Obituary of EDWARD LAGIEWKA

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Edward John Lagiewka passed away peacefully at Portage District General Hospital in Portage la Prairie. He was 76 years of age. Ed was born on December 29, 1947, in Brauweiler, Germany.

He was predeceased by his wife Joan and his parents, Joseph and Maria Lagiewka. He leaves to mourn and cherish fond memories his sons, Christian (Becky), Kyle (Melanie), daughter Deanne (Kevin), and grandchildren, Lily, Cole, Jackson, Alexa, Nicole and Ryan; his brother Rick (Norinne) and niece Jacquelyn, and sister Doris (Thom) and his nephews, Kelly (Sarah) and Arron (Caitlin).

Ed enjoyed spending his time with family and friends, coaching soccer, travelling south and cooking, especially at Christmas as it gave him more family time. He was Joan's little helper when it came to carpentry projects and was always willing to make a suggestion that would almost always be instantly shut down.

As a coach, he thrived on teaching the fundamentals and having fun, which lead to a record nine in-a-row city championships at the youth level.

Ed loved getting away from the cold winters with Joan to Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Texas, Florida, and Arizona where they enjoyed the warm weather and amazing eateries, especially Dirty Al's on South Padre Island.

You are now back with Joan where you may continue in your adventures together and watch over us.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Portage District General Hospital who cared for him in the final year of his life.

A Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Portage Animal Welfare Society Inc. (121 – 12th St. N.E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 4A2) can be made.