PONICH, GEORGE
May 16, 1924 ~ January 14, 2016
George Ponich passed away after a long stay at
Cottonwoods (Interior Health). He is survived by his devoted wife, Stacey; sons, Garry (Sandy), Richard (and his
children, Alexander and Daniel). Also survived by his sister, Rose Butters, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Lena, and by his five brothers and nine sisters. George was a World War II Veteran. He returned and became a Searle Grain Buyer in Redwater Alberta. George and Stacey moved to Edmonton in 1950 and he worked at Gulf Oil Refinery. They bought a farm in Fort
Saskatchewan area in 1963 and George continued to
work at the refinery. In 1973, they moved to Kelowna, BC, and he became a Hiram Walker Distillery Employee, and
Orchardist. Curling, fishing, bird and big game hunting
were his passions. Also, George and Stacey travelled Europe, Eastern Canada, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Panama Canal Cruise. Service to be held in
Edmonton at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting www.everdenrust.com