Victor Dola

Victor Dola

Passed on November 20, 2019

Victor Dola peacefully passed away with family by his side on November 20th, 2019 at the Arborg Hospital. Victor was born January 10th, 1933 at the home place in Pleasant Home, MB. He was the youngest of ten children of John and Mary Dola (Tyluk). He was predeceased by his parents and nine siblings. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie (Pawluk), sons Randy (Eileen), Robbie (Patti), Grandsons Michael (Nicole), Sean (Michelle), Dustin, Devin (Jillian), great grand-daughters Hannah and Claire and great grandson Everett. Dad grew up in Pleasant Home and attended Prout School until grade 6. He worked on the family farm until he took a job with John Watsko who taught him to operate heavy equipment. He then worked for Red River Builders and helped build the floodway and Highway 75 to the border and constructed many roads in the Interlake. After marrying Elsie in 1953, he took over the family farm. They worked hard and grew the farm with their two sons. He enjoyed and spent many hours fixing, inventing and building things. He loved being outdoors and spent many hours cutting wood to be used for his wood stove. He loved hunting, snowmobiling, curling and tractor pulling. He obtained his private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying up to the cabin on the Bloodvein River. Dad and Mom enjoyed camping, taking many trips in their motorhome to Texas, Vegas and California and going to every country music festival in the area. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He lived a life full of love and laughter and left his family with memories they will cherish forever. The family would like to thank the staff at House of Hope and the Dr’s and staff at Arborg Hospital for all their kind and compassionate care. Funeral Service will be held in the Teulon – Rockwood Centennial Hall, Monday, November 25, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Winnipeg Beach. Pallbearers will be sons Randy, Robbie, grandsons Michael, Sean, Dustin and Devin. Honorary Pallbearers are Alvin Prysizney, Roger Bouvier and all his nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arborg Hospital or CancerCare.


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