Obituary of Joseph Chmilar

CHMILAR, Joseph June 25, 1924 – May 28, 2020 On May 28, 2020, Joseph Chmilar of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Mundare and Vegreville, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95 years. Joseph is survived by his loving family of four sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren: Danny (Gloria) with daughters Cindy and Lisa, and grandchildren Brandon, Nicholas, Jack and Easton: Ernest (Val) with daughters Laura (Kevin), Alaina, Chantal (Shawn), and grandchildren Bentley, Aguilera, and Portia: Elias (Karen) with children Jolene (Jaro), Amy (Dave), Elton (Mandy), and grandchildren Alexa, Jayme, Jessica, Maximus, Abby, Brady, Justin, and Caleb: Larry with children Lance (Ashlie), Lacey (Stu), and grandchildren Eliza, Aubrey, Connor, Nova, Bria and Hailey: Eileen (Corry) with children Vanessa (Daniel), Brett, and Evan: Esther (Rick); along with numerous relatives and friends. Joseph was predeceased by his wife Olga Chmilar; parents Dmytro and Sophie Chmilar; brothers Steve, Bill, Harry and Mike; sisters Cassie and Annie. A heartfelt appreciation to Dr Soyege and the staff at Devonshire Care Centre for their exceptional loving and compassionate care. Due to Covid-19 capacity limit, a private funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross or the Canadian Cancer Society.”