Edward "Ed" Walter Brodziak
August 11th, 2015
Ed Brodziak passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in Regina Wascana Grace Hospice at the age of 71 years surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his father Mike and twin brother Ernie. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Gladys; mother Helen Brodziak (95 years); son Mike (Janet) and their children Corey, Michael, Megan (Mike) and their daughter Lilly, daughter Tina (Robert) Magyar and their daughter Jessica (Preston) Zamonsky and their family Jayden and Bentley and son Robert, son Trent and his daughters Sarah and Tamara, son Kelly and his daughters Kaitlyn and Jaileen; sister Joyce (Hector) Nelson, brother Eugene (Sylvia) , brother Garry (Gladys), brother Terry (Shelly), sister Gail (Ivan) Peterson, brother Randy; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Ed was born in Canora Saskatchewan on September 15, 1943. He then grew up in the Rama and Hazedell area until he met Gladys Suchaboki and were married in 1962. Ed then worked with his Dad (Mike) on the CN for a few years and before moving from Rama to Regina. Ed tried his hand at a few different things and worked for a few different companies before he then went to work for Sterling Crane Rentals as an operating engineer. There he met George C. Solomon who became his mentor and idol, the relationship turned into a lifelong friendship. This friendship was a relationship that would not waver; they were two peas in a pod. George assisted Ed in getting started in his own successful company “Ed’s Crane & Demolition” where Ed enjoyed the rest of his working years and retired at their farm just south of Regina Beach. Ed really enjoyed farm life with all his animals, especially his K9 companion Sparky. Ed and Gladys later then moved to Bethune Sask. Ed also loved watching Hockey when he wasn’t coaching it and also was a big Riders fan.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Regina Wascana Grace Hospice for their excellent care given to Ed during his time there. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Ed may be made to the Regina Wascana Grace Hospice, 50 Angus Road, Regina, Sk., S4R 8P6. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Athanasius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 55 McMurchy Avenue, Regina, Sk. with Father Basil Malowany presiding. Private family interment in Regina Beach Cemetery.
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We are sorry to hear about Ed. Our condolences go out to you and your families. He will be missed by everyone, here at work, that had the pleasure of knowing him. Take care.
To wonderful Ed's family.. he was a constant joy for our family and we will miss him so much...we admired his tenacity, loyalty and humour but especially his never wavering friendship and respect for our father and grandfather George.......with sadness, Adrian, Matthew, Blake, Dean, and Christina Burns.
Dear Gladys and family so sorry to hear about Ed. I have many fond memories when he came into the bank some about his work but mostly about his family and always in a hurry to get home. I know he will be dearly missed.
Dear Terry and Shelly, Just read of your brother's death. Thoughts, prayers and sympathies to you. Will be in touch later, God Bless! Pat
Uncle Eddy was very generous to all he knew. There was nothing he would do for his family and his relatives. He lived, he laughed and he loved. I will miss you.
Sorry for you loss Mike, Janet and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug, Caroline, Jessica and Brittany Reid, Regina Beach
Ed will truely be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Ed always was loving and caring person he always would take me for a ride on his side by side
Ed was a wonderful and loyal friend to our father and a generous and kind man to our entire family. We shall always be grateful for his input into our lives. Sharon, Vaughn, Adrian and families.
Remembering so many funny stories and kindnesses! Ed was one of a kind!