Jadwiga HULKO

LESZCZYNSKI, Jadwiga (Julie) On October 29, 2009, Mrs. Jadwiga Leszczynski of Edmonton, Alberta passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Frank; her sons Ed (Susan), Fred (Cheryl-Ann Orr) and John (Justine); grandchildren Sarah, Paul, Deedee, Michael, Emma and Benjamin; sisters Tosia, Lila, Marysia, Kasia (Mario); brother-in-law Reverend Joseph Leszczynski; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. She was predeceased by her mother Marta and father Daniel Hulko; brothers Polus, Valenty and Heniek; sisters Irena and Lucia. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton. Reverend Joseph Leszczynski will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Holy Rosary Polish Church, 11485 - 106 Street, Edmonton. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. M. Hamilton, the staff at the Cross Cancer Institute and Mel Miller Hospice, Unit 9Y at the Edmonton General Hospital. Memorial donations may be made in Jadwiga's name to Wellspring Edmonton, c/o Duncan & Craig LLP, 2800 Scotia Place, 10060 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3V9, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2 or Mel Miller Hospice at the Edmonton General Hospital, c/o Caritas Hospitals Foundation, 3C60 -11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0L4. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com . Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel (780) 422-2222 Over 100 Years of Service logo Published in the Edmonton Journal on 11/2/2009 Notice • Guest Book