Sydney DMITROCA

DMITROCA, Sydney It is with deepest sadness that the family of Sydney Dmitroca would like to inform friends of his passing in the early evening of Monday, October 20, 2008. Sydney was born on September 4, 1922 in Poland. He arrived in Canada as a young man after bravely serving in World War II. He then met and married Anna and they were married for over fifty years. Sydney retired in 1987 after a lifelong career as a Machinist with CPR. He had an amazing talent for being able to repair almost anything and was always available to help. He took great pride in growing a beautiful garden. Sydney was a quite man and possessed immense strength. He was admired and loved tremendously and will always be in our hearts. Sydney was predeceased by his wife Anna in 2004. He is survived by his two sons Danny (Dianne) and Walter (Ila) and grandchildren Andrea (Ricky), Cathy and Cheryl. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the nursing staff of the Beverly Centre. Prayers will be held at the Russian Orthodox Church of All Saints (905 - 8 Avenue N.E.) on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Russian Orthodox Church of All Saints on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta (10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1). Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME, RECEPTION & CREMATION CENTRE. Telephone: 403-228-4422. www.leydens.com . Published in the Calgary Herald on 10/24/2008