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Trevor Turski

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TREVOR ARTHUR TURSKI

January 27, 1973 - November 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Trevor on November 12 at the age of 51.


He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Cheryl; children, Erin and Brady; his mother, Dianne Turski; brother, Carl (Lori); sister, Pamela; nieces, Cassidy, Payton, and Addison; nephew, Hunter; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Victor Turski.


Trevor was born in Winnipeg and, except for a short time in Transcona, spent most of his life in St. Norbert. As a young child, you could often find him diving into an ice-filled pool or using a screwdriver to take various pieces of equipment apart. Unfortunately, they rarely made it back together. Trying to redirect his energy and zest for life, his parents registered him in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, where he made many friends and had the opportunity to go on a trip to British Columbia.


He developed a passion for model trains when he met Uncle Fred. This passion expanded into a love for full-size trains, and he could talk about them for hours. Over the years, Trevor collected two snowmobiles. It was always the talk of November when the first snowfall would come and when the first ride of the year would be. Some years, the sleds saw snow; other years, they snuggled warmly in the garage.


His other hobbies included fishing and, of course, regaling us with tales of the ones that got away. Trevor started school in St. Norbert and, after short visits to various other schools, settled in at Transcona Collegiate. It was there that he met the love of his life, Cheryl.


They had two children, Erin and Brady. Though being a parent is challenging for anyone, Trevor enjoyed being a father and would constantly tell them how proud he was of them. Trevor was an avid fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Winnipeg Jets. Though only able to attend a few games, he would cheer, coach, and yell at them from his armchair.


He enjoyed talking to people and could often be found at Regent Pawn gossiping away with the Posner’s or whichever customers came in the door. He was a great salesman; he could sell ice in Antarctica.


May Trevor’s light continue to shine on all those lucky enough to have known and loved him.


A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, January 27, 2025, at The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3459 Pembina Hwy, St. Norbert.


Trevor’s family kindly requests that all his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honor his memory by watching the photo-biography. Please also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by using the comment section on this page.


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Diane Vinet

December 4, 2024 at 2:05 PM

We have known Travor for a very long time. Since he was a pre-teen. Always a friendly man; we enjoyed our many conversations and visits with Trevor. He was a part of our lives. So sorry you are gone away from us. Our condolences to the family. Diane Vinet, Daniel and Carolyn.

Nadine

November 29, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Your kind smile will be missed by all

Carolynn (cousin)

November 29, 2024 at 11:18 AM

I was sorry to hear about Trevor's passing, far too young ;( I have so many fond memories from our childhood on Trappist, Just being kids: swimming, playing pool and running back and forth to the park (you, me, Sherri, etc...). Then later on in life I appreciated how well you treated my Nanny when she lived with you guys in St Norbert, I recall you always wanting to chit chat when you would pick her up on Sundays. Then over the past few years, you would randomly send a message, saying "hey cousin", at the time I thought it was so out of the blue / a bit odd, but now that those random messages will no longer come, I wish I appreciated them more ;( Rest easy cousin, love you <3

Cheryl Turski

November 28, 2024 at 2:48 PM

To the love of my life: age 17 back then. ..now 51 years old.. 31 years ago we met in TCI you put a note in my locker that said'' if you decide to pick someone I hope you pick me'' We could be very happy together'' wow who knew all these years later we spent together ''Trevor& Cheryl'' walks dinners movies family events we were together for all of those, and 2 children later age 51 now it feels like forever. seems like a lifetime ago I am missing my many text messages from you that I got several times a day to see how I'm doing or feeling or how my day at work is going. so when I didn't hear from you @ 2:38 pm the day you died I was very worried little did I know this would be the last time I would see your texts or hear your voice! my phone is quiet now no texts coming from you! and I miss them every day! no more you walking through the door and yelling out hello house'' or texting me saying ''Hi from good ole St. Norbert'' when I would leave for work and you wanted to make sure I was safe on the bus, and no one to pick me up from work or give a hug when I am upset or worried about something and telling me'' everything is going to be ok babe'' or'' I LOVE YOU'' I miss your texts now. my phone has been too quiet I do still have the last text messages from that Tuesday afternoon after when you left and an angel came and gave you your wings! my life and my heart will never be the same no one will ever replace you, Trevor you were my one true love now and always! One day we will be together for all eternity! my love life my heart'' rest in peace.

Willy

November 27, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Lived across the street from the Turski family in St Norbert and played football for years with Carl. So sorry to hear of the loss of Trevor. In simpler times us older kids would keep an eye out for Trevor, he loved to spray us with the garden hose. Condolences to everyone, and rest in peace buddy. You'll be missed.

Joe Bussoli

November 27, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Upon meeting Trevor approximately 28 years ago, I recall two characteristics...the humongous size of his hands...and as we conversed...the huge size of his heart.

Over the years, as we became friends at Regent Pawn, one observation that was clear was how Trevor treated everyone with his kindness. No matter who he dealt with, you would think that that person was Trevor's best friend. R.I.P. gentle giant!

Shannon Robinson

November 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM

My story is of our dearest and youngest of us all at the time and one summer he became part of our troupe of actors .. As all of us kids did our lil skits there sat Trever dress in purple tights and whatever else we could find. Sorry I did not get a chance to say hello before our finale goodbye. Hugs to you and share it with all those Turskis and such up there. Love you always Shannon

Nicole Monchamp

November 27, 2024 at 3:45 PM

I remember Trevor coming out to the farm with Pam and Trevor as kids.

Mom and Dad were warned he was a bundle of energy - but with 160 acres and dogs, chickens, horses, goats, geese, cats, cattle, and Cousins we managed to work off even his incredible energy.

Trevor was not just my Cousin. He was my good friend. .

Open in his emotions. Loyal to a fault.

He always had a twinkle of good humour in eyes.

I just can't quite believe I will never hear "Hey Cuz" again.

 

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