- The Carillon Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
LAWRENCE PATZEL
Date of Passing: Apr 10, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLAWRENCE PATZEL On April 10, 2015 at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Lawrence Patzel passed away at the age of 89 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sonia, his daughters Fay Croall (Stan) and Doreen Bowden, his son Ken Patzel (Barbara) as well as his sister Lilian Johanson (Hugh) of Calgary. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Stuart Croall (Sherri), Alison Skopalek (Jiri), Carrie Bowden (Don), Rodney Bowden (Colleen), Stacey Bowden-Sass (Shaun), Isaac Patzel, Julia Zanewich (Josh) and Dan Mroz along with ten great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brothers, Gordon Patzel (Betty), Ernest Patzel (Irene) and Edward Patzel. Lawrence was born in Winnipeg but grew up near Gimli, Manitoba. He met Sonia while travelling on the bus to visit his family and they started dating. They were married in 1946 and lived in Winnipeg. Lawrence worked for the City of Winnipeg Water Works where he advanced from fixing water mains to becoming a pumping station operator and eventually a supervisor for all three pumping stations. He retired in 1984 after 38 years of service. After retiring he made sure to continue to have his morning coffee break at McDonald's and then would go for his daily walk. Dad's mandolin playing was a special treat for us and he always surprised us with his wit and his humor. He was an amateur radio operator (VE4LQ) and was self-taught in electronics and later in computer programming. He was a modest man and he was always happy to help others. We loved him and will miss him. The Family would like to thank Dr. Tunovic, Dr. Johnson and the nurses and staff of N1 South, Concordia Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Many thanks as well, to home care workers Pete and Oliver for helping Dad over the past year. A funeral service has already taken place along with interment at Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
-
Dear Ken, Barbara & Isaac, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. How good it will be when we will not be parted from our families by death. May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with you as you cope with the loss of your father and grandfather. What a good example your parents were to be married for 68 years! We look forward with you to the promise recorded in Revelation 21:4. Christian love, Don & Peggy Anders - Posted by: Don & Peggy Anders (Friends) on: Apr 20, 2015
-
I had many wonderful mornings with Lawrence over Coffee on Ellis and St James as well as on Henderson. He will be missed. - Posted by: Grant Delaney (Han and McDonalds Friend) on: Apr 19, 2015
