It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Barteski, at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie, AB, on Sunday, August 1, 2021, surrounded by his family, at the age of 77 years.

Ralph was born in Canora, SK, on July 1, 1944, to Ben and Sophie Barteski.

Ralph will be dearly missed and his memory will be cherished by his loving wife Julia of 55 years; three children: Kevin, Michelle (Joe), and Shannon (Robyn); four grandchildren: Brendon (Hope), Justin (Nicole), Andrew, and Ryan (Kiara); two great-grandchildren Kai and Kallum; sister Margaret (Ed) Palchewich; brothers: Lawrence (Paulette) Barteski, Ernie (Anna) Barteski, and Ron (Janet) Barteski; nephews: Ben (Lorna) Pukal, Shawn Palchewich, Bryce (Anita) Barteski, Corey (Shukyi) Barteski, and Adam Barteski; nieces: Karine (Bob) Mayes, Lorinda (John) Moss, Jennifer Barteski; as well as several other relatives and friends.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents; grandparents; sister Louise Pukal; brother in-law Joe Pukal; as well as niece Leigha Barteski.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 10:00am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (10404 102 St), followed by Legion Tribute. Interment will follow the service at the Grande Prairie Cemetery (84 Ave and 112 St).

A Livestream link will be available 5 minutes prior to the service on Murray's obituary page on Oliver's website https://www.facebook.com/olivers.funeral.home/

Memorial Donations may be made to Diabetes Canada - Calgary (#220 6223 2 St. SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 1J5), or to Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 (9912 101 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0X8), or to a charity of one’s choice.