ROBERT GAILIS
May 30, 2013
ROBERT (JIM) GAILIS 1923 – 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert, early in the morning on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Seven Oaks Hospital. Left to cherish Robert’s memory is his wife of 63 years, Amy; sons, Stuart, Peter (Leslie); and grandson Eric. He was predeceased by his parents; brother Peter and niece Rasma. Robert was born in Ilukste, Latvia, moving to Riga at an early age. After the trauma of the Second World War, Robert arrived in England where he met Amy in 1947. They married in 1949 and in 1954 immigrated to Canada along with their three year old son. Robert worked in Winnipeg for Simon-Day for 33 years first as a Welder and then Shop Supervisor. In compliance with Robert’s wishes a private family Funeral Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s name to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160 – 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, is in care of arrangements 204 586 8668, wojciksfuneralchapel.com. As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on June 04, 2013