Kotowich, Edward Joseph Albert "Ed"^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]}

1934 - 1986  (52 years)

• Name	Kotowich, Edward Joseph Albert "Ed"  [5, 6]
  Birth	31 May 1934	Narol, RM of St Clements, Manitoba, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1962	Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada   [5]
  Web Address	15 Jun 1986	https://www.bluebombers.com/2017/04/17/ed-kotowich/
  Death	11 Dec 1986	Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Funeral	14 Dec 1986	Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Funeral	15 Dec 1986	Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Burial	Aft. 15 Dec 1986	Unknown Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada
  Web Address	15 Jun 2009	http://honouredmembers.sportmanitoba.ca/inductee.php?id=416&criteria_sort=name
  Web Address	1 Jan 2018	http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/kotowich_eja.shtml
  Person ID	I402030312538	Rick Dondo's Family
  Last Modified	28 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Kotowich, Wladyslaw Josef "Walter" "Joseph",   b. 27 May 1901, Poland d. 6 Sep 1974, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Zagurski, Mary,   b. Abt. 1903   d. 26 Jan 1998, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Age 95 years)
  Marriage	12 Sep 1931	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Family ID	F1421	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Kolly-Gillioz, Denise Marie Antonie,   b. 28 Apr 1933, Manitoba, Canada d. 19 Oct 2019, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	1954	Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada   [13]
  	Type: Spousal
  Children	1. Kotowich, S-AS.   2. Kotowich, J.   3. Kotowich, K.K.   4. Kotowich, A.
  Family ID	F3538	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	28 May 2024

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 31 May 1934 - Narol, RM of St Clements, Manitoba, Canada Marriage - Type: Spousal - 1954 - Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada Residence - 1962 - Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada Death - 11 Dec 1986 - Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Funeral - 14 Dec 1986 - Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Funeral - 15 Dec 1986 - Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Burial - Aft. 15 Dec 1986 - Unknown Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada Web Address - 15 Jun 2009 - http://honouredmembers.sportmanitoba.ca/inductee.php?id=416&criteria_sort=name Web Address - 1 Jan 2018 - http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/kotowich_eja.shtml  = Link to Google Earth
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Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.). A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "Ancestry Family Tree". Another researcher's profile of this person Another researcher's profile of this person [S1502255581] Ancestry.com, Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Call Number not provided. As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1587724191] Various, Wikipedia (Web)[SD], (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc), N/A. A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "Ed Kotowich". Further: "He is recognized as a "Memorable Manitoban" by the Manitoba Historical Society and their biography elaborates many of his contributions that followed his football career.". It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "Edward Joseph Albert Kotowich (May 31, 1934 – December 11, 1986) was a Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1958, 1959 and 1961.[1] He died of a stroke in 1986, aged 52.[2][3] He earne".d the nickname "The Mauler" for his ferocious play.[4] Reported as having been published or sourced on or about Various. The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service, access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription. [S0000300001] Various, Media items collected on Ancestry® family trees: Portraits [SD], (Various). 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She was predeceased by her father Louis Kolly, stepfather Albert Gillioz, mother Angele Gillioz, and husband Ed Kotowich. She leaves her children and their families: Alan (Deb) Kotowich, Jason, Sean and Jaelyn; Ken (Bev) Kotowich, Deandra (Scott) Petersen, Shantelle and Krisjan; Janelle (Peter) Zajaczkowski; Sherril (Eric) Matthes and Kira; other extended relatives and many friends. Mom's independent, outgoing and spunky nature gave her the personality to meet and make lasting relationships with many wonderful people throughout her life. She was happiest when able to open her doors and entertain the many people that she cherished along the way. She enjoyed a very active life with her husband Ed and her family, and was able to experience many wonderful travels and adventures. 