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With grateful hearts for a life well lived, the family of James “Jim” Krawiec of Bonnyville, Alberta announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the age of 101 years.
Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of cherished memories is his devoted wife of 76 years: Julia Krawiec; daughters: Joyce (Peter) Drapaka, Jeannette (Bob) Poulin, Joanne Toma, Julie Krawiec; grandchildren: Shawn (Michelle) Drapaka, Trevor (Jaime) Drapaka, Jason Poulin, Beverly Poulin, Kimberly Toma, Sasha Ostashewski, Zenon (Emilee) Ostashewski; treasured great grandchildren: Logan, Addison, Hunter, Brooke, Gwendolyn, Talen, Darby, Ruslan; sister: Olga Cross; Jim also leaves behind a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jim was predeceased by his parents: Steve & Polly Krawiec; brothers: Peter Krawiec, John Krawiec, Walter Krawiec; sister: Kate Sadlowsky; son-in-law: Brian Toma; sister-in-law: Veronica Krawiec; brothers-in-law: Paul Sadlowsky, Allan Cross; great granddaughter: Lexanna Drapaka; nephews: Arthur Cross, Lloyd Cross.
Funeral Service, Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., Bonnyville Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, Bonnyville, Alberta with Reverend Stephen Sparks officiating. Pallbearers: Jason Poulin, Shawn Drapaka, Beverly Poulin, Kimberly Toma, Trevor Drapaka, Sasha Ostashewski, Zenon Ostashewski, Talen Higgins. Final Resting Place, Russo Orthodox Cemetery, Bonnyville, Alberta.
Memorial tributes in memory of Jim may be made to the Bonnyville Health Foundation, 5001 Lakeshore Drive, Bonnyville, AB T9N 0G8, https://bonnyvillehealthfoundation.org/donate/
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Bonnyville Health Foundation
5001 Lakeshore Drive, Bonnyville AB T9N 0G8
Tel: 1-780-826-8265
Web: https://bonnyvillehealthfoundation.org/donate/