On August 20, 2016, Hilda Kowalski of Edmonton passed away at the age of 86 years. Hilda is survived by her loving husband, Alex; one daughter and three sons, Jeanette (Al), Gerald (Claudette), Eugene (Loraine) and Kenneth (Suzanne); twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Florence; and one brother, John. Predeceased by her granddaughter, Kerri; five sisters, Elsie, Jessie, Mary, Olga and Julie; and one brother, Morris. Prayer Service Thursday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 13131 – 86 Street. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 26 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Paul Moret officiating with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Edmonton Humane Society, 13620 – 163 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V 0B2.