PATRICIA ANNE TANCHAK (ARNASON)

Condolences & Memories (28 entries)

• She will truly b missed such a wonderful lady. - Posted by: Susan hartog (Friend) on: Sep 30, 2017

• In October of 1992, Pat & Ralph offered to take Bill & my children for a few days while we traveled to Calgary say goodbye to my dad. The children had a blast for those few days. Pat, I can never say "Thank you" enough times for that opportunity to say goodbye to my dad. Will always miss you - Posted by: Joyce Thiessen (Family Friend) on: Sep 29, 2017

• Saw this on a friend's FB timeline just now . . . and realized I missed Pat's funeral by mere hours. My deepest condolences to Ralph (the love of Pat's life) and her wonderful family. Words are so inadequate when trying to express what Pat meant to anyone who crossed her path. Pat was a force of nature who oozed positive energy and shared it along with her heart-catching smile with everyone she encountered. She was a wonderful mother hen and we were all her chicks. She gathered us up, supported us and always had a shoulder when it was needed. She encouraged us to be a better version of ourselves and I think her only fault might have been that she set the bar so high for herself it made it hard for the rest of us to keep up. Her grace and resolve while fighting cancer had me believing there was no doubt she would win. I'm devastated that cancer won this battle. Losing Pat means God needed another angel - and the world is slightly dimmer and diminished without her beautiful smile lighting our way. Rest in peace dear friend - you made the world a much better place while you were here and I count myself lucky for finding my dear Fairyland friend along my Facebook travels. Festival and gardening won't be the same without you. - Posted by: Lauri St. Germain (Friend) on: Sep 29, 2017

• I would like to offer sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Pat, We never met but I have seen her battle through hrt facebook posts and am saddened that she lost her fight. - Posted by: Jacky Marshall (Facebook friend) on: Sep 29, 2017

• I never met Pat in person, but I knew her well, and I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. Pat and I met through a Facebook game, and I came to know her as a warm, compassionate, and loving woman. She adored her talented husband Ralph and was so proud of him. Her family was her top priority. She was so incredibly upbeat through this awful cancer and so happy whenever she could be with her family. My condolences to the entire family. Pat will certainly be missed. - Posted by: Deborah serfozo (Friend) on: Sep 28, 2017

• To Ralph & family We are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Sending our sincere sympathy to you all! - Posted by: Bob & Nellie Smith (Friend & Acquaintants) on: Sep 28, 2017

• I was so touched by Craig Henry's tribute to his beloved Aunt. That is what family is all about, so I just wanted to extend my heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace. Corry Vlaming. Facebook friend of Craig and Valerie. - Posted by: Corry Vlaming (none ) on: Sep 28, 2017

• Our sincere sympathy to Ralph and the family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you in this very difficult time. - Posted by: Barry and Joyce Mankewich (Friends ) on: Sep 27, 2017

• When I first met Pat, she was one of the people involved with bringing the Youth for Christ program into Stonewall. She was always excited about what she did and positive, no matter what was going on in her life. We will miss you, Pat. My deepest sympathy to Ralph and her lovely family. She was so proud of her family and talked about you all the time. - Posted by: Linda Yorke (Friend) on: Sep 27, 2017

• I admired how she tried to tackle her illness with optimism. She put up a good fight. I'm sorry for your loss, Ralph. Peace. Hugs to you and your family. - Posted by: Teresa Carey (Friend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• Remembering your wonderful wife and mother and wishing you comfort. We are thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. with heartfelt sympathy, Darlene (Tanchak), Richard and Matthew DeMerchant - Posted by: Darlene (Tanchak) DeMerchant (Ralph's Cousin ) on: Sep 26, 2017

• My sincere condolences to you Ralph & families, I'm sad to hear of Pat passing, her smile, charming ways, she was a gracious lady to the end, unable to be at the funeral as I am in BC, my thoughts & prayers are with you... Lena - Posted by: Lena Beck (Friend ) on: Sep 26, 2017

• I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thousands of prayers. - Posted by: Dana Petersen () on: Sep 26, 2017

• I met Pat through her daughter Larissa. I was her care provider for her daughter Nadia when they lived in Kingston. Her Mom was a very kind and happy lady when I met her. She loved Nadia and she was her pride and joy. May God help her family deal with the loss of this beautiful wife, mother Grandmother and to all those who knew her. She suffers no more and is watching over her loved ones - Posted by: Cecile LHeureux (Friend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• God Bless her and whole family ❤️ - Posted by: Philip Barclay (Co Worker Husband ) on: Sep 26, 2017

