It is with heavy heart and profound sadness that the family announce the passing of Emil Laskiwski on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Your wife, Olga (nee Elkow) and daughter, Sharon (Jamiel Hamdon) shall forever cherish our journey of life together, and hold very dear to us your love and devotion as a husband and father. Our family, close friends and neighbors will remember your loyalty, generosity, authenticity, committed work ethic, recreational passions of fishing, hunting and camping, supporting family gatherings to no avail and even your sense of humor and practical jokes. We are all so proud of what you stood for and accomplished in your life. As your wife, you are my love, soulmate and best friend, and life without you will never be the same. As your daughter, you are the best father a daughter could ever possibly have, and I shall wait with open arms to see you in heaven. Survived by sisters, Olivia Belcourt, Alice (Alec Wilson) and Sylvia Chalmers. Predeceased by parents, Anna & Nick Laskiwski; and sister, Victoria Rhoades. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the healthcare providers at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Nursing Units 51 & 52, who helped extend Emil’s life as long as humanly and medically possible: Dr. Sherri John & Dr. Pattison-Bacon , the Nurse Managers, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Attendants. The healthcare providers went above and beyond to provide exceptional care. Their compassion and sincere interest in the care and comfort for Emil was truly gratifying and appreciated. Relatives and friends may pay their respects Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Park Memorial Funeral Home 9709 - 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0B2 Funeral Rite to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 16102 Fort Road. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Faculty of Nursing 2nd Century Fund, via cheque payable to the University of Alberta and sent to: Office of Advancement, Faculty of Nursing Level 3, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy 11405 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9