Steve Burak

Steve Burak

Steve Burak Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2006.
BURAK, Steve On Friday July 7, 2006, Steve Burak of Edmonton passed away at the age of 74 years surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Liz, children; Donna, Shelley (Peter) and Stephen (Monika), brothers; Mike (Jean), Pete, Harry (Priscilla), sister-in-law Lydia, brother-in-law John, grandchildren; Anastasia, Sarah, Katherine, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Alyssa, Amanda and Luke, and many other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Annie, brothers John and Dennis, sister Stella, and sister-in-law Joanne. Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday July 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service on Thursday July 13, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Elia's Ukrainian Orthodox Church (11833-66 Street, Edmonton), with Interment to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Steve may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or the charity of one's choice. The family would like to say thanks to the staff of unit 51 at the Grey Nuns Hospital and to the staff at the Norwood Care Center fortheir care and compassion. South Side Memorial Chapel. Patterson, Mittelstadt & Justik. 432-1601. To send condolences visit, www.southsidememorial.com

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July 15, 2006

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July 11, 2006

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Darlene Nielson

July 15, 2006

My deepest sympathy for cousin Steve and his family.

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Sincerely, Darlene (Maksymiuk) Nielson & Family

Helen Lamontagne

July 14, 2006

Uncle Steve was a proud family man who raised a exceptional family . I am proud to have had him as an uncle. We will sadly miss him. Our deepest sympathy to auntie Liz, Donna, Shelley & Pete, and Stephen & Monika, and all grand children.

Love Helen and Charlie and family

Cindy Dawson

July 11, 2006

Auntie Liz and Family, our thoughts are with you.

- Brian, Cindy, Brett, and Lee Dawson

Bruce Hollinshead

July 11, 2006

On behalf of the employees at Strathcona Refinery I offer our condolenses to Steve's family. He was one of ours and now he one of his.

Gladys & Jerome Krysak

July 10, 2006

Our Deepest Sympathy Mrs. Burak, Shelley & Peter, Stephen & Monika and Donna. He will be missed by all but eternally remembered. May God grant him eternal life and give you all the strength at this time of need.

John & Nora Burak

July 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this saddest of occasions. May god give you strength and courage at this time.

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