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LAWRENCE (LARRY) OGRODNIK
Born December 13, 1952, Larry lived a full and meaningful life. He held a Master’s in Natural Resources Management from the University of Manitoba and served as Director of Land Use Planning for the Northwest Territories. He later contributed to Vancouver’s Urban Planning Committee and pursued various entrepreneurial ventures.
Larry had a deep love for music, nature, travel, and the arts. He lived across Canada and formed strong, lasting connections wherever he went. A gifted writer and thinker, Larry was known for his compassion, creativity, and vision.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ann and Lawrence, and sister Janice. He is lovingly remembered by his brother Allan, brother-in-law Greg, nieces, Kayley, Lauren, Lindsey (Rob), nephew Tyler (Jennifer), and their children, Juniper and Heath, as well as extended family and friends across Canada.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Caliento, Manitoba. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a brain tumor research organization or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Our condolences. Larry and I were classmates at the Natural Resources Institute. - Posted by: Mike Radwanski (Friend) on: Aug 04, 2025
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Larry and I were buddies in the late 70s, working for the Manitoba Parks Branch one summer visiting several provincial parks to identify interpretive themes. We later were students together at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba. Larry had a brilliant mind, a cheerful demeanour and an amazing sense of adventure in all he did. It is sad to say good bye to such a great guy. He will be much missed by all that knew him. - Posted by: John Marczyk (Friend) on: Aug 04, 2025
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My condolences. Larry was one of the finest people I ever met. Extremely proud that he was my cousin. - Posted by: Greg Yeo (Cousin) on: Aug 02, 2025
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Sincere Condolences to the family. Remembering the days of Rieu catering with Ann and Lawrence and family. - Posted by: Wendee rieu (Friend) on: Aug 02, 2025