Obituary for RUSSELL RHÉAL ZARETSKI
RUSSELL RHÉAL ZARETSKI
8 October 1990 – 22 April 2019
For half of his life, our dear son and brother, Russell Rhéal Zaretski, fought a long and difficult battle with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. On Monday, April 22, 2019 he could fight no more.
Even though Russell was quiet and unassuming, in no time at all after meeting him, you would learn that he loved playing paintball, taking part in tournaments in Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario, mostly with Team Friendly. He loved drawing and while in grade school, he would often arrange drawing parties for his friends. Russell went to École Précieux-Sang, Collège Louis-Riel and graduated from Nelson McIntyre High School in 2010. He took many photography courses and after a six-month internship at Art Beat Studios in 2015 where he met many other artists and made new friends, he had several exhibits of his photographs. Four of his photographs were added to the province’s art collection.
Russell was very creative. Another passion of his was developing his own board game; he created each character using recycled materials and came up with the game rules. He read everything he could about developing and marketing games.
Siloam Mission, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Sscope, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, were some of the places where Russell volunteered. He loved camping, get-togethers with friends and family dinners.
He leaves his parents Glenn and Louise (Ayotte), his brother Jan (Sara Maglione), his grandmothers Elise Ayotte (late Rhéal Ayotte) and Lillian Zaretski (late Albert Zaretski), his uncles and aunts Bruce Zaretski (Gail), Gaétan Ayotte (Karen O’Gorman), Guy Ayotte (Suzanne) as well as many cousins and friends.
We would like to thank our neighbours for their support and the first responders and police who demonstrated kindness, compassion, and exemplary service on that difficult day.
There will be a memorial service, in honour of Russell, at the Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The family extends an invitation to all whose life may have been touched or inspired by Russell.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire a donation may be made in Russell’s memory to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society or Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.
Cher Russell – Tu seras toujours avec nous.
We love you very much.
May you rest in peace.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
RUSSELL RHÉAL ZARETSKI
8 October 1990 – 22 April 2019
For half of his life, our dear son and brother, Russell Rhéal Zaretski, fought a long and difficult battle with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. On Monday, April 22, 2019 he could fight no more.
Even though Russell was quiet and unassuming, in no time at all after meeting him, you would learn that he loved playing paintball, taking part in tournaments in Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario, mostly with Team Friendly. He loved drawing and while in grade school, he would often arrange drawing parties for his friends. Russell went to École Précieux-Sang, Collège Louis-Riel and graduated from Nelson McIntyre High School in 2010. He took many photography courses and after a six-month internship at Art Beat Studios in 2015 where he met many other artists and made new friends, he had several exhibits of his photographs. Four of his photographs were added to the province’s art collection.
Russell was very creative. Another passion of his was developing his own board game; he created each character using recycled materials and came up with the game rules. He read everything he could about developing and marketing games.
Siloam Mission, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Sscope, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, were some of the places where Russell volunteered. He loved camping, get-togethers with friends and family dinners.
He leaves his parents Glenn and Louise (Ayotte), his brother Jan (Sara Maglione), his grandmothers Elise Ayotte (late Rhéal Ayotte) and Lillian Zaretski (late Albert Zaretski), his uncles and aunts Bruce Zaretski (Gail), Gaétan Ayotte (Karen O’Gorman), Guy Ayotte (Suzanne) as well as many cousins and friends.
We would like to thank our neighbours for their support and the first responders and police who demonstrated kindness, compassion, and exemplary service on that difficult day.
There will be a memorial service, in honour of Russell, at the Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The family extends an invitation to all whose life may have been touched or inspired by Russell.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire a donation may be made in Russell’s memory to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society or Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.
Cher Russell – Tu seras toujours avec nous.
We love you very much.
May you rest in peace.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
8 October 1990 – 22 April 2019
For half of his life, our dear son and brother, Russell Rhéal Zaretski, fought a long and difficult battle with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. On Monday, April 22, 2019 he could fight no more.
Even though Russell was quiet and unassuming, in no time at all after meeting him, you would learn that he loved playing paintball, taking part in tournaments in Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario, mostly with Team Friendly. He loved drawing and while in grade school, he would often arrange drawing parties for his friends. Russell went to École Précieux-Sang, Collège Louis-Riel and graduated from Nelson McIntyre High School in 2010. He took many photography courses and after a six-month internship at Art Beat Studios in 2015 where he met many other artists and made new friends, he had several exhibits of his photographs. Four of his photographs were added to the province’s art collection.
Russell was very creative. Another passion of his was developing his own board game; he created each character using recycled materials and came up with the game rules. He read everything he could about developing and marketing games.
Siloam Mission, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Sscope, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, were some of the places where Russell volunteered. He loved camping, get-togethers with friends and family dinners.
He leaves his parents Glenn and Louise (Ayotte), his brother Jan (Sara Maglione), his grandmothers Elise Ayotte (late Rhéal Ayotte) and Lillian Zaretski (late Albert Zaretski), his uncles and aunts Bruce Zaretski (Gail), Gaétan Ayotte (Karen O’Gorman), Guy Ayotte (Suzanne) as well as many cousins and friends.
We would like to thank our neighbours for their support and the first responders and police who demonstrated kindness, compassion, and exemplary service on that difficult day.
There will be a memorial service, in honour of Russell, at the Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The family extends an invitation to all whose life may have been touched or inspired by Russell.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire a donation may be made in Russell’s memory to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society or Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.
Cher Russell – Tu seras toujours avec nous.
We love you very much.
May you rest in peace.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
RUSSELL RHÉAL ZARETSKI
8 October 1990 – 22 April 2019
For half of his life, our dear son and brother, Russell Rhéal Zaretski, fought a long and difficult battle with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. On Monday, April 22, 2019 he could fight no more.
Even though Russell was quiet and unassuming, in no time at all after meeting him, you would learn that he loved playing paintball, taking part in tournaments in Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario, mostly with Team Friendly. He loved drawing and while in grade school, he would often arrange drawing parties for his friends. Russell went to École Précieux-Sang, Collège Louis-Riel and graduated from Nelson McIntyre High School in 2010. He took many photography courses and after a six-month internship at Art Beat Studios in 2015 where he met many other artists and made new friends, he had several exhibits of his photographs. Four of his photographs were added to the province’s art collection.
Russell was very creative. Another passion of his was developing his own board game; he created each character using recycled materials and came up with the game rules. He read everything he could about developing and marketing games.
Siloam Mission, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Sscope, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, were some of the places where Russell volunteered. He loved camping, get-togethers with friends and family dinners.
He leaves his parents Glenn and Louise (Ayotte), his brother Jan (Sara Maglione), his grandmothers Elise Ayotte (late Rhéal Ayotte) and Lillian Zaretski (late Albert Zaretski), his uncles and aunts Bruce Zaretski (Gail), Gaétan Ayotte (Karen O’Gorman), Guy Ayotte (Suzanne) as well as many cousins and friends.
We would like to thank our neighbours for their support and the first responders and police who demonstrated kindness, compassion, and exemplary service on that difficult day.
There will be a memorial service, in honour of Russell, at the Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The family extends an invitation to all whose life may have been touched or inspired by Russell.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire a donation may be made in Russell’s memory to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society or Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.
Cher Russell – Tu seras toujours avec nous.
We love you very much.
May you rest in peace.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca