March 25, 1957 – July 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, wife, sister, aunt, and dear friend Karin Maria Mazowita. Karin is survived by her husband Glen, daughter Amy, son Adam (Iresha), beloved granddaughter Kjarna, cherished dogs Lucy and Bronson, sister Gaby (Ray), brother Fred (Louise), niece Haley (Braydon), great nephew Ezra, and niece Rebecca (Simon), as well as countless friends and neighbours upon which she left her indelible mark.
A proud North Ender, Karin grew up and spent most of her life on Cathedral Avenue in Winnipeg. She graduated from St. John’s High School in 1975 and obtained her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Manitoba. In a twist of fate, Karin chose to pursue a career with the City of Winnipeg as opposed to one in teaching. It was through her work for the City that she met her husband of 38 years, Glen Mazowita. Karin and Glen married in 1986, welcomed daughter Amy in 1989, and son Adam in 1991. Karin’s greatest joy was her children and she did everything in her power to give them a wonderful childhood. We remember Karin as the mother who did it all—she enrolled her kids in various activities, volunteered at their schools and extracurricular programs, sewed all their Halloween costumes, organized extravagant birthday parties, and made sure every holiday was magical and memorable.
Karin and Glen both grew up visiting and loving Falcon Lake, Manitoba. Their shared love of the Whiteshell was their guiding light: everything revolved around being at the lake and everything they did was a step towards their goal of retiring at Falcon. They built their first cottage on Falcon’s North Shore in the early 1980s and split their time between Winnipeg and the lake in the years that followed. We have countless memories of Karin in this place: boat rides and water sports; horseback riding and trips to the beach; summer days on the dock and evenings spent by the fire; thunderstorms and board games; yard work and renovation projects. The lake was her dream; the lake was her whole life. She loved nothing more than sharing her piece of Falcon with her loved ones and loved to host family and friends on the weekends.
In 2019, Karin and Glen sold their Winnipeg home and finally made their dream of living at the lake a reality. Karin spent her retirement gardening, caring for the dogs, sewing and crafting, and hosting friends. Her strong work ethic never ceased, and she could often be found building multi-tiered flowerbeds or rearranging rocks along the shoreline. Karin opened her home to everyone and absolutely loved when her children came to stay at the cabin. She was overjoyed by the birth of her granddaughter Kjarna in 2022 and we only wish that they had more time to play and swim at the lake together.
Karin instilled in us a deep appreciation of nature, and an unwavering respect for all living things. She taught us to put the needs of others above our own. She showed us the power of love, resilience, hard work, and empathy. We remember Karin not for the many things she did over the course of her life, but for who she was and will always be to us. We feel her presence in the places she loved most and know she is with us when we look out at the water.
We are forever grateful for the incredible amount of love and support we have received since Karin’s passing. To our wonderful friends and family: we cannot begin to thank you for being here with us during this difficult time. While we appreciate every heartfelt gesture more than we can express, in lieu of additional flowers or gifts we suggest making a donation in Karin’s name to the Winnipeg Humane Society, Manitoba Underdogs Rescue, the Canadian Mental Health Association, or a charitable organization of your choosing.
And finally, to Karin:
We love you. We miss you. We carry you with us.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Karin’s memorial page using the comment field below.
“When the sun of life sets, the stars of mememory shine!”
I wish you peace and comfort in your grief. I am deeply affected and mourn silently with you. I also lack the right words and belief in what happend.
My sincere condolences on your great loss!
Cousin Karl Hartmann
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family., Glen, Amy and Adam. Our family connection was through elementary school years with Adam and Amy and also through the united church. Karin’s friendliness, strength and her caring gave success to the many ventures she tackled. I counted Karin as a friend and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. May the love of family and friends bring comfort at this very difficult time. Blessings.
Linda/Wayne Stannard
We are so sorry to hear of Karin’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Our hearts go out to Glen, Amy & Adam and you will be in our prayers.
Mark & Debbie Balzar
I am very sorry to hear of Karin’s passing. We had only kept in contact a couple of times through Ancestry. (My Baba was Anna Litowinski, nee Mazowita). My condolences to the family.
Merle Fund (nee Litvinsky).
My heartfelt condolences to the Mazowita and Hartmann families. I worked with Karin for many years at the City and enjoyed our conversations. It was always nice to run into Karin in Falcon Lake town or at her cottage for a quick stop and chat while out on our boat. She was hospitable and generous. In sympathy, Arlene Glesby and family.
From a very old friend. Karin was such a beautiful person in so many ways.
To the Mazowita, Irving and Hartmann families. I’m so sorry to hear about Karin’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear of Karin’s passing. I still have the inukshuk with her beautiful thank you note after having taught both Amy and Adam at Robertson school. She was always so kind and friendly and made me feel so appreciated. And she would do anything for her kids! You have my deepest sympathies Glen, Amy and Adam. Take care ❤️
Lori Cruickshank
Thinking of the Mazowita family and sending love & light to get through this difficult time.
We will remember Karin and her bright smile
With deepest sympathy
Paul & Jan Heide
With heartfelt sympathy to Glen and Family, Gaby and Family and Fred and Louise:
In honor of a life so beautifully lived, may you carry all the special moments and cherished memories in your heart today and always.
Sincerely
Anni and Carl
I am a cousin too, who lives in Germany almost for 36 years. I never met Karin and I didn’t know her at all, but I am very sorry for the whole family that Karin passed so suddenly. My brother Karl informed me about her passing.
I wish all of her relatives and friends a lot of strength to get through this difficult time. Keep her in best memory!
Sincerely
Carmen