Wally Ursuliak
June 30, 1929 - March 7, 2025
It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wally Ursuliak on the 07th of March 2025 at the age of 95. He will be forever remembered by children Ken (Joanne) Ursuliak, Robin (Kevin) Pettitt and Kelly (Dave) Hellinga, his 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, brothers Alex and Nick, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
A dear brother passed away today. He was a great defender of family traditions. He was a great athlete and played many different sports but his real passion was the game of curling and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for curling. Wally Ursuliak. His passion took him around the world as a teacher of the game. One of his stops was Sapporo,, where he introduced the game to the Japanese who later became world champions. For his services he was awarded the Medal of the Rising Sun with Gold and Silver Rays from the Emporer of Japan. You will be missed dear brother!
Wally was predeceased by his spouse of 65 years Sandy in 2014.
Celebration of life to be announced at a later time.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the AH Home Care staff from Morinville for their kindness, support and care shown to our father Wally over the past 5 years.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made in the name of Wally to the Heart and Lung foundations.
Sincere condolences – he was a good man! I am so glad I got a chance to see him at his 95th birthday party.
Our hearts go out to all who are grieving the loss of Dear Wally🙏❤️ Both my husband & I are so grateful for the time we had with Wally and were always amazed to learn about his life’s Adventures and Successes! So many Awards and Accomplishments. ♥️ Wally raised a happy, hardworking and industrious family that knows how to work hard, overflowing with Love , Generosity and a Willingness to help everyone and Serve in the community & beyond! We are most grateful for his dear Children and Grandchildren that welcomed us in as family, and cherish those relationships♥️
His legacy goes on with how they all continue to Live , Work , Serve , and Love each other ♥️ We will miss our ‘Big Daddy’ Wally♥️🙏♥️
Ken and family.
“Your loving father, tender and kind, what beautiful memories he left behind.”… And wow, he really did live an enriched life. I’m thinking you are a “little Wally” in your morals/values, work ethic, kindness, community assistance and love of life Ken. He was an incredible role model. Now he’s with your mom. Nice. Our thoughts are with you and your family as you keep his memory forever close. Marilyn and Logan.