February 7, 1936 ~ June 26, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Walter (Smiley) Max Wazny on June 26, 2016 at his home in Lac du Bonnet at the age of 80. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Roxana, his siblings Mary and Michael, his children Terry (Jeannette), Kathy (Brad), and Danny (Michelle), grandchildren Chris, Melissa (Brad), Allison, Brent (Jordyn), Clinton, Cheridan, Danielle (Harry), Alex, and great granddaughter Khloe, as well as numerous family members. Walter was predeceased by his daughter Jacqueline, sister Bertha and parents Francizk and Anna.
Throughout his life Walter farmed and worked in construction. After retiring from farming he went to work on the pipeline and was a long standing member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 987. Walter met Roxy in 1955 while she was teaching at a school in Overwater and they were soon engaged in 1956 and married on August 8, 1958. They moved to their homestead in April, 1963 and built their home in 1965 where they currently reside.
Walter was a loving family man and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren who meant the world to him. He took great pride in the plentiful garden that he planted each year and he always loved getting out in the yard to feed his cats. Walter was true to his nickname Smiley, whenever you would see him you were guaranteed to see a smile on his face, enjoy a friendly joke or to get a taste of his quick wit. He truly was a gentle man and he will be forever missed by all that had the honour of knowing him.
The family would like to thank the paramedics, fire department and the RCMP for their efforts and for the care and compassion they showed during what was a very difficult day.
Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2 at Notre Dame du Lac Roman Catholic Church, Lac du Bonnet, MB with interment to follow in the Lac du Bonnet Cemetery.
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melissa wold
Love ya Gigi! Miss and love you so much !
Sharon Tokar
Rest in Peace Uncle Walter.We love you you and miss you.
Sheila Veilleux
My deepest sympathies to all, he was a kind and happy person, always smiling. Rip Smiley
Tim & Debbie Freedy
So sorry for such a precious loss. He was such a awesome person . Will be greatly missed by so many. Love you to the moon and back . ❤️❤️
Chris and Netta Balness
Roxy and family, Chris and I were so sorry to hear of your sad news. Smilies passing certainly wasn’t expected. We will see you on Saturday.
The Nowell's
Danny, Michelle, Danielle, Alex and extended family, our thoughts are with all of you while you grieve the sudden passing your father and grandfather.
Donna Wagner
So sorry for your loss. Smiley always had a joke to tell me. He and Roxy are and were comforting people and now we will comfort her. Prayers are headed your way.
Gordon & Helen Peters
Michelle, Danny & Family
Our Sympathy, Love & Prayers are with you during this time of loss. May you experience God’s peace and comfort in these days.
Viv Cure
So sorry to hear of your loss Roxy my deepest condolences.
John & Irene Grewinski
Roxy & Family
Very sad news to hear. Our friendship went back to the early years.
Smiley will be sadly missed. Sending prayers your way.
Amy Ginn
So sorry for your loss.
the Fitkowski family
You will be sadly missed Uncle Walter. M