Obituary of Peter Stangowitz

Peter Michael Stangowitz passed away on April 18, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 83. Peter was born on October 29, 1929 in Macklin, Saskatchewan to John and Julia Stangowitz. Peter married his first wife Dora Bell and together they had four wonderful children before they divorced. In 1968 Peter met his second wife Marion Burvill and her daughter. Peter and Marion had one child together bringing Peter's offspring total to six. For the majority of Peter's career he worked for Klug's Sheet Metal in Camrose until he retired in 2005. Peter loved going camping, bird watching, and taking in sports on TV, as well as, watching his favorite hockey team, the Camrose Kodiaks, at the local arena. Peter was predeceased by his son Darcy; five brothers Paul, Pius, Joe, George, John, along with his two sisters Margaret and Ann. He is survived by his loving wife Marion; his children Susan (Bev) Chipchase of Calgary, Steven (Lorraine) of New Sarepta, Sandra (Gary) Edge of Glenevis, Trish (Devon) Eklund of Camrose, Jean (Gary) Sinclair of Joffre; four sisters Josephine (Ray) Mackie, Doris Akerstrom, Loretta Reid, and Rose George; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ken Grambo officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.