On June 12, 2016 Albin passed away peacefully, beautifully and with no regrets at the age of 71.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Lorlie (Craig) Hamstra, Sheldon (Katie), Shane (Leigh)–semicolon– grandchildren, Rylan, Vaughn, Kaden, Connor and Nolan–semicolon– brothers, Mervin (Sonja), Fred, Stan (Karen), Gary (Wendy), Brian and Dale–semicolon– sisters, Elizabeth Bencze, Lee Cossette, Diane (John) Antochow, Claudia (Gary) Lemke and Donna (Harvey) Hauck–semicolon– sister-in-law Pat–semicolon– numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Albin was predeceased by his parents Mike and Myrtle–semicolon– brothers, Andy and David–semicolon– sisters-in-law Joanne and Angela–semicolon– brothers-in-law Ed and Dick.
The family would like to say thank you to the amazing, dedicated and compassionate staff at the University of Alberta ICU unit 3C4 where Albin spent his last few days of life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Basilica, 10044 – 113 Street, Edmonton with visitation beginning one hour prior. Interment will follow in Wishart, SK on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, 2020 10th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 3M2 or www.tinyurl.com/LorlieTrisForDad.
Boomy Show says
Albin was a great neighbor, a great friend, and a great man. I”m thankful I got the opportunity to be his neighbor, and friend, and he will be greatly missed.
Nancy and Youssef Hamoud says
May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that we feel for the passing of your brother/father but please accept our condolences. We will be sure to include him in our daily prayers.
NORBERT WASYLENKO says
The catastrophe of death cannot be altered, but it can be transformed by our presence and love. Hidden in all of the pain and sorrow that we feel, there is undeniably….. something to celebrate. We can celebrate the fact that we have known Albin.
Though he is no longer with us, we can celebrate the fact that we were privileged and honoured to have shared time and laughter together.
Albin was a very sociable person, he had many friends, he was well liked and respected. Someone we have all had the privilege of knowing.
Albin had a great sense of humour, he was often witty, and enjoyed being with anyone he met.
He was a fiercely independent person who wanted to go his own way and do his own thing. But whatever his own thing was or whatever took his fancy; he always gave it his best shot.
He would work hard and was willing and able to do the best he could in whatever challenge he faced.
Weep if we must, Because Parting is hell, But life goes on, So laugh and sing as well. Till we meet again, Bro……………..Norbert & Natalie Wasylenko & family..
Bernice Zelinski says
We extend our deepest sympathy to Al”s children Loralie, Shane and Sheldon. Also to all his brothers and sisters. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May the peace of the Lord be with you in this time of sorrow.
Victor and Bernice Zelinski.