October 14, 1959 – June 17, 2025
It is with deep and immense sadness that our family announces the passing of Gary Penzick. Peacefully, with his wife Mandy by his side, Gary passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the age of 65.
Gary is survived by his devoted wife Mandy of 36 years, his beloved dog Bella Brier, his sister Jean, nephews Jayson and Jeffrey (Bailey), great nephew Rylan; sister-in-law Susan, niece Colinda (Chris); brother-in-law Steven (Shelley), nephew Shayne; brother-in-law Michael (Sandie); niece Marlee (Jordan) great nephew Carter; and his international family Kathy, Maria, and Charli (Abdon) as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Our hearts will forever be broken to lose Gary so young due to his former medical doctor’s missed diagnosis. Gary had been living with prostate cancer unbeknownst to us for a few years before he was officially diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer in 2021. Gary’s diagnosis immediately changed his life and the lives of his wife Mandy, his family, and his friends from that point forward. Gary fought so hard and wanted a longer life to be here for his wife Mandy, their dog Bella Brier, and to have more time with family; lifelong friends; neighborhood friends he recently reconnected with as well as new friends he met on his first cruise, but it wasn’t meant to be. Gary was very loyal, loving, caring, funny, and always willing to help out his family and friends when he could. Gary will be forever loved and forever missed by everyone who knew him.
Prior to Gary’s diagnosis he had worked hard all his life and his co-workers loved Gary. They treated each other like family. Gary remembered fondly his Simmons Family and his Burnbrae Family and enjoyed catching up with them when he could. When Gary semi-retired he purchased his own hot dog cart something his brother-in-law Mike encouraged him to do. Gary absolutely loved owning and operating his own cart, he especially enjoyed chatting with his customers rain or shine while he prepared their lunch.
Gary enjoyed many activities like walking and playing with his beloved dogs Bailey and Bella Brier; golfing; BBQ’s, playing cards and bocce ball with family and friends; listening to music; watching movies; travelling; playing and watching sports but especially watching and attending games for his favourite football team the Pittsburg Steelers; and his most recent activity he enjoyed was installing and fixing t.v. boxes for family and friends.
A special thank you to: Dr. Ededet Edet who graciously accepted Gary as a new patient. Dr. Sanjiv Badham for many years of chiropractic service. Olivia Birchall for all her help with Gary’s physiotherapy. HSC Surgery Department and HSC Rehabilitation Department. Gary’s sister Jean for all her help with caring and cooking for Gary and looking after Bella Brier. Mike, Sandie, Jayson, and Jeffrey for all their help with rides to and from the hospitals and Riverview Health Centre. Thank you to all our family, friends, and lifelong friends who visited Gary at Riverview Health Centre, although it was super hard for Gary it also meant a lot to him to have one more chance to see you all; also thank you to the Palliative Care staff and the staff at Riverview Health Centre 3 East for their excellent care and accommodations.
Gary’s service will take place at Holy Eucharist Church on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with Father Michael Winn officiating. Honorary Pallbearers: Billy, Jeffrey, Steven, Michael, Gerald, and Maurice.
Following the service there will be a BBQ and Celebration of Life at our home.
Cremation and Interment will take place at a later date and Gary will be laid to rest at All Saints Cemetery.
Gary loved animals so in lieu of flowers donations in Gary Penzick’s memory can be made to: manitobaunderdogs.org (scroll down to donation or from the menu it’s under the help tab – then there is a donation tab “in memory of”).
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