July 07, 1938 – July 02, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family of Stanley Samuel Sidjak announce the passing of the most kind and gentle man, with his family at his side, just five days shy of his 83rd birthday, on July 2, 2021.
Stanley was one of a kind, with his witty sense of humor, and his enduring positive outlook on life, no matter what obstacles he faced. He frequently said, “There is always someone out there, who is worse off than you”.
He was born in Coronation, Alberta in 1938. He began his University of Alberta Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in accounting, at the young age of 17. As quoted from Stanley at his 80th birthday celebration speech, his life included many highlights such as being an awesome father and grandfather, shooting a 59 with a 17 handicap as a member of the Derrick Golf & Winter Club, passing his C.A. exam in 1961, becoming a partner of Deloittes in 1973, until retiring at the young age of 51 in 1989. Stanley’s passion for golf kept him very busy in retirement. He was very fortunate to be a Palm Dessert “snowbird” for 18 years.
He was predeceased in by his first wife of 23 years Mary, his biological father Samuel, his father Tom, and his mother Caroline.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years Yvonne; his daughters, Kathryn (Ken), and Marcia (Jacek); his grandchildren, Megan (Mackenzie), Olivia (Austin), Amanda, Carmen, Gabriel, and Jordan; Yvonne’s adult children, Fred (Hilda), Brenda, and Bruce (Alondra and Luis); brothers, Alex (Nancy) and Ray (Pat), their families; plus, numerous other family members and friends.
The family is very grateful for the compassion and care Stanley received from all of the doctors and nursing staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital during his brief stay.
It was Stanley’s wishes not to have a formal funeral. Please join us for a light lunch and refreshments as we celebrate Stanley with an open house style reception on July 09, 2021, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, at Connelly-McKinley Edmonton South Chapel, 4820 Meridian Street, Edmonton, Alberta.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, or the Cross Cancer Institute.
Bryan Liden says
We are so sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. Our thoughts go out to Yvonne and the family. He will be sadly missed by all.
Sincerely Bryan and Jeanette Liden
Don and Marian McCutchen says
Marian and I send our sincere condolences on the passing of Stan to you and your family. We have wonderful memories of the times we shared with Yvonne and Stan. We knew if we attended a Deloitte function, Stan would greet us with the biggest smile and he always had a joke or two to share. Don worked with Stan at Deloitte for fourteen years and met at retired partner functions. Stan had a warm and friendly manner and he mentored me as I grew in the firm and that will be remembered always.
Rose Hamel says
Kathy and Ken
I am deeply sorry for the passing of your father. I know that a life time of memories will keep him in your hearts forever. I pray for peace and comfort for both of you and each of your family members.
With Sympathy
Rose Hamel
Robert Lisevich says
Very sorry Yvonne and families and friends to hear of Stan’s passing so sincerely described and felt in the obituary and messages.
Our sympathy,
Cousin Robert Lisevich and
Delia McCrae
Dennis Holliday says
Sending my sympathies to the family on Stanley’s passing
Mike and Karen Indre says
Yvonne and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. We so enjoyed our times together in Palm Desert Greens. We were so grateful for the years you rented our home there and our friendship. I believe we also got a couple of golf games in and both of you were such good golfers.
Mike will miss his fun conversations with Stan during the hockey season as Stan was a Edmonton fan and Mike a MN Wild fan.
God Bless you and your family.
Mike and Karen Indre