Obituary of William Alexander Burak

December 29, 1934 – Drumheller, Alberta

October 29, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

William Alexander “Bill” Burak of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 89 years.

Bill was born in Drumheller, AB, on December 29, 1934, and lived in Newcastle until he moved to Calgary in 1953. He worked at Air Canada from 1972 until his retirement in 1997.

Bill is survived by his sister Lily Donkin of Calgary, his niece Kim Bruce (Randall) of Cochrane, and nephew Darrell Henigman of Calgary.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a charity of their choice.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Bill’s family here.

In living memory of Bill Burak, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-276-2296.