Obituary for Victor Stanley Wazney
It's with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Victor Wazney, on August 27, 2023, age 89, with his family by his side.
Victor was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Katie Wazney, in-laws, Fredrick and Ann Zigarliski, his brothers-in-law, Walter Skrupski, Laurie Zigarliski, infant nephew Darren Lafontaine, and many close extended family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years, Margaret (nee Zigarliski), daughters, Debbie (Reid Cunningham), Sharon (Byron Prendergast); grandchildren, Hailley (Arlin Conway), Shaun, Brendan (Kaitlen), Morgan, Jared, Jayla and great-granddaughters, Saylor and Nellie. Victor will also be lovingly remembered by his brother Ray (Carol), sister Dorothy (Bob LaFontaine), and Marge's sisters, Adeline Skrupski, Florence (Earl Ritchie) and his nieces and nephews.
Victor was raised in Garson, MB. He was an alter boy with a mischievous side, and a competitive baseball and hockey player in his youth. In 1955 he married Marge and in 1959, they moved into Marge's parents grocery store,
Fredrick's Grocery, in North Kildonan, Winnipeg where they resided and raised their daughters until the store was sold in 1977. During this time, Vic worked at Pat's Cookies, Weston's Bakery, and in the grocery store. Victor loved the outdoors. Special places for him were Lee River, and the "Purple Pad" at Wallace Lake. Hunting, fishing, curling, bowling, skiing, snowmobiling, golf, hockey and baseball were all activities that he enjoyed doing with his family and friends. He was an active member of Seven Oaks Game and Fish for many years. Victor was a very loving husband, father, and later, grandfather. Victor will be remembered for his wit and sense of humour, great storytelling and singsongs, caring / kind nature and very positive outlook on life. Victor and Marge have been active parishioners at Holy Redeemer Parish for 60 years. In Victor's retirement, along with his many other interests, he became a volunteer driver with International Hope which he continued to do well into his 80s.
Victor's family are grateful to the very caring team of Dr. Hasdan, nurses, clinicians and health care aides during his five week stay on Deer Lodge Rehab 4th floor Ward. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Deer Lodge Foundation.
Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, September 2 at Holy Redeemer Parish, 264 Donwood Dr., Winnipeg, 1:00 p.m. with luncheon to follow. Private interment at a later date.
"You Are Our Sunshine"
Victor was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Katie Wazney, in-laws, Fredrick and Ann Zigarliski, his brothers-in-law, Walter Skrupski, Laurie Zigarliski, infant nephew Darren Lafontaine, and many close extended family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years, Margaret (nee Zigarliski), daughters, Debbie (Reid Cunningham), Sharon (Byron Prendergast); grandchildren, Hailley (Arlin Conway), Shaun, Brendan (Kaitlen), Morgan, Jared, Jayla and great-granddaughters, Saylor and Nellie. Victor will also be lovingly remembered by his brother Ray (Carol), sister Dorothy (Bob LaFontaine), and Marge's sisters, Adeline Skrupski, Florence (Earl Ritchie) and his nieces and nephews.
Victor was raised in Garson, MB. He was an alter boy with a mischievous side, and a competitive baseball and hockey player in his youth. In 1955 he married Marge and in 1959, they moved into Marge's parents grocery store,
Fredrick's Grocery, in North Kildonan, Winnipeg where they resided and raised their daughters until the store was sold in 1977. During this time, Vic worked at Pat's Cookies, Weston's Bakery, and in the grocery store. Victor loved the outdoors. Special places for him were Lee River, and the "Purple Pad" at Wallace Lake. Hunting, fishing, curling, bowling, skiing, snowmobiling, golf, hockey and baseball were all activities that he enjoyed doing with his family and friends. He was an active member of Seven Oaks Game and Fish for many years. Victor was a very loving husband, father, and later, grandfather. Victor will be remembered for his wit and sense of humour, great storytelling and singsongs, caring / kind nature and very positive outlook on life. Victor and Marge have been active parishioners at Holy Redeemer Parish for 60 years. In Victor's retirement, along with his many other interests, he became a volunteer driver with International Hope which he continued to do well into his 80s.
Victor's family are grateful to the very caring team of Dr. Hasdan, nurses, clinicians and health care aides during his five week stay on Deer Lodge Rehab 4th floor Ward. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Deer Lodge Foundation.
Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, September 2 at Holy Redeemer Parish, 264 Donwood Dr., Winnipeg, 1:00 p.m. with luncheon to follow. Private interment at a later date.
"You Are Our Sunshine"