MURRAY ODAISKY
May 9, 1948 - January 13, 2013
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce
the sudden passing of Murray Odaisky.
Murray was predeceased by his parents
Michael and Mary, best friend Larry Quick
and his beloved cats Kierra, Shawnee and
Brandy. To mourn his loss, he is survived
by his sister Marlene, niece Pamela
(daughter Jade), nephew Don (wife
Jennifer, sons Ethan and Dylan). Also left
to mourn, whom he built close
relationships with and considered them
members of his own family are, Mickey
(Pierre) Lafournaise, daughter Crystal
(children Delayne, Hope and Daryl),
daughter Shanna (Martin) (children
Destiny, Tyson Jaydon and Tyanna).
Murray was born on a farm in Rossburn, MB
where he spent the first ten years of his
life. He and his family then moved to
Winnipeg where they settled for a short
time in St. Boniface before moving to the
north end of the city where many of his
lifelong relationships first started.
Murray was a very loving, caring,
compassionate man that made him an easy
person to love and be around. Building
relationships was easy for him. Once a
friend of Murray's, you were a friend for
life.
These special qualities made Murray a
wonderful brother, uncle, friend and
person. He was well loved by everybody who
knew him. Always having a joke to tell or
an amusing story to share that would make
everybody laugh and feel good. A cowboy,
carpenter and baker walk into a bar ... Does
this sound familiar? For the ones who knew
Murray, many of his conversations would
have started like this. All these
qualities of Murray will truly be missed
by all who knew him.
Murray had a passion for music and over
the years built an extensive collection of
rare LP's and 45's. The signed autographs
of musicians he had collected adorned the
walls in his home. Murray was always very
eager to show off his latest collectible,
the story on how he acquired it, and his
unmistakable smile of pleasure when
showing it to someone who came to visit.
Murray was also an avid collector of the
Winnipeg Jets and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Whether it was a new pin, key chain, a
newly autographed poster, jersey or hockey
card, he was always excited to share it.
Kris Walsh, a very good friend of Murray's
would frame his collectables for him. You
couldn't help but smile and admire
Murray's enthusiasm as he would open and
inspect his newly framed collectable.
For many years through his life, Murray
worked security for many venues including
The Winnipeg Arena. Although not a
musician himself, he was well known and
respected by many musicians that played
and travelled through Winnipeg. It was
rare for a band not to smile when Murray
walked in the room.
Murray has always been a generous man who
you could always count on for help. Murray
and close friend Gerrie Lundale were an
intricate part in helping another good
friend, Barry Babiak in making his new
business venture a success with countless
hours invested and nothing expected in
return. Murray was a founding director of
Starburst Productions. He actively worked
with Barry Babiak on a number of projects,
particularly co-producing Nickel Days in
Thompson, MB, along with other fairs and
festivals throughout Manitoba. He also
played a key role in designing the logo
for Starburst Productions and designed
many of the jackets, shirts, hats and
posters for the company. Fond memories,
lots of laughs, and the occasional joke,
Murray was always there to lend a helping
hand.
Murray was also heavily involved with the
Variety Club Children's Charity of
Manitoba and held many benefits and events
for them. In addition, he helped
coordinate fund raisers for friends going
through difficult times in their lives
"A special Afternoon with Murray Odaisky"
fund raiser was scheduled to take place.
Now, due to the sudden passing of Murray
the venue will still proceed as scheduled
but will be renamed. "A Special Afternoon
To Remember Murray Odaisky" will now take
its place at the Royal George, 123 Regent
Avenue West, on Saturday, January 19, 2013
between the hours of 2:00 p.m. till 8:00
p.m. Murray was very excited and looking
forward to this day. Please feel free to
come by and share your stories with us.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to: The Canadian Cancer Society, or
alternatively, D'Arcy's A.R.C. Animal
Rescue Centre located at 730B Century St.,
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0M1.
Vichnaya Pamyat. (Memory
Eternal)
For online condolences, or to light a
memorial candle please log onto
www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd.
1006 Nairn Ave.
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
January 19, 2013
Condolences & Memories
I couldn't help but tear up when I read
how bands would smile when Big Murray
walked in the room, that is so true...
there is not a musician in this city that
didn't love Murray.I Miss You Big Guy.
- Posted by: Kevin MacIver (Friend) on:
Jan 26, 2013
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