Lawrence John Kiziak

Lawrence John Kiziak of Vermilion passed away at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton on February 14, 2021 at the age of 76.

Lawrence spent the majority of his life in the Derwent, Clandonald, and Vermilion area with his wife of 50 years, Judy.  Lawrence was a loving and dedicated dad and husband, a hard worker, having worked a number of jobs before settling down to farm and then eventually becoming a truck driver, and a faithful member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, serving as cantor for more than 50 years, and as the president of the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Parish near Derwent. The last few years of his life were spent in retirement, taking care of his wife, visiting with family and friends, singing, taking care of his church, and cracking really terrible dad jokes.

Lawrence will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife Judy of Vermilion; two children Shauna Kiziak of Red Deer and Darren Kiziak of Calgary; three grandchildren, Jonah, Jensen, and Ashton Smith; one sister Leona Jaremco of Vermilion; along with numerous other family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Annie Kiziak and his siblings Peter Kiziak and Kay Milne.

A Ukrainian Catholic Funeral Service for Lawrence Kiziak, held at the Ascension Parish on Friday, February 19, 2021. To view the video of the service, click the following link: https://youtu.be/5V2o6Z_Ta8E

Please be aware that the casket is opened for the Panakhyda and then following eulogy. Also, the background noise of the church heater ends at the 4 minute mark.

Service cards can be retrieved from Rural Roots Florist, 4902A - 50 Avenue, Vermilion and the Derwent Post Office.

Memorial Donations may be made to Hope for Dementia or charity of choice.

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