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It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Carol Ann Goretzky on December 25, 2021, at the age of 76, with her devoted husband, Dan, and son Quinn at her side.
The family was central to Carol’s life and she was more than a wife to Dan (her husband of more than 53 years). She constantly supported him in all of his endeavors. She was a firm believer that education would lead to greater opportunities for her children and strongly encouraged as well as supported her sons’ educational pursuits. Carol greatly loved and cherished the family that she and Dan built.
Carol is survived by her husband Dan; three sons Quinn (Krista), Kern (Lisa), and Jared (Monica); seven grandchildren Callia, Seth, Fintan, Zoya, Ela, Jiya, and Indran; and her sister Lois Friesen and brothers Don, Ken, and Doug Paisley.
She was predeceased by her Aunt Nell and Uncle Jim Jack; grandson Zachary Goretzky, sister Norma Katterhagen and Norma’s husband Gordon; her brothers Reg and Terry; cousin Don Jack, her brothers-in-law Jake Friesen and David (Marlene) Goretzky.
Carol was born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, and was raised by her Aunt Nell and Uncle Jim Jack in Regina, Saskatchewan. Carol graduated from Balfour High School, then completed a year of teacher’s college in Regina. Carol worked as a teacher in the three western provinces throughout her professional career. With a commitment to lifelong learning, she completed her Education degree from the University of Alberta in 1993, while still working full time and raising a family.
Carol met Dan in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were married in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1967. They lived in Victoria, Edmonton, Prince Alberta, and for the last 35 years in St. Albert. They shared a passion for traveling extensively through Canada, Europe, and the United States to connect with friends and relatives, while taking in as many cultural and historical locations as possible. They found great enjoyment in watching their grandchildren play, grow and find their own achievements in life.
Throughout her life, Carol expressed her passions through several artistic endeavors, including sewing, pottery, painting, and cooking. She was a deft seamstress, often making outfits for her young sons. She also excelled in art, enjoying various mediums exhibited within the communities of St. Albert and Edmonton. Her family was delighted by her adventurousness in the kitchen which they enjoyed at family dinners large and small.
The family would like to thank all those who helped care for Carol over the past two years; Dr. Anil Joy, Dr. Doug MacIver, the home care staff, and the nurses at the Edmonton General Mel Miller Hospice.
A Funeral Service will be held at Connelly-McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Connelly-McKinley is exclusively participating in the Restriction Exemption Program. Government issued photo ID and proof of vaccination via QR code or a negative COVID test in the last 72 hours is required upon entry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave., Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.
Eldon Wig says
Dan,
We were saddened to read of Carol’s death. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family as you grieve this loss. Our mother, Sophie, always enjoyed visiting with Carol and you.
– Eldon and Glenn Wig,
and families
Harumi Brown says
To Dan and your sons, daughters in laws and grandkids:
I am deeply saddened and feeling the loss of a very dear friend as our life long friendship goes back to our high school days in Regina and particularly our year at Teacher’s College when we first did our practice teaching session in Estevan, Saskatchewan.
Carol….. will be fondly remembered and remain in my heart as a true and very special friend.
I will miss you but we will continue to celebrate our January birthdays only 2 days apart!!
Rest in peace and you will always be a dear friend,
Love,
Harumi
Jeanette (Maik) Pottle says
So sorry for your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol was a wonderful lady and was my rock when going through my cancer journey. She will be missed!
Denis & Toni Lord says
Our deepest condolences to your whole family! Carol was a beautiful and loving lady.
Rose McColl says
I shall always remember our friendship when we taught together and then again when we painted together in Edmonton. Condolences to Dan and family. Another lovely talented lady is at peace with the Maker.
Rose McColl says
I shall always remember our friendship when we taught together and again when we painted together in Edmonton. She was a lovely talented lady. Condolences to Dan and his family. She rests peacefully in the arms of the Maker.
Glenn Wig says
Our heartfelt condolences to you Dan and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With Love
Glenn and Jodi Wig
Sandra Hood says
Thank you for the phone call Dan. Gordon and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Carol and I were friends from early childhood. I will always remember how kind and generous she was to me when we were children and teenagers.
Carol will always be a part of my memories.
Sandra Hood
Rod and Darlia Anderson says
Dear Dan and family,
We are so grateful that we had some short visits with you and Carol shortly before her passing. Carol was a special friend for almost sixty years and I will miss her greatly. She had so many gifts to offer those who knew her: her creativity, her love and dedication to friends and family, and especially her sense of humour. She was an integral part of my youth, and I will always have many fond and often hilarious memories of her and our young escapades together. I remember decorating her first apartment, our car adventures and driving on rutted country roads, horseback riding, summer jobs, experiments as new cooks, our family camping trips together, babysitting for each other, and all the stories of our shared history.
Although our lives often travelled on different paths, a phone call was all it took to instantly rekindle our friendship. She was a special lady and all of us are so much better for having known her.
Our condolences to you and the family.
Rod and Darlia Anderson and family
Deepa Mathew says
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.Carol was a beautiful loving Person. My kids and I always enjoyed the visits with Carol and You. May God give you comfort in your time of grief. Love Deepa, Mekhila and Isabella
Greg & Karla Gottselig & Family says
Deepest sympathy Uncle Dan and family. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Many memories to cherish during this heartfelt time .
Bob and Liz Kaiser, Mesa, AZ says
We are so sad to hear of Carol’s passing. Thought it has been several years since we were together, we remember all the good times in Prince Albert. Our condolences to you, Dan, your boys and their families.
Sharon Nussbaumer says
Condolences Dan, and to your sons and their families. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carol and I grew up together on Halifax St. in Regina and spent a lot of great times together starting early on in public school through high school and beyond. I wish you all peace and strength in the coming days.
Leona Brimner says
My sincerest sympathy to Dan,your sons and their families. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of loss.
Kathleen Mantle says
Dan, I’m so sorry to hear that Carol has passed away. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
St. Albert Painters Guild says
We send our deepest sympathy to the Goretsky family with the passing of Carol, a past member of our paint guild.
Eric Goretzky says
Uncle Dan and boys and your families.: please accept our heartfelt sorrow with the death of Aunty Carol. We will forever have great memories of the times we spent together. Love from your Goretzky family in Regina. Eric, Barbara, Koryn and Nathan
Bonnie Wozniak says
Dear Dan and family,
Today we joined you virtually honoring Carol.
Roman and I send our deepest condolences to all of you. We will miss her good conversation, the laughs and fun we had over a glass of wine and hamburger. Carol was my good friend and painting buddy! I will miss her!