Emil Herman Pakula
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Emil Herman Pakula on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at the age of 91 years.
Emil was born near Killdeer, Saskatchewan on July 27th, 1929 to Barbara (Rigetti) and Otto Pakula. He was one of seven children. In his younger years he custom combined from Texas to Saskatchewan before settling down in Moose Jaw, where he married his beautiful wife Ruby (Kober) on August 4th, 1951 at a triple wedding. Together they raised their son Mark. He spent the majority of his career at Paterson Motors, then continued on to Moose Jaw Housing where he retired from.
Emil enjoyed playing darts and social gatherings. In his retirement he enjoyed going for coffee, completing word search puzzles and shared a passion for gardening with his wife. He took great pride in keeping the garden maintained for everyone to enjoy, especially his granddaughters who would sneak in and steal samples. He kept busy as well driving taxi and attending baseball games at Memorial and Roswell’s Park.
He was predeceased by his father, Otto Pakula; mother, Barbara (Rigetti) Pakula; stepmother, Agatha (Rigetti) Pakula; and siblings: Edward, Alfred, Otto, Edith (Pituley), Mary (Feser), and twin sister Anna (Weed). Emil will be forever remembered by his loving wife, Ruby (Kober); son, Mark (Kathy); granddaughters, Breanne Pakula and Danielle Senger (Tyler); great-grandchildren: Ashlyn, Emma, Decklyn and Katie; as well as many dear extended family and friends.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Emil’s name may be made to the Salvation Army, 175 – 1st Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0Y9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Most sincere condolences to all Emils family.
So sorry for your loss Ruby and family, our sincere condolences to you all.
So sorry for your loss Ruby, Mark, Breanne and Danielle.
Dear Ruby and Mark
We are so very sorry to hear of Emil’s passing.
Please know we are thinking of you at this sad time and sending our deepest sympathies on your loss.
May Emil rest in peace.
Mark, deepest condolences on the loss of you’re father.
condolences to all
Ruby & Mark, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Emil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as you grieve.
Russ & Terri Bruce
Mark and family, sorry for your loss.
My condolences Ruby,Mark,Kathy and family’s
Dear Ruby Mark and Family so sorry to hear the sad news of Emile’s passing sending love and prayers to all from Alfred and Goldie
Thinking of you all. His Memory will be Eternal.
Our deepest condolences to you Ruby and Mark and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ruby and family
Sorry for your loss .My sympathy to you all .
Our deepest sympathies to you Ruby and Mark and to all the families on your loss of Emil. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Our sincere sympathies for this time of parting, it is hard to say goodbye for a time, but remember there will be a time again of HELLO, how have you been, so good to see your again, there will be hugs and kisses again in the not too distant future for each of us, remember the sweet times and cherish the lovely memories you have made. Know that many others sorrow with you but good times will come again when we are all reunited and we will plan a great big BBque, good music and dancing and rejoicing. Love from all of us here in Lethbridge. Margaret and family.
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Pakula, Mark and his family. I have great memories of Mr. Pakula and his “witty” comments.
and know he will be sadly missed by many.
Ruby & family: our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. Dena & Al