Bill ORFINO Obituary
May 16, 1930 – January 22, 2018
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William J. Orfino of Edmonton on January 22, 2018 at age 87.
Bill is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth; daughter, Charlotte (Dwight) Wentland; and son-in-law, Norm Markowski; four grandchildren; Gina (Cory) Almquist, Curtis (Misty) Wentland, Jeff Markowski and David (Kristina) Markowski; six great-grandchildren, Grace, Halle, McKenna, Elyse, Benjamin and Olivia; and two brothers, Edwin (Rose) and Terriss (Elaine). Predeceased by his daughter, Evelyn Markowski; as well as one sister and two brothers.
Memorial Service Friday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 9507 Austin O'Brien Road, 95 Avenue and 64 Street, Edmonton with Reverend Julian Bilyj officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 9507 Austin O'Brien Road, 95 Avenue and 64 Street, Edmonton, AB T6B 2C1.
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Dave LeClaitre
March 6, 2018
Liz and Family,
WE are so sorry to hear of your loss; I just heard about it today, from Gord Hommy.
The Orfino family is very dear to Gloria and I as we go back so many years. We pass our prayers on to you, and hopefully we can see you soon.
Liz, if you could email me at [email protected] or call me at 780-922-5112, so we can get together for a bit, it will be really appreciated.
Dave and Gloria LeClaire
February 13, 2018
Just recently heard of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Garry & Jeanne Bucharski
Beverley Mahood
January 31, 2018
Dear Liz and Family - So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing - my daughters and I loved his take on politics and we were blessed to be able to work with him in our riding. We pass on our sincere condolences to you and your children and grandchildren.
Sincerely,
Bev, Kerry and Corey Mahood
January 30, 2018
Liz Orfino and family,
So sorry, we just heard about Bill's passing. He was a thoughtful and caring man who will always have a special place in our hearts, as he was like part of our family. We wish for all of you to embrace the love, laughter and kindness that Bill brought to your family as well as everyone he knew. He will be greatly missed. God Bless you all.
Ray and Pat Bachinsky and family,
Dwaine and Lynn Uhrynchuk and family
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January 27, 2018
So sorry to hear about our dear friend Bill passing. We send our condolences to Liz and family.
Len & Gloria Erickson
Bob & Theresa Politylo
January 27, 2018
Sorry Liz,to here about Bill, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Doug Goebel
January 27, 2018
Liz and family I am sorry for your loss of Bill I have many memories of over 50 years 35 with ATB Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral due to some health commitments.
May God Bless you all.
Natalie Safranovich and family
January 27, 2018
Liz, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a true gentleman. Will miss his witty sense of humour. We send our deepest condolences.
Darrell & Margaret Freund
January 26, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
January 26, 2018
January -26-2018
Elizabeth and family
I am saddened to hear of Bills' passing.
I will remember him as my first boss when we worked at ATB Financial in Two Hills. My deepest sympathy to you Liz and your family.
Jerry Boyarchuk - Calgary - AB
Alex and Emilie Starchuk
January 26, 2018
Dear Liz and family
Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. We will always remember the good old days of fun and laughter. Sorry that we were unable to attend the service. Condolences from all of our family. Alex ,Emilie Starchuk and family
Jill Skoropad
January 26, 2018
Liz, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He will always be remembered fondly. Hugs to you and your family.
Joe & Gail Petryk
January 26, 2018
Dear Liz, our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Gail and I have very fond memories of the times we shared with Bill when we attended St. Nicholas Parish with your family. He always had a joke at the ready and was a wonderful person to be around. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rhonda Rudnitski
January 25, 2018
Mrs. Orfino,
My thoughts and sympathies are with you at this difficult time. Mr. Orfino would always say something that would make me smile. He will be missed by many but many of us have wonderful memories because of him.
Florence & Dale Start
January 25, 2018
Liz and Family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief due the passing of Bill. We will always remember our times when we meet for coffee at Boonie Doon Mall. On Fridays our times we had Lunch at Tony Romas for soup or Ribbings .
Jim & Maryann Rattray
January 25, 2018
To the Orfino families, our thoughts and prayers go to all at this time.
Terris and Elaine our deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother.
Moe Skoropad
January 25, 2018
Liz, Charlotte and Family,
Colleen and I are so sorry. Bill was one of my favorite guys always smiling, laughing, upbeat, positive, kind and a joy to be around. Truly one of a kind!
Love Colleen and Moe
Marina and Oz
January 25, 2018
Dear Auntie Liz and all the family. Uncle Bill was a very special person in so many ways, and he will be missed dearly by many. We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you and you are in our prayers. When it's time may all the beautiful memories you have shared with him bring you deep comfort and pride to have shared his life. Mnohaya Lita.
Ken Morgan
January 24, 2018
We met briefly in this life and shared some wonderful and funny stories. We will meet again and this is a pleasant thought.
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Our time here on earth is but a twinkling of an eye compared the the wonderful eternity ahead.
Bye Bill, I will always remember our last time together and miss the ones we did not have.
Ernest&Marcia Palichukj
January 24, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to you Liz and your family
Bob and Marion Mann
January 24, 2018
Liz and family, we are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
We will always remember Bill for his larger than life persona, for his engulfing bear hugs, for his kind heart, for his ready laughter, and mostly for being the epitome of a great family man. His family was everything to him.
We are sorry we can't be at the service on Friday, as we are out of the country.
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with you all.
January 24, 2018
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time !!Pat Strynadka
January 24, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with the family Your sense of humor will be missed by many Staff of Capilano Safeway
Lovie Hewko
January 24, 2018
Liz and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ron & Shirley Rudnitski
January 24, 2018
Dear Liz & Family are
We are so sorry for your loss. Sorry that we are not at home to at least
give you some moral support. Our deepest sympathy , thoughts & prayers are with you. With "Sir Willy" gone, who will bug me now.
Kelly and Donna have asked me to extend Their condolences as well.
Greg Chitrenky
January 24, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joanne Joly-Taylor
January 24, 2018
Orfino family we send our deepest condolences to you all. Bill was a great friend and colleague to our dad Emile Joly. They shared endless laughs in there careers at ATB. Most sincerely Joly family.
Ed and Millie Chibri
January 24, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Liz and family. We are going to miss Bill at the coffee gathering. Sorry we are unable to be there, we are in Puerto Vallarta. Ed and Millie
Brenda Zyla
January 24, 2018
Mrs. Orfino and Family,
Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Brenda Zyla
Irene and Moe Hinchberger
January 24, 2018
Moe and I will miss you at coffee next summer.I will have no one to tell me to sit down and be quiet.Liz you and your family have our greatest sympathy.Irene and Moe
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