Emil Tislak
November 27, 1950 - June 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emil Tislak on June 19, 2024 at the age of 73 years.
He is survived by his mother Mary Tislak; brother Richard Tislak; sisters Emily Tislak, Caroline (Brian) Breakey, Annette Tislak; brother-in-Law: Orest Halko, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father Michael Tislak, sister Pauline Halko, and nephew Trevor Halko.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12:00pm-4:00pm
Canora Hall
10425-152 Street Edmonton, AB
Memorial donations may be made to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Emil’s family!!
Spent your last day working with you bud. Never knew it would be the last time we would talk or see you.
Glad you never suffered or were in pain.
It’s hard to loose a old FRIEND
Paul
My deepest condolences for your loss. Rest in peace dear cousin
Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of my family and myself regarding Emil’s passing. I first met Emil in 1985 when I joined the Geotechnical Section of the Materials Engineering Branch of Alberta Transportation and Utilities (AT&U). At the time, Emil was an Engineering Technologist. Later, following the downsizing of AT&U, he joined me at GAEA Engineering Ltd in 1996, where he was engaged in a variety of field works, including drilling and sampling, project management of paving and grading projects, and landslide rehabilitation works, amongst others, for AT&U and Public Works, Canada. He was also an essential team member who worked for GAEA in Guyana, South America, on highway project studies. Emil’s dedication and expertise were truly admirable, and he was a very dependable colleague who undertook his work with the utmost care and was very good at providing detailed written reports on the projects he was engaged in. His contributions to our field were significant and will be remembered with pride.
Since I departed from Alberta to reside in Ontario in 2007, Emil and I have kept in contact by phone. At this time of the year, I would hear from him about his garden planting with his kinfolk at their farm in Vermillion. We would also always reflect on the whereabouts of other colleagues known to us from AT&U. who used to get together with him in Edmonton for a yearly lunch or dinner when they were available. Whenever I spoke with Emil, I would find out how each was doing. Emil exuded a kind and humorous personality and made you laugh when in casual conversation. He always had some humor to pass on based on the characteristics of our mutual colleagues.
I share in your grief and loss. Losing a beloved family member is always a devastating event, but it is something we all face or will face as life progresses. While it is said that healing from losing a loved one takes time, unfortunately, no one ever wholly forgets the loss.
Emil, please stop a few times along your journey to the Pearly Gates for a pint, some nachos, and some wings. May you rest in Peace, my friend. Your wit and laughter will be dearly missed.
Sorry to hear of Emil’s passing. We know you are a close knit family and this will be a void at the family gatherings. Cherish the memories you have of him.
So sorry to hear of Emils’ sudden passing.
Emil’s instant smile & easy conversations will be cherished.
Prayers & condolences to his family.
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Sorry to the Tislak family, every time I wound see Emil out in the Derwent area hunting or taking care of the yard on the farm, he always had time to take a break and have chat he will be sadly missed, may he rest in peace
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to all of Emil’s Family. He was a great person, always had a friendly smile and kind remark. His love for his family and the farm was evident, he had great enjoyment and respect for both. May he rest in peace in the arms of The Lord!
Sincere, heartfelt condolences to Aunty Mary and the Tislak family.
Our families were close growing up in Derwent and Emil will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers with you all
I met Emil in the fall of 1971 when he came to help run the road meter with Alberta Transportation. We worked together for the next five years and then I went on to the geotechnical section. Later he joined that section . Emil was very reliable and a very good coworker and friend. We have kept in touch the last over 50 years meeting for coffee or lunch.
Rest in Peace my dear friend.