1943 — 2022

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 at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-12-10
• Location : Kamloops