After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, we announce with profound sadness the passing of William on March 30, 2009 with family at his side. He was born in Nikolaital, Ukraine on April 9, 1930. He immigrated to Canada in 1947 and eventually settled in Winnipeg. There he met and married Eva Penner the love of his life; she predeceased him October 2, 1999. He is survived by his three children Annemarie (Lloyd), Richard (Pam), Paul (Barb) and his grandchildren Amanda, Matthew and Brenden along with his two brothers Peter (Annie), John (Anne) and numerous nieces and nephews A celebration of William's life with family and friends will take place on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel , 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach. MB In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street; Wpg., MB R3C 2B7