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Patrick "Pat" Mathew Wozniak
March 12, 1951 - August 06, 2022
Obituary For Patrick "Pat" Mathew Wozniak
Patrick Mathew Wozniak resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in Grande Prairie, at the age of 71 years. Patrick was born on March 12, 1951, to parents Mathew and Barbara Wozniak in Grande Prairie. Pat and his parents farmed in Eaglesham, AB, and together formed Barnaby Farm Ltd. The Codesa Hutterite Colony purchased the land from them in 1999. He then started a custom spraying business which he continued until 2017. In 1974, Pat met his wife Hilda Winia, who was a new school teacher. They married June 30, 1979, and had Sheldon (1980) and Shawna (1981) shortly after. Pat not only had a love of farming but also enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, fast vehicles, and socializing with friends.
Pat passed away after battling a rare liver disease since 2019. He fought right until the end.
Patrick will be deeply missed by his wife Hilda Wozniak (nee Winia); children Sheldon Wozniak (Alyssa Shofner), and Shawna (Jon) Foster; grandchildren Jaxon and Kohlby Foster; sister Jeanie (Andy) Legault; as well as nephews Jacy (Lee) and Raimie (Sharilyn).
Pat was predeceased by his parents Mathew and Barbara Wozniak and an infant sister Evelda.
A Memorial Service will be held at on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11:00am, at Oliver’s Funeral Home, in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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August 26, 2022
Roman Wozniak
My sincerest condolences to Hilda, Shawna, Sheldon,Jeannie and Andy. I knew Patrick for 71 years and during his last year mostly by telephone. I enjoyed talking to Pat and he was always upbeat and positive even when things were not always rosie! He had good common sense.....much like his dad! Rest In Peace Patrick! Uncle Roman
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August 17, 2022
teddy kowalczyk
Sincere condolences to the Wozniak Family. Sorry about your lose. Rest in peace Patrick. The suffering and pain are gone. Kowalczyk Family
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August 17, 2022
LoriAnn Winia
My condolences and sympathy Hilda, Shawna, Sheldon and family. I remember Uncle Pat teasing me, smiling and joking. I also remember getting to drive his combine!! He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Love Lori-Ann
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August 14, 2022
Sherry Descoteaux
I'm so very sad and sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He was a great brother-in-law. I miss the days you all came to GP for the weekend wonderful memories Hilda. My love and condolences to you and your family. Pat will certainly be missed . RIP PAT.
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August 13, 2022
Charlene Kudras (nee Kingston)
Many years ago my sister Gloria & I rode the school bus with Pat, Sincere condolences to his extended family.
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August 10, 2022
Louis Lemoine
Sincere condolences to Hilda , Shawna , & Sheldon , Pat will be missed by all who knew him ,,,,,, he was good folk , he won't mind if we shed a tear once in while thinking of his passing , but he will also want us to keep are chin up & keep on trucking ! Rest In Peace Pat .
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August 10, 2022
Marilyn Foster
Sorry to hear of Pats passing. My memories go back to childhood good times with the Wozniak family when they lived south of Codesa corner. Pat always had that happy disposition that both his parents had. My sincerest condolences to all the family. R.I.P Pat. Marilyn Foster (nee Aley)
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August 10, 2022
Sherry Schatz
My sincere condolences to Hilda, Shawna and Sheldon and families. Growing up, Patrick was a neighbor and I have memories of him roaring down our roads on a Saturday night as well as visiting back and forth with he and his parents. Meeting up with Patrick was always good and usually included lots of laughter. RIP Sincerely Sherry Schatz( Geleta)
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August 10, 2022
Patty Swinimer
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Tony & Patty Swinimer, Amelia Swinimer Thesen, George Barnhardt
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August 10, 2022
Paul &Vicky Yaremko
Our most sincere sympathy Hilda, Sheldon, Shawna, Jeannie & Andy and all your families. Never the right time to hear this kind of sad news but yet it seemed it was a feeling of relief ? Relief that Pats long journey of ever lasting pain he endured was now over. He was free of all pain. Hilda, bless your heart for being that angel on Pats shoulder and his lifeline. Pat, Rest in Peace Buddy, we will all miss you but till we meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Love Paul & Vicky
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August 10, 2022
Mavis Aley
Sincere condolences to Hilda, Sheldon, Shawna, Jeannie and all the family. Pat had a zest for life, he always seemed had a smile on his face. He is remembered by me as being a bit of a prankster and never turned down have fun with friends and family. Rest In Peace Pat. Mavis Aley
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