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Raymond "Ray" PODLOSKI
Raymond "Ray" PODLOSKI
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Raymond PODLOSKI Obituary
January 5, 1966 – May 29, 2018
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Podloski from a heart attack on May 29, 2018 with his loving family by his side at the age of 52.
Ray will be remembered by his loving wife of 29 years, Sylvie, daughter Sarah, mother Elizabeth, sister Sandra (Bert), brother Gerald (Tamara), niece Ashlyn and nephew Evan. He will also be missed by his cat Nona as well as his extended family; Johanne (Rejean), Maryse (Steven), numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and many in the hockey community. Ray was predeceased by his father Ted in 2006, his grandparents; Adam and Stella Podloski and Joseph and Mary Yaceyko.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 1 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Parish, 13131-86 Street, Edmonton, with Father Paul Moret officiating. Cremation has occurred with interment to follow at a future date.
Our sincere gratitude and thanks to the family, Ray's close friends, clients, hockey buddies, and hockey academy parents for their love and support during this trying time. A special thank you to the wonderful, compassionate staff at the Cardiac Care Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
In lieu of floral tributes the family requests that donations be made to HEROS Hockey Charity - www.heroshockey.com. Please enter "In memory of Ray Podloski" in the comment box when donating.
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37 Entries
Jimmie d.
April 3, 2021
Hi Ray. I miss you brother. We had so many battles against each other. You were a proud Maple Leaf and I was a proud Knights of Columbus. We were reunited on a relay team that broke the city record in 1980, we did it brother along with Coach Wowk, Jeff Funtasz and Kevin Kuch. That record stood for over three decades. Ray I always looked up to you. You were very special to me and I’m positive I will pass that iconic white baton to you and we can feel the air through our hair. I love you man! My heart has never been the same. My love goes to you and your family. God Bless.
Lance Carlsen
August 29, 2018
Podder,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Rays passing. I wish to give my heart felt condolences and sympathies to his family and loving friends. We have truly lost one of the great ones!
I played with Ray in 1985-86 for the Portland Winterhawks.
God speed my friend until we meet again.
Lance Carlsen #1
Andee & Stasia Yaceyko
June 10, 2018
Our sincerest condolences to Sylive and Family. We are so sorry that we couldn't attend this special tribune to Ray. Ray loves his hockey, teaching and instructing, and the hockey world loved Ray.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Bless Ray and his family
Rachelle, Lyle, Tristen & Alyssa Tremblay-Houle
June 6, 2018
Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Coach Ray's passing. Both our son and daughter were fortunate to have him as their Coach at St Edmunds hockey academy. Coach Ray inspired, encouraged, and made our kids feel special every time he seen them. He has made a lasting impact in their lives, and they will miss him terribly. We would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the Podloski family at this difficult time.
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June 6, 2018
Dear Sandra and family,
So very sorry for your loss!
Thinking of you all!
Gail and John Hebein
Jean,Rick and Logan Saturnino
June 6, 2018
Our deepest sympathies for your painful loss. Coach Ray was a wonderful guy, always smiling and thought the world of the Academy kids. Our son Logan in grade 6 Academy thought the world of coach Ray and always had funny stories to tell. He will definitely be missed by many people both near and far. May God grant you the peace and calmness in the upcoming days weeks and years. He may be gone but he will never ever be forgotten.
David Puchala
June 6, 2018
DEAREST SYLVIE, SARAH AND FAMILIES, My Deepest Sympathy And Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All.
The Campbell Family
June 6, 2018
Our sincerest condolences to you. Christopher is so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have been taught by Coach Ray who was so willing to share his passion for the game with the kids of St. Edmund's Hockey Academy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn Orfino
June 6, 2018
I played hockey with Ray with the Montgomery Legion/Maple Leaf Athletic Club. He was a great guy and definitely one of the best hockey players that I knew. My heart goes out to his family.
Mike Milbury
June 6, 2018
I was saddened to hear of Rays passing. I was his coach in Maine and enjoyed sharing those years with him.
Rob Molnar
June 6, 2018
Dear Elizabeth ,Gerald and families.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Always cherish the great times and memories that you had with Ray and the positive effect he had on others that knew him.
He will be missed.
Rob Molnar & Molnar family .
June 6, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and hockey community of Coach Ray. Our son Kyle had the pleasure of having Coach Ray as an academy coach at St Edmunds for six years and has nothing but great memories. Ray was kind, and fun and talented and everyone who knew him or had the privilege of being coached by him will never forget that.
The Dziwenka Family
Walter Kresic
June 6, 2018
I've known Ray since childhood and it was always a pleasure to be with him. He was a good kid who grew up in a great family and became a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Dorward
June 6, 2018
We were lucky to have Coach Ray as a leader in coaching of the St. Edmunds Hockey Academy. Our son Owen has fond memories of Coach Ray. He loved that he had a special nickname for each of the kids on the ice and that he was always smiling. A favourite Coach for many of the students! Ray was so kind, happy, funny and fantastic with the kids. We are sorry for your loss.
The Dorward Family
Renee Przyswitt
June 5, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time! I enjoyed seeing Ray by the small gym doors, always with a smile on his face. His passion for hockey and love of the game was very inspiring. He will be missed.
