Obituaries

AL HAWKINS
October 25, 1932 – September 7, 2016
   Allan (Al) Kearney Hawkins gave us his last sly grin on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, just weeks shy of his 84th birthday.    Remaining to cherish Al’s memory are his wife of 66 years, Mary Ann; children and their spouses and partners: Barbara Ellen Ann Jarchow (Uwe), Kathryn Jean (Calvin) Trainor, Juliette Carol (Pete Sherman), Debra Louise MacGregor (Randy), Cynthia Mary Vasiloff (Steve), Keren Ann (Gianni de Francesco) and Allan Edward (Laura); sister Melva (Hossay); sister-in-law Barbara; brother-in-law Edward, and close cousin Norma and their families. He was very close to his 12 grandchildren and their partners and spouses; his great-grandchildren; extended family and countless friends. He was predeceased by his sister Irene (Winklemier), and brother, Ron (Butch MacLean).    A loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle, Al Hawkins started life in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In 1949 Al met and later married the love of his life Mary Ann Stella (nee Adamowski). Some knew Al best through his 32 years at Inco (now Vale) in Thompson, Manitoba. He had strong work ethic and keen mind, ultimately rising to Chief Power Engineer. Al just knew how things worked and was driven by curiosity. He was always ready to share what he learned and celebrate the surprises of life.    Al enjoyed time with family and friends playing games and sharing stories. He was an avid fisherman, bowler, pool player and watcher of thunderstorms. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and called bingo at St. Lawrence Parish in Thompson, Manitoba and the Boulton Retirement Residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Al took studio quality photographs, painted, and cooked with joy. He loved music. His legacy of photos, movies and mixed CDs are family treasures.    Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in Saint John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, with Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant, presiding. A private family Entombment will be held in the Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue.    The family also expresses special thanks to the caregivers at Riverview Health Centre Palliative Care ward and Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant, Pastor, Saint John Brebeuf Church, for their compassion and care.    In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to a charity of your choice.    Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Al will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We loved him.”