Raymond Michael Siracky
October 14th, 2021
SIRACKY, Raymond
1944 - 2021
Raymond Siracky passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Foothills Medical Centre at the age of 76 years. Born November 9, 1944, in High River, Raymond grew up in Arrowwood and took his schooling in Arrowwood and Vulcan. After graduating, he worked for farmers, then for Federal Grain at Shouldice and Arrowwood. Following this, he was employed at L.H. Phillips and Sons Hardware store and later the Arrowwood Co-op. In May of 1983, he married Marilyn Burriss. He continued to work for the Arrowwood Co-op until he retired. Raymond also served as janitor of the Arrowwood School for 15 years, as well as serving in the community on the hall board for several years, and in his church. He enjoyed sports, rodeos, especially the chuckwagon races, and doing odd jobs around the house and yard.
Besides his loving wife, Marilyn, Raymond is survived by his daughter, Carla; his sisters, Annette Hawkins and Jean (Dale) Sedor; brother-in-law, Dennis (Ruth) Burriss, and sisters-in-law, Karen Buijs, Cheryl (Don) Holloway, and Gina (Dave) Massie; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Warren; his parents, Michael and Mary Siracky; stepmother, Doris Siracky; father and mother-in-law, Gene and Geneva Burriss; and brothers-in-law, Doug Hawkins and John Buijs.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the doctors and nurses who cared for Raymond on Unit 112 and Unit 46 at the Foothills Medical Centre.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Raymond’s memory can be made to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7.
Messages:
Our deepest condolences of the passing of your dear brother Jean. Our prayers and love being sent to you and the family.
So saddened to hear about Raymond's passing. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. David and Lorelei
Raymond was a dedicated employee and most helpful in the store, miss him at the store.
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Raymond. He was a great man and always greeted us with a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn and Carla.
So sorry to hear of Raymond’s passing. Our condolences go out to all of his family. Loves and hugs
Dear Marilyn, we were so sad to hear of Raymond’s passing but it is so wonderful to know that he is in a far better place. God be with you and Carla during this sad and lonely time. Love and Prayers from Richard and Fern.
Sorry for you loss. He will be sadly missed. Thoughts & Prayers Charlotte, Josh & Karlee Schalin
To hear of Raymond’s passing makes me sad and to have had the privilege to see Raymond and you Marilyn just days before I will cherish. I believe God takes the good ones early as Raymond completed all he was to complete. Sad for the rest of us left behind. My thoughts and prayers to you Marilyn and Carla. We hang on to the memories and let time heal our longing for our loved ones whim we will once again see. God Bless and in our prayers ❤️ Lea Ann, Brent and family
Our sincere condolences Marilyn and Carla.