Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
Grisack, Hazel
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved mother and grandmother, HAZEL MARGARET GRISACK, who passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 94 at St. Therese Villa, with family by her side.
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved mother and grandmother, HAZEL MARGARET GRISACK, who passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 94 at St. Therese Villa, with family by her side.
Hazel was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 25, 1926. She was the only daughter of six children born to Joseph and Mary (Seaman) Pisko. Hazel was predeceased by her parents, husband and siblings: Clarence, Andrew, Leonard and Peter.
As a young woman, Hazel worked at Kresge's for five years, where she made many good friends. Hazel then married her beloved husband John Grisack on June 26, 1948 and had two sons Robert and Richard. They resided at the Animal Diseases Research Institute where Hazel worked for 25 years as a lab technician in the Brucellosis lab until retiring as Supervisor in 1987.
During retirement Hazel and John enjoyed travelling with their dear friends and Hazel took up several hobbies becoming very well known for her excellent cake decorating and chocolate making. She also had an incredible vegetable and flower garden.
Hazel loved her family deeply and was kind and very generous to all. Her home was a meeting place for friends and family who enjoyed her wonderful cooking especially haluski, pagach and cabbage rolls.
Hazel will be sadly missed by her son Robert (Lynn) of Calgary and their children Adam (Meaghan) and Miles (Shelby), son Richard (Brenda) of Vancouver and their children Caitlin (Tolan) and Chelsea (Colby). She also leaves behind her brother Stan (Joan) Pisko of Lethbridge and several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
A special thank-you to Louisa Van Buuren for her friendship and support of Mom, particularly these past five years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13 St. N, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Father Derek Remus celebrating.
A Private Family Graveside Service will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Robert, Richard and extended families Sincere sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Auntie Hazel was very special to me. I enjoyed calling and chatting with her. She was an amazing woman of many talents. She was always very loving to me and she will be dearly missed.
Aunt Hazel we will always remember u for making our Wedding cake and many other desserts when we were younger. Aunt Hazel & Uncle John Rest In Peace we will always remember your kindness.
I worked with Hazel for many years at A.D.R.I. and will think of her fondly. My sincere condolences.
Our Deepest Sympaty for your Loss. We are thinking of you all with our prayers. Hazel was a Beautiful Lady we remember Her with Love. Marie Chiste and Family.
A special lady has left us with broken hearts. Our visits were cut short the last few months we thought of Hazel often. Our thoughts go out to all those left behind during this difficult time. RIP Hazel thanks for all the fun times.