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Tomko, James William "Jimmy" "Jim"

Tomko, James William "Jimmy" "Jim"[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Male 1941 - 2023  (82 years)

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  • Name Tomko, James William "Jimmy" "Jim"  [3, 4, 7, 8
    Birth 10 Aug 1941  Manitoba, CANADA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1974  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 7
    Residence 1 Jan 2020  Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Death 24 Aug 2023  Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Cremated Aft. 24 Aug 2023  Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Presumed from the timing of his celebration of life and later interment
    Funeral 15 Sep 2023  Winnipeg Beach, RM of St Andrews, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    • Celebration of life at the Legion
    Burial Aft. 15 Sep 2023  Winnipeg Beach Community Cemetery, Winnipeg Beach, North Interlake Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    • Per his obituary
    Notes 
    • Symynyshens and others during a family gathering in Gimli with legend (NO0004205)
      Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [portrait])
      File size: 2714565 bytes; Image size (pixels): 3264 wide by 2448 high
      Described as: A family gathering in Gimli;
      Taken in: Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 15 Aug 2016;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Announcement of Funeral Arrangements for William James "Bill" Tomko (1917) (etc) (NO0006220)
      Media / Image (jpg [png]; image [document])
      File size: 236876 bytes; Image size (pixels): 396 wide by 1431 high
      Described as: Announcement of Funeral Arrangements for William James "Bill" Tomko (1917) and David George Wood, as published in the Winnipeg Free Press (page 9)
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 15 Mar 1956;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Obituary photo - James William "Jimmy" "Jim" Tomko (1941) (NO0009483)
      Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [portrait])
      File size: 65385 bytes; Image size (pixels): 438 wide by 700 high
      Described as: Obituary photo for James William "Jimmy" "Jim" Tomko (1941);
      Taken in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 21 Sep 2008;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Obituary photo as a singer - James William "Jimmy" "Jim" Tomko (1941) (NO0020255)
      Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [Unspecified media type])
      File size: 135007 bytes
      Described as: Obituary photo as a singer for James William "Jimmy" "Jim" Tomko (1941)
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original
      ;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 17 Aug 2008;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • A special group - Born from 1930 to 1946 (NO0017749)
      Media / Image (pdf [pdf]; story [story])
      File size: 163041 bytes
      Described as: A special group: Born from 1930 to 1946
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original
      ;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: Mar 2021;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Winnipeg Free Press Obituary - Pauline (Zelisko) Zelenitsky (1917) (NO0003496)
      Media / Image (jpg [png]; image [document])
      File size: 268736 bytes; Image size (pixels): 531 wide by 952 high
      Described as: Obituary for Pauline (Zelisko) Zelenitsky (1917), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 25 Apr 1996;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Obituary - Stephania "Stephanie" "Stella" (Pasieka) Russin (1909) (NO0003199)
      Media / Image (jpg [png]; image [document])
      File size: 400176 bytes; Image size (pixels): 638 wide by 1659 high
      Described as: Obituary for Stephania "Stephanie" "Stella" (Pasieka) Russin (1909), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 12 Feb 2001;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Obituary - Olga Eugenia (Tyszkowski) Tomko (1919) (NO0006563)
      Content type: story-([x-inline] internal format: Not applicable)
      Content size: 3291 bytes / characters
      Noted by the author as pertaining to events and people living in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 29 May 2010;
      A personal story has been recorded by hand.
      The full story is available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Stephania Stephanie Stella Pasieka RUSSIN Obituary (NO0005281)
      Media / Image (pdf [pdf]; story [story])
      File size: 125742 bytes
      Described as: Stephania Stephanie Stella Pasieka RUSSIN - Winnipeg Free Press Passages Obituary as published on their Passages service
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original
      ;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Selkirk, Manitoba, CANADA, in or on about: 10 FEB 2001;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    Person ID I400165551226  Rick Dondo's Family | Descendants of Fred Russin (1854), Descendants of Dokija Vordyniak / Burdy (1859)
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2024 

    Father Tomko "Tomkow", William James "Bill",   b. 23 Feb 1917, Winnipeg Beach, RM of St Andrews, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Mar 1956, Lockport, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 39 years) 
    Mother Tyszkowski, Olga Eugenia "Jane",   b. 16 Oct 1919, RM of Teulon, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 May 2010, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Marriage 7 Jun 1940  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1301  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Zelenski, P. 
    Children 
     1. Tomko, J.L.B.J.
     2. Tomko, R.
    Family ID F2220  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 10 Aug 1941 - Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1974 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1 Jan 2020 - Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Aug 2023 - Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCremated - Aft. 24 Aug 2023 - Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFuneral - 15 Sep 2023 - Winnipeg Beach, RM of St Andrews, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Aft. 15 Sep 2023 - Winnipeg Beach Community Cemetery, Winnipeg Beach, North Interlake Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S1570432830] Various,
      Facebook (Web)[SD], (Meta).

