It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Chris Stelmack. Chris had a heart that was so strong that even a heart attack couldn’t stop him. Days after his heart attack he persevered till his body could give no more.
He is mourned by his beloved wife, Judy; son Adam; daughter Samantha; parents Amile (predeceased) and Jenny; siblings, Randy, Terry (Jo Anne), Kim, James and Belinda (Don).
Timothy was born on Christmas but he is most known for his name Chris because of his date of birth. Chris was a loving and devoted husband and father and his family meant more than anything to him. He kept them close and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. Chris’ wife and children were his closest companions and he loved every minute spent together.
Most people know Chris from his hard work ethic that was displayed through his company Top It Paving.
Chris started his company in 1994 and built a lot of relationships throughout his 28 years. Chris touched many lives throughout his life and built great friendships, business-wise and personally. Chris had a strong presence in the construction industry and a great knowledge of asphalt paving. Asphalt paving was his passion and his workmanship showed. Chris always said “you only have two things in life, your word and your name” which speaks volumes about the person he was. He was an honest, proud and strong man in every aspect of his life.
Chris had a presence that would fill a room with joy, laughter and a wit that was second to none. His personality was uniquely unmatched. He was caring, kind and genuine to everyone he would talk to. He loved to socialize, laugh and smile with his friends and always had everyone’s best interest. Chris will be sadly missed by all who were lucky enough to have met such a kind-hearted man. We are shocked and heartbroken to lose a great man, father and friend to so many. We love and miss you and with great sorrow and deep sadness he is gone too soon.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk behind us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. So loved, missed, so very dear.”
A service has already been held in Chris’s honour.
Thank you to Voyage Funeral Home and St. Boniface Hospital for their care and kindness on Chris’s behalf.
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Condolences to all involved
Love from another south sider
Flair (Terry )
Lest we forget
Condolences to his family. I was Chris’s neighbor for many years in South Transcona.
My dearest Judy. My heart grieves for your loss. Chris was a wonderful man and I often had the opportunity to speak with Chris when he visited my place of business, west end tire. I could hear his voice the moment he walked in and would come out of my office immediately for a hug and to hear great stories about you and your lovely children. I love and miss you and would Cherish the opportunity to speak to you personally. Please give my love to your children and extended family. Please do call me on my cell 1-204-999-7394. Sincerely April Stapon
It was a shock for me and my daughter Suzanne to hear of Chris’s passing!!!!.
We were long time friends of his…in the days of late 80’s and early 90’s. Spent many happy times with him. Condolences to Judy and his son and daughter!!
He was a person you never could forget. HIS PERSONALITY spoke volumes!! ALWAYS in our hearts forever!! VICHNAYA PAMYAT.
Rosie Park and Suzanne Toth.