WALKO: George Alexander Walko passed away at the Assiniboine Centre, on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at the age of 83 years. George was born on April 12, 1923 in the R.M. of Rossburn to Matthew and Teenie Walko and raised on the family farm with his brothers Peter and Horace. He attended Valley School in Rossburn Municipality and helped on the farm until 1940 when he was called for service overseas in World War II. George served in England, Holland, and Czechoslovakia before returning home in 1944. He took up residency in Russell, Manitoba where he worked for Russell Creamery and then Russell Dry Cleaners. On August 19, 1950 George married Margaret Sarkany and they resided in Russell for 4 years having a son Robert and daughter Linda. In 1954, George, Margaret, and family moved to Brandon where they had their third child Gary. George commenced employment with Perth's Dry Cleaners in 1955. He cherished and devoted his career as Chief Engineer and was employed until his retirement in 2005 at the age of 82 with 50 years of service. George and Margaret were both members of the Crocus Seniors and the Army Navy and Air Force Club where they loved playing shuffleboard and attending weekly meat draws. George loved going to their cabin at Sandy Lake, enjoying time with his family and relatives. As the years passed by, he had the same love and compassion spending time with his grandchildren. George is survived by his son Robert, daughter Linda (Malcolm) McLennan; grandson Daniel (Dustel); granddaughter Angela (Pat); great grandson Seth and brother Horace, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. George is predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Margaret, who passed away five short months ago on June 14, 2006; son Gary; parents Matthew and Teenie and brother Peter. A Memorial Service to honor George's Life was held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, November 11, 2006. Mr. Bernie Mullins officiated. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of George may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Brandon Manitoba R3C 9Z9. The family of George Walko would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. duPlooy, the staff of Brandon Regional Health Centre and to the staff on the third floor of the Assiniboine Center for their professional care and compassion not only for George but also to his family. Many thanks to Brent Buchanan of Memories Chapel and to Pastor Bernie Mullins for a beautiful service in George's honor. Thank you to Wilf Polenski, John Chorney and staff at Perth's Dry Cleaners for their care, consideration and compassion through the years. Also thank you to all his family, neighbours, and friends who were there for us at our time of need.