Andrej (Andy) Modla

Andy Modla passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, July 2 at the age of 68.
Andy was born in Kezmarok, Solvakia on July 4, 1942.  Andy was predeceased by his son of 22 years, Andy, his mother Anna Modla, father Andrej Modla, and brother Jozef Modla.  Andy is survived by his loving wife Zorka of 44 years.  Andy will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Michelle Oczerklewicz, son in-law Russ, grandchildren Sara and Erin, nephew Jozef Modla and family of Kezmarok, Slovakia.
Andy and Zorka married on September 16, 1966 in Spisska Bella, Slovakia.  Andy and Zorka came to Canada on November 25, 1968 and started their new life together.  Andy worked at CN for almost 28 years.  When he did retire from CN he was able to fully enjoy what he loved doing, gardening, hunting, fish and his homing pigeons.  Andy also loved working in his shop maintaining vehicles, welding and listening to Nistor Pistor as he did it.
Funeral Service were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Garson, MB with Rev. Fr. Charles Fillion presiding.  Viewing took place at the church one hour prior to the service. There was a Reception at Garson Community Hall with interment to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, Main Street, Winnipeg, MB.  Pallbearers will be Andy Koprajda, Jerry Brasko, Lubo Jezik, Tono Brasko, Paul Zubec and Tono Wintner.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andy’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200 – 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0K6.
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