Obituary of Mary Mandziuk

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our wife, mother and Baba, Mary Mandziuk (Chobotar) in the afternoon of Thursday, May 6, 2021. We are grateful that Dad, Andy and Joan were able to be by her bedside.

Mary will be greatly missed by her husband Samuel, children Paul (Ann: Elizabeth), Andy (Joan: Tracy (Devlen); Todd (Renee: Tyson, Dylan, Addison); Jackie (Shannon: Neveda, Camdyn)), Bill (Wendy: Erin, Brianna), Nancy (Laurie (Ashley: Max), Erik (Jaxon), and Bob. Brothers John and Nick (Rosalee), sister-in-law Edna Egelstad. Mary had a large extended family and network of friends that will also be missing her.

Mary was predeceased by her parents George and Elena Chobotar, two brothers in infancy, beloved sister Dorothy Kiesman and son-in-law Barrie Kosie.

Mary was born and raised in Sirko, MB. She started dating Samuel at the age of 13, and they were married for over 73 years. Together they raised their 5 children in KingsPark (Fort Richmond) until they moved to Ste. Anne area when Dad retired. They enjoyed many family trips with their kids, loaded into a car and camping along the way. After the youngest started school Mary took a job at the U of M working in Food Services until she experienced some health issues and decided to retire. Mom and Dad took many winter trips to the southern States searching for the ideal place to spend their winters in retirement, settling with Weslaco Tx, where they enjoyed 25 winters making many friends and phone calls home to annoy the family with details of the weather.

Mom was all about family. She hosted many Christmas Eve dinners at her home, having her family and brothers, sister and their families fill the house, feeding everyone and ensuring there was plenty of leftovers for days to come. Her cabbage rolls, perogies and homemade bread were always enjoyed by the kids and grandkids, and anyone that dropped by.

The last few years were a challenge for Mary, but with her strength and determination she was able to find pleasure in the little things in life.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Vita Personal Care Home for their kindness, caring and compassion shown to Mary during her stay and especially when things became hard at the end. You are a wonderful group of people, Thank you.

If wished, memorial donations may be made to Vita Personal care home in Lieu of flowers.

Due to the ongoing covid restrictions, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date.