Larry passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
Larry Mazur started his career with the CNR when he was 17 years old, and worked in various locations throughout central Alberta. While stationed in Hanna, Alberta in 1964, he met his wife Donna Erickson and they married in 1965. Their daughter Yvonne was born in Hanna, AB in May of 1966 after which they moved to a position in Mirror, Alberta where their son Dean was born in 1967. Larry and his family moved to Kamloops in 1971 to assume the position of Train Dispatcher for the CNR and retired in Kamloops in April of 1996.
Larry was a member of the Canadian Association of Train Dispatchers, holding positions on the executive for many years, even after his retirement. He was a long-time member of the Kamloops Elks Lodge 44, where he held many chair positions and was also the Exalted Ruler. He also became involved in the BC Provincial Elks and held many roles including that of Provincial President, after which he also became the Chairmen of the Judicial Committee where he remained active for many years.
Larry loved fishing, photography and spending time with his family, especially his grand kids, who meant the whole world to him.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Donna, children Yvonne (Tracy) Odber of Kamloops, British Columbia, and Dean (Leanne) Mazur of Calgary, Alberta; beloved grandchildren, Sophie Young (Brian Hunko) of Cold Lake, Alberta, Daniel Young of Kamloops, British Columbia, Larissa Mazur (Tysen Joki) of Calgary, Alberta and Sarah Mazur of Calgary; and siblings, Eugene (Irene) Mazur, Sylvia Mazur, Terrence (Donna) Mazur and Diane (Donald) Clisdell and their families. He was predeceased by his parents William and Anastasia “Nellie” Mazur of Edmonton, Alberta.
Prayers will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints 1044 8th St, Kamloops. The Funeral Service will take place at 12:00pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints, with Father Chad Pawlyshyn officiating. Following the service, Larry will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Please consider a memorial donation in Larry’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Those wishing to attend virtually may do so at the following links,
Thursday Prayers: https://youtu.be/RXb0btUCKPc Friday Funeral: https://youtu.be/61lZM0L1-qI
A special thanks to his partner in crime, Al Danielson, who was at Larry’s side nearly every day, as close as a brother (Al, you meant the world to Larry). Also, his caring and helpful neighbours Dave, Val and Missy, all the nurses in the IV therapy unit, especially Nicole, the Doctors and nurses in ER, all the lab nurses, technicians, Dr. Lauder and the palliative care team, Dr. Baker, Laura and Trisha.
Condolences may be sent to the family from
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Auntie Donna, Dean, and Yvonne,
Our sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your husband and father. Our Uncle Larry.
We will forever hold his laugh and smile in our memories.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Love Ryan, Jodi, Braden and Jase
A good friend of 50+years. He will be missed by many. My sincerest condolences on your loss.
Auntie Donna, Yvonne and Dean….I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Larry. I will always remember his positive, ever fighting spirit and that infectious smile and laugh of his. At moments like this memories come to mind and I think back to when times were simpler and the summer holidays spent with you all, be it at the Shushwap or Kamploops. Uncle Larry will be missed, but I know he will always remain in all our hearts and his spirit will live on. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darren, Cara, Cameron and Rhys Mazur
You are so loved Larry and will be so missed…RIP
He was there when I first arrived at the Kamloops airport 23 years ago. He was there on the first day of my college life, and he was there when I graduated. He was there when I landed my first job in Kamloops, and he was there when I decided to leave for Vancouver to continue my carrier.
He’s like a father to me, and he will forever remain in my heart as such.
Love Hanks and Jean.
It is never easy to see a loved one’s body lying in a coffin ready to be put deep into the earth. We must all remember though, that there is a part that will never be hidden or buried, and that’s the Spirit. It will be with us as long as we keep Larry’s memories alive and remember all of the gifts he has left behind. He and I are first cousins, great friends and nearly brothers, so his spirit will be with me forever because of all the good times and memories we shared. Over 60 years worth. So yes, may your body be put to rest, Larry, but may your Spirit still abide with us.
I didn’t know your dad Yvonne, but he’s your Dad. Peace & loving thoughts to you & family. I lost my dad last year.
Now my mom is in hospice. Grieve but we will have to carry them in our hearts forever.
Sincerely, Tara
Dear Donna, Yvonne, Dean, and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Don & Cindy Mazur
Edmonton, AB
Yvonne and family. So sorry for your loss.
Donna and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Larry. We share many memories when we were all younger, happy times in Edmonton and on the farm in Hamlin. Rest In Peace Larry, you will be greatly missed.
Love Ernie, Shirley and family.
Donna, Yvonne, Dean and families:
I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Nothing prepares us for the loss of a spouse and father. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
sorry to hear of cousin Larry’s passing so many great memories from Vilna to golfing and fishing in Kamloops and Kelowna,our hearts are with you Donna and family,Dave&Donna Pidluzny
Donna & family, Thoughts and Prayers…. Larry was a great guy and really liked among all of us at Kamloops Cable 10 Studio’s, staff and volunteer’s will miss him very much….