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Ancestry record number reported as: 5910b0ad-f0c8-4e00-8bc3-42bd92cd9751 [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A. A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-268058/KOTOWICH_DENISE". Further: "https://memorials.richardrosin.ca/denise-kotowich/3993152/index.php". It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "DENISE M. KOTOWICH (GILLIOZ) (KOLLY), BORN: APR 28, 1933, DATE OF PASSING: OCT 19, 2019; Denise Marie Antonie Kotowich (Gillioz) (nee Kolly) passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019.". ------------------------------------------------------------- Denise Marie Antonie Kotowich (Gillioz) nee Kolly passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was predeceased by her father Louis Kolly, Step Father Albert Gillioz, Mother Angele Gillioz and husband Ed Kotowich. She leaves her children and their families, Alan (Deb) Kotowich, Jason, Sean and Jaelyn; Ken (Bev) Kotowich, Deandra (Scott) Petersen, Shantelle and Krisjan; Janelle (Peter) Zajaczkowski; Sherril (Eric) Matthes and Kira (Josh) Bellingham; as well as other extended relatives and many friends. Mom was born in Notre Dame De Lourdes and lost her father at the age of 5 months. Growing up an only child whose Mom traveled to Jasper for employment she learned independence and self-determination at an early age, which stayed with her throughout her entire life. After her Mom (Memere) remarried to Albert Gillioz (Pappy) they moved to Sudbury Ontario for a number of years where he worked in the mines. They returned to Manitoba and lived in St. Boniface where she completed “commercial” at College. This was where she met and made lifelong friends with Jeannine Cadorath. Our family spent many great times together with Auntie Jean, Uncle Mel, Rick, David and Cathy Cadorath at their cottage at Caddy Lake. Mom and Dad also enjoyed traveling with them on trips to Barbados, Hawaii, and at their winter home in Arizona. Mom met Dad while working as the secretary at P.I.X. (Pacific Inland Express). They went out on a “dare date” in February of 1954, got engaged in April and married in October. Having been an only child Mom was determined that they would have many children – and soon the family grew to four children. Mom was able to be at home with the kids for the most part and raised us with the same sense of adventure and independence that she had. While Dad was often busy working multiple full and part time jobs, including his time playing for the Bombers, Mom was the rock and mentor at home. She made sure that we would learn and explore nature at an early age, camping in a tent at West Hawk Lake with four kids all summer with Dad coming out on the weekends. There we explored trails, bloodsuckers, camp fires, and adventures. Dad was horrified when he found out that we were jumping off the rock cliffs into the lake! She made sure that we were all busy with swimming lessons and the many sporting and community club activities growing up. Mom was a hockey Mom before the term was in vogue. She attended as many of her son’s games as she could and we could always hear her cheers and encouragement over the rest of the crowd. Mom loved all sorts of music. From Johnny Matthes to Mireille Mathieu to The Merry Men to the Three Tenors and everything in between. When we were growing up in Windsor Park in the 60’s the Beatles were hitting the charts. Dad vowed that we should not be listening to that “Hippie” music. So, when he was out of town Mom would play the Beatles records for us. Mom and Dad would take us out to Nanny and Pappy’s (Mary and Albert Kotowich) farm on Henderson Highway where we would ride the “rock boat” and sometimes help with picking veggies that Mom would freeze for the coming winter season. Mom and Nanny had a very special relationship. One day Nanny called Mom in a panic that there was “something in the yard – come quick”. We went out to the farm to find a rather large turtle that must have come up from the river. Mom being a lover of all animals decided that we should take the turtle home. Later that night Dad came home from a road trip and was going to take a shower only to be shocked to find a large turtle in the bathtub! We also spent many great times at Auntie Margaret’s (Dad’s Sister) with Auntie Margaret, Uncle Charlie, Kelly, Brenda and Jeffrey Wazney. They hosted amazing Christmas open houses and birthday parties where you would find a coin in your piece of homemade Birthday cake. We visited with relatives the Sauteur’s and Kolly’s and friends of Mom’s in Notre Dame de Lourdes. It was always an adventure, whether seeing the horses, or playing around the barn where the boys couldn’t resist trying to “ride” the pigs! We were lucky enough to travel a bit as a young family. Mom and Dad took the four kids and our grandparents on Mom’s side (Memere and Pappy) in the old station wagon, pulling a small house trailer to Expo ’67 in Montreal. Now that’s got to be a testament to endurance and patience! They also took the same group on a vacation to Switzerland to visit our Swiss relatives and tour some of the country. An amazing experience. Living in Windsor Park Mom