Wallace “Wally” Esden Dorchak of Vulcan, beloved husband of Karen, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on December 12, 2019 at the age of 79 years.
Wally was born October 22, 1940 to John and Marguerite Dorchak. He married Karen Fraser on December 15, 1962 and together they raised three children in Vulcan.
Besides his loving wife Karen, Wally is survived by his children, John and Tracy Dorchak and children Kale (Kathleen), Tyson and Abbey; Todd Dorchak and children Danika and Brayden; Vanessa and Gille Douville and children Mat and Nic; sisters Mary Lou Smith and Sharon (Allan) McLeod; sisters-in-law Vicki Dorchak, Taletta Dorchak and Lillian Dorchak; brother-in-law Ron (Sharon) Fraser; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Marguerite; his brothers Orville, Doyle, Stewart and Dallas; brothers-in-law Bob and Gordon; sisters-in-law Sharon and Debbie; nieces Yvonne and Heather; and nephew Johnnie.
Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 1 pm at St. Andrews Parish, Vulcan, AB (330 – 1 St S), Fr. Mariusz Sztuk Celebrant. Reception to follow at the Vulcan Lodge Hall (Main Street). Private Family Inurnment at Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
Any tributes in Wallys’ memory can be made to the Vulcan Community Health Centre, Long Term Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
A special thanks to the staff at the Vulcan Hospital for the care and compassion they showed to both Wallace and Karen. We are fortunate to live in such a caring community.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Karen – My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Wally. may you find comfort in one another. Hugs! Wendy
Karen … it is December the 28th and only today did I read of Wally’s passing. I was out of the country on the 12th and had I been home and known of your loss I would certainly have been at the service! I knew Wally was not doing well, but I did not know things were so dire. My sincere sympathy goes out to you and all your family! Interestingly enough I noted the date of his passing … December 12th … as my own Mother passed on December 12th, 1995, so I shall never forget that date. My thoughts are with you! Marvin Maronda
Sorry to read this sad news Karen. Prayers and thoughts are with you. Bette Huff.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family – was a pleasant surprise to see you in Vulcan last month – I know loosing family is always so hard and at this time of the year it’s even harder – prayers and hugs Donna and Gary
So very sorry for your loss Karen . Myself just recently losing my beloved and best friend husband , Henry , I have some knowledge of the deep grief , sadness , loneliness and emptiness you are experiencing . Family and friends are such Great support and comfort . Prayers and Hugs to you Karen .
To Karen, John, Todd, Vanessa and all of the family, we are sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Chuck & Shari Komm
So sorry for your loss hugs to you and your family ❤️
Sincere condolences to Karen, John, Todd, Vanessa and all of the family. With best wishes from Connie Hunt (now in Okotoks) and her family (Dan, Peter, Chris & Cecilia).
To Sharon and the family of Wally Dorchak,
I was sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. I believe he is the last boy ( man) in the family to go. I haven’t seen much of him since he moved to Vulcan, and I came to Taber.
the Dorchak’s were well known in the Enchant area for many years.
He will be missed.
June (Wiest) Fekete
Heartfelt condolences to Karen and family. Thinking of you all and sending prayers during this difficult time.
Condolences and love to Karen and Family for the loss of their loved one.
Our sincere sympathy to Karen and family