BIELECKI: Frank Alfred Bielecki passed away at Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on November 8, 2025 at the age of 98 years. Frank was born, July 6, 1927 on the family farm in the White Eagle District. He was the oldest of 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He attended White Eagle School walking 3 1/2 miles one way. He had to learn how to speak English as all his family spoke Polish. After finishing his school years, he continued to help and live on the family farm. On November 11, 1963, he married Denise Brassard. Together they continued to farm. On January 19, 1977, after battling years of MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Denise passed away. In 1991, he started a friendship with Frances Hoffman. With that came extended family of Corrie and Marlene. With those daughters came son-in-laws, grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. In the 33 years, the family enjoyed many wonderful gatherings together. Over the years, Frank enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and woodworking. He enjoyed watching curling and baseball (Blue Jays). He enjoyed his 98 years to the fullest. He is survived by: his loving companion, Frances Hoffman; loving family, Corrie and Brad Van Metre, Dakota, Denver (Beaudre) and Bailey (Sam); Marlene and Ed Wipf, Jaylon and Janelle (Wesley) Tews; and Chris (Ashlee) and Indigo Reilkoff; sisters-in-law, Rose Bielecki, Kathy Beauvillier and Louise Premak; brothers-in-law; Tony (Madeleine) Brassard and Denis (Linda) Brassard; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by: his loving wife, Denise; parents, Joe and Pauline Bielecki; siblings; Annie (Albert ) Salzl, Peter, John (Josie), Joe, Robert and Mary; in-laws, Emile and Gilberte Brassard, Roland (Rose) Brassard, Beatrice (Claude) Bertrand, Paul (Mary) Brassard, Charlotte (Ken) Thompson and Barbara Ann Collins; and nephews, Ted and Gordie Bielecki. The Funeral for Frank was conducted from Paradise Hill Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, Paradise Hill, SK by Father Frederik Akah. A recording of the service is posted on McCaw Funeral Service website under Frank’s obituary, if you were unable to attend. The interment was held at the St. John’s Cemetery, Paradise Hill, SK Donations in memory of Frank can be made to Riverside Health Complex – Palliative Care Unit (PO Box 10, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0) or a charity of your choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.
CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank the staff at the Turtleford Hospital for their comforting care given to Frank and kindness to us. Thank you to Joel and staff at McCaw’s for their support and compassion during our difficult time. Also thank you to Father Frederick for the visits to the hospital and the final service as well as to the choir for their beautiful hymns. To the Red Cross Community ladies, thank you for the wonderful lunch you prepared. To the ones that gave flowers, food, masses, donations, cards, phone calls and many hugs; we thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts, from Frances and family.
