Obituaries

JOE KANDRAC
    After a long illness, Joe has now departed for that big drafting room in the sky. Joe was born June 10, 1930 and passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 86 years.   Left to cherish his memory, Joe is survived by his wife Bernice; sons Christopher and Kelly; daughter Lisa (Dean); precious grandsons Nico and Lauran; sister-in-law Helene of Minneapolis; as well as his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both his parents, and his brother Steve.   Prior to University, Joe attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. In 1954 he graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Architecture with a B.ARCH.   Employed by Waisman Ross from 1954 to 1964 and Duncan Rattray Peters Searle from 1964 to 1966, Joe subsequently joined No. 4 Regional Construction Engineering Office; a Federal Design Agency of the Department of National Defence. His retirement in 1993 marked the end of a 39 year professional career.   In his early years, Joe played the trombone in the U of M Varsity, Eagles Concert, and Laverendrye bands. He may also be remembered for his production of many farewell cards acknowledging the departure of members of the No. 4 Regional Construction Engineering Department.   Joe may be described as being an ardent bibliophile who also treasured music of the early jazz era, particularly BIX and BIG T.   In compliance with Joe’s wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held.   Our family would like to say a special thank-you to the many medical professionals and the medical community who tended to Joe’s care.   In lieu of flowers, donations to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9, would be appreciated.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com