Andy Babicz

Andrew (Andy) passed away suddenly on January 30, 2026, at the age of 83 years, in Dauphin, MB.

Andy was born on September 7, 1942, in Hamilton, ON to Helena (nee Nychka) and Andrew Babicz. Andy was the second oldest of nine children. His father passed away tragically in 1945, and the family moved to Manitoba. His mother re-married (Peter Kostiew) and the family settled on a farm in Fork River, MB.

After his schooling and working on the family farm, Andy became a licensed mechanic and worked at Parkview Dodge for 22 years. He also worked at Dewar Seed Farms for 10 years.  Andy had a passion for gardening and spent countless years perfecting his canning recipes. Some say he made the best pickles. He also enjoyed playing the violin and the harmonica.

Andy is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Miles) Pierce; grandchildren, Logan and Emma of Alexander, MB; brother, Donald Babicz of Brandon, MB; sisters, Eileen (Lloyd) Jacobs of Scarborough, ON; Hazel (Gary) Appleton of Nanaimo, BC; Debbie Kostiew of Vancouver, BC; Virginia Michaels of Airdrie, AB;  Georgina (Roger) Pandher of Aldergrove, BC; and brother, Leonard Kostiew of Dauphin, MB; sisters-in-law, Victoria Woychyshyn of Winnipeg, MB, Sylvia Balcaen of Marchand, MB; and Joan Stasiuk of Winnipeg, MB.  Many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Andy was predeceased by his wife, Sophie; his parents, Andrew Babicz; Peter and Helena Kostiew; parents-in-law, Michael and Katie Stasiuk; sister, Linda Kostiew; sister-in-law, Joyce Pshebniski; brothers-in-law, Orest Stasiuk, Alain Balcaen, Victor Pshebniski; Lorne Woychyshyn, and Bishop Peter Stasiuk.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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