DANIEL TKACZYK

1924 - 2007

Daniel Tkaczyk, beloved husband of Regina Tkaczyk, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at the age of 83 years.
Daniel is survived by Regina, his loving wife of fifty two years, his son Danny Tkaczyk of Taber and Danny's fiancé Levy who is currently in the Philippines; daughter Deb of Taber and her children Dominique and Danika; son Dragan (Marija) Sajinovic of Taber and their children Sasha (April), Regina (Dave) and David (Carla); three great grandchildren Kasandra, Keven and Tyler. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Roman (Emma) Pek of Osoyoos, British Columbia, sister-in-law Teresa Janaszak of Vauxhall, nieces, nephews and by his family in the Ukraine.
He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Theodoria Tkaczyk and brother-in-law Cash Janaszak.
Daniel was born in Mochnaezka, Poland on March 2, 1924. In 1945, after leaving Poland/Italy and serving in the war, he came to Canada. He married Regina Pek on May 28, 1955. Dan was a handy person, a "jack of all trades". He built their home and farmed for many years. In 1971, they opened the Rex Cafe in Taber where friends and family spent countless hours enjoying his gentle spirit. Dan is in our hearts and will be forever loved and sadly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, December 3, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929-50 Ave., Taber on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, in honour of his love of animals, memorial tributes in Daniel's name may be made directly to the Lethbridge & District Humane Society, P.O. Box 783, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 3Z6 or to any organization associated with the rescue of animals of any type.