Obituary of Lloyd Dziwenka

Dziwenka, Lloyd July 20, 1950- October 25, 2024 It's with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lloyd Dziwenka on October 25, 2024. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Brenda; his children Troy (Holly), Kristie (Scott) Schroeder and Todd; grandchildren Doran, Brenden and Payton. He is also survived by his brothers Arnold (Kathy), Peter (Sherry) and Duane (Cory); and sister Shirley (Kurt); his in-laws Willie (Gloria), Robert, Gerald (Beatrice), Doug (Lois), Greg (Colleen), Ken (Connie), Chris and Gary Hawryluk. Lloyd had numerous nieces and nephews, whom he loved deeply and had special bonds with many. Lloyd was predeceased by his brother Leonard; sister Margaret Paranich; sisters-in-law Linda Charchuk, Debbie Dziwenka and Linda Hawryluk. Lloyd was self-employed and was in business (Canyon Drywall) for 35 years. He was a hardworking, loveable man, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, mushroom picking, and country cruisin'. Lloyd loved smoking fish and making homemade sausage. Everyone loved Lloyd's stories about his adventures, and there were many. He loved playing guitar and was always the entertainer, especially on camping trips. Thank you to all the family and friends that visited Lloyd at the U of A hospital and the Lamont Care Centre after his stroke in May of 2024. Special thanks to his nephew, Connor Dziwenka who was always there for him and went faithfully to watch all the Oilers Stanley Cup Playoff games with Uncle Lloyd. We are grateful for Lloyd's care at the Lamont Health Acute Care and Long-Term Care Center. In Lloyd's memory, sit back and listen to "House of the Rising Sun" - The Animals, with a Keystone beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.