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Martin Bucek
October 14, 1926 - May 4, 2024
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Martin Bucek, age 97, passed away on May 4th, 2024. He was born October 14th, 1926 in Liesek, Slovakia, the youngest of nine children. He miraculously escaped the ravages of World War II and the Russian occupation of his homeland.
In 1950, he emigrated to Canada. He worked in the coal mines of the Crowsnest Pass, then as a carpenter In Banff.
He met his loving wife, Anna Polacik in Bellevue Alberta and married her in 1952. In 1955 they moved to Winnipeg, where Leslie Bohna invited Martin to work with him as a partner at Manitoba Clothing. As a salesman, he travelled throughout the country selling suits and fabrics.
In 1957 he saw the potential of tourism in Falcon Beach Manitoba, where together with a handful of partners he built the Falcon Motor Hotel. In Falcon Beach he became an involved community member and was a founding member of the Whiteshell Community Curling Club.
In 1968, Martin, Anna and family moved to Osoyoos British Columbia, renovated a motel which they named The Falcon Motel.
Martin was a passionate fisher and outdoorsman, spending much of his life catching, and many times giving his catch to friends. He and Anna were fond of music, often singing and accompanying Anna with the accordion. He was faithful parishioner and member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Osoyoos.
Martin shall be very missed. He is survived by his sons Stephen and James, his daughter in-law Kim, and grandsons Marcus, Elliot and Andreas.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Friday May 10, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church followed by interment and committal in the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Alzheimer Society of BC: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Diana Thomas
My condolences to Jim and the rest of the family. My first job was at the Falcon Motel. Mr. & Mrs Bucek were the nicest people to work for. Lots of great memories.
From: Rhonda Tweedy
Relation: Friend of his don
My deepest consideration to the family. As a friend of Jim’s , I saw Martin a few years back, when was in Osoyoos. A great person he was.
From: Sandra Smith
Relation: Classmate of Jim's, ski friend of Steve and family
Condolences to Jim, Steve and Kim, and all the family.
From: Andy & Tamara
Steve and family, we hope the sadness of your father’s passing will one day be replaced by wonderful memories of a life well lived!
From: Bob Hamilton
Relation: Grew up with his family at Falcon Lake, Manitoba
I knew Martin from his Falcon Lake (Manitoba) days. I was friends with Steve and Jimmy, attending a 1 room, then a 2 room school grades 1-8. I remember Martin as a very strong, powerful man both physically and mentally. He was a very hard worker and could do anything he set his mind to. I respected him with his can-do attitude. One of the great Falcon Lake characters!
From: Heather Sylvester
Relation: Friend
I am very sorry for your loss Jim! Your dad was an amazing man! I thoroughly loved coming there, first to look after your mum and then your dad! They always made me giggle! I had some great talks with your dad about hunting! They will be missed 😢
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
Date & Time:
May 10, 2024
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
St. Anne Catholic Church
7610 - 87th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Friday May 10, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church followed by interment and committal in the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery.
7610 - 87th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
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Donations are gratefully accepted for the Alzheimer Society of BC: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en
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