MARIE LAZARUK

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, our mom, grandmom, and great-grandmom, Marie Lazaruk, passed away quietly. In her final days on earth, she was surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Cyndi Hudson (Robert); grandson Andrew Hudson (Alison) and their son, Alex; and grandson Timothy Hudson.

She is also survived by her son, Barry, and his three sons: Luke (Jessica) and their daughter Georgia; Ben (Michaela) and their son Jack; Cole (Carley) and their son Theo.

Marie was faithfully married to her beloved husband (Alex) for 43 years before his passing in 1997. She was also predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Krawchuk; two brothers, Nick and Ted Krawchuk; and two sisters, Lilly Czastkiewicz and Irene Murphy. She is survived by two sisters, Anne Friesen of Edmonton and Cathy Fecio (Bill) of Hazelridge, along with many nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention.

Marie is also remembered by many nieces and nephews on Alex's side of the family, including members of the Lazaruk, Ludwick, Meger, Kupchik, and Rapko families.

Marie was born during the Great Depression in November 1933 and raised on the family homestead near Beausejour, Manitoba. Her parents were hardworking and resourceful people who understood the value of perseverance and making the most of what they had.

Consequently, Marie grew up in a home where hard work, independence, and resourcefulness were the norm, especially for the women in her family. As an older sister, Marie was often watching over her younger siblings while her parents were outdoors tending to livestock and farming chores.

At just 17 years old, Marie left the family homestead in search of work and an opportunity to take charge of her future. It was an example of independence and determination that would define so much of her life.

After leaving home, Marie lived for a short time with Stan and Rose Ludwick (Rose was the married sister of her future husband Alex). Dad and mom got married in August 1954 and eventually made their home on the same family farm where Alex grew up. Alex worked on the family farm growing potatoes and also spending 17 years working at the Manitoba Rolling Mills in Selkirk. 

During these years, Marie faithfully served her family as a homemaker and was an excellent cook and baker. She was invaluable to the family, putting to good use the many skills she had learned from the other women in her family.

Marie was also a skilled market gardener. As children, we remember her growing large quantities of berries and many other vegetables. This produce was sold to a local Winnipeg wholesaler who visited family farms in our area nearly every weekday in the summer months. Through her example, mom passed her strong work ethic on to her two children, Barry and Cyndi, as well as grandchildren.

Marie had an independent and strong-willed personality. Life became more difficult and lonely following the passing of her husband. However her determination and independence remained strong. 

Marie enjoyed better than average health into her mid-eighties. She continued to keep herself busy around the same family homestead where she raised her children. She worked hard to maintain the property as best she could, with the increasing help from her children and grandchildren. 

Mom usually insisted on doing things her own way, often reminding us, "Because you kids don't know how to do it the way I want!" It was a phrase we heard frequently and often.

Sometimes, we would show up unexpectedly and find mom fixing a shingle on a roof, limbing trees on a ladder, painting a building, or cutting a huge patch of grass with a push lawnmower. 

She was a tough woman and we knew it.

Her determination and independence sometimes resulted in serious injuries (broken fingers, fused vertebrae, etc). Unwavering strength and determination was her trademark. Always independent and self-sufficient, that was mom.

Mom had a private and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and His shed blood for the forgiveness of sins. Sometimes we could hear her singing hymns quietly to herself when she thought nobody else was around. It was our way of knowing about the faith mom carried in her heart.

We will miss you dearly mom. Thank you Lord God for blessing us with such a hardworking and faithful mother and wife. Mom, we are grateful for the many years we shared with you, for the example you set for us, and for the legacy of faith, strength, and determination you leave for your family.

A memorial service honouring Marie’s life and faith will be held on Saturday, November 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Riverwood Church, 270 Gordon Avenue in Winnipeg.

"That if you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved."

Romans 10:9

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