was very active with the parish at St. Bernadette’s including the auxiliary and choir. Mom and Dad were very involved in the early years of the Festival Du Voyageur. While volunteering as Festival Queen Contest Coordinator she worked with a group of women who became best of friends. The “Festival Girls”, Bea Cowley, Gertie Mousseau, Flo Lewer, Marie Norton, Helene Grouette, and Mom, an amazing group who shared their lives, laughs and joie de vivre which lasted all of their lives. Later Mom also volunteered on the board of the St. Boniface Museum. For all of their 20th. anniversaries Mom, Dad, Auntie Jean and Uncle Mel Cadorath and Auntie Dorothy and Uncle Lud Domeratski went on a vacation together to Barbados. While there they rubbed shoulders with Engelbert Humperdinck who was staying on vacation next door. Mom loved fishing and got involved with the “Happy Anglers” – a group of women who made an annual fishing excursion in May. It involved a very early morning breakfast gathering before boarding the bus to some remote location for fishing all day – usually in cool and rainy weather – but having a great time and camaraderie – particularly on the bus trip back to the city. After camping and boating across Manitoba and NW Ontario for a few years Mom and Dad bought the cottage in Clearwater Bay in 1969. It was a labor of love where they made many great friends and memories. The era was filled with adventures – exploring the lake, water skiing, boating, fishing, blueberry picking, hiking, dirt bikes, snowmobiling in the winter, and lots of blood, sweat and tears fixing the old cottage (which some might have called child labor)! There were also many days and nights of fishing tournaments, card parties and costume parties with the lake neighbors and entertaining friends. In 1985/86 it was time to replace the old cottage with a new retirement home at the lake. They designed the new cottage and had it built. That same year in December Dad passed away suddenly. A very difficult time but Mom’s independence and self-determination eventually returned and she enjoyed the next 30 years with summers at the lake, transforming the yard into beautiful gardens, and entertaining friends and family. She was known for her open house hospitality for all who wanted to come and spend time. Cooking and entertaining everyone and renowned for her famous Blueberry Cheesecake. She enjoyed her garden, the chickadees, tree frogs and other ‘friends’ at the cottage at Lake of the Woods for most of her adult life. We laughed, we cried, we sang, we danced. Mom loved to travel. She loved the many trips she had with each of her kids and their families, frequently to one of the Islands in the Caribbean or other sun destinations. She also joined a group in Winnipeg call The Friendship Force of Manitoba. This groups’ focus is to provide members with travel opportunities to other Friendship Force Groups worldwide, and to host groups from afar on trips to Winnipeg. She made many friends both in Winnipeg and abroad through their adventures. Some destinations included South America, Greenland, Holland and New Zealand to mention a few. She also traveled to Africa with a group from Winnipeg which was one of her favorite adventures. She had a great sense of humor and was often able to put a new spin on age old sayings. Like “You Can’t Punch A Gift Horse In The Mouth”. Despite some major struggles Mom’s independence and self-determination led her to a very full and rewarding life, gracing everyone she knew with her spunky energy and enthusiasm. It is with heavy hearts, but excellent memories that we had to say goodbye. Our deepest gratitude is extended to Dr. Kevin Coates who consistently extended the utmost in respectful and compassionate care and provided us with invaluable guidance over many years. Thank you to Linda and the wonderful staff at Riverwood Square Assisted Living for all their care and support. And Thank You to Susan and the amazing staff at Poseidon PCH whose unwavering respect and personal attention to Mom’s needs was nothing short of a blessing. A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Canad Inns Destination Centre, Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy. A private family interment was held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. She was predeceased by her father Louis Kolly, stepfather Albert Gillioz, mother Angele Gillioz, and husband Ed Kotowich. She leaves her children and their families, Alan (Deb) Kotowich, Jason, Sean and Jaelyn; Ken (Bev) Kotowich, Deandra (Scott) Petersen, Shantelle and Krisjan; Janelle (Peter) Zajaczkowski; Sherril (Eric) Matthes and Kira (Josh) Bellingham; other extended relatives and many friends. Mom's independent, outgoing and spunky nature gave her the personality to meet and make lasting relationships with many wonderful people throughout her life. She was happiest when able to open her doors and entertain the many people that she cherished along the way. She enjoyed a very active life with her husband Ed and her family, and was able to experience many wonderful travels and adventures. She enjoyed her garden, the chickadees, tree frogs and other 'friends' at the cottage at Lake of the Woods for most of her adult life. It is with heavy hearts, but excellent memories that we had to say goodbye. Our deepest gratitude is extended to Dr. Kevin Coates who consistently extended the utmost in respectful and compassionate care and provided us with invaluable guidance over many years. Thank you to Linda and the wonderful staff at Riverwood Square Assisted Living for all their care and support. And thank you to Susan and the amazing staff at Poseidon Personal Care Home whose unwavering respect and personal attention to Mom's needs was nothing short of a blessing. