Rene Dlugosz, 1934 - 2007

Rene Dlugosz, late of High Prairie, Alberta, and formerly of Guy, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2007 at High Prairie Health Complex at 73 years of age. Rene was born May 10, 1934 to Andrew and Mary Dlugosz in the farming community of Forestview (Guy), Alberta. Early life in Guy on the farm and at Whiteland school His early years were spent working on the family farm and going to Whiteland school. He married Sophie on October 22, 1959. A farm of his own in the Guy area soon followed as well as two sons, Richard born in 1965 and Roger born in 1967. The family bought a home in High Prairie in 1970 and he commuted between the home in High Prairie and the farm in Guy for many years. Remembered most for his large stature, friendly nature, and strong work ethic Rene will be remembered most for his large stature, his friendly outgoing nature, and his strong work ethic. Rene was usually seen at coffee shops, auctions, and bowling The coffee shops will seem emptier without him. The bowling league and farm auctions will miss his conversation. The farmland and the vegetable garden will miss his determined labours. Rene is predeceased by his father Andrew in 1973 and his mother Mary in 1970. He is survived by his wife Sophie, two sons Richard Dlugosz and Roger Dlugosz, and his brother Kizic Dlugosz. Funeral services for the late Rene Dlugosz were held November 29 in High Prairie at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. If friends so desire, donations may be made to High Prairie Golden Age Centre as expressions of sympathy.