Philip Alvin Boguski passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022 with his family a his side. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; daughter Leann; sister Verna; brother Archie; sisters-in-law Deannie (Art), Bev (Lonnie), Lois (Mike), Barb and Myrna; brothers-in-law Clint (Jen), Dennis (Annette), Dwayne (Trina) and Lloyd; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Tony and Florence (nee Balak) Boguski; brother Stanley; brothers-in-law Melvin, Keith and Brian; sister-in-law Patricia and nephew Cody.

Phil was born November 15, 1944 in Dauphin, MB to Anthony and Florence (nee Balak) Boguski. He grew up in Sifton, MB and attended school in Sifton, Dauphin and then Brandon University. He obtained his teaching certificate and began his teaching career in Mafeking, where he met his wife Ruth. Some of his first students became life-long friends with him.

Phil taught school for five years before making a career change. He went to work for the Province of Manitoba as a Vocational Counselor / Social Worker for 26 plus years. Over this time, they lived in many places across the province. His final job posting was in Swan River, and they moved to an acreage in the Benito area. Phil loved his little "farm"! He grew a huge garden that he shared with family, friends and coworkers. He made many life-long friends in this area. He was also a member of the Benito Knights of Columbus; he looked forward to the yearly "Northern" fishing trips with his brother, nephews and friends; and he hosted the annual deer hunting group from his home. Phil was well known for his home-made deer sausage and borscht.

In 2009, Phil and Ruth moved to Brandon. Here he met a new group of friends that got together every morning for coffee.

Phil loved to travel. He and Ruth enjoyed many winter holidays in Mexico and Arizona. His favourite trips were to Europe and the east coast of Canada.

Funeral Service will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 – 18th Street North, Brandon on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Fr. John Okosun, celebrant. Reception will follow. In compliance with Public Health Orders, proof of full immunization will be required. For those not able to attend in person, the service will be webcast on Phil's memorial page at www.memorieschapel.com.

Special thanks to the compassionate and caring staff on the Palliative Care Unit at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Phil's memory may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, Palliative Care, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3 or a charity of one's choice. Phil will be greatly missed by his loving family and his large circle of friends. He is now at peace.



I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, those things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; He set me free.