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment is planned for the summer of 2020 followed by a celebration of Mom's life. Further details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Richard Rosin Funeral Director Ltd. in care of arrangements -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2019 Denise Marie Antonie Kotowich (Gillioz) nee Kolly passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was predeceased by her father Louis Kolly, Step Father Albert Gillioz, Mother Angele Gillioz and husband Ed Kotowich. She leaves her children and their families, Alan (Deb) Kotowich, Jason, Sean and Jaelyn; Ken (Bev) Kotowich, Deandra (Scott) Petersen, Shantelle and Krisjan; Janelle (Peter) Zajaczkowski; Sherril (Eric) Matthes and Kira (Josh) Bellingham; as well as other extended relatives and many friends. Mom was born in Notre Dame De Lourdes and lost her father at the age of 5 months. Growing up an only child whose Mom traveled to Jasper for employment she learned independence and self-determination at an early age, which stayed with her throughout her entire life. After her Mom (Memere) remarried to Albert Gillioz (Pappy) they moved to Sudbury Ontario for a number of years where he worked in the mines. They returned to Manitoba and lived in St. Boniface where she completed “commercial” at College. This was where she met and made lifelong friends with Jeannine Cadorath. Our family spent many great times together with Auntie Jean, Uncle Mel, Rick, David and Cathy Cadorath at their cottage at Caddy Lake. Mom and Dad also enjoyed traveling with them on trips to Barbados, Hawaii, and at their winter home in Arizona. Mom met Dad while working as the secretary at P.I.X. (Pacific Inland Express). They went out on a “dare date” in February of 1954, got engaged in April and married in October. Having been an only child Mom was determined that they would have many children – and soon the family grew to four children. Mom was able to be at home with the kids for the most part and raised us with the same sense of adventure and independence that she had. While Dad was often busy working multiple full and part time jobs, including his time playing for the Bombers, Mom was the rock and mentor at home. She made sure that we would learn and explore nature at an early age, camping in a tent at West Hawk Lake with four kids all summer with Dad coming out on the weekends. There we explored trails, bloodsuckers, camp fires, and adventures. Dad was horrified when he found out that we were jumping off the rock cliffs into the lake! She made sure that we were all busy with swimming lessons and the many sporting and community club activities growing up. Mom was a hockey Mom before the term was in vogue. She attended as many of her son’s games as she could and we could always hear her cheers and encouragement over the rest of the crowd. Mom loved all sorts of music. From Johnny Matthes to Mireille Mathieu to The Merry Men to the Three Tenors and everything in between. When we were growing up in Windsor Park in the 60’s the Beatles were hitting the charts. Dad vowed that we should not be listening to that “Hippie” music. So, when he was out of town Mom would play the Beatles records for us. Mom and Dad would take us out to Nanny and Pappy’s (Mary and Albert Kotowich) farm on Henderson Highway where we would ride the “rock boat” and sometimes help with picking veggies that Mom would freeze for the coming winter season. Mom and Nanny had a very special relationship. One day Nanny called Mom in a panic that there was “something in the yard – come quick”. We went out to the farm to find a rather large turtle that must have come up from the river. Mom being a lover of all animals decided that we should take the turtle home. Later that night Dad came home from a road trip and was going to take a shower only to be shocked to find a large turtle in the bathtub! We also spent many great times at Auntie Margaret’s (Dad’s Sister) with Auntie Margaret, Uncle Charlie, Kelly, Brenda and Jeffrey Wazney. They hosted amazing Christmas open houses and birthday parties where you would find a coin in your piece of homemade Birthday cake. We visited with relatives the Sauteur’s and Kolly’s and friends of Mom’s in Notre Dame de Lourdes. It was always an adventure, whether seeing the