Wade Kaczkielo, a resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Sexsmith, AB passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Prairie Lake Hospice at the age of 52 years.

Wade was born on July 30, 1971 in St. Albert, AB to Andy and Diann Kaczkielo.

Wade was raised and educated in Sexsmith, AB. It was there he met and married his wife Lisa. He wasted no time after acquiring his power lineman certificate to start a family.

Wade will always be remembered as a loving and happy man with many friends.

Wade was a hard worker, friendly, outgoing and always willing to help others. He loved to be around people and bring them together.

Wade was a woodworker, fisherman and outdoor enthusiast. He was always working on a project and had many plans for the future.

Wade will be sadly missed by his wife Lisa Mae Kaczkielo; children: James, Amanda and Sarah Kaczkielo; mother Diann Kaczkielo; siblings: Curt (Carla) Kaczkielo, Andrea (Loren) Floreani and Lorraine (Craig) Driedger; parents-in-law Diane and Randy Horneland; as well as many nephews, nieces and cousins.

Wade was predeceased by his father Andrew Kaczkielo.

A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 12:00pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church (10404 102 St.) in Grande Prairie, AB, with a Funeral Service to follow at 1:00pm. Interment will be held after the Service at the Webster Cemetery in Sexsmith, AB, with a Luncheon to follow at the Tranquille Hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca/en/ -select donate), Prairie Lake Hospice (chpca.ca/donate/) or a charity of your choice.