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DIANA ZWARYCH With profound sorrow, I must tell you of the passing of my mom, Diana Zwarych, at the age of 62. She quietly left us on the afternoon of Sunday, June 17, 2018 after a brief and courageous struggle with colon cancer. Predeceased by parents, Ivan and May (nee Alexander) and Lydia (stepmother), Uncle Bob, Aunt Beth (Eric), Aunt Jean (Allan), and brothers, Dennis, George, Gerald and Gordon. Diana's life work was as a single parent to Laura Trump, mother-in-law to David, and nana to granddaughters, Ezri and Maya. They are left to mourn alongside her brother Brian, and sisters, Heather (Morley), Marion (George), Arlene (Allen), and sister-in-law Margaret (Keith), as well as cousins, M'liss and Sherri, and numerous nieces and nephews. Diana was known for her contagious laugh and goofy sense of humour. She was also an important part the CCA family and enjoyed 15 years of dedicated service. Sadly, those who knew and loved Diana will forever remain bereft of her generous spirit and impish nature. A celebration of Diana's life will take place on Saturday, July 7, 2:00 p.m., Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. I would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Grace Hospital 4S who cared for my mom with compassion, dignity, and respect. Your efforts will be fondly remembered. Also, my heartfelt thanks to my mom's cousin, M'liss, who spent almost every day bringing meals and playing card games, and the CCA staff that coordinated their efforts to bring afternoon treats. In lieu of flowers, and in celebration of my mom's youthful heart, donations can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation Manitoba Chapter, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
Publish Date: Jun 30, 2018
DIANA ZWARYCH With profound sorrow, I must tell you of the passing of my mom, Diana Zwarych, at the age of 62. She quietly left us on the afternoon of Sunday, June 17, 2018, after a brief and courageous struggle with colon cancer. A celebration of Diana's life will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
Publish Date: Jun 23, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2018, Jun 30, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I speak on behalf of many former colleagues when I say that our world is a little less bright with our Dz not here. Myself in particular had the pleasure of learning from an amazing teacher. Thank you for the laughs and great advice. I will sincerely miss our talks...well you talking and me listening! We'll never forget you. RIP our beautiful friend. - Posted by: Kim Fehr (Former colleague) on: Jul 11, 2018
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Laura, I had the pleasure of working with your mom, DZ as we'd call her, for almost ten years. She had a contagious laugh and great sense of humor. I always enjoyed morning chats with her and hearing stories about you, her granddaughters and the rest of her family which she was so clearly, very proud of. What a big heart and kind person. My thoughts and condolences. - Posted by: Katie (Colleague) on: Jul 06, 2018
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Laura, I knew your mom for most of my life. I lived 2 doors down at 6 years of age when I met your mom for the first time. I was in grade 1, your mom one year younger. I remember playing dolls in her basement. I remember her brother Brian. Then we moved to B.C. and we moved back to Transcona again when I was about 12 or 13. This time I have many, many fond memories of your mom, we definitely "hung" together. We moved back to B.C. again and we continued our friendship through writing and phoning. We managed the odd visit. Then she came out to B.C. with you, Laura. You stayed with us for about a month. She ended up moving to B.C. and taking up with a buddy of my husband Nils' at that time. Then I heard she moved back to Transcona and that's when we lost touch. She would periodically go and see my cousin living in the house out there, who would eventually tell me Diana had come by, but no contact number, then by the time she came back again, my number had changed. This is all pre-computer. And the years went by, but I never stopped thinking about her. My husband Nils had a devastating stroke 5 years ago and is now in care, that's when I started looking people up. I did find some Diana Zwarych's, but none seemed to match up. Then just a few weeks ago, I was thinking about going back onto Facebook to find her and that's when I found out the sad news. I was mad at myself for not trying harder. I'm so sad to hear this news. I know you don't know me, Laura, but Diana was a terrific friend, and I'm sure a wonderful mom as well. You and the rest of your family, please take care and if you can, just pass on my prayers and good thoughts and feelings to your mom. Wendy and Nils - Posted by: Wendy Kupchuk (childhood friend) on: Jun 29, 2018
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My deepest condolences to your entire family. - Posted by: Anita Raposo (Friend of the family) on: Jun 24, 2018
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Diana you left us too young. You will always be in my thoughts and Heart. You are pain free now. You are with Dad and mom (May)(which I don't remember her I was only a baby when she passed) and our stepmom (Lydia) the only mom I know - she raised us. Also our grandpas and grandmas and aunts and uncles. You are surrounded with love up there. You will look out for Laura and Dave and your precious granddaughters Ezri and Maya. You will be their guardian angel. Love you lots. Will miss you lots. Love your baby sister Heather. XOXOXO 💗💔💔💔 - Posted by: Heather Zwarych (Sister) on: Jun 23, 2018
