WALTER NEDOKUS
June 16, 2014
WALTER (WALT) WILLIAM NEDOKUS Walt passed away suddenly on Monday, June 16, 2014 in his home in Winnipeg at the age of 61 years. Left to cherish Walt’s memory are his life partner of six years, Jody Erlandson; beloved children David (Sydney) and Samantha; sister Anna (Ron) Wiebe and their family. He was predeceased by his father John in 1985 and mother Anna in 2005. Walt was a man of profound intellect who read voraciously and loved to discuss philosophy, spirituality, economics, politics, literature and technology. He told wonderful tales of his childhood in New York, the Philosophy Play Room (Lounge) at University of Winnipeg, the trials and triumphs of working in the hotel industry, and later in customer care. Walt was proud of his many achievements as a Toastmaster in the 1980’s. He was a self-taught technology wizard and was about to launch a new career as an independent computer consultant. He was happiest when tinkering with his electronic toys or relaxing with Slavoj Zizek’s latest book, a scotch, and a good cigar; and he was always delighted to help friends with their computer woes. A fiercely independent thinker, he embraced Buddhist philosophy at age 16 and endeavored to walk the Path of Enlightenment with compassion and good humour. A Celebration of Walt’s Life will be led by Sensei Michael Hayashi in the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, located at 39 Tecumseh Street at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Special thanks to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, the staff at Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel and to family, friends and co-workers for their support and comfort, especially Ruth and Aubert LeBlanc, and Thérèse Jasmin. Memorial donations may be made to the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival www.winnipegfringe.com/ or Craig Street Cats www.craigstcats.ca/. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star. – Friedrich NietzschePublish Date: Jun 28, 2014WALTER (WALT) WILLIAM NEDOKUS On Monday, June 16, 2014 Walter died in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 61 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: Jun 20, 2014 As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on June 28, 2014