Myron Kotelko

Obituary

Passed on

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Myron Kotelko, on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Loving husband of Alice, proud father of Christine (Brian), Mark (Teri), Brent (Roxanne), and Jordon (Renee), devoted grandfather of Braden, Lilyanna, Chase, Isabella, Kylie, Brinley, Theodore, Benjamin, Olivia, Annalise, and Maverick, brother to Steph Berty (Milton) and Lorraine Minaker, uncle to many nieces and nephews, and true friend to all. Myron was also loved dearly by Alice’s sister Maureen Razzaghi (Ali), brothers Edward (June) and Roy (Rosebelle), and sister-in-law Alexandra (Tim). Myron was predeceased by parents, Fred and Anna, mother-in-law Florence, infant brother Terry, twin sister Myra, brother Bud, brothers-in-law Gordon Langrell and Dave Minaker, sister-in-law Janna McMullen, numerous aunts and uncles, and nephew Wayne Minaker.

Myron was born on March 21, 1951 to Fred and Anna Kotelko. He grew up on the farm in Warren, where he eventually built his family home and raised his children. As a young man, Myron’s natural athleticism shone on the hockey rink, the baseball diamond, and later the golf course, where he not only honed his skills but developed his character and forged friendships that lasted a lifetime. Those friendships, built on shared passions and laughter, continue to live on through the connections and values he instilled in his family.

Myron was a hard-working master of many skills. His life’s work began at the age of 17, quickly achieving his Interior Systems Mechanic journeyman, he built a business at the leading edge of its craft that took him across Canada from BC to Ontario and through most of the eastern US seaboard states. In the next 25 years of a loyal general contracting career, he continued to mentor his children and their friends, many family members, and all those fortunate to cross his path, touching countless lives with his generosity and quiet wisdom. Myron’s work-day rarely ended when he punched the clock, he found great joy in building and working for his family and friends.

Though Myron loved his work, his real purpose, and greatest joy, was the legacy and lessons he shared with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He passed on the things he loved most – the rhythm of working the land, the thrill of every game, the joy of dancing, and the peace of the outdoors; whether he was driving the lawnmower, hunting, fishing, or cheering on his favorite teams. He was a steadfast man of unconditional love and unwavering support. Myron shared a peaceful, loving relationship with God and faced life, and death, with courage. He was a great source of comfort to his family and friends. To have known Myron was a privilege; to have been loved by him was a gift.

 A celebration of life will be held at the Stonewall Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Interlake Rec Centre – Box 468, Warren, MB R0C 3E0

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