It is with deep sorrow that we must announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Friday, October 19, 2012. Alex was born in Prince Albert to Tom and Beatrice (nee Panas) Stacey, the 8th of 9 children. He lived in Honeymoon and later relocated to the Weirdale area. Alex left home at the age of 16 to go into the work force, then returning home when his father passed away. In 1950 he met Mary Pryszlak, they were married in 1951 and raised two children. In 1957 he decided to leave farming and go back into the work force working various jobs. In 1972 he was hired as a heavy duty mechanic at the Pulp Mill and stayed there until he retired in 1991. Alex was a happy person enjoying fishing, hunting, picking berries and mushrooms, old time dancing, playing cards and helping anyone when they needed a hand. He mostly enjoyed time in his yard and spending time with his grandchildren. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Mary of 61 years; his son Mervin (Christine) Stacey; his daughter Sandra (Peter) Gach; his grandchildren Tyler (Jolene) Gach and great-grandson Preston, Dallas (Erica) Gach and Brooklyn, Robin (Kelsey) Gach; his sisters Ann Mackonka and Sylvia Palibroda; his sister-in-law May Stacey; extended family Bill (Shirley), Pete (Emily), Sylvia, Irene and Julia as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers Martin, Harry, Terry and Tom; his sisters Agnes and Mary; his parents-in-law Steve and Phyllis Pryszlak; his sister-in-law Helen and his brothers-in-law Fred, Peter, John, Nick, Tony, Steve, Murray. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24 from River Park Memorial Chapel. Pastor Dennis Serfas, Director of Spiritual Care will officiate. Interment will take place in the Garden of the Old Rugged Cross, Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. It is the family’s request that those wishing to place memorials may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wayne Timoffee, Funeral Director

• Date : 2012-10-19 06:00:00
• Location : Prince Albert, SK