Obituary of RUSSELL VILK

RUSSELL MICHAEL VILK Peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2013 Russ passed away. Predeceased by his parents Adam and Julia Vilk, he leaves to mourn his beloved wife Janina, son Jeff (Laura) 5 grandsons (Adam, Malcolm, Brett, Zakk and Jeff) and son Greg (Bozena) . He is also survived by his brother Larry Vilk (Sherri Wood) and step-children Christina (Darcy) 2 step-grandchildren (Caetlyn and Aedyn), Alex, Christopher (Melanie) 2 step-children (Desiree and Riley). Born in Winnipeg April 24, 1940, Russ started his career in Gillam working in the mines and from there he moved to Nipigon, Ontario. He then returned home with his family and worked for Winnipeg Transit. He joined the Ontario Provincial Police and proudly served as an officer there before coming back to Winnipeg to work a long 28 year career as a Correctional Officer with the Province of Manitoba. Russ started at Headingley Corrections Centre in 1972, then transferred to the Provincial Remand Centre on Princess Street in 1977 and subsequently moving to the current facility when we moved over in 1992. Russ worked for many years as a Central Supervisor and then retired in 2000. Russ and Janina were married in Winnipeg on August 14th, 1999. He enjoyed working with her at her store, Metro Meats right up until his passing. They enjoyed their cabin immensely and travelling to visit with family. Russ enjoyed his family and was very proud of his sons and grandchildren. A life celebration will be held at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Rest in peace Russ, Jums bus praleisti (you will be missed).