JOHN PRANDZIOCH

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

• John was the first person who truly knew how to cut my hair. I work in aviation and I always looked forward to hearing about John's gliding and he always had such interesting questions to ask about my work. Our conversations every few months while he cut my hair, were ones I always looked forward to. He was an amazingly talented and intelligent man who was so proud of his family. I cannot imagine your loss. He will be very, very missed. May you take comfort in a life well lived. RIP Jan. - Posted by: Andrea Watts (Client) on: Sep 03, 2015

• Dear Ayla and Ela, I am saddened to have learned of your loss. Please accept my condolences. John was a hair stylist but he knew his technology and electronics. In 1990 (when VCRs were almost $1000) I asked John to accompany me and help me to pick a good product. On the pre-agreed day, I went to Maine Event and asked him if he was ready to go. He had forgotten about our arrangements and as usual, he had customers waiting. He pulled his cheque book (and assuming I needed help with buying the VCR) he asked me: “How much do you need?”. I made it clear that I had the money and all I was looking for was his expertise and advice. Although disappointed at him “that day”, I ended up buying a Mitsubishi U53 (based on his advice) for $900.00 plus tax and used it for many years. “Szwagier” was not always easy to deal with but he always caused smiles and laughter. A lot of energy and always something new to talk about and that is what I will remember him with. I hope in this difficult time you will find peace and comfort in your hearts knowing that he continues to live on in our memories. RIP Szwagier, Until our paths cross again,,, - Posted by: Kouroush () on: Jun 25, 2015

• Ayla I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Such a lovely man who died far to soon. I am sure he was very proud of all you have accomplished. My deepest sympathy to you and your mother Ela. - Posted by: Pat Strachan (Ayla's teacher) on: Jun 24, 2015

• Dear Ela. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Words cannot begin to express the sadness you are feeling right now, but we are here for you and we are praying for you to get through this difficult time. Please accept our condolences and we will be sure to include John in our daily prayers. We will keep a portrait of him smiling and laughing in our mind forever. God bless you and may the soul of your husband rest in the everlasting peace of Christ Almighty. Robert, Agnieszka i Michael Turowski - Posted by: Robert, Agnieszka i Michael Turowski (Friends) on: Jun 20, 2015

• My favourite memory about John is when the "DON'T EVEN TRY IT" message finally made it clear about unauthorized parking! - Posted by: Philip Bialk (Former Client) on: Jun 19, 2015

• We were shocked and deeply saddened at the news of John’s passing. John was certainly a one-of-kind individual who had interesting perspectives of the world. Over the years we shared many a laugh about various topics, and that’s what I’ll miss most. Rest in Peace my friend. Our condolences to Ayla and Ela, you are in our prayers. - Posted by: Les & Valerie Kuklinski (friends) on: Jun 19, 2015

• John was my lifesaver when it came to my hair. I was fortunate to have had the great pleasure of knowing him. His wit and knowledge of all things was truly an inspiration. He was so very kind and gentle. You are in a good place now my friend and your pain is no more. I will see you again. Be waiting for me with scissors in hand. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. - Posted by: Carol Orr (Friend and Client) on: Jun 19, 2015

• What can we say about John but that he was a truly amazing person and we were so lucky to have him and his family as our friends. We will miss his sense of humor, his unique outlook on politics and his awesome choice of 80's music that he played in his shop. John, we will see you again one day. Love Sheila and Ted - Posted by: Ted Charne and Sheila Frising (friends) on: Jun 18, 2015

• John was my amazing hair dresser for the past 10 years. He had a following of Air Canada girls that loved his work. I look at my hair and realize that he will never touch it again. I used to bug him about his meticulousness and the time it took to cut my short hair. He was a perfectionist! I truly enjoyed knowing John and our many discussions on the state of the world. I will miss you John but I know that you are no longer in pain. My condolences to his wife and daughter. I can not imagine the grief you are going through. My prayers are with you at this time. - Posted by: Brenda Backe (Client) on: Jun 18, 2015

