A gentle soul has left us. After suffering medical complications brought on by early onset dementia, Lawrence passed away quietly and peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) on August 21, 2022.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Lorna (nee Battey), his beloved daughter Elizabeth and husband Damian Grosso, precious grandsons Isaac and Jonah of Calgary, sister Leslie, sisters-in-law Linda (Bruce) Kirton and family, Diane (Garth) Panting and family, brother-in-law Paul Battey and family, and cousins Rosemarie, Terry, and Michael Sawchuk, as well as many dear friends.
Lawrence was born and raised in Winnipeg to John and Stella Pyrih. He chose to pursue the career of dentistry and attended the University of Manitoba. After becoming a licensed dentist in 1982, Lawrence chose to locate his practice in the North End of Winnipeg, where he could help those most in need. Lawrence was well known in his community for his integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
Lawrence’s love of God showed forth in his professional life and in his personal life. As an elder of a fellowship meeting in his home for many years, Lawrence took care of his little flock who loved him very much. He demonstrated humility, kindness and love to all by following the example of Jesus.
We are forever grateful for the care Lawrence received from the staff at HSC through the ER, GB2, GB3 and GH7. You all are in a noble profession and we cannot express how much we appreciate your efforts in helping Lawrence.
A private graveside service will be held on Friday, August 26. A public service will be held on Saturday August 27 at 10:30 am at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre located at 3030 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB.
The funeral service will be livestreamed to view the webcast go to www.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation to help staff, future patients and their families.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lawrence Pyrih Sunday August 21st 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba