Henry Roy Mozdzen

HENRY MOZDZEN Peacefully, with his wife by his side, Henry passed away May 28, 2024 at the age of 87 years, at the Minnedosa Hospital.

Henry was born May 3, 1937 in Alonsa, MB. He was the youngest of eight children born to parents Karol and Aneila Mozdzen. It was there, in Alonsa, that Henry met the love of his life and wife of 62 years Elsie Waczko. They married May 19, 1962 in Alonsa, MB and together raised three children on their farm. Henry was a man of many talents and succeeded at multiple occupations throughout his younger days from a one room school teacher to a construction worker. His true passion was the farm, where he raised cattle, cropped hay and worked the fields in an open cab tractor. Many would know Henry as an active volunteer in the Alonsa community.

Henry thoroughly enjoyed passing time playing cards with friends, ice fishing in the winter and gardening in the summer. After deciding to downsize and move off the farm to Minnedosa in the fall of 2017, Henry’s love of gardening never stopped. Many hours were spent in the small backyard utilizing every inch of space to ensure he had a plentiful garden. Henry will be remembered as a hard working handyman, always tinkering away to repurpose items around the home.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elsie; daughter Corinne Topham (Gary), grandchildren Linnae (Carter), Rayna (Eaton) and Cole, son Cory (Tara), grandchildren Samantha and Shayne; brother Mike; brother in law Eddie Waczko (Karen); sister in laws Jean Fershau (Reinhard) and Marjorie Mozdzen, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Henry was predeceased by his son Danny; parents Karol and Aneila; and siblings Frank, Joe, Eddy, Sophie, Annie and Stanley. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Minnedosa Medical Clinic, Minnedosa Hospital, Minnedosa Home Care Program and Cancer Care Manitoba for their compassion and care shown towards Henry. The helpfulness of Nathan, at White’s Funeral Home was gratefully appreciated.

As per Henry’s wishes, a memorial luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 1:00pm at the Alonsa Community Centre. All of Henry’s family and friends are invited.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Henry’s name to Alonsa Community Co-op (Box 99 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0) or Alonsa RCC Cemetery Fund (Box 134 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0).

White’s Funeral Home Minnedosa in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca

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