Thomas Arthur Blanco

Tom will be loving remembered by his wife Barbara Blanco; children Russ (Kim) Blanco, Greg (Karen), and Kim Blanco (Todd Bradley); grandchildren Morgan Blanco, Mackenzie Blanco, Joe Blanco, Christian Blanco, Connor Bradley and Marlin Bradley; and sisters Marilyn Pennell and Patricia Manchur.

Tom is predeceased by his parents William (Bill) James Blanco and Margaret Mary (McKitchen) Blanco; and sister Shirley Skelton.

Tom Blanco was born on May 11, 1942, his parents William James Blanco and Margaret Mary McKitchen raised him and his sisters Marilyn, Patricia and Shirley in Fort Whyte and then later in Sanford Manitoba. He was baptized on December 14, 1947 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Fort Garry Manitoba.

On October 28, 1962 Tom Blanco married Barbara Pylypas at the Holy Family Parish on Grant Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Tom and Barb went on to buy a house on Lorette Avenue and raised their three children Russ, Greg and Kim.

Tom, a hard worker, worked two jobs to support his family in the early years at the Basswood Shell Station on Portage and Thomas Rathwell for over 35 years. He later worked at Kern Hill Furniture Co-op where he truly enjoyed the friendships he built there.

Tom enjoyed coaching and going to his children’s activities near and far. He enjoyed gardening and spending time in his yard.

Tom and Barb also loved to travel down to the states to the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

In the early years Tom enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.

A private graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 200-6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0K6 or a Charity of choice.