Allan (Al) Zarazun late of River Breeze Care Home, Prince Albert, Sk. passed away peacefully April 1, 2017 at the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital at the age of 79.

Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife Eileen of 55 years; his children Denise (Ernie) Marcotte and step children; Todd (Emily) Marcotte and son Maddox, Monique (Nikki) Marcotte; Scott Zarazun of Edmonton Ab.; Lori (Calvin) Kosowan and sons; Levi (Samantha Leason) Kosowan, Tanner (Carol Winger) Kosowan, Corbin Kosowan.  Al was predeceased by his parents Paul & Stefka (nee Hnatiw) Zarazun, his brother-in-law August Kowalchuk, sister-in-law Clara Schultz, brother-in-law Bernard Schultz, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Al is survived by his sisters Evelyn Kowalchuk of Canora, Edna (Clark) Gabel of Regina, Audrey (George) Greig of Saskatoon and Aldine Zarazun of Calgary, Ab., and sisters-in-law Lauretta (Howard) Schmidt of Weyburn, Rosalea (Sandy) Cameron of Thunder Bay, On., Anne McIntyre of Regina, Fran (Gerry) Fincati of Regina, and Margaret (Barry) Briltz of Weyburn.  The family would like to thank Al’s doctor Gordon Surkan and his staff for their care and support throughout the years. As of August 2016, much gratitude for the loving care he received from Angie Kopera and staff of River Breeze Care Home in Prince Albert. In addition, we are appreciative for the very recent care and compassion Al did receive from the Victoria Hospital staff.  Al was born May 1, 1937.  He and his four sisters were raised on the family farm near Canora Sk.  In 1958 he moved to Weyburn, Sk to attend the Psych. Nursing Program. Following his graduation, he married Eileen (nee Miller) July 1, 1961. It was at that time, they returned to the family farm. They were then blessed with their three children.  In 1968 Al’s passion to work with people drew him to Yorkton Sk. to pursue his nursing career. In 1969 Al and his family moved to Prince Albert where he worked as a Medical Social Worker. In 1979 Al, Eileen and their children built a cabin at Weyakwin Lake Sk, where many seasonal activities were enjoyed and shared between family and friends.  The later portion of his career was with the Provincial Gov’t working as a Standards Consultant with Continuing Care, until his retirement in 1996. Following his retirement Al & Eileen enjoyed travelling to numerous vacation destinations.  1992 found him blessed with the first of his three grandsons. His most memorable times at the cabin were when his grandsons could join in on annual vacations.  Al was always sociable, loved working with people, a handyman with passions that included fishing, boating and riding his quad. But, his three grandsons were his greatest pride and joy!  Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, (260 – 25th Street East, Prince Albert, Sk) with Rev. Father D.J. Vu officiating. In Lieu of tributes, the family wishes you to consider a memorial donation in memory of Al to be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A private family interment will happen at a later date.

 

• Date : 2017-04-01