JOHN (JAN) MACKOW

Condolences & Memories (19 entries)

• whenever i went to puerto vallarta he would wake up and say "you want an omelet?" and i always said yes because i can never say no. - Posted by: jordan mackow (he was my grandpa) on: Jan 01, 2014

• I met Janet last year in Vallarta. We had coffee together many times. We shared polish heritage and he taught me much about Poland. I will miss him dearly. - Posted by: Denis bloch (Friend) on: Nov 11, 2013

• John and I enjoyed our successes together in Mexico. He liked the simple things and seemed to thrive on being frugal, but at the same time laughed about and joked about his good fortune. He was a happy fellow. Our condo will miss John as will his many acquaintances here in PV. His passing is a shock. My condolences to his family. God bless! - Posted by: Dan McGuigan (Friend and PV Neighbor) on: Nov 11, 2013

• My condolences to his children and his family, God help them to overcome their loss, for my part I thank God for letting me know and share a bit of my life with him. Thank you for being the wonderful man, that our God has you in his glory. Maria from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco., México. - Posted by: Maria (Nice friends) on: Nov 08, 2013

• My condolences to the family. John & Krystyna were related to my grandmother. I believe John was her first cousin. My God Bless you during this hard time. - Posted by: Sara Klysh (Family) on: Nov 08, 2013

• He's not dead, because he remains in our hearts.  Dear family of Jan. I would like to express my sincere condolences on the death of Jan. Accept my sympathy for the grief you must be feeling, it is never easy to loose a love one... Regards, Stasia and Kathy Paszkiewicz Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, Let perpetual light shine his light. May he rest in eternal peace.                               Amen. - Posted by: Stasia Paszkiewicz (friend) on: Nov 06, 2013

• To family of Janek, please accept our deepest sympathy. Please take comfort in the knowledge that your father has left a lasting legacy at the Polish Fraternal Aid Society of St. John Cantius having been a member and having served as president of the Society for a number of years. His generous heart and infectious smile will be missed and fondly remembered. He have left us too soon. On a personal note, I am recalling Janek's smile and passion for music as he sat behind the drums playing with his band at my wedding 42 years ago. Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dac panie. - Posted by: Sophia de Witt (President of Polish Fraternal Aid Sociey of St. John Cantius and friend) on: Nov 06, 2013

• We are greatly sorry to hear that news, that He is no longer with us. We would like to pass our deepest sympathy to the Mackow family, and express our Condolences to you All. We are going to keep him in our hearts. George Swaczyna and family, Boguslaw Szeluch, Monika Szczerbińska, Kraków, Poland - Posted by: George Swaczyna and family, Boguslaw Szeluch, Monika Szczerbińska (friends) on: Nov 06, 2013

• We are very sorry for this unexpected loss. He was a great and honest person to work for. He always treated all people with respect and he will stay in the people’s memories as the one who cannot be replaced. Niech spoczywa w pokoju. - Posted by: Ryszard and Renata Kubala (Employee with wife) on: Nov 05, 2013

• So sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. I have many fond memories of growing up with you and your parents as our neighbours. Wonderful stories that are forever in my mind and in my heart. Deepest condolences from Lori Senkowsky (nee Zornik) and my children Julian, Jordan and Samantha - Posted by: Lori Senkowsky (Friend of family) on: Nov 05, 2013

• Dear family of Jan: Even though you do not know me, please accept my heartfelt condolences in the passing of Jan. I have not seen Jan for many years but have occasionally had pleasant thoughts of him. These thoughts would come to mind especially when, first I and then my wife and I were out at a social occasion and there was a band playing. Oh how Jan liked his drums. Sitting behind the band, the pure joy on his face was clearly evident. Thinking of him, always, brought back thoughts of my youth. Now, sadly, thinking of him reminds me of my own mortality. However, since there is no escaping death I shall focus on life. I shall cherish my memories of Jan and hope we will eventually meet again so I can hear him play and once again dance to his music. Now is the time to mourn. Eventually, I hope the family will honor Jan by focusing on living and keeping his memory alive in your hearts. Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dać Panie. Niech ziemie lekko leży na tobie. R.I.P. - Posted by: Joseph Majowski (Aquaintance) on: Nov 05, 2013

• Although you have left us all to osoon; we are all grateful for the time that we had with you and I am confident that Heaven is a happier place now that you are there! Na zdrowie Senior John! You will be missed! - Posted by: Jayson Dzikowiwicz, Kathryn Sawatzky and family (Family) on: Nov 05, 2013

• My deepest sympathy to the Mackow family. John was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, he would do anything for anyone and always with a huge smile. In the 25 years I had known him, he never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. - Posted by: Alistair Roy (Cubex business associate and friend) on: Nov 05, 2013

• My deeply felt condolences to John's entire family and friends at this time of sadness and mourning. I still do remember the happiness on his face as he played the drums in our band back in the early 60's. I was privileged to serve as his best man at his wedding to Christina and to invite him to his first visit to the town of Puerto Vallarta Mexico where he and Christina fell in love with the town's charm and ambiance and where they had felt their first earthquake. We have been in touch even up to the final day of his passing and I personally find it very difficult to accept his much too sudden non-existence. Hasta la vista Amigo! Canta no jores ---- (sing no cry) Porque cantando cielito lindo allegre nos corazones---- (for when we sing the beautifull heaven will warm our hearts)-- He will be missed but also alive in my memory and surely by his friends and family. Adios amigo ---(go with God) my friend. Lucian Jarosz--(aka)--- Lou Geralds - Posted by: lucian Jarosz (friend) on: Nov 05, 2013

• I am sorry to hear about John, we are good friends and I will miss him dearly. We always looked forward to our time in Puerto Vallarta each year as well as when we were here in Winnipeg. John was a great friend, we had many laughs and long talks. Until we meet again. To the family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we are thinking of you. - Posted by: Joe and Iwona Herszkop (Friend) on: Nov 05, 2013

• Bob, Karen, Liz, Mariane and families, Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your families. May your dad's memories live on through the love each of you hold for your dad, may each day be a little brighter and a little easier to get through, one day at a time ♥ - Posted by: Debi and Larry Copple (Friend) on: Nov 05, 2013

• Liz and Family...sorry to read of the loss of your father. I wish you all peace and strength during this time. My deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Darryl Manchulenko (Friend ) on: Nov 05, 2013

• Z glebi serca skladam rodzinie wyrazy wspolczucia z powodu niespodziewanej smierci mojego Kolegi. Razem z Wami pozostaje w glebokim bolu Zbyszek z rodzina. WIECZNY ODPOCZYNEK RACZ MU DAC PANIE. - Posted by: Zbigniew Wieczorkiewicz (Friend) on: Nov 05, 2013

• My condolences to the family and friends. John was a kind and generous man who I became honored to meet this past year in Puerto Vallarta. I will miss all the jokes and laughs and the smile you wore everyday from enjoying life to its fulliest. Walking by Molina and not being able to stop in to say hello will be difficult this year as I was looking forward to seeing you. Puerto Vallarta will never be the same without you my dear friend. Until we meet again. RIP - Posted by: Puerto Vallarta Friend (Friend) on: Nov 05, 2013