Stanley “Stasiu” Szyszka
September 23, 1931 – July 12, 2025
Calgary, Alberta
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stanley Szyszka, affectionately known as Stasiu, who passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 93.
Stanley was born on September 23, 1931, in Kielce, Poland, and lived a remarkable life filled with compassion, laughter, and a spirit of generosity that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
A man with a heart of gold, Stanley was known for his kindness and wisdom. He never hesitated to help anyone in need and lived by the simple yet powerful belief that if you could help someone — you should.
His sense of humor was unmatched, and he had a way of making everyone around him laugh with his quick wit and hilarious stories.
Stan was incredibly social, and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life was one of his greatest gifts.
Among his many passions were gliders and travelling. He had a deep love for aviation, which led him to a career as an aircraft mechanic for Air Canada Airlines. He took great pride in his work and remained endlessly curious about the mechanics of flight. Stan lived for adventure, and his love for travel took him across countries and continents — always with a twinkle in his eye and a story to bring back.
Stanley lived life to the fullest. He was kind, he was funny, and above all, he was deeply loved.
He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, compassion, and resilience. Though we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the incredible life he lived and the countless memories he gave us.
Rest in peace, Stasiu. You will be forever missed and always remembered.
Stanley will be lovingly remembered by his wife Hanna; stepsons Robert and Adam; stepdaughter Beata; Grandson; Tomek, granddaughter’s; Olga, Paulina and Cheyenne and Great Granddaughter Lola.
Stanley will be deeply missed by his family — including his nieces and nephews: Krzysztof (and Jola), Iwona, Robert (and Asia), and Leszek (and Ida); his great-nieces and great-nephews: Izabela, Agnieszka, Magdalena, Patryk, and Natalia; and many more who shared in his life, his stories, and his laughter over the years.
Niech spoczywa w pokoju wśród bliskich, którzy odeszli przed nim – Helena and Danuta, and others who were close to his heart.
We carry his memory with love and will always remember the warm, kind-hearted man he was. Zawsze będziesz w naszych sercach. Żegnaj, Wujku. Do zobaczenia po tamtej stronie.
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His family in Winnipeg loved him very much and have many fond memories of him May God give peace and rest
Our heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Stasiu.
He will be deeply missed by his family — including his nieces and nephews: Krzysztof (and Jola), Iwona, Robert (and Asia), and Leszek (and Ida); his great-nieces and great-nephews: Izabela, Agnieszka, Magdalena, Patryk, and Natalia; and many more who shared in his life, his stories, and his laughter over the years.
Niech spoczywa w pokoju wśród bliskich, którzy odeszli przed nim – Helena and Danuta, and others who were close to his heart.
We carry his memory with love and will always remember the warm, kind-hearted man he was. Zawsze będziesz w naszych sercach. Żegnaj, Wujku. Do zobaczenia po tamtej stronie.
Stanley will always be remembered fondly as a man of warmth and kindness by his family in Winnipeg May God grant you the peace and rest that you deserve
Niosąc ciężar żalu i smutku po śmierci Śp. Stanisława – ukochanego Wujka Stana przekazujemy słowa serdecznego współczucia dla całej Rodziny w Calgary.
Śp. Wujek Stan był wspaniałym człowiekiem, który nigdy nie odmówił pomocy i wsparcia.
W 1963 roku wybrał niełatwy los emigranta ze swoją pierwszą żoną Janiną, najpierw w Winnipegu a później w Calgary rozpoczął nowy etap życia zawodowego i rodzinnego.
Kanada pozwoliła mu na życie w dostatku, ale Polska pozostała na pierwszym miejscu jako kraj najbliższy sercu.
Był pełen tęsknoty i patriotyzmu.
Przez 62 lata spędzanych na emigracji Ojczyznę i najbliższą rodzinę, oraz przyjaciół odwiedzał corocznie.
Szczególnie cenił te więzy krwi, które opierały się na wzajemnym zaufaniu, szacunku i miłości.
Teraz Śp. Wujek dołączył do swoich bliskich Rodziców, Brata i Sióstr.
Jest w Domu Ojca i polecamy Go Miłosierdziu Bożemu.
Dziękujemy za wszystkie wspólne chwile, za Twoją miłość i dobroć.
Nie możemy uczestniczyć w Jego ostatniej drodze, ale łączymy się w modlitwie.
Siostrzenica Iwona z córką Izabelą
Our memories take us back to our family in Winnipeg and Calgary. We fondly reminisce family gatherings and travels together. Stanley was forever young at heart and his love of life was an inspiration to us all. We will miss him and may his soul travel the heavens.
Osoba może odejść, ale wspomnienia o niej pozostaną. Znajdź pocieszenie i ukojenie w dobrych wspomnieniach. Jestem z Tobą w tym trudnym czasie. Składam Tobie oraz Twojej Rodzinie najszczersze wyrazy współczucia.
Pamięć o Staszku zawsze będzie bliska.
My thoughts are with you and your grieving family during this time. May all the loving memories carry us through. With sympathy, understanding, and all my love.