January 23, 1965 – January 16, 2025
Suddenly on January 16, one week shy of his 60th birthday, Stephen passed away at his home due to complications of diabetes.
He is survived by his heartbroken mother, Joanne Hill (Keewatin ON); stepfather John Hill; and his beloved fur kids, Jack and Luna. He was predeceased by his father Neal Sawatzky.
Though born and raised in Winnipeg, he spent as much time as possible at his family’s cottage on Coney Island and in Keewatin with his mom most weekends lately. Stephen loved bacon, fluffy pillows, RC Cars, V.W.’s Studebakers, and his much-spoiled cats. Though his size and bald head could intimidate, he had the warmest heart and gave wonderful bear hugs.
Untold gratitude goes out to his dear friends, Pat and Katherine Wolfe, Craig Perry, and Christy for their caring and support at this devastating time.
Donations to the Kenora Cat Shelter (Kenora) would be most appreciated.
Cremation has taken place, and he will return to his beloved lake in the spring. A Celebration of Life will take place in the summer.
3 thoughts on “Stephen Neal Sawatzky”
Stephen, I’ll always miss our conversations and running into you at my store as well as cruise nights. You were one heck of a guy and will be missed by all of us. Godspeed and rest easy my friend.
Ryan &Eliminator-RC family
I was shocked to hear of his passing. I didn’t know him long but in the few years I did, we always debated rc’s and politics, and although we didn’t agree on some things, we always parted with a smile and a laugh.
The RC community will miss him.
RIP bud.
To know Stephen was to love him. My deepest condolences to his family.