Return to Autumn Rose Funeral Home
Tribute Wall
Plant a tree in memory of Lawrence
An environmentally friendly option
1 tree(s) planted in memory of Lawrence Wowk
Loading...
E
Elizabeth Makohonyk posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2024
To Anne, Larry's offspring and sister-in-law Rita,
Larry was one of my closest friends growing up in the New Myrnam School neighborhood. I have fond memories of visiting his home, meeting his family and cousins.
Please accept my condolences.
Elizabeth Makohonyk
T
Tonya Fines uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 19, 2024
/public-file/945/Ultra/Image_jpg.jpg
/public-file/946/Ultra/Image_jpg.jpg
/public-file/947/Ultra/Image_jpg.jpg
/public-file/948/Ultra/Image_jpg.jpg
+ 1
K
Keith Reichenbach posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2024
I spent the early part of my career working for Larry at the Strathcona Refinery as an inspection contractor. He taught me some good lessons. Will never forget Larry. Larger than life, but fully grounded. Salt of the earth. My sincere condolences to all of Larry's family and friends.
B
Betty and Dan Zazula posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Our deepest condolences to you and the family.
Larry was an amazing person. RIP Larry.
L
Leighton Grey KC posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
I have very fond memories of Larry. I recall meeting him for the first time a quarter century ago. The firm handshake that pulled you in close so that he could look you straight in the eye, squeezing the life out of your fingers! The hair on the back of my neck stood straight up as the blood flow to my hand gradually resumed. Then came that huge, toothy grin. He had a wonderful, infectious laugh. He loved to tell stories and tell jokes while sipping Crown Royal, but he could also have a serious conversation with you on just about any topic. He knew what was going on in the world, and why. He understood the difference between good and evil. I recall staying overnight at their house, pouring shots late into the evening, and then Anne making sumptuous breakfasts. Larry was a man’s man. Our country and the world need more like him. God, country, family, friends, and hard work. Everything in its place…Rest well, Larry. Four Score is a long life, and you were well met. God is in His Heaven, and all is right with the world for you now. No one who knew you can ever forget you. Most of all, thank you for bringing Lawren into our lives. The race is won. I Pray that God has welcomed you into His Kingdom.
R
Richard Skrzekowski posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the Wowk family, may you cherish all the good times, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Richard & Joannie Skrzekowski
B
Brent, Tammy, Sandra & Jayden Joly lit a candle
Monday, January 8, 2024
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/candles/material_candle_white.jpg
Sending our deepest condolences to your families, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
“What we once deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
- Hadley Vlahos
C
Clarence Johnson posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2024
Dear Larry ( AKA Zip Zip) Zip Zip was the name your classmates at NAIT bestowed on you. A fitting one. You spent your whole life zipping, zipping to the next class, zipping to work, zipping to the farm to help with the harvest, zipping to one of Lawren's hockey games. The one place I saw you chill was when you would come to our cottage. When you were there, everything slowed down, even your words. You once said, "The water calms me." When you went down to the beach and into the sea, the need to hurry slipped away. You loved to jump off the rock shelf into the water. Buck. We would think, "For Christ's sake, keep on your trunks, Larry; what will the neighbour's think?" But we didn't say a word. Being part of your delight, those days was worth any possible scorn by our neighbour's. We met a long time ago, Larry, 1963, at NAIT. Quickly, a friendship developed. A friendship that stood the test of time. We had so much fun in the NAIT years. Dances. So many dances. So much laughter. And drinking. A lot of drinking. Our lockers were side by side. Ever since that time, our lives have intertwined. We started our careers with the same company, Horton Steel, which took us across Canada. A company that led us far from Alberta and the farms where we grew up. 1968, you invited me to be the best man at your wedding in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. That is when our lives really became connected. Anne had invited Lynda to be a bridesmaid. A year later, Lynda and I were married, too. Thank you, Larry, for bringing us together a fantastic gift. Soon, we both had three children of similar ages. Our lives became focused on their needs, but we always kept connected. Our career paths intertwined again, we both became Chief Inspectors for Imperial Oil. It was bizarre how we ended up on the same tour to South Africa. It