Love Family Dedication
With loving remembrance and saddened hearts, the family of Tekla Rakoz announces her passing at the Westlock Health Care Centre on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 99 years, after a full and rewarding life.
Tekla was born to Stefan and Alexsandra Wasylykiw at Kamionki, Ukraine in 1921. Stefan came to Canada in 1926. Alexsandra, Tekla and her brother Steve, came in 1928. The family farmed at Daysland.
Tekla married George, July 10, 1945 and they farmed and raised their family in the Spring Lake area until 1966 when they moved to Edmonton. Tekla’s later years were spent in Westlock.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Bryan (Linda) Rakoz, Cheryl (Jerome) Zimmel; five grandchildren: Valerie, Tina, Bart (Danielle), Rilayna (Randy), Kyall (Jonathan); eleven great-grandchildren: Brandon (Roxanne), Madeline (Jesse), Jonah (Richelle), Emma, Isabelle, Moses, Bronwyn, Josef, Nadya, John, Sonya; three great-great grandsons: Isaac, Peter, Luke.
She was predeceased by George, her loving husband of 58 years, her son Robert, her great-grandson Marshall,
her parents Stefan (1899-1975) and Alexsandra (1900-1970) Wasylykiw, and her brother Steve (1922-1943), a Sergeant in the R.C.A.F.
The family would like to thank the medical team and staff that have helped Tekla through the years.
Vichnaya Pamyat
Sherr Wadson says
Dear Linda and Bryan,
I was sad to read of your great loss. May the Lord give you an extra measure of His grace as you grieve and your memories of your Mom comfort you now and always.
Sending a hug,
Sherr Wadson (Rec. Admin.)
Marianne Kavanagh says
I am sorry to hear of Tekla’s passing. I remember the stories my Mom (Anne Koehli) shared of Tekla and Steve when they were young kids growing up together. May your memories of your lovely mother bring you comfort.
Tony & Joan Gerun says
Dear Bryan and Linda & family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother/grandmother. At 99 years we know she’s left many memories behind. Hoping you will cherish those memories for many years to come. Our thoughts are with you all.
Ken and Linette Rakoz says
We just learned of Aunt Tillie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Helmut Keller says
Dear Bryan and Linda, so sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking about you.
Geralyn Hall says
So sorry to hear of your loss! My prayers are with you
Doug Roth, Randy and Barb Roth says
We have just read the news of Aunt Tillie’s passing. Deepest sympathies to you all.
May many years of memories bring you comfort and ease this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Denice Roy says
I just heard about the loss of your mother and want you to know that my deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.