Obituary of Sylvester (Sly) Zemlak
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ZEMLAK, Sylvester (Sly)
February 10, 1946 – March 25, 2023
On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Sly Zemlak, long-time resident of Holden, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 years.
Sly is survived by his loving family, children: Carol Zemlak and her daughter Emma; Kelly (Sandra) Zemlak and their children Holden, Imogen, and York; Karen (Daryl) Perreault. Mother of his children, Sonia. Stepchildren Carrie & Joe and their sons Adam, Troy, and Jackson; Steve (Randy); Leanne (Dan) and their daughters Araya, Georgia, and Mattea. Siblings, Sandra Spak, Lucy Zemlak, Mervin (Roseann) Zemlak, Len (Wanda) Zemlak, Lil Malainey, Verna Kolybaba, Myrna Zemlak, Agnes (Mike) Stephenson and Evelyn (Larry) Keyowski, sister-in-law Pam Zemlak; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Sly was predeceased by his life partner Valerie; parents Nettie and Carl Zemlak; siblings Elsie (James) Bilan and Clarence Zemlak; brothers-in-law Bill Spak, Dave Malainey and Lawrence Kolybaba.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Holden Community Hall with Ron Chetney officiating. Donations may be made to the “SPCA” or charity of one’s choice.