      As published on the Facebook social media service,
      described as "Facebook profile",
      where more information available.


    2. [S1502254493] Ancestry.com,
      Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private), (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.).

      Profiled by one or more other researchers on the Ancestry service

      When information to publish this site was captured, your host was aware that AT LEAST ONE fellow researcher had information at one time about this person ON ANOTHER TREE that was deemed relevant to the the individual's story and was accessible by any other member.

      Provided the member has or members have kept the pertinent tree(s) in their account(s) available to the public, with an active subscription, their profile(s) for this person can be seen on Ancestry using the link(s) in this list:

      Another researcher's profile of this person

    3. [S1502255581] Ancestry.com,
      Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980.

    4. [S1502255581] Ancestry.com,
      Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc).


      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    5. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), 2023/09/09, id-318751, N/A.
      JAMES WILLIAM TOMKO, BORN: AUG 10, 1941, DATE OF PASSING: AUG 23, 2023; With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of (Jim) James Tomko, 82, with his family at his side and his favorite music playing on August 23, 2023, at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg.
      Left to remember him are his children, Jeannie/Jeneen (Mauricio) and Ryan (Theresa); wife Phyllis of 59 years, separated; sisters, Teresa (Alain Beauregard), Judy (Brand Catton), and Beverley (Albert Self); grandchildren, Felicity (12 months) and baby Jamie (expected Febuary 2024); many nieces, nephews, cousins; companion Linda; and numerous cherished friends. Everyone's love and support were a great comfort to Jim.
      He was predeceased by his father, Bill/William Tomko, whom he was immensely proud of and missed dearly; his mother, Olga Tomko (Tyshkoski), who was his sunshine; his brother, Charlie/Charles Tomko (Myrna); and his nephew, Tommy Tomko. Jim tragically lost his dad in a car accident as a young boy of 14 but was able to show great strength as he helped his mother raise his 4 younger siblings and provided a lasting positive influence in their lives.
      Jim was born on August 10, 1941, and grew up in Winnipeg Beach. The family home was across from their garage and service station business and was full of love. Once he graduated high school, he moved to Winnipeg. Soon after, he fell in love with Phyllis Zelenesky and got married.
      Skilled with numbers, he first worked as a bank teller but soon transitioned to being an independent insurance agent and operated the business for the next 45 years. He loved the freedom and social aspect of being an agent. Remaining strongly connected to Winnipeg Beach, he and Phyllis also owned and operated a restaurant for 15 years, called B&E Carry Outs or amongst ourselves the "Chicken Shack" (present day Salty's). Jim proudly served on Winnipeg Beach Council for 20 years, with three terms as Mayor, guiding his beloved town. He excelled at public speaking, having been a dedicated member of Toastmasters, where he once won a humourous speech contest.
      Jim had a passion for music from a young age and effortlessly played accordion, piano, and guitar. Family holidays were often filled with live music. He very much enjoyed entertaining audiences and performing in bands throughout his entire life, most recently the Country Gentlemen and the Wood Knotts. In his retirement, he joined the Board of Directors at the radio station CJNU 93.7 FM and found great joy in volunteering to produce music shows and passionately planned playlists and stories for his own program as "Country Gentleman Jim Tomko" for many years.
      Jim valued people and making a positive impact, and he built strong social connections with family, friends, and anyone he met. Lending a hand and encouraging others brought him happiness. He was the epitome of active living. A passionate gardener who especially loved growing beans, he served on the board of the West Kildonan Horticultural Society for several years. Golf was another activity he partook in whenever possible, and upon making a poor shot, he would say, "It's ok, the next one will be better," a reflection of his positive and resilient attitude to life. Jim also had a love of curling and was an avid player who always served on the executive of the curling clubs he was involved in. Sharing his enthusiasm for the sport, he coached the junior program at the West Kildonan Curling Club for a decade. He lived his life to the fullest, but his strongest commitment was to his family, and he provided endless guidance and support in the lives of his children.
      Jim was proud of his dad's service in WWII and was a member of the Winnipeg Beach Legion for 40 years. There will be a celebration of Jim's life at the Legion on September 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Interment with his parents and brother at the Winnipeg Beach Cemetery will take place at a later date.
      If you would like to honour Jim's memory, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Riverview Health Centre Foundation, in lieu of flowers. He would also ask that you embrace a healthy diet and lifestyle and keep on smiling. Jim always had a smile, wisdom, and warmth to offer, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

      We love you, Dad!