was not planned that we go on that trip together; by an odd coincidence, we had booked the same trip at the same time. A trip of a lifetime. Remember the early morning we were driving through a wildlife reserve, sighting lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, giraffes and zebras in an open safari vehicle, and suddenly you were missing. Anne shouted, "Where's Larry?" and with a mystified tone the Swedish couple replied, "he just yumped off the bus ". You wanted a better photo and went for it without considering the consequences. And that is how you were in everything; you just did it. You hoisted yourself back on the back of the moving bus, and the driver or guide didn't even know you had left. I was looking at those photos the other day. You had that big Larry grin on your face in everyone. I think you enjoyed yourself; I sure did. The last time you were in Nova Scotia, the disease had already taken a piece of you away. You didn't want to swim in the sea. We did have a good day in Cape Breton, though. It was nearing your 50th anniversary. We used the occasion to thank you for giving us the gift of Lynda and I meeting all those years ago; we took you and Anne for lunch at the Red Shoe. The best part of that day was watching you savour an ice cream cone in Whycocomagh. No other adult enjoyed an ice cream as much as you. My last visit with you, before Alzheimer's stole away your ability to recognize me, was in the Royal Alex Hospital just before COVID-19. I remembered how you loved to share a drink with friends, so I brought you a near beer, thinking the hospital might not allow a real beer. You took a sip and looked at me and said, "Clarence, that's the worst fucken beer I've ever tasted." You were never a man to mince his words. You always said what you thought, direct and brutally honest. No sugar coating. Larry, my friend, I will miss you. Miss that big grin. Miss Zip Zip. I will miss your generosity and hospitality. You were known as a man who held his wallet close to him and didn't like to waste a penny; however, when friends and family came to call, your hospitality was beyond bountiful. I will miss watching you do a polka. Man, you could dance. I will miss you standing by the door, perpetually in a hurry. Saying to Anne, "We're gone; let's go." Or saying to me, "Jesus Christ, Clarence, do you know what…….." I will miss seeing your bare arse as you plunge into the sea. You once said, "Clarence, you don't know how much I respect you." Those words meant a lot. I considered you a true friend, Larry, a friend who had my back. Goodbye, dear friend. Love Clarence
B
Bernice Mackoway posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2024
My sincerest condolences to you Anne and family on your loss.May God give you all strength at this time.Memories Eternal.
L
Lori Wowk uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 7, 2024
/public-file/939/Ultra/d092cdde-f366-474b-857e-a961fe07cfce.jpeg
My father –
When my Gido passed, his obituary stated, A Legend Dies. I am certain Gido was not happy when his son left the farm but likely knew that he had to go and become a legend himself. The one thing that stands out is that my father, like his father, met the world in the eye and with a handshake. When you locked hands with my dad, you did not deviate. When Larry committed to something, it was going to happen.
There are no words to describe the love and admiration I have for my father. If you asked Larry for help, he gave you his time. Time is our greatest asset. Time is what we want from each other and from life itself. Dad had an industrious manner of creating time. He was up early for any number of reasons: leaving for just about anywhere was always early, hockey practice & tournaments we were always the first to arrive, work or just casual chores. Whatever it was, Dad enjoyed getting it done before others were usually awake. This way, there was more time to spend together. Dad was always home for supper. Not just in time for supper. He would come home early enough, and if we were not hitting the road for hockey or ball somewhere, to throw the football or baseball around the backyard. Dad gave me his time.
Chores had to be done before play time. If you worked hard enough, Dad would sit and have a beer and share a story or three. The stories were the best part. Dad did not speak often of himself, but if he did, it typically involved his brother Ed. Laughing about the time the bees stung the horses and Ed fell into the hay bine wrapped up in the hay and bees. Most stories were about the old days and his father. Dad spoke often of the respect his father earned from the community, his strength, speed and care he took over his pigs, cattle and heavy horses.
Dad always had time, or made time, for family. Our holidays were most often at the farm visiting with family. Once we got to Edmonton and onward to Beauvallon, we stopped and visited with family along the way. Time is not what best describes my father, it is family. Family is what dad made time for.
