Eva was predeceased by her husband, Jean “John” Mazenc; parents, Madeleine and Jean Deshors; brother, Joseph (Marguerite) Deshors; son in law, Mike Doud and granddaughter, Angele Doud.
Eva is survived by her daughter, Jocelyne Mazenc of Radville, SK; daughter, Jacqueline (Al Schwartz) of Regina, SK and son, Paul (Joanne) Mazenc of Radville, SK.
Also left to cherish her memory are 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren – Jeff (Brenda) Doud and their children, Kaleigh, Teaghan, Keaton and Reace; Chance Doud; Alison Gerencser and her children, Alexis and Cassidy; David (Jessie) Ell-Schwartz and their children, Ben and Lily; Kelly Schwartz (Devlin Williams); Keith (Melissa) Mazenc and their children, Ethan and Emily; Lisa (Devin) VandeSype and their children, Jacob, Wyatt and Hailey; Stacy (Brandon) Prestie and their children, Zac, Amber and Chase as well as other relatives, nieces, nephews and friends.
Born and raised in the town of Radville, Saskatchewan, Eva attended St. Olivier School. She learned to play the piano and was a member of the Girl Guides. She enjoyed skating with her friends and nature walks through the countryside with her father. Eva married John Mazenc in 1948 and made a major transition from town to farm life. She embraced the farm lifestyle which kept her constantly busy raising her family, planting huge gardens, growing fruit trees, raising turkeys and chickens, canning and trucking alongside her husband. She became an excellent seamstress, sewing clothes for herself and her children. She was active in the Lacadia community as an organist at St. Collette Church and as a member of the CWL and Co-op Ladies Guild. She enjoyed playing softball, curling, bowling, cards, rug-hooking and socializing with neighbours. In the late 1970’s, John and Eva began touring the United States in a motor home, including Mesa and Arizona for the winter months. After John’s passing, Eva continued travelling to Mesa, spending some 35 plus years in total as a snowbird. Trips to France, Alaska and the Maritimes were also memorable.
Eva was a lifelong learner, willing to dive into and embrace any new activity with energy and enthusiasm. She developed skills in everything from cooking, baking and gardening to upholstery, carpentry, furniture restoration and landscaping. During her senior years, Eva was an active member of the Radville Senior Citizen’s Club. Volunteering at the Marian Home, delivering “Meals On Wheels,” caring for her new cat, Petou and going for daily walks in town with neighbours kept her busy. Never idle, Eva took pride in shoveling her own walk and driveway as well as raking many, many bags of leaves well into her nineties.
Being surrounded by her many friends and growing family was Eva’s greatest joy. Summer camping trips with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were greatly anticipated. She relished hosting family dinners, filling her house with both family and friends.
Eva loved life and lived hers to its fullest.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville, Saskatchewan with Father Thuy Nguyen celebrating. Luncheon to follow the Mass.
Donations in memory of Eva can be made to The Radville Senior’s Club, Telemiracle or Holy Family Roman Catholic Church.
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