PUZIO, Natalia Puzio

He was Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Natalia Puzio passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 81, at Orchard Villa in Pickering. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jan Puzio in 1991. Cherished Mama by her children Irene McPhee (Gord), Henry Puzio (Jolanda) and Joanne Kniaz (Jim). Proud Babcia of Michael (Hannah), Melissa (Curtis), Daniella, Margaret, Christopher, Tomasz, Jacob, and Ewa, and great-grandmother of Cole and Sophia. Survived by her dear sister, Mary Gazda. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Natalia will be fondly remembered by her many family members and friends in both Canada and Poland. Natalia was a woman of remarkable energy and generosity. She volunteered extensively within her community, including St. Vincent’s Kitchen in Oshawa, General Sikorski Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary, St. Hedwig’s Church Rosary Circle, and St. Hedwig’s Church Choir. A devoted member of St. Hedwig’s Parish since immigrating to Canada in 1964, her faith and service were central to her life. After emigrating to Canada in 1964, sponsored by her brother Stan and sister Mary, Natalia worked tirelessly, beginning with farm work picking apples, strawberries, and raspberries. In Oshawa, she met and married the love of her life, Jan. They started their family and enjoyed a busy life. She later became a proud retiree of Chrysler, where she worked on the sewing line for 10 years. Natalia had a lifelong love of sewing and needlepoint and generously shared her talents while volunteering with the Tatry Folk Dance Ensemble, caring for costume sewing and embellishments. She was an avid gardener and took great pride in her beautiful garden. A world traveler at heart, Natalia delighted in visiting Hawaii, the Caribbean, with a sincere fondness for Cuba, Europe, and especially returning home to Poland to visit family. Above all, family was the center of Natalia’s world. She treasured every moment spent with her loved ones and especially enjoyed Friday nights making pizza with her grandchildren. A wonderful cook and baker, she shared her gifts not only with her family but with her community as well. Special Thanks to the team at Orchard Villa for their love and caring for Natalia. Visitation will be held at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Sunday January 18 from 5pm to 8pm, Parish Prayers will be held at 7pm followed by family eulogies. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Hedwig’s Polish Catholic Church, 411 Olive Avenue, Oshawa on Monday January 19 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Natalia can be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or St. Hedwig’s Parish and would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made by visiting armstrongfh.ca

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