• Pat always had a smile and it was never boring with her. She was in our small group. She LOVED her children and was so Very Proud of each of them. She loved her Saviour Jesus Christ and is now at home in Heaven with him eternally. - Posted by: Ken Yorke (Froend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• Our deepest sympathy to Ralph and family in the loss of Pat, she will be missed. - Posted by: Ellen Frank (Friend ) on: Sep 26, 2017

• We've known Pat and Ralph for a few a years. Pat is a very quiet lady and kept to herself. To me she was a very good person and served the church when she could. Rest in Peace as you are now home. - Posted by: Wayne and Eva Bell (friend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• I first met Pat through the auctions and found her to be a wonderful sweet caring lady a wonderful woman of God...loved her laughter...my thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time... she will be missed....See you in Heaven Pat!!! - Posted by: Liza Carde-Beaudin (Friend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• Ralph and family Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Pat touched and blessed many people with her faith and kindness. Her smiling face and bubbly spirit will be sorely missed. Praying that you’ll find comfort in your memories of her and in knowing she at peace with God in heaven. - Posted by: Bob, Susan & Kristen Peleck (Friends of the Family) on: Sep 26, 2017

• I am going to miss Pat. Her smiling face and positive energy. Her excited posts about the kids or grand kids coming to visit. Her photos of working with Ralph on his ice sculptures or lately at Wonder shows. She was positive right to the end. I truly thought she would beat this disease. She was a wonderful woman in every way shape and form and the world is a lesser place without her. - Posted by: Mary Redman () on: Sep 26, 2017

• When we first met Pat and Ralph, we instantly recognized them as genuine caring, helpful inspirational people. Through keeping up with Pat's Facebook blog she continued to display the kind, generous person that she was. She handled her journey and struggle with the grace, high spirits, courage and kindness she became endeared to us for. We are so sorry she lost her battle but know that she is no longer struggling or in pain. Ralph, we understand you and your family's pain and wish you to know that we support and care for you and your family and are here to be a shoulder, listening ear, and giver of encouragement. We are sad that we cannot attend Pat's funeral but know that we are thinking of you all as you send Pat on her final journey. - Posted by: Eileen and Rick Stapleton (friend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• So sorry to hear this-sending our sympathies to you. - Posted by: Brenda Lesyk () on: Sep 26, 2017

• Forever in your family's hearts you'll stay. Loved and remembered everyday. RIP Pat. Love and Light Lynn xx - Posted by: Lynn Hughes () on: Sep 26, 2017

• I did not personally know Pat, but I learnt this from all the posts she was a fighter, she was strong, she love life, lived life to the fullest. She set an example of going through whatever with a smile, with a positive attitude and joy. God bless every member of the family as you go through this time. - Posted by: Deborah Ostryzniuk () on: Sep 26, 2017

• One of the most beautiful people I ever met. Radiated positivity. One of those people who made you feel loved and appreciated each time you were with them. She will be missed dearly. Rest now Pat. You fought a good fight. - Posted by: Kirsten ellison (Friend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• Pat faught such a fierce opponent. But the love of her people kept her fight strong and dedicated. We are all soooo proud of you. So brave and strong in your faith in God's strength. It can only be that God needed her desperately. Her smile remains in my soul til we meet again. Until then I won't ever see a double petunia without thinking of you. Your friendship was a true blessing to me and so many others. Rest free from pain at last. - Posted by: Lisa Gerow (Family Friend) on: Sep 26, 2017

• Auntie Pat always made the Edmonton cousins feel welcome. The only time I couldn't stay with her when I visited is when she had a full house with her kids and grandkids. My favourite memory is my most recent memory, when I came to say goodbye. It was important to me to say goodbye when we could still have a meaningful conversation. She talked about what was the most important things in her life, how she didn't care about material things any more. She was eagerly looking forward to the family time and getting her whole-family picture. I was so touched in 2014 when Jonathan, Julianne and Larissa arranged for the professional family photos, as it seems that Auntie Pat will be remembered through the values that she taught her kids. The photos are a priceless family treasure. We have another priceless family treasure at my parents house, a mural, painted by Ralph. It reminds me of a time when I took them to West Edmonton Mall. Auntie Pat confirmed in August of this year that she still doesn't trust my navigational skills! I keep you all in my heart, across the miles and my heart breaks for you. I am sending you strength, peace, and I will never forget my beloved Auntie. - Posted by: Leah Arnason (Niece) on: Sep 26, 2017