Major (Retired) - RCN/CAF 1956-1986
4th Deg. KOC - #2230 - Divine Infant Council 7873
Bud passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. Bud was born in Hafford, Saskatchewan, son of Olga Chura (nee. Krysak) and Paul M. Chura. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Campbell), brother John, Vancouver; sister Helen Thiel (John) Arizona; sons Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Paul (Christine) Kingston with Grandson Bradley and Granddaughter Kristin and son Peter, Winnipeg with Granddaughters Juliet and Madeleine. At the height of the Cold War, Bud served in the Royal Canadian Navy as an aviation technician with VS 880 squadron aboard HMCS Bonaventure and with VU 33 at Patricia Bay. He commissioned as an aerospace engineering officer into the newly formed CAF at HMCS Venture in 1969, serving at 407 and 442 squadrons in Comox, FMC HQ St Hubert, 2 CFFTS Moose Jaw and NDHQ Ottawa. After retirement from the CAF in 1986, Bud worked at the Military Aircraft Division at Canadair in Mirabel until 1992. He enjoyed his final retirement years at home in Orleans with Pat and was active in the Divine Infant Church Council and Knights of Columbus, enjoying every opportunity to see his grandchildren.
Bud will be interred in a private graveside ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery on his birthday, Monday, June 22nd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association
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Johanne and Gord Schlosser, and family
Veronica Stokalko
Dear Pat, Peter, Paul and families andJohn , Helen and John. We are sending our deepest condolences on the passing of cousin Bud. I’m sure you’ll all miss his presence and humour. I believe there is a huge reunion in heaven now. My sisters Jean, Helen and Marie also extend their sympathies on your loss. Extending love and prayers. Veronica and Allan
Treena Anderson
Sorry sorry to hear this news. Our condolences to your whole family.
Beverley Woods
My condolences and thoughts are with you.
Ryan Stewart and family.
What a wonderful person Bud was. A friend, a great neighbor, and a great man to just sit and chat with. I will miss our time together and my sincere condolences to his family. Bud was such a fighter and defied the odds time and time again. He’s someone we can all learn from. Till we meet again neighbor. Rest easy.
Donna Lee Ross
My heart is broken. I was just thinking of Uncle Bud the other day. I literally owe my life to him. He was always smiling, always kind. My deepest condolences to you, Aunt Patsy and to the boys. Rest in peace, Uncle Bud.
Elaine Descoteaux
Dear Aunt Patsy, Paul and family, Peter and family, Denis and I were saddened to hear of Uncle Bud’s passing. We send sincere sympathy, love and prayers. Denis, Elaine and family
Paulette Schatz
Dear Pat and family, Our prayers are with you. I enjoyed our chats about Hafford our shared home town often. May Bud rest in peace.
Daniel Dupont
I met Bud when I was working with Belanger Chevrolet. He became a good friend and I always enjoyed his good humor. I will miss those conversations. Condolences to Pat and family.
Peter and Faye Campbell
My deepest Condolences to you Pat.
Our deepest condolences, Pat, Paul, Christine, Bradley, Kristin, Peter and girls. May you remember the good times and cherish them with each other! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time!?