Edward John Franko, late of Weyburn, SK passed away January 13, 2016, at the age of 84 years.

Edward was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Nellie Franko; brothers: Bruno, Tony, John, Joey, Stanley, Peter; sister: Stella; brothers-in-law: Steve Ryby Roy McConnell; sister-in-law Betty Franko.

He is survived by his wife Doreen, Weyburn, SK; children and grandchildren: Marlene Dudgeon, Beausejour, MB, and family: Lisa (Robert) Stewart, Robert (Mandie) Franko, Kaleigh Dudgeon; Mary (Barry) Boechler, Saskatoon, SK, and family: Tracy (Ryan) Keefe, Stacy Boechler; Darren Franko, Weyburn, SK and family Talan and Danielle; Jeannine (Brian) Kater, Weyburn, SK, and family: Paige Kater and Reid Kater;  5 great grand children; pet dog Eddie; sisters: Anne (Clarence) Cephart, St. Albert, AB, Adelia Roline, Edmonton, AB; sisters-in-law: Betty Franko, Edmonton, AB, Mable McConnell, Drayton Valley, AB, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Prayers were held on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 7:00pm from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, SK.  A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward was held on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 10:30am from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, SK, with Father Gerry Bauche celebrant, interment  followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK. Lunch was held at McKenna Hall, Weyburn, SK.  Pallbearers were all of Edward's grandchildren.

For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Edward may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation, Box 1416, Weyburn, SK, S4H 3J9, or Stars AirAmbulance, 2640 Airport Road, Regina, SK, S4W 1A3.

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