Michael Matskiw

Obituary

Passed on

(June 17, 1935 – June 17, 2024)     It is with profound sadness that we announce that after a lengthy illness, Michael eased into his final rest in Gimli Hospital on his birthday, June 17th with his devoted wife at his side.

Michael is predeceased by his parents (Doris and Alex) his sister Nellie, brother Alvin and nephew Anthony.

He is survived by his wife Susana, his step-children Edward, Viola and Teresa, his brother Harry (Camille) and sisters Eleanor and Louise, his nieces and nephews, Melanie, Karen, and his grandson Jonah.

Michael started life working on the farm in Boulton municipality, and continued in that occupation for decades. He took care of the farm and the family until the nest was empty and the labour involved far outweighed the benefit. He moved to Dauphin as an inveterate bachelor and met what would become the love of his life. Susana. Working to benefit the family had been one thing, but having someone to devote his life to and get reciprocation in return was now his focus. They met, they courted, they married, and he gained another family when he said ‘I do’. Living with his new wife wasn’t always easy. She was a woman with plans and now she had someone to carry them out with.

They moved from Dauphin to Woodridge, and again to Labroquerie where they spent many happy years. Mike’s health suddenly declined and help was needed to get him to and from appointments, so they moved to Inwood where he weathered out Covid by cutting down trees. Lots of trees. The hum of the chainsaw broke through the morning air and he always came home with a grin on his face. He lived the best life he could in the last few years and when he passed, his wife was at his side, holding his hand one last time.

The funeral will be held at Inwood Memorial Community Center, Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses who treated him during his battle at Cancer Care, Selkirk Outpatient, and Gimli Hospital.

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