Obituary of Joanne Perepeletza

PEREPELETZA, Joanne November 22, 1953 – December 31, 2023 On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Joanne Perepeletza of Andrew, Alberta passed away at the age of 70 years after a courageous battle of lung cancer. Joanne is survived by her husband of 49 years, Eugene; her children Donna (Kirk) Boyko, Tom (Christine) and his son Brodey, Anita (John) Kucharski and their children Wyatt and Emmerson; siblings Amy (Lawrence) Tychkowsky; sister-in-law Rita Garred, Laura (Jim) Zabrick, Susan (John) Kastelan, Karen Everall (Blair Hallet); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Joanne will join her family who are waiting for her, son Ronald; parents John and Jennie Garred; in-laws Tom and Jean Perepeletza; brothers Allan and Gary Garred; sister Colleen Sheppard; and brother-in-law Don Everall. The family is grateful for the time and care that the Doctors and staff of George McDougall – Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre provided and a very special thanks to the numerous nurses who provided comfort care to our mom and wife until she was called home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Andrew Community Centre with Fr. Kolin Berglund officiating. Interment to follow in the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Cemetery – Sunland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in our mother’s memory to “Alberta Health Services - George McDougall Hospital.”