It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Tosczak.
Born in 1926, Ed’s early years were filled with the hard work of Saskatchewan and Albertan farm life. Ed studied business at St Joseph’s college in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and by 1950 he had moved to Dawson Creek BC with his wife Henriette to start a family. Over the next 25 years, Edward worked in the automotive industry eventually owning and operating the Pontiac-Buick dealership Dawson Universal Sales Ltd., and was active in many aspects of community service. Edward retired from business life and together with Henriette, moved to Victoria in 1975. Ed enjoyed his involvement in various activities with the Victoria Edelweiss Club, but more importantly, Ed took great pride and pleasure in his family. He approached his role of provider seriously, ensuring his confidence and steadfast moral sense of right and wrong was imprinted on each one of us.
Predeceased by Henriette in 2013, Edward leaves behind daughters, Irene, Margaret, Sylvia, Lorraine and Carol; sons, Wilf and Frank and families.
A service with reception following to honour Ed’s life will be held at McCall’s Funeral Home, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, Victoria on Wednesday, January 6 at 12:30 p.m.
McCall’s Funeral Home
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Margaret Manley ( Steward)
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Angelika Morris Dear Carol,
Our heartfelt condolences from your friends and co-singers of the Edelweiss Harmony Choir. Your dad will surely be missed by his many long-time friends at the choir. It always gave us pleasure and a sense of continuity knowing that your dad was in the audience, including at this last Christmas concert. He was a steadfast and kind person, and he and your mom made a great team. Always ready with a smile and a happy greeting; that is how many of us will remember him.
Angie Morris
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W. & E. Schoen I met Ed when we worked together at the CN warehouse in 1950. I bought my first suit from him when he was local agent for a mail-order tailors outfit. Later I bought me first car from him. I recall him asking me for emotional support when a lady friend came to help Henrietta pierce baby Irene’s ears. We were happy to have a brief visit with him at the Tomslake anniversary in 2014. Although we did not have much contact over the years, Ed was always one of my favourite people. His passing touched me deeply. Our sympathy is with you. Ellen and Walter Schoen.
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Bob and Irene Currie Irene and I add our sincere sympathy to the Tosczac family on the passing of a fine gentleman, who gave us all an example to follow through our lives. We have many dear memories of times spent in Dawson Creek and Tomslake with a family to be proud of!
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Navneet Negi I was sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
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Connie Carter & Mac MacLean We are so sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. He was a good neighbour here on Granite Street.
Always willing to help when assistanced was needed. We are sure he will be missed.Connie Carter & Mac MacLean
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George Cuppage Hi Lorraine,
just saw the notice this am.
Really sorry to hear dad has gone now.
He made an impression on me
even though i only met him a few times.
Buzz
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Kristina Stevens Carol, I was sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I remember meeting him at the Edelweiss Club at some fun musical events. My condolences to you and your family.
Wilf I am so sorry for your loss You may not remember me but you taught me in High School in Dawson Creek. it has been 30+ years since I graduated but I will never forget what a kind and patient teacher you were. you made a huge difference in my life and I have been looking for a way to contact you for years to tell you what an amazing teacher you were.
Margaret Steward