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Ted Komadowski

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TED BERT KOMADOWSKI

September 27, 1937 – March 26, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce that Ted Komadowski passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Grace Hospice in Winnipeg at the age of 85 years.

 

Dad is survived by his daughter Candice and her children with Mike: Melissa and Nicole, his son Tim and his children: Dominick, Connor, Harmony and Brooklyn; great-grandchildren Adalyn, Tenley, Raya, and Amaya; brother Edmond (Ellen); extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife Judy, parents Mary and William, and brother Casmir.

 

Dad was born in Beausejour and lived on the homestead with his parents William and Mary and brothers Casmir and Edmond. He worked hard on the farm with his family and his first “paid” job was in the construction industry in Winnipeg. He then started working at Canada Packers in 1959 and worked there for the next 33 years. He began in the hide cellar and eventually moved to the scale and slicing machines. He talked of how he fixed machines at work that the mechanics were unable to fix. He came up with his own ways of making the machines work, to the amazement of all the mechanics. He had a way of seeing things mechanically that others couldn’t see. Everyone benefited from his talents and ingenuity over the years.

 

When Canada Packers closed, dad went to work at Dominion Veterinary Laboratories, retiring at the age of 65. Retirement didn’t last, as he liked to keep busy, going back to work at Dominion less than a year later. His final retirement came at the age of 75.

 

He met his future wife Judy Boulton at a dance at Poplar Park Hall in 1965 and they were married April 23, 1966. Their first home was an apartment in downtown Winnipeg. In 1969 they moved to the small community of Southside Transcona. They had a basement dug on McFadden Avenue and bought an RTM home from Loewen Brothers in Steinbach. Dad was proud of the modifications he made to the RTM that improved the layout of the floorplan and would talk about the various ideas he had as it was being built. It was moved onsite and they had a nice big yard where he planted maple trees in the back and used sod from the farm for the front yard. He would often talk about the front grass coming from the cow pasture at home.

 

Southside was his home for 53 years until he was admitted to the hospital January 4, 2023. He was a pillar in the community and made many friends as he walked or rode his bike around the neighbourhood. When you drove up to the house you would see Dad sitting at his kitchen chair at the window reading the paper or playing solitaire at the table. He was always ready to have a cup of coffee when a neighbour would drop in for a visit.

 

Dad was a skilled craftsman. He had a large workshop filled with tools of all kinds. His favourite was the scroll saw, where he spent countless hours creating wonderful pieces for family and friends. Clocks, wall hangings, shelves, pictures, decorative items, Christmas tree ornaments, baskets. All out of many kinds of woods. Every child, grandchild and great-grandchild received a piece made just for them by Dad (Jajoo).

 

Dad had many hobbies. Puzzles, solitaire, crafts, bike riding, fixing his vehicle, walking the dog, visiting friends and having coffee with them. He loved sitting in the back yard in the sun against the garage on a lawn chair with friends who would come over to visit. Or sitting on the bridge in the sun in the front. Fishing for catfish at the Red River at “our spot” with Tim and Mike was a favourite springtime activity. He would often leave his rod in the water and “go shopping” for stray fishing lines and found much joy in taking apart a big tangled mess and reusing pickerel rigs with his own homemade spark plug weights. He was the ultimate recycler.


Sunday drives to the farm were an essential part of life. Many Sundays he would go first to Libau and then over to the farm in Beausejour to see his dad and brother for a visit. At both farms he would always take time to pet the dogs. He loved animals and could always be found with a dog at his feet. He enjoyed tractors and any kind of farm equipment. In summer he always made sure to go to the Beausejour Pioneer Village during the festival and watch his brother Cas participate.


Later in life he developed COPD and was unable to ride his favourite red Schwinn bike around the neighbourhood. He purchased a scooter and that gave him much joy as he went visiting his friends or picking up the mail.


He was never one to complain and even as he was in the hospital and hospice if you asked him how he was feeling he would reply in his cheeky way, “With my fingers, how else?” Dad’s sense of humour is the talk of many family stories. We will truly miss him.

 

The family wishes to thank the dedicated and compassionate staff at Grace Hospice for their loving care of Dad during the last couple of months as he bravely battled cancer. You all made his last days so peaceful and were a great support to the family during this difficult time.

 

A come and go celebration of his life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 124 Borden Ave (South Transcona Community Centre) with an informal program from 2 to 2:30 p.m.

