Obituary for
Tom «Tommy» Zaplachinski
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Tom (Tommy) Zaplachinski of Innisfree, Alberta, passed away on April 24, 2022, at the age of 86 years young. Tom was a handsome man with a twinkle in his striking blue eyes, exposing the rebel he once was before he got married and settled down. Most importantly, he was an amazing human being: a man with a heart of gold who would protect and provide for his family throughout his life. His children meant more to him than anything else in the world, and we are who we are because of him.
Tom grew up on a farm north of Innisfree, the farm that he would eventually take over from his father and develop into a rewarding business. He lived there most of his life and was most comfortable at home. The farm was where he raised his family and spent his remaining years before he passed on.
Tom is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Joanne; his four children of whom he was so proud, Cindy Zaplachinski, Steve (Lisa) Zaplachinski, Kevin Zaplachinski and Thomas (John Moore) Zaplachinski; and his two grandchildren who he adored, Sophie Zaplachinski and Markus Zaplachinski. He is further survived by his brother, Bill (Elaine) Zaplachinski; his sisters-in-law, Vicki (Ed) Zaplachinski and Alice (Steve) Zaplachinski; his brother-in-law, Gerald (Mary) Upton, and many nieces and nephews and other family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Katherine Zaplachinski; brothers, Steve and Ed; sister, Mary and her first husband, John Uniat.
There will be open evening prayers (Parastas) at the Holy Trinity Church, 5705-51 Street, Vegreville, Alberta, on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcomed to attend the Funeral Service which will also be held at the Holy Trinity Church at Friday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Buchach Cemetery after Mass.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada (www.diabetes.ca) instead of sending flowers. Our family is deeply grateful to Dr. Strydom and all the staff at St. Joseph’s Vegreville Hospital who provided exceptional care to our dear dad and allowed him to be comfortable and live with grace during his last few days on earth.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Tom Tommy
Zaplachinski 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Vegreville, Province: Alberta