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STEPHEN PAWLUK

January 8, 1960 - April 21, 2023

It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Stephen Pawluk, too soon at the age of 63, on Friday, April 21, 2023.


Steve was born on January 8, 1960 to Michael and Olga Pawluk. He was an inquisitive child who kept everyone in the family on their toes and this became a defining trait. Steve had four passions in life; eating, sleeping, fishing, and golfing. He enjoyed each to the absolute fullest. Steve also never met a stranger and loved regaling everyone he met with tales to amaze and bemuse.


Steve began work at the Winnipeg Free Press in 1977 and remained there until a cancer diagnosis forced his early retirement in 2021.


He was predeceased by his father Michael. He will be forever missed by his mother Olga; siblings, Linda, Michael (Diane), and Jody (Curtis); nephew David (Karli); niece Jennifer; great nieces, Hailey, Kaitey, and Miley; brother-in-law Richard; and best friend Ken Kalynchuk and family.


The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff at Riverview Health Center for their endless patience, kind attention and gentle care in Steve's final days.

 

Vichnaya Pamyat


In accordance with Steve’s wishes a memorial will not be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

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Kevin M

March 9, 2026 at 12:55 PM

Olga and family,

I don't know how I missed seeing this in the WFP three years ago. I happened to have seen it today and I have to say, this is very sad to have read.

Even though this is three years after the fact no doubt you think of Steve and miss him everyday so please, my sincerest condolences to you and the entire Pawluk family.

Even though I didn't know Steve as well as his brother Michael (since Mike and I are the same age and thus in the same grade in school) I fondly remember Steve being around when all of us neighborhood kids played in the area. And of course, years later when he would be with you when you stopped by our bookstore to shop. He always popped in to say "Hi" and chat for a few minutes.

May your family and friends continue to be a source of comfort those days you miss him most.

Kevin M - an oldtime neighbor from Emerson

Stella Trafiak

May 3, 2023 at 2:04 PM

To Olga and family,  Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Stephen. Stella Trafiak and family

George Sicz

April 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Steve was one of the nicest guys you could ever hope to meet.  He will be sadly missed by everyone who had the good fortune to make his acquaintance.

JeanLessard

April 29, 2023 at 11:48 AM

Dear Olga and family, I read this morning of your great loss and I am deeply saddened.  I enjoyed the pictures and presentation.   Steve inherited the good looks of both you and Mike. Please accept my deep condolences on behalf of me and my daughters. You may not know but Harry passed away 4 years ago. Sincerely, Jean Lessard

Colleen & Doug

April 29, 2023 at 6:21 AM

Our condolences to the family. Olga, we will remember Steve fondly. Even Callie went outside faithfully every night when Steve left for work & she still looks for him when your light comes on. Tonight we will have a drink & toast in his honour.   

Jody

April 28, 2023 at 8:23 PM

I am so heartbroken, you will never know. I miss you so much already but I hope you are at peace. You were a great big brother my beefy, til we meet again. Love you! Your little sister Jody
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