horses, or playing around the barn where the boys couldn’t resist trying to “ride” the pigs! We were lucky enough to travel a bit as a young family. Mom and Dad took the four kids and our grandparents on Mom’s side (Memere and Pappy) in the old station wagon, pulling a small house trailer to Expo ’67 in Montreal. Now that’s got to be a testament to endurance and patience! They also took the same group on a vacation to Switzerland to visit our Swiss relatives and tour some of the country. An amazing experience. Living in Windsor Park Mom was very active with the parish at St. Bernadette’s including the auxiliary and choir. Mom and Dad were very involved in the early years of the Festival Du Voyageur. While volunteering as Festival Queen Contest Coordinator she worked with a group of women who became best of friends. The “Festival Girls”, Bea Cowley, Gertie Mousseau, Flo Lewer, Marie Norton, Helene Grouette, and Mom, an amazing group who shared their lives, laughs and joie de vivre which lasted all of their lives. Later Mom also volunteered on the board of the St. Boniface Museum. For all of their 20th. anniversaries Mom, Dad, Auntie Jean and Uncle Mel Cadorath and Auntie Dorothy and Uncle Lud Domeratski went on a vacation together to Barbados. While there they rubbed shoulders with Engelbert Humperdinck who was staying on vacation next door. Mom loved fishing and got involved with the “Happy Anglers” – a group of women who made an annual fishing excursion in May. It involved a very early morning breakfast gathering before boarding the bus to some remote location for fishing all day – usually in cool and rainy weather – but having a great time and camaraderie – particularly on the bus trip back to the city. After camping and boating across Manitoba and NW Ontario for a few years Mom and Dad bought the cottage in Clearwater Bay in 1969. It was a labor of love where they made many great friends and memories. The era was filled with adventures – exploring the lake, water skiing, boating, fishing, blueberry picking, hiking, dirt bikes, snowmobiling in the winter, and lots of blood, sweat and tears fixing the old cottage (which some might have called child labor)! There were also many days and nights of fishing tournaments, card parties and costume parties with the lake neighbors and entertaining friends. In 1985/86 it was time to replace the old cottage with a new retirement home at the lake. They designed the new cottage and had it built. That same year in December Dad passed away suddenly. A very difficult time but Mom’s independence and self-determination eventually returned and she enjoyed the next 30 years with summers at the lake, transforming the yard into beautiful gardens, and entertaining friends and family. She was known for her open house hospitality for all who wanted to come and spend time. Cooking and entertaining everyone and renowned for her famous Blueberry Cheesecake. She enjoyed her garden, the chickadees, tree frogs and other ‘friends’ at the cottage at Lake of the Woods for most of her adult life. We laughed, we cried, we sang, we danced. Mom loved to travel. She loved the many trips she had with each of her kids and their families, frequently to one of the Islands in the Caribbean or other sun destinations. She also joined a group in Winnipeg call The Friendship Force of Manitoba. This groups’ focus is to provide members with travel opportunities to other Friendship Force Groups worldwide, and to host groups from afar on trips to Winnipeg. She made many friends both in Winnipeg and abroad through their adventures. Some destinations included South America, Greenland, Holland and New Zealand to mention a few. She also traveled to Africa with a group from Winnipeg which was one of her favorite adventures. She had a great sense of humor and was often able to put a new spin on age old sayings. Like “You Can’t Punch A Gift Horse In The Mouth”. Despite some major struggles Mom’s independence and self-determination led her to a very full and rewarding life, gracing everyone she knew with her spunky energy and enthusiasm. It is with heavy hearts, but excellent memories that we had to say goodbye. Our deepest gratitude is extended to Dr. Kevin Coates who consistently extended the utmost in respectful and compassionate care and provided us with invaluable guidance over many years. Thank you to Linda and the wonderful staff at Riverwood Square Assisted Living for all their care and support. And Thank You to Susan and the amazing staff at Poseidon PCH whose unwavering respect and personal attention to Mom’s needs was nothing short of a blessing. A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Canad Inns Destination Centre, Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy. A private family interment was held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. - As published on the Richard Rosin memorial and updated as recently as July 1, 2022 or later Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2019/10/26. 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