Obituary of Edward Paul Iwaskow

IWASKOW, Edward Paul January 27, 1934 – June 23, 2023 Ed passed away peacefully at the Ponoka Centennial Centre Appolo Unit on June 23, 2023 at the age of 89 years. He was predeceased by his wife Susan on April 23, 2019; parents James and Mary; siblings Mike, Nancy, Cassie, Annie, Jennie, Steven, Olga, Lloyd, Raymond, Peter and Zennith. Ed leaves to mourn his passing, niece Caroline (Mark) Tuttle of St. Albert (his long time caregiver with unconditional love), Kim (Curtis) Workum of Vancouver, BC (niece whom he had a very special relationship with him); niece Debbie Jones of Grand Prairie; along with many other nieces and nephews and family members. Family and friends are invited to come share stories and memories of a unique and remarkable uncle, family member and friend. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lamont, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Alzheimer Society” , “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada” or “Alberta Cancer Foundation.” Thanks to Dr. Visser and his outstanding staff at Ponoka. Special thanks to Ann, Nicole, Tara, Amanda, Trixie and Jackie along with every one of you who shared in the great care you gave Uncle Ed. You made him laugh, enjoyed his humour, making bird houses and racing with his walker. With sadness he was unable to enjoy being transferred to long term care in St. Albert to be close to our hearts.