Jeanne Mandzuk

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Jeanne Elizabeth Mandzuk (nee McMurtrie), after a very short but courageous battle with cancer. Jean passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the age of 60. She is survived by her loving husband Kelly; their two children: daughter Kristi Mandzuk of Regina, SK; son Kevin Mandzuk and his fiance Carrie Livingstone of Regina, SK; and their beloved dog Lola. Jean is also survived by her brother Scott (Maureen) McMurtrie of Red Deer, AB; sister Nancy (Kerry) McMurtie-Whitters of Yorkton, SK; sister Heather (Gordon) Gorecki of Esterhazy, SK.; sister-in-law Tammy Mandzuk of Delta, BC; mother-in-law Kathy Mandzuk of Delta, BC; stepmother-in-law Norma Mandzuk of Nanton, AB. As well as several nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her father William McMurtrie; mother Joyce McMurtrie; father-in law Dave Mandzuk.

Jean was born in Yorkton, SK, on December 10, 1962, and graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School in 1980. She started her career at Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation in January of 1981, in the Yorkton District Office and continued working for the same agency for forty years before retiring in June of 2020, in Regina. During retirement, Jean decided to join the Hyde Construction team part time where she worked alongside her close friends Lora Drinnan and Tom Hyde.

Jean and Kelly were married on September 26, 1987, in Yorkton, where both of their kids were born. In 1998, Kelly and Jean’s careers moved them to Regina.

Jean’s passions in life were her husband and kids, her love of reading, and her love for travel.

Jean’s passion for both her children and travel often took her and Kelly on various adventures in support of their kids. From her trip to Paris, France with Kristi to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to watch Kevin umpire baseball.

Jean could read a book a day and often did when she and Kelly were on their many adventures. Their adventures took them to such places as Ireland, Scotland, France, Hawaii, Mexico, Jamaica, and St. Maarten.

One of Jean’s proudest moments was in December, 2021, when she got to see her son Kevin propose on the beach in St. Maarten, to his fiance, Carrie Livingstone.

Although Jean’s battle with cancer was short, it was very courageous. The family would like to thank the following people: the doctors, the nurse, the entire medical team at the Regina General Hospital, of the ER department 5F (Orthopedics); especially Dr. Beggs and nurse Afroditi Bennett for their care and compassion; staff at the Pasqua Hospital, unit 3B (Oncology); staff at the Allen Blair Cancer Centre, for their professionalism and quality care. Special thanks to Dr. Bowmann and NP Barb Troy Hebert from the Palliative Care Team for their support in Jean’s journey. As well, the family would like to thank the entire nursing staff at Grace Hospice, especially RN Trish for the end of life care they provided to Jean. Thank you to social workers Erin Franks and LaRae Beebe. Finally, the family is forever grateful to our family friend and RN Dana Yee for assisting in caring for Jean while at home.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Victoria Avenue Funeral Home. The family invites all those in attendance to join us for lunch after the service. A private family interment at the mausoleum will be held later. As Jean’s favourite colour was blue, the family encourages anyone attending to wear blue if they are able.

Donations can be made in Jean's memory to Regina Wascana Grace Hospice, 50 Angus Road, Regina, SK, S4R 8P6.

https://rpci.org/palliative-care/regina-wascana-grace-hospice