Martin James Moody
October 13, 1948 - June 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Martin Moody, who died at Boundary Trails Hospital Monday, June 30th at the age of 76. He leaves behind his wife Jan, who he was married to for 55 years, as well as his daughter Jennifer, and grandsons Max, Felix and Fox Westphal of Hollister, CA and his son Scott Moody of Miami, MB. He also leaves behind his sister Iris (Gordon) Sapinski of Lake of the Prairies, MB and Sicamous, BC, and his brother Cameron (Denise) Moody of Calgary, AB. He is predeceased by his parents Jim and Anne Moody, his sister Marion (Ron) Horinek, and his brother Brent Moody.
Martin had a long career with Canada Post, starting as a letter carrier in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 16. He moved with Jan and Jennifer to Cranbrook, BC in 1979, then on to Prince Rupert, BC with Scott in tow for a management position in 1989. The family returned to Manitoba in 1991 where he managed the Raleigh Depot Letter Carrier Division in Winnipeg until his first retirement and relocation to Miami in 2006. Never one to sit around, Martin always had a side gig going whether it be window washing, limo driving, or car detailing at Carman Ford. He also delivered to the rural postal routes in Miami and Morden until his final retirement when COVID hit in 2020.
Martin embraced life in Miami, quickly making friends and becoming part of the community with his friendly, teasing nature and wry humour. He loved his time playing cards and crib at the Friendship Center, Collingwood, and The Station, eagerly teasing to win away his rivals quarters. He served as Board President to the Collingwood for ten years and always has a smile to greet the harness racing crowd and folks coming to Miami Agricultural Society events when he worked the gate.
Martin lived every day to the fullest; family camping trips, supporting his children’s sporting endeavors, feeding the backyard birds, golfing, curling and so much more fun. He will be missed by all who knew him.
At Martin’s request, cremation has taken place. His Celebration of Life will be on July 24th at the Miami Community Centre Hall at 2pm, preceded by a private family interment at the Miami Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martin’s name to the Miami Community Centre via the RM of Thompson, 530 Norton Ave, PO Box 190, Miami, MB R0G 1H0.
October 13, 1948 - June 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Martin Moody, who died at Boundary Trails Hospital Monday, June 30th at the age of 76. He leaves behind his wife Jan, who he was married to for 55 years, as well as his daughter Jennifer, and grandsons Max, Felix and Fox Westphal of Hollister, CA and his son Scott Moody of Miami, MB. He also leaves behind his sister Iris (Gordon) Sapinski of Lake of the Prairies, MB and Sicamous, BC, and his brother Cameron (Denise) Moody of Calgary, AB. He is predeceased by his parents Jim and Anne Moody, his sister Marion (Ron) Horinek, and his brother Brent Moody.
Martin had a long career with Canada Post, starting as a letter carrier in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 16. He moved with Jan and Jennifer to Cranbrook, BC in 1979, then on to Prince Rupert, BC with Scott in tow for a management position in 1989. The family returned to Manitoba in 1991 where he managed the Raleigh Depot Letter Carrier Division in Winnipeg until his first retirement and relocation to Miami in 2006. Never one to sit around, Martin always had a side gig going whether it be window washing, limo driving, or car detailing at Carman Ford. He also delivered to the rural postal routes in Miami and Morden until his final retirement when COVID hit in 2020.
Martin embraced life in Miami, quickly making friends and becoming part of the community with his friendly, teasing nature and wry humour. He loved his time playing cards and crib at the Friendship Center, Collingwood, and The Station, eagerly teasing to win away his rivals quarters. He served as Board President to the Collingwood for ten years and always has a smile to greet the harness racing crowd and folks coming to Miami Agricultural Society events when he worked the gate.
Martin lived every day to the fullest; family camping trips, supporting his children’s sporting endeavors, feeding the backyard birds, golfing, curling and so much more fun. He will be missed by all who knew him.
At Martin’s request, cremation has taken place. His Celebration of Life will be on July 24th at the Miami Community Centre Hall at 2pm, preceded by a private family interment at the Miami Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martin’s name to the Miami Community Centre via the RM of Thompson, 530 Norton Ave, PO Box 190, Miami, MB R0G 1H0.