It is with great sadness that Tony’s family announces his passing on January 1, 2017, at the age of 60.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years, Debbie–semicolon– children, Holly and Stephen–semicolon– parents, George and Rose–semicolon– siblings, John, Betty, and Peter–semicolon– brother-in-law Don (Leona) Yez–semicolon– numerous relatives and friends.
Tony was a passionate steward of catholic education as a trustee for 18 years with the Elk Island Catholic School Division and served as Vice President, President, and Past President of the ACSTA and was Vice President of the CCSTA. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and was very involved with his parish. Tony was an avid hockey player and an active member of the Sherwood Park hockey community. He will be deeply missed by all of those whose lives he touched.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 13 Bower Drive, Sherwood Park. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the same location at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kids with Cancer Foundation, Neurosurgery Kids Fund, or to the REAL Foundation.
AUDREY BILAWCHUK says
Len and I are sorry sorry to see the passing of Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Bless and Comfort you and your family in this time of Sorrow.
Gail Caron says
Dear Debbie,
I was so sorry to hear that Tony passed away. I wish you comfort and peace and many happy memories of Tony as you go through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Take care my friend.
Gail Caron
Michael Bradley says
Debbie and family – We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Tony. Wherever he went, Tony brought a presence of fairness, dignity, Christian values and love to situations and individuals alike. With all of his activities and interests, these qualities positively effected a great number of people. He will be missed greatly.
Irma and Michael Bradley
Joann & Mike Lloyd/Merritt says
Debbie, we are so very sorry to learn of Tony’s passing even though it was expected. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. The community has a lost a great citizen, the church has lost a wonderful, faith filled parishioner and Catholic leader, our school children have lost a great advocate for Catholic education, and friends have lost someone who always had time to help. We, his friends and community, are all richer for having the privilege of knowing, laughing and experiencing life and our Catholic faith with Tony. May knowing that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers help during this difficult time.
Morris & Dolores Zaleschuk says
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord. And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May He Rest In Peace. Debbie & all your family please accept our sincere condolences .
Lisa Brower says
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Words can not take away the pain of your heartache. I just wanted to send on my sympathy. Your family has been in my prayers often in these past weeks. Our community lost a great man. Thank you for sharing your husband and dad with us – the community was blessed through his work in the community.
Debbie Engel says
So sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie, Holly and Stephen. You have all shown such amazing strength!
Jamie McNamara says
Tony was a friend and strong advocate of the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta. May great memories and the promise of life everlasting bring you peace, our prayers are with you.
Jamie McNamara, Executive Director