The first 10 years of my current career, when I was driving all over the province, when I got tired, I would call Dad and he would speak with me for as long as was needed. Over the past 3.5 years, I have spent more concentrated time with my father. At least once a week, I would spend a half day with him. Out for walk, a warm shave, a hot meal, or listening to some ol’songs. Slowly, my name no longer left his lips, but his eye contact and handshake were there until the end. Love you, Dad - LEGEND.
Love Lawren
A
Al Maurer and Moneca Garner posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2024
Al Maurer and Moneca Garner
With sympathy to you Anne and your family on Larry’s passing.It was a pleasure working with Larry on the Ivan Wowk Family History Book. Also attending his huge party in Myrnam to celebrate his retirement.
M
Murray & Muriel Syrnyk posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Sincerest condolences to you and family, Anne.
It's been years that our children played together in Kincardine. We did visit and stay with you in Maple Ridge as well as seeing you on a return trip to Kincardine in those early years. However, I never felt we lost the connection because Cheryl & Kim keep us updated.
Just want you to know we are thinking of you at this time.
Murray & Muriel Syrnyk.
r
ryan posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. My many condolences to you. I enjoyed working with Larry at the Refinery. I hope you are able to find peace during this difficult time.
D
Darryl Rhese posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. We spent so many hours working together at IOCO refinery. We solving the world’s problems over a few drinks. Too bad that no one listened. Have thought of Larry often.
Darryl and Debbie RHESE
Dartmouth, NS
P
Paula & Archie Maclachlan posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Anne and Family, so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing, May you hold dear the memories you’ve made.
J
Joanne Lamey posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2024
I am so sorry to see this. Sincere sympathy to you and your family. Peace.
D
Daryl House posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2023
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. As coworkers we shared many interesting stories over the years .
Daryl and Glenda House.
R
Ron and Cheryl McKee posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2023
This is from your Kincardine neighbours...Ron and Cheryl McKee. We have such great memories of so many good times as our kids grew up together.
We had so much fun at the Port Elgin and Wippewa Dances.
In 1980 during our trip to Vegreville when Ron attended Myle's stag and doe where Larry might have gotten into trouble regards the entertainment.
In 1984 our trip to Hawaii where Larry took a crowbar to a cocoanut to get the milk out!
Their trip back to Kincardine for an Old Boys Reunion.
More recently we have great memories of our last visit with Larry in Edmonton 6 years ago.
Sending all our love to the entire family....he was very special.
Love Ron, Cheryl, Brooke, Carla and family
D
Dennis and Lorna Zaparyniuk posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2023
To Anne and family our sincerest condolences. Larry was such a kind and personable fellow. Cherish all the wonderful memories and may they be a source of comfort to you in the difficult days ahead. Hugs to you all.
D
Debbie Gagnon posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2023
My condolences to you Anne and Larry's entire family. Larry was a gentle man always willing to go to great lengths to take care of his family and friends.
D
Dale Yakubow lit a candle
Friday, December 29, 2023
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/candles/material_candle_blue.jpg
Condolences to all of the Wowk families. Lawrence was such a great person. He liked his vodka.
Dale Yakubow
S
Stephanie and Christopher Skuce uploaded photo(s)
Friday, December 29, 2023
/public-file/929/Ultra/339e7cef-f43e-4c81-9f8a-c150534e7e95.jpeg
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to Anne and family. This is the Larry we know, full of smiles and joy. He was like a third grandpa to us and was always coming over next door for a shot of vodka. The world is a little darker without his light.
V
Vic & Vi Sorochan posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Our condolences to the family and may his memories be cherished forever.
I
The family of Lawrence Wowk uploaded a photo
Friday, December 29, 2023
/tribute-images/1601/Ultra/Lawrence-Wowk.jpg
Please wait
A Memorial Tree was planted for Lawrence Wowk
Friday, December 29, 2023
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-store/memorial-tree.jpg
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Autumn Rose Funeral Home Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
Please wait
