fun loving ways and singing of "Rock Star" with the boys chillin' upstairs has made it too quiet here. We are hoping he is rocking and rolling to a more peaceful beat.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most trying of times and know that Zach's memory will live on in all who knew and loved him.

May God bless and keep you in His heart

The Stotz Family

January 6, 2010

To the Winkler Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tracey Pitre

January 6, 2010

No words and no actions can help heal the lost of Zack. Just know that through family and friends Zack's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. The thoughts of our family are with you now and always

The Cole Family

Genna Beresford

January 6, 2010

The Winkler Family.

I am truly saddened by Zach's death. Zach was more than just a friend; he was an amazing person. He was always so kind and considerate to me that I always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity.

His passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Zach's memory will always remain deep within my heart.

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,

Gary and Darla Sharp

January 6, 2010

We grieve with you during this difficult time. Words alone cannot bring the comfort you truly need, but please be assured of our prayers and that we are keeping you all close to our hearts. We know that God will truly give you the strength and comfort by His Spirit.

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