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ZENON GAWRON
Born: Jan 09, 1954
Date of Passing: Mar 27, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryZENON GAWRON
Zen Gawron of St Andrews passed away, leaving behind a life marked by curiosity, wit, and deep devotion to family.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Irene; his children Vladimir, Yvan, Valentina, Alexei, and Laressa and their families; and his sister Donna and nephew Lucas.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Zen graduated as valedictorian and earned a BA Hon, History award at UofM. In his early years, he traveled through Europe and Northern Africa, shaping a lifelong curiosity about the world. He later worked on the DEW Line in the Arctic and went on to careers in Archives, Web development, and public service with the NDP caucus at the Legislature.
He was devoted to his family and will be remembered for his intelligence, quiet wit, and the steady, thoughtful life he built and shared with those he loved.
Celebration of Life: April 25, in the Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, Winnipeg, MB from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2026