Mar 2, 1930 - Mar 20, 2018
At the age of 88 it is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of our spouse, father and friend Frank at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock BC.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph & Katherine Ficek, step-father John Pirozek, wives Millie Cox & Mae Noseworthy, brother John Ficek, daughter-in-law Marie Ficek, and grandson Raymond Ficek.
He is survived by his spouse Kathy Bilinski, sister Margaret Hayward & family of Mono On, Aunt Helen Murray of Vancouver BC, son Ron Ficek, grandchildren Michelle Ficek-Cranston (Doug) and their children Jaiden, Taryn, and Jaxson, & Great Grandchildren Chancelor, Kaya, Brooke & Chace Ficek all of Taber Ab; son Jamie (Cynthia) Delaney of Kenora On, grandchildren Sarah (Andrew) Schick of Vancouver BC, Peter Delaney of Kenora On, Emily Delaney of Thunder Bay On, & Michael Delaney (Cayla Reeve) of Kelowna BC; son D'Arcy (Sheila) Delaney, grandchildren Tristin (Jon) King (great grand-daughter Adelaye), Ashton Delaney, Jenna Delaney (Miguel Dufresne) and son Jason (April) Ficek and their children Keira & Isabella all of Kenora On.
He is also remembered by Kathy's children; Andy (Emma) Bilinski of Abbotsford BC, Jeanne (Murray) Lushaw of Winnipeg Mb, Darren Bilinski of Yellowknife NWT, & Jody (Brad) Hesse of Coquitlam BC, along with grandchildren Hannah, Marshal, Tanner, Connor, Miranda, Marian, Alice & Charlie.
Also missing him are his brother John's family Lillian Ficek, nephew Paul (Helen) Ficek and niece Kathie Ficek (son Danny) all of Winnipeg, as well as many cousins but none more than Dave (Charlene) Hickson of Chilliwack BC.
Frank was born in Brandon and started working on the CPR at age 14 until his retirement at age 59. Work brought him East where he settled in Kenora Ontario and had many good years with the mother of his children Carla Delaney (Caron).
While in Kenora Frank was an avid outdoorsman and loved to be out hunting, trapping & fishing in and around the Lake of the Woods.
Going back to his roots he took great pride in his garden and fruit trees.
Frank took a crack at making beer and wine, his pints weren't always drinkable and soon fell by the wayside, however his craftsmanship of wine was top notch and the fruits of his labour are still enjoyed today.
In his earlier years Frank loved to play games...games on his co-workers, teasing his children, but more than anything he loved to play cards, and if you were his opponent you had better bring your A-Game!
During his career he regularly went to Winnipeg where he discovered almost every good and bad diner to eat at and could always recommend the best in each class.
Upon retirement he moved to White Rock where he took up travelling, having gone on many cruises and trips throughout Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean.
He kept in good communication with those back in the home land by regularly phoning us and reporting just how nice the weather is out there.
He was a gentleman that was well liked, well loved and well remembered.
As Frank would say 'Save your money on a card and go have a beer!'
There will be no service upon request and his ashes will be returned to Lake of the Woods, Kenora On.