Elwood Haydalo
March 26th, 1951 ~ November 7th, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elwood Haydalo (age 71) at the Regina Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He fought hard to defeat the disease, but sadly it was not meant to be.
Elwood was predeceased by his parents Mike and Mary Haydalo; brother-in-law Jim Parks; and nephew Wesley Parks. Elwood leaves to cherish his memory his husband, Fred Bordas; sons Christopher and Steven, along with their mother Renee Haydalo; sister Helen Parks; nieces Liz Bonter (Wes), Carman Parks (Owen) and Shannon Herschmiller (Trevor); nephew Scott Parks (Tammy); great-nephews Jesse, Zach, and Noah; great-nieces Jaime, Candice, Kenzie and Blake; great-great-nephew Aydan; great-great-nieces Rhyann, Bella and Billie; and special friends Elizabeth Michalski and Winnifred Coley.
Elwood was educated as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. He worked at Valley View Centre in Moose Jaw, the in-patient Psychiatric Unit of the Moose Jaw Union Hospital, and the Regina Mental Health Clinic before his retirement. After his official retirement, Elwood continued to care for others and worked casual in long-term care in Regina at Elmview Extendicare, William Booth, and the Regina Lutheran Home. Elwood also worked casual for the former RQHR Public Health division as a nurse for their flu clinics before retiring fully in 2017.
It was Elwood’s request that his corneas be donated for transplant prior to his cremation, with no service to be held. Private interment to be held at a later date.
Donations may be made in Elwood’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, a charity of your choice, or in honour of his last wishes, please register yourself as an organ/tissue donor.Messages:
Elwood was a good friend and a kind soul. He supported me during the darkest days of my life. His passing creates a void in the world that cannot be replaced. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Elwood was a friend to many and I was blessed to be one. He calmed me down many a time at work. He just such a gentle soul but at the same time he was a character and always had us laughing. He always spoke so lovingly of Fred, his boys, and their mom. We spoke on the phone a few weeks before he passed and I tried to convince him to skip chemo. He replied I know it won't save me but I want just a little more time with my family. Showed me how sad he was for them. Well Buddy you know it won't be long and I'll be joining you up there as I had four new tumours on my last CT. No chemo for me. I loved u down here and I am sure we will enjoy our time together up there too. My deepest sympathies to Fred, the Boys, their mom and also Winnie. May God give you some peace as you grieve.
Fred... so sorry to hear about Elwood. Thank you for sending the obituary ... my deepest condolences. Vaughn.1
You deserve to be here! We deserve to have you in our lives... I miss your shit kicking ways And your caring heart Love always Xo
I had the pleasure of meeting Elwood for a short time while in the hospital. He kept a good eye on my grandma and I knew instantly what a loving and caring man he must be. My condolences to the family and everyone who knew him.
Dear Fred, I was so sorry to hear of Elwood’s death. We worked together briefly and had a couple of fun outings to the garden stores. He knew everything about plants! I hope your memories of him will help to sustain you as you grieve his passing.
We have known Elwood since working with him at Valley View and became good friends. So many great get togethers and memories. He also made the BEST cabbage rolls and perogies!!! Our condolences to Fred and family. R
To Fred, Christopher, Stephen and all other family members, I wish to extend my sincere condolences for your loss of Elwood! I wish you the peace of loving memories to help you through this time of such loss! Sandy Devine
Dear Fred, I was so saddened to hear about Elwood's illnesses and death. I hope you take comfort in many happy memories of your time together. I remember Elwood as a dedicated gardener and remember our many garden discussions. Heather
My mentor, my supervisor and then my dear dear friend. Irreplaceable. Unquenchable. My prayers are with you Fred and with all his family. Love. Melonee
My deepest condolences…I have known Elwood since I first met him as a nursing student…one of the most caring, compassionate nurses ever…a true role model…rest in peace El
I had the pleasure of meeting Elwood and Fred last winter in Yuma. I had just moved into the park and the 3 of us became great friends. Oh, the laughs and the fun we had. Elwood helped me put together 2 pieces of furniture and would drop by often for little visits. We had great talks. I miss Elwood so much and I send condolences to Fred and to Elwood's family. Rest in Peace dear friend.
I had the pleasure of working with Elwood in Mjaw and saw him a lot at work in regina..was always a great conversation when we would bump in to each other in regina and a lot of laughs in Mjaw..great guy great nurse..he will be missed by many..condolences to his family…he was definitely one of a kind❤️
Thank you Elwood for your support, encouragement and special brand of realism. Your love for Fred was so unshakeable, your passion and fierce advocacy for everything you believed in was so inspiring. You were 100% one of a kind and a force to be reckoned with. I love you.
We loved Elwood & valued his friendship of over 50 years. We miss him dearly. Our condolences to All his family & friends.
Elwood will be sadly missed. Had a great time growing up and spending time with Elwood. We had great fun together. Love him dearly. Fred you are in out thoughts and prayers. Love Darlene
ELWOOD WAS SINCERE / HONEST AND OF COURSE HARD WORKING ! I WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE HIM AS MY PSYCH NURSE WHEN NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA .EVERYTHING WAS GOING TO BE OK! RELAX AND LAUGH WAS HIS MESSAGE . . . I REMEMBER OUR GREAT PERSONAL CAFE LUNCHES . THE R M H C COULD SURE USE HIS GUIDANCE AND STRENGTH THESE DAYS ! CONDOLENCES TO FRED AND ELWOOD 'S FAMILY . REST OL' FRIEND IN THE GARDEN OF PEACE !