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Anton "Tony" Bistretzan
It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of a husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, Anton (Tony) Bistretzan on Monday, May 12, 2014 while working at the family farm. Tony was born June 22, 1937 in the district of Crystal Hill, SK and was the 11th of 15 children born to Gregory and Anica Bistretzan. Tony will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rita, daughters Donna (Paul), Karen and Diana (Michael) along with grandchildren Anthony (Chelsea), Amanda, Keara (Justin), Kalena (Kenton), Kaila (Drew), Rhett, Sahara and 6 great-grandchildren. Tony devoted 33 years to the Regina Fire Department, was a hard working farmer with a passion for clowning. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Avonhurst Pentecostal Assembly, 3200 Avonhurst Drive, Regina, SK. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Tony's memory may do so to the Regina Firefighters Burn Unit. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Paragon Funeral Services and Avonhurst Pentecostal Assembly.
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joanne Page
May 19, 2014
I'm so sad to hear the news today, I loved uncle Tony and looked up to him like a father. I love all of you too, and take of each other.
Jeff & Nellie Conley
May 17, 2014
Rita, so terribly sorry for your loss. will always remember you guys from way back.
Bernie&Merle Bailas
May 17, 2014
So sorry to hear about Tony.Love&Prayers
Susan & Bruce Hipkin
May 16, 2014
Tony's family:
Sorry to hear of your sudden loss. He will always be watching over you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Doug Walter
May 16, 2014
A sad day for everyone that knew Tony.Our memories of Tony will never be forgotten and he will be remembered forever.Our condolences
Bill and Phillis Rusu
May 16, 2014
Tony was always a great person and a great friend. Our deepest sympathy to the Bistretzan family.
May 15, 2014
Rita, Karen and family:
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
We are filled with many happy memories of Tony and your family at the ex-smoke eaters barbecues.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Butch and Colleen Orell
May 15, 2014
Dear Aunt Rita,
So sorry to hear the sad news about Uncle Tony. We have lots of happy memories of our visits with you in Saskatchewan and the happy times when you came to visit in Ontario. We send our love and prayers to all the family at this time.
Ken & Janet Bistretzan and family
Jim & Goldie Lindenbach
May 15, 2014
Rita, Karen, Keara, Kalena & family. We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing.
May 15, 2014
Tony threshing bee where great to show the next generation how his is passion has grown over the year. He loved the farm, love his family and loved to tease! His clowning around turn into a public performer so that all could enjoy his love of fun!!
Deep sympathy for the full family!!
All my love
Heidi McCaskill
(a.k.a to Tony- Heidi Ho)
Christa Bistretzan
May 15, 2014
Aunt Rita, Karen, Donna, Diana and all,
It saddens my heart to think of Uncle Tony's passing. He was a great man.
My deepest sympathies at this time.
May 15, 2014
I was so shocked to here about Tonys tragic accident. Please except my Condolences to all your family Rita and to all the Bistretzan family as well. I am not able to come to the funeral because my aunts funeral is on the same day and time frame. God keep you in his care and keep his precious arms around all of you in this time of sorrow.
May 15, 2014
Rita, Karen and families. So sorry to read about Tony's passing. He was so good to us as we took on The Smoke Eater's BBQ. We will miss him. We are traveling with Butch and Colleen Orell but we will lift a glass in his honour tomorrow. Ron & Brenda Mathieson
marion snow
May 15, 2014
My condolences to the family. It is indeed a family full of Love and compassion. God Bless.
May 15, 2014
Dear Rita and family
Reg and I are so saddened to hear of Tony's accident. I know you will miss him dearly. We will all miss his wonderful sense of humour. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Reg and Lois Welsh
Brianna Rotelick
May 15, 2014
Tony was an amazing man who knew how to love life and love everyone. He always had warm smiles and warm hugs. I will truly miss this man and all he was. my heart goes out to his family and friends. <3
Sheila Harris (Bezborotko)
May 15, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Tony. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tony was such a good man.
May 15, 2014
Rita and Family, we are thinking of you and your loss. Tony and I clowned together for a few years, won some awards as well. He was a generous clown, remembering you all at this time. Gerry and Pearl Hodges
May 15, 2014
Dear Rita,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Loretta & Ron Frigon
Kevin Heinemann
May 15, 2014
Hey folks, sorry for your loss of a fine man, father, neighbor and friend. I have several fond memories of Tony from riding the bus and his little turn around at the end of the lane way to sharing and listening to his stories.
Best wishes and condolences.
David Doerksen
May 15, 2014
My condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrw.
May 15, 2014
My dear Aunt Rita: I have great memories of uncle Tony and the things we done. It sure was a shock when Eli called me and told me ,it brought tears to my eyes .
Christa and Jason are going to try and make it for the funeral
Bob and Doug B
Deby Campbell
May 15, 2014
To the Bistretzan family,
I am saddened by your loss. Tony was so generous with his time when he shared the farm with my Dr. Hanna Kindergarten classes. He will be missed. My sincere condolences.
Katherine Stratulat
May 15, 2014
Dear Rita and family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You are in my prayers. May God Bless you and your family. With Deepest Sympathy,
May 15, 2014
Thinking of you Rita, Karen and family in this very difficult time - My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time - he was a very special person and will always be in my thoughts. Kimberly Buchan (Rhodes)
Jim & Elffie Zimmer
May 15, 2014
Hi Rita, so sorry about Tony, our condolences, take care
Jack & Gladys Herzberger
May 15, 2014
Dear Rita& Family.
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear husband Tony.
Our hearts ache for you in sorrow.
We pray that you may find comfort in the memories you hold in your heart.
Please except our sincere condolences.
Jack & Gladys Herzberger.
Sam & Florence Bistretzan
May 15, 2014
A dear brother that will be sadly missed, but always in our memories. Prayers go out to the family at this time.
Gerald & Sherry Bistretzan
May 15, 2014
We were saddened to hear the news of Uncle Tony passing away. Rita and family; you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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