Mary Guzda (nee Feculak)

Mary Guzda (nee Feculak) passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Bethany in Didsbury, Alberta at the age of 102 with family by her side.

She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Alex Guzda; her parents, Klemko and Ksenka Feculak; and her brothers, Steve and Bill Feculak. She will be lovingly remembered and cherished by her son, Ken (Arlene) Guzda of Madden, Alberta; and their children and grandchildren, Brad (Wendy) Guzda, Mack and Karly Guzda all of Nashville, TN; Christine Guzda (Jim Gamlin), Nikola and Kelvin Gamlin all of Airdrie, Alberta; son, Brian (Laura) Guzda, and their children and grandchildren, Nigel Guzda of Duncan, B.C., David Guzda of Campbell River, B.C., and Joanne (Chris) McNeill, Brett McNeill, all of Campbell River, B.C.; and daughter, Linda Molnar from New Westminster, B.C., and her children and grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin) Gouwenberg, Ivy Lynn Gouwenberg, Cassandra (Rob) McIvor all of Kelowna, B.C.

Mary was born and raised in the Village of Brooklands which was attached to the City of Winnipeg. She lost her mother at an early age and became the family homemaker. Times were very difficult during the depression, and the family had to work hard. Growing up her mother had bought her a long heavy winter coat. The boys in the neighbourhood asked her if she would be their goaltender as the puck would not hurt when it hit her. Because of this background she has had 2 professional and one up and coming goaltenders in the family. She was very proud of all of her children and grandchildren.

Alex and Mary loved to travel and would often visit Ken and Brian when they were transferred to different locations with the RCMP. Mary belonged to the William Hall Ladies Club and the Holy Ghost Church Ladies Club and other committees within Brooklands. She loved gardening, was an excellent knitter, loved doing crafts, and was an exceptional cook being especially noted for her cabbage rolls. Alex and Mary enjoyed numerous seniors’ bus trips, and they really loved bingo. At the Bethany in Didsbury she was known as the “Bingo Queen” because of frequent wins. At 102 years of age, she played 4 cards flawlessly and then helped players on either side of her with their cards. She was highly regarded by the other residents and the staff who provided exceptional and compassionate care.

Funeral service will be held at the Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 3P4 on September 12, 2025 at 11am.