Blair Schneider
June 5, 2018
My thoughts are with the Podloski family during this difficult time. I played hockey with Ray as a kid when we practiced and played outdoors for St. Francis. My dad was the coach and often talked about Ray. He was a great hockey player and even a better person. So were his parents. Great people.
Ted & Lilly Zabelski
June 5, 2018
We are so saddened to learn of Ray's passing. Our sincerest condolences to all the Podloski family. Memories of the boys & back alley hockey are all the more cherished now. You are in our thoughts & prayers. God's love, peace & strength carry you through this very difficult time.
Wendy, Gord & Keegan Richards
June 5, 2018
To Liz and the Podloski family. Deepest condolences to you all. Although I never met Ray, the loving words of a mother are enough to know how much he was cared for and that he gave of himself to the hockey community. So sorry for the loss to your family.
Much love from us
Michael and Anne Pitchforth
June 5, 2018
Thank you for everything you gave to the hockey community. Condolences to family and friends on this great loss. God Bless.
Tom & Rose Boser
June 4, 2018
What an amazing person and what a remarkable life Ray had! Ray touched so many lives for the good. We're grateful we had the chance to know him, as a special friend to Tom .. The races will never be the same! Shall mourn his passing with the Podloski family. With our Love, prayers and thoughts at this sad time.
Heather Miller
June 4, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the Podloski family. Coach Ray worked with my son for the last three years at St. Ed's Hockey Academy. His dedication to the kids both on and off ice was admirable. He is irreplaceable. My God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Mike Pawlenchuk
June 4, 2018
I was fortunate enough to meet Ray and his family some 40 years ago at a Hockey tryout, we played together for a couple years then against each other for a few more and have stayed friends ever since. The news of Ray's passing hit me hard and I will miss our conversations about the past and trying to book around his busy schedule to work in some training with my boys hockey teams. I will miss you my friend. God Bless the Podloski family during this time.
June 4, 2018
Liz and Family: May loving memories be your constant comfort as there is nothing more real then those moments shared which will live on in your hearts forever. May God grant you peace and strength in the days ahead.
Love Always, Phyllis & Ron
Peter & Donna Podloski
June 4, 2018
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Raymond. Our deepest condolences to the Podloski family. We know exactally what you are going through right now and how your heart is breaking. May God grant you some peace at this time. We keep you in our prayers.
Scotti Coles
June 4, 2018
To the Podloski famiy,
Sincere condolences and warmest thoughts and prayers on the untimely passing of Ray.
God bless you all and may you find comfort during this difficult time.
June 3, 2018
Much sadness among the Winterhawk fanbase of old. Ray was a favorite and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace dear soul!
Jodi Christensen (nee Turner)
June 3, 2018
I grew up with Ray and you could always count on a great laugh and good times with him. Always kind and honest. I have many friends that were much closer with him and are heartbroken by this tragic loss. Ray touched many lives.....his footprints on this earth will live on forever. He will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Darryl Havrelock
June 2, 2018
To the Podloski family my deepest condolence. I was fortunate to watch Ray as a young hockey player - he was very talented.
Linda Napp
June 2, 2018
Sylvie & Sarah,
We are so sorry to hear about Ray our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Linda,Sara & Katie Napp
Kay Scott
June 2, 2018
Ray has always been one of my favorite hockey players. I enjoyed watching him mature as a player and a young man during his days with the Portland WinterHawks. I was thrilled to meet him again when he returned to Portland to celebrate the anniversary of the Memorial Cup. I was so proud to see that the hockey player of character had turned into a man of character. His hard work and dedication displayed on the ice served him well. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I want his family to know how very much Ray has been, and will continue to be, a major part of my continuing love of hockey. He truly touched my heart, and I hope that will be of some solace to Ray's family both now and in the future.
Regina Shtybel
June 2, 2018
Dear Elizabeth and family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your son.
Regina Shtybel
Ed/Sophie Golko
June 2, 2018
Liz & Family!!
Our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Our prayers are with you, may God give you strength during this time of sorrow.
Randy & Barb Smith
June 2, 2018
Sylvie, its been a long time since our days in Maine and Klagenfurt but i wanted to pass on our condolences, Ray was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him
June 2, 2018
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Podloski family. Ray was a cousin we remember very fondly. So proud of all his achievements in the hockey world and life in general. Taken away much too soon - you remain in our hearts and memories. Rest in peace.
June 2, 2018
Dear Elizabeth and family. Extending our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may God give you strength during this time. Dave and Mary Szyron
Laurie, Kees, Brian Cusveller
June 2, 2018
Dear Sylvie, Sarah, Elizabeth, Sandra, Gerald and family,
Our hearts go out to each of you during this very sad time. May God and his many angels give you strength and may Ray's spirit embrace you with his love.
Rob Marko
June 2, 2018
My sincere condolences to Sylvie, Sarah and the Podloski family. Ray was like extended family over the years. We a lot of fond memories, which still make me smile when I think about them. Always in a good mood, he'd make you laugh and shake your head, always there to help. You were taken away too soon and you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend, say hi to your dad from me. You will never be forgotten. Till we meet again.
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