Obituary of Edward William Peter Yohemas

May 4, 1938 – Edmonton, Alberta

October 17, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Edward Yohemas, beloved husband of Dianne Anita Yohemas (nee Gaucher), of Calgary, AB, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 86 years.

Our family patriarch, also known as “Ed the Electrician”, will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Dianne, his children, Mariette (Gerald) Garcia, Corinne (Dan) Waldon, Melanie (Scott) Oberg, and Celene (Cory) Yohemas Ross; his seven grandchildren, Erin, Jasper, Jared, Kate, Zach, Caleb and Skye, who were the light of his life; his four brothers and five sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Anne Yohemas (nee Melnyk); his sister Margaret Standard (nee Yohemas), and an infant child.

Prayer Services will be held at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church (8944 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a charity of your choice.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Edward’s family here.

In living memory of Edward Yohemas, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.