Passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, AB, on February 3, 2007, MR. ALBERT SAWCHUK, at the age of 79 years.
Albert was surrounded by his loving daughters Charlene Goodhand of Medicine Hat, Sandra (Bob) Merluk of Lethbridge, Cindy (Terry) Burton of Spruce Grove and Wendy (Carl) Kallen of Vauxhall; 10 grandchildren Kimberly (Darren), Tracy Goodhand, Mark , Blair, and Cole Merluk, Stacey, and Kyle Burton, Dylan, Luke, and Katelyn Kallen; two great-grandchildren Briteney, Bret Goodhand-Krell; brother John Sawchuk of High River; sister Mary Sylvia Staple of Sudbury, Ont; as well as his extended family at the Blue Sky Lodge.
Albert was predeceased by his beloved partner of 30 years, Audrey Gibboney, parents Katerina and Stephen Sawchuk; brothers Frank, William, Steve; sister Vicky Wren.
Albert was born on July 10, 1927 at the Galt Hospital; he was the fifth son to be born and the youngest of the boys. He was a very kind and caring man, forever teasing and making us laugh in one way or another, with such a caring heart for us girls. He was always there to guide us in the right direction and making sure we were okay. Even to his dying day he referred to us as kids, always and forever being a Father and Dad to us.
We are sincerely thankful for the tender and heart felt care that was given to our Father at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Especially to Dr. Samis and all the nurses in Unit 53 May God Bless you all, for not only what you do, but for who you are.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, with Reverend Peter Walker, officiating. Inurnment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.