• Dearest Ayla. So sorry to read of your loss. Makes all your family stories about vacations and such more poignant. And., there are things that we don't want to happen, but have to accept. Things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. Hugs to both you and your mom. - Posted by: Brenda, DC Cafe (Co-worker) on: Jun 18, 2015

• Deepest sympathies to Ela and Ayla, we are shocked, no words to express the sadnes. RIP Janusz, you will be always in our hearts!!! Gosia and Adam - Posted by: Margaret von Lau (Friend) on: Jun 17, 2015

• I have been a friend and a client of John for over 25 years. We had the chance to talk for a solid 3 hours every few months as he perfected my unruly curly hair and somehow turned it into a work of art. I was always amazed at his knowledge of so many things and his creativity. We shared stories and caught up on what was happening in our lives and those of our children. We also shared many laughs. In recent years I've been fortunate to get to know Elizabeth as well and was welcomed at their home for a Christmas dinner. John spoke often of his love for Elizabeth, his appreciation for her positive outlook of life and his pride in Ayla's accomplishments. My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth and Ayla. I know I will miss you so very much dear friend. You have left us all too soon. You now have angel wings to fly free forever. - Posted by: Cathy Sheppard (Friend) on: Jun 17, 2015

• I am so upset and sorry. I very much appreciated the wonderful conversation and brilliant haircuts. John indeed had many great talents. My condolences to his family, especially his daughter, of whom he was very proud and spoke glowingly about. - Posted by: Frances Z. (Customer) on: Jun 17, 2015

• Losing a dear friend like John is very painful. And I cannot even imagine how difficult it must be to lose a husband, and a father, a son and a brother like him. I ask the Family to please accept my deepest condolences. I met John on his very first day in Winnipeg. I remember that he was very tired after a long journey, and yet so very positive. Anyone who got to know him must have appreciated his honesty, dedication to family and friends, his constantly positive attitude, his courage and his eagerness to learn about the world. It was always a pleasure to share time with him doing any kind of thing, even just talking. No matter how long we would not see each other, even years sometimes, from the very first minute we met again it seemed like we never parted. I am going to miss him very much, and I am going to miss his big heart, too. Till we meet again, John. Marek Iwanek of Stoney Creek, Ontario Strata drogiego przyjaciela, takiego jak Janek jest bardzo bolesna. Nie potrafię nawet sobie wyobrazić jak trudno musi być najbliższym po stracie takiego jak On meza, ojca, brata i syna. Składam najglebsze wyrazy wspolczucia Rodzinie. Poznalem Janka pierwszego dnia po Jego przyjezdzie do Winnipeg’u. Pamietam, ze byl zmęczony po długiej podrozy, ale jednoczesnie tak bardzo pogodny. Kazdy, kto go poznal blizej cenił go za jego szczerosc, poswiecenie dla rodziny i przyjaciol, za jego niezwylke pozytywną osobowosc, za odwage, za ogromna chec poznawania swiata. Kazda chwila spedzona razem z nim, kazda czynnosc były wielka przyjemnoscia, nawet a moze szczegolnie zwykla rozmowa. Bez wzgledu na to, jak dlugo sie nie widzielismy, czasami nawet lata, od pierwszej chwili ponownego spotkania wydawalo sie, jakbysmy nigdy sie nie rozstawali. Bedzie mi Go bardzo brakowało i Jego wielkiego serca. Do nastepnego razu, Jasiu. Marek Iwanek, Stoney Creek, Ontario - Posted by: Marek Iwanek (Friend) on: Jun 17, 2015

• I will never forget how happy John was when we found him those blinds! It took long enough so I think he danced even more in appreciation of finally having something that blocked the light! I will miss the days John would come in and say "Sylvia, I tried to fix it but..." - Posted by: Sylvia Molnar (Client/ Building Manager) on: Jun 17, 2015