Obituary of Peter Kiziak

Peter Kiziak of Daysland, formerly of Holden, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Peter Kiziak was born in Wyszateyach, Western Ukraine on January 2, 1925 to John and Evelyn Kiziak. They immigrated to Canada in 1939 and the family settled in the Kopernick area south of Bruce, Alberta. Peter met the love of his life, Martha Hrabec, at a local dance and not long after were married on July 7, 1951. Together they bought a farm in the area and raised six children. Peter and Martha worked hard together raising cattle and grain farming. They were very much involved with the Kopernick parish and enjoyed hosting family celebrations and would welcome anyone into their home. Peter enjoyed his cattle, his farm, his family, and taught his children and grandchildren all the important life lessons that they continue to hold in their hearts. In 2009, Peter and Martha made a new start and retired to Daysland where they were warmly welcomed and made new friends. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 64 years Martha; children Len (Liz) of Vegreville, Ken (Lori) of Bruce, Allan of Camrose, Linda (Terry) Pyzik of Holden, and Sharon Kiziak (Tom Hughes) of Camrose; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Peter was predeceased by his son Douglas in September 1975. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016 from Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church Daysland with Rev. Greg Faryna as celebrant. Interment has taken place in the Daysland Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Providence Place Daysland, or to the Daysland Cemetery Fund.