JOSEPH MANDZIUK

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JOSEPH MANDZIUK Joseph Mandziuk, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at the Holy Family Nursing Home. Left to remember him and cherish his memory is his wife Mae of 62 years; son John and wife Susan; daughter Joanne and husband Gerald van Munster; grandchildren, Christopher Mandziuk and Katrina and Marisa van Munster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, five sisters and three brothers. Joseph was born in Stuartburn, MB, on September 12, 1916, the youngest child of Jacob and Aksena Mandziuk. During the Second World War, he served overseas with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. Upon returning to Canada, he started his employment with the Canadian National Railways where he worked for 33 years until his retirement. In his retirement, Joseph and Mae enjoyed vacationing in their motorhome in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. He also enjoyed fishing and looking after his yard and garden. He was very proud of his grandchildren and always enjoyed his visits with them. Prayers Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 1175 Main Street. Funeral Rite Friday, March 9, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home. Very Rev. Father Henry Lakusta officiating. Interment at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Joseph's family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the Holy Family Nursing Home, St. Michael's 5A for their loving care extended to him. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. REST IN PEACE - VICHNAYA PAM'YAT Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main Street. 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 06, 2007