Obituary of Victor Baraniuk

Baraniuk, Victor - On April 4, 2011, surrounded by his loving family and friends at the St. Catharines General Hospital in his 80th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Barbara (2003) for 46 years who are now eternally together. Cherished dad of Peter (Sandy), Vicki, Joanie, and Linda Murray (Bill). Beloved grandfather of Patrick Smyth, Drake and Carter Murray. Survived by his brothers Matt (Olga), Danny (Cathy), Isadore (Chris) and sisters Jessie, Nellie, Lil and Cernie (Joe) and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Predeceased by his brother and sisters Archie, Joanie, Millie and Sonia. Vic had a long career within the trucking industry he was in partnership with Fruitbelt Trucking until 1986 then spent his remaining years with GZL Trucking until his retirement in 2006. He was an active member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Knights of Columbus for many years. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the 3rd Floor nursing staff at the St. Catharines General Hospital for their care and compassion. Family will recieve friends at a the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton Street. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Vigil Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Wednesday at 3:30pm. Funeral Liturgy to be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 316 Queenston Street on Thursday at 11am with burial to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society or Hospice Niagara in Vic's memory.