      Gilbart Funeral Home in care of arrangements www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

      -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 9, 2023
      Longer obituary:
      https://www.gilbartfuneralhome.com/obituary/JimJames-Tomko

    6. [S1570432830] Various,
      Facebook (Web)[SD], (Meta), 2022, jim.tomko.75.
      Facebook profile

    7. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada),

      [2023/09/09],
      id-318751, N/A.

      JAMES WILLIAM TOMKO, BORN: AUG 10, 1941, DATE OF PASSING: AUG 23, 2023; With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of (Jim) James Tomko, 82, with his family at his side and his favorite music playing on August 23, 2023, at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg.
      Left to remember him are his children, Jeannie/Jeneen (Mauricio) and Ryan (Theresa); wife Phyllis of 59 years, separated; sisters, Teresa (Alain Beauregard), Judy (Brand Catton), and Beverley (Albert Self); grandchildren, Felicity (12 months) and baby Jamie (expected Febuary 2024); many nieces, nephews, cousins; companion Linda; and numerous cherished friends. Everyone's love and support were a great comfort to Jim.
      He was predeceased by his father, Bill/William Tomko, whom he was immensely proud of and missed dearly; his mother, Olga Tomko (Tyshkoski), who was his sunshine; his brother, Charlie/Charles Tomko (Myrna); and his nephew, Tommy Tomko. Jim tragically lost his dad in a car accident as a young boy of 14 but was able to show great strength as he helped his mother raise his 4 younger siblings and provided a lasting positive influence in their lives.
      Jim was born on August 10, 1941, and grew up in Winnipeg Beach. The family home was across from their garage and service station business and was full of love. Once he graduated high school, he moved to Winnipeg. Soon after, he fell in love with Phyllis Zelenesky and got married.
      Skilled with numbers, he first worked as a bank teller but soon transitioned to being an independent insurance agent and operated the business for the next 45 years. He loved the freedom and social aspect of being an agent. Remaining strongly connected to Winnipeg Beach, he and Phyllis also owned and operated a restaurant for 15 years, called B&E Carry Outs or amongst ourselves the "Chicken Shack" (present day Salty's). Jim proudly served on Winnipeg Beach Council for 20 years, with three terms as Mayor, guiding his beloved town. He excelled at public speaking, having been a dedicated member of Toastmasters, where he once won a humourous speech contest.
      Jim had a passion for music from a young age and effortlessly played accordion, piano, and guitar. Family holidays were often filled with live music. He very much enjoyed entertaining audiences and performing in bands throughout his entire life, most recently the Country Gentlemen and the Wood Knotts. In his retirement, he joined the Board of Directors at the radio station CJNU 93.7 FM and found great joy in volunteering to produce music shows and passionately planned playlists and stories for his own program as "Country Gentleman Jim Tomko" for many years.
      Jim valued people and making a positive impact, and he built strong social connections with family, friends, and anyone he met. Lending a hand and encouraging others brought him happiness. He was the epitome of active living. A passionate gardener who especially loved growing beans, he served on the board of the West Kildonan Horticultural Society for several years. Golf was another activity he partook in whenever possible, and upon making a poor shot, he would say, "It's ok, the next one will be better," a reflection of his positive and resilient attitude to life. Jim also had a love of curling and was an avid player who always served on the executive of the curling clubs he was involved in. Sharing his enthusiasm for the sport, he coached the junior program at the West Kildonan Curling Club for a decade. He lived his life to the fullest, but his strongest commitment was to his family, and he provided endless guidance and support in the lives of his children.
      Jim was proud of his dad's service in WWII and was a member of the Winnipeg Beach Legion for 40 years. There will be a celebration of Jim's life at the Legion on September 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Interment with his parents and brother at the Winnipeg Beach Cemetery will take place at a later date.
      If you would like to honour Jim's memory, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Riverview Health Centre Foundation, in lieu of flowers. He would also ask that you embrace a healthy diet and lifestyle and keep on smiling. Jim always had a smile, wisdom, and warmth to offer, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

      We love you, Dad!

      Gilbart Funeral Home in care of arrangements www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

      -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 9, 2023


      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.
      Longer obituary:
      https://www.gilbartfuneralhome.com/obituary/JimJames-Tomko

    8. [S1570432830] Various,
      Facebook (Web)[SD], (Meta),

      [2022],
      jim.tomko.75.

      Facebook profile

      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.