Mr. John Alex Zyzneiwski

John Zyzneiwski (Zyzniewski), aged 77, passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning, November 29, 2012. He died, after setting his affairs in order, the way he lived; on his own terms and in his own way.

John is survived by his wife Dorothy, sons Randy (Tracy), Tyrone (Michelle), Chris (Brenda); step-children Colin Crellin (Christine), Jonine Bergen (Don), Brett Crellin (Cynthia); his brother, Henry Maloshicky (Pat), and nieces Caitlyn and Christine. He is also survived by his 15 best friends : Sheena, Tyler, Cole, Jasmine, Melissa, Nicholas, Natasha, Kathleen, Emily, Scott, Josh, Jessica, Sarah, Sheane and Danielle. He was predeceased by his father, (Alex), mother (Sophie), and two sisters.

John was a passionate man who loved life, his family, and his many friends. John was known for his strong opinions and was always up for a lively conversation. A generous friend, John loved sharing his perogies, cabbage rolls, woodcarvings and his eye for deals. He was an educator, an innovator, a woodworker, a gardener, and a Mr. Fix-it. He had a deep commitment to the First Nations people of Manitoba. John spent 34 years with Indian Affairs holding a variety of positions; starting as a teacher at Little Grand Rapids, principal at Fort Alexander, moving to the Regional Office in a number of education positions, before transitioning to the Social Development and Economic Development areas. He took early retirement and spent the last 22 years travelling and enjoying all the adventures a well-lived life has to offer. The family wants to thank the staff of the Community Dialysis Unit at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), especially Judy Olson and Alison Lindsay.

A special thank you to John's brother-in-law, Bill Routledge, for his dedication to John in his last days. We would also like to thank the staff of GD4 HSC for making John's last days comfortable.

A Gathering to celebrate John's life will be held Sunday, December 2 at Thomson ''In the Park" , 1291 McGillvray Blvd. at 2:00 p.m.

Flowers are gratefully declined; just send cash as John would say, to the Christmas Cheer Board (1385 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0G3, (204) 989-5680) as John loved Christmas.