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Sandra Terin (Walker)

April 13, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Sorry for your loss!  It’s been awhile since I have seen the family.  My thoughts are with you all. Ted’s smile will always be remembered ❤️

Christine Dare

April 12, 2023 at 1:20 PM

 So sorry for your loss.  Mr K.  Was a good friend of my dad.   I will always remember them having their tea breaks and talking about everything and anything.  I can still hear him asking whatcha doing when ever he saw us kids in the backyard.   He always had a smile and a word of advice  to give us and his corny jokes he would tell us. I will always remember him hopping on his bike for his rides and his blue work shirts that he wore.    Mr K. Was a special person who will be greatly missed.  With deepest sympathy Christine Dare 

Jason Storie

April 5, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Ted was an amazing man, He  was always so friendly and welcoming, always made you feel like you were part of the family.   Condolences Tim and family. 

Angela Ulasy Dowd

April 3, 2023 at 3:00 AM

Mr. Komadowski was a wonderful neighbour and friend to all in South Side Transcona. He was always willing to lend a hand and if you were trying to accomplish something he usually had a better way to get it done.  My mom loved the many hand crafted wooden yard and Christmas decor he gifted her over the years and my dad would share his maple syrup in return. He was a terrific friend and if you knew him then you have many great memories of him, his laugh, his smile and his kind and giving nature.  May you live in God’s Kingdom Mr.K.

Wes Jaman

April 2, 2023 at 6:47 PM

My condolences to the family! Rest In Peace Uncle Ted 

Edmond Komadowski

April 2, 2023 at 9:25 AM

In over 20 years we hardy ever missed our Sunday night chat. First via phone and then skype. Everyone knew not to bother me in Sunday nights. We would spend an hour bsing and exchanging good hearted insults. My Sunday nights will never be the same. Miss you brother. Ed Komadowski

Dave Sexton

April 2, 2023 at 8:09 AM

Tim , sincere condolences on the loss of your father. A truly wonderful man. I still have and hold dear the Christmas ornament he scrolled for me. God Bless.

Dale Walker

April 1, 2023 at 5:55 PM

❤ I first would like to comment on the beautiful words written about my oldest cousin. He was always appeared to be happy and proud of how great his kids are. I didn’t know that he was called Jajoo, this was what we all called our grandpa from his Moms side. When we would bump into each other his big smile never wavered. He will never be forgotten, sorry for your loss and our heart felt condolences from our family. 

Myriam Vermette

April 1, 2023 at 2:19 PM

My condolences to the family. Ted was a great man, always kind and loving. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

Tina Siemes

April 1, 2023 at 2:18 PM

I just finished reading the obituary which Medora emailed. I have never met your Dad but it was my pleasure to read the obituary. Beautiful memories to cherish  for many years. My condolences to you Candace, Mike, Mellisa, Nicole and family. 

Christine McLennan (nee Henry)

April 1, 2023 at 9:30 AM

I am sorry for the loss of your Dad❤  Your video tribute is beautiful, takes you Home for sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jack and Leah Maendel

March 31, 2023 at 9:29 PM

That’s his smile for sure! Always happy to see you, never a bad time. You will miss that. Sending condolences to you, Candice and the family. I’m glad I got to know him.

Don Andy

March 31, 2023 at 8:07 PM

We’re so deeply sorry for your loss.  On behalf of Don and I, please accept our deepest sympathies. We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family.  We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning. 

Jane Schledewitz

March 31, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Our deepest sympathies to the Komadowski family at the passing of your Father, Jajoo and Brother! He certainly was a man of many talents, and a natural ability and need to repair things. He loved his buckwheat holubchi and Ukranian music. We have many wonderful memories of good times and many laughs shared with Judy & Ted. Rest in peace friend!  Brian & Jane 

Pierrette Laliberty

March 31, 2023 at 6:47 PM

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Mandy

March 31, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Thoughts are with you Candice and family ❤ I was blessed to be with Candice one day when Ted FaceTimed her. The love in his voice when he said ‘there she is, hi candy’ is something I will never forget.! Hugs 

Pat Dare

March 31, 2023 at 6:38 PM

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father Ted, Candy, Tim and families. Ted was indeed a pillar of our community and he always had a joke or story to tell.  George met Ted in 1974 when he moved across the back lane from Ted and Judy. George and I enjoyed his visits here for coffee or tea.  George considered Ted as his best friend, always there to chat as well as in time of need.  He gave us many gifts of his beautiful wood projects over the years, which I will always cherish.  Ted valued family over all else.  He spoke with love and pride of his children and all his grandchildren.  When Ted was no longer able to come over for tea, George would pick up the phone and call Ted, asking him if he was putting the tea on.  They had many enjoyable visits last year before George passed.  I sure will miss Mr. K, as all George's children called him.  He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed.  Pat Dare, friend and neighbour. 
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