MR. PAUL KRYZANOWSKI beloved husband of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Kryzanowski, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Friday, December 18, 2009 at the age of 89 years.
He is the loving father of son Douglas (Jean) of Lethbridge, AB., daughter Sandra (Jim Fraser) of Lethbridge, AB., and granddaughter Erin Fraser of Edmonton, AB.
He is also survived by Frank Kryzanowski of Vancouver, B.C.
Paul was predeceased by brothers Peter, Alec, Jim and Tony, also, sisters Anne and Nesta.
Paul was born on July 20, 1920 at Fosston, Sask. He joined the Canadian Army in 1942 and was discharged in 1946. He served as a Gunner. Paul and Elizabeth Faranski were married November 8, 1946, and moved to Alberta in the mid 1950’s to Carmangay, then Coalhurst, and finally to Lethbridge at the Good Samaritans Highlands Centre.
Dad was a barber hairstylist in Carmangay where he also owned the Pool Hall and drove County of Vulcan bus for students of Carmangay to Vulcan. He continued barbering after moving to Coalhurst with a shop in his house and also a shop in Picture Butte. Towards the end of his barbering days, he worked in Lethbridge at the College Mall Barber Shop and retired in 2002.
Dad was an avid fan of the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays. As well, curling was a favourite viewing past time of his, not to forget his pool shooting prowess. Throughout his retirement, Dad enjoyed travelling with his motor home with Bandee, his favourite dog, to fish and camping.
He enjoyed the outdoors and especially gardening at his home in Carmangay and then Coalhurst.
Dad was a person of quiet confidence, and always ready with a quick quip or joke and an unforgiving smile.
“Trouble knocked at his door, but hearing laughter hurried away”
Benjamin Franklin
Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Parastassis “Prayers” at SS. PETER & PAUL GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH, 643- 12 ‘B’ Street North, Lethbridge, AB. on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Gary Sedgwick officiating.
A Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at SS. PETER & PAUL GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. with Reverend Gary Sedgwick celebrant.
In memory of Paul, donations may be made to Lethbridge Humane Society (SPCA), Box 783, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 3Z6.
