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Rae Shwetz

Birth	:	20 Jul 1925
Death	:	3 Oct 2011
Burial	:	Waskatenau Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Waskatenau, Cold Lake Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	54.1223000, -112.8086600
Inscription	:	MARRIED NOV. 1, 1952 ~ EVERLASTING LIFE THROUGH CHRIST Back of Headstone: A LIFE SO BLESSED AND BEAUTIFULLY LIVED
Description	:	Published in The Edmonton Journal on Oct. 6, 2011 SHWETZ, Rae July 20, 1925 ~ October 3, 2011 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Rae Shwetz at the age of 86. He is predeceased by his parents, Tatianna and Andrew; brothers, Jacob and Leonard; and sister, Minnie. Rae was an educator for 38 years. His teaching career began in Frog Lake and he also taught in Cooking Lake, Sprucefield, Waskatenau and Thorhild. Rae was the Principal at Waskatenau School for many years, followed by Vice-Principalship at Thorhild Academic Vocation... Read More	Published in The Edmonton Journal on Oct. 6, 2011 SHWETZ, Rae July 20, 1925 ~ October 3, 2011 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Rae Shwetz at the age of 86. He is predeceased by his parents, Tatianna and Andrew; brothers, Jacob and Leonard; and sister, Minnie. Rae was an educator for 38 years. His teaching career began in Frog Lake and he also taught in Cooking Lake, Sprucefield, Waskatenau and Thorhild. Rae was the Principal at Waskatenau School for many years, followed by Vice-Principalship at Thorhild Academic Vocation High School from 1971 until his retirement in 1982. He served both communities on Council and was the Mayor of Thorhild for eighteen years. His leadership brought many positive changes to Thorhild such as bringing in a long-term water supply, initiating a Library, and securing significant grants for the Community Association. His care for his family, students and community was his strongest value. Divine Liturgy will be held on Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 A.M. at Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church in Waskatenau, AB. Interment will follow in the Waskatenau Ukrainian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Rae to either the Friends of Thorhild Library Society, Box 658, Thorhild, AB T0A 3J0 which he co-founded and that supports his strong belief in life-long learning and education, or to Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church, Waskatenau, AB T0A 3P0

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Where is Rae Shwetz's memorial?
Rae Shwetz's memorial is located at: Waskatenau Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Waskatenau, Cold Lake Census Division, Canada.
When did Rae Shwetz death?
Rae Shwetz death on 3 Oct 2011 in
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Latitude: 54.1223000
Longitude: -112.8086600

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Shwetz

(1892 - 1984)

Tatianna Kolach Shwetz

(1894 - 1986)

Siblings

Olga Shwetz Scott

(1917 - 2016)

Steve Shwetz

(1919 - 2018)

Michalina “Lena” Shwetz Tataryn

(1923 - 2019)

Leonard Shwetz

(1927 - 1984)

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Coordinate: 54.1223000, -112.8086600

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