GRYGUS, WALTER PETER
April 1, 1936 - September 19, 2020
With heavy hearts the family of Walter Grygus of Edmonton, AB announces his peaceful passing in his sleep on September 19, 2020. Walter was born in the Village of Milno, near Ternopil, Western Ukraine and came to Canada in August of 1936.
Walter is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vi; three children; Melanie (Richard), Michael (Peggy) and Liana (Joe). He was Dido to; Crystal, William, Lindsey (Mat), Alexander, Amanda, Markis and Miles. Walter was Great Dido to; Chloe, Kevin, Mallory, Madeyln, Nolan and Erik; he had four siblings; Katherine (Mike), Madeliene, Nick (Ruth) and Allan (Margaret) as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Walter was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Anna; infant sister, Maria; parents-in-law, Mike and Mary; one brother-in-law, Mike and nephew, Michael. special thanks to his caregivers, Joanne and Laura, also Maggie, Luisa, Orlow, Jose and all Zetter Staff.
A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1 p.m. at St. Isidore Parish/St. Therese Parish Church in Plamondon, AB with Reverend Jestoni Porras as Celebrant. Interment followed in the Plamondon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre, attn: Donations, 9649 71 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB T6E 5J2 or alternatively online at https://gss.org/donate/ and choose Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre.
Athabasca, AB
780 675-3996
