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Hazel Marie Raskauskas
October 11, 1936 - July 11, 2024
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Obituary For Hazel Marie Raskauskas
Hazel Marie Raskauskas (nee Johnson), resident of Clairmont, AB, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Grande Prairie, AB at the age of 87 years.
She was born on October 11, 1936, in Peoria, AB, and later moved to Grande Prairie and Fairview, AB. At the age of 16, a handsome catskinner caught her eye and they married in July of 1953. After spending some years in Wanham, AB, they moved their family of seven children to a homestead in the Blueberry Mountain area where they continued to live until 2019.
Hazel could always be counted on to lend her many talents to help family and friends with anything that needed to be grown, sewn, baked, knitted, embroidered, painted, upholstered, rhymed or sung. She never wanted any recognition for these accomplishments, but truth be told, a few of her children received excellent grades by turning in an original Hazel poem or painting to their teachers.
In addition to these many gifts, she was also blessed with the voice of an angel and never went more than an hour without singing or humming a tune. Although, she never wanted to be the center of attention, Hazel was a regular member of her church choir and graced many weddings with her unforgettable performance of Ave Maria. She was a tireless homemaker; Hazel devoted her life to caring for her children, watching her brood grow to include twenty-four grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Sadly, she lost three beloved grandchildren: Brian, Ben and Becky; and then in 2020 after 67 years together, her devoted and loving husband Sargy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Spirit River, AB (5019 – 43 Ave).
The family would be happy if you joined them for refreshments in the church basement following Mass.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com.
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July 18, 2024
Sally Parsons
Very sad to hear of this lovely lady's passing. I remember her from my childhood when they visited my grandparents farm.(Mary and Bill Solomiany). She and Sargy we're always warmly welcomed, and the visit seemed filled with laughter and stories. Hazel always had a smile on her face, and seem to have this glow about her. My deep condolences to the family. Sally (Gordey) Parsons.🥰
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July 18, 2024
Tammy Nicoll
So sorry to hear of Aunty Hazel's passing. I have always loved and respected her for her kindness, her soft laugh and her joyful nature. I wish I had been able to spend more time with her over the years but we would catch her at the occasional wedding or gatherings. I wish you all loving support and peace knowing she is with your Dad and many other loved ones. Tammy and Steve
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July 17, 2024
Noreen Sandul
My condolences to the family for your loss. What a beautiful and multi gifted beautiful lady, she will be greatly missed!
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July 15, 2024
Dorothea Omlid
Happy to have known Hazel at the lodge, what a lovely voice! Her family will have great memories to cherish, sympathy to the family from Dorothea Omlid
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