Ludwik Galazka,
Beloved husband of Krystyna Galazka of Calgary, Ludwik passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at the age of 58 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ludwik's generous nature and lively spirit will continue to live on through his family. Besides his loving wife Krystyna, Ludwik is survived by two daughters, Justyna and Izabela, both of Calgary. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters and their families. Ludwik will also be missed and lovingly remembered by his relatives and friends in Canada and Poland.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433.
Many thanks for the well wishes, prayers and support for Ludwik throughout his fight. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Chinook Hospice for the special care given to Ludwik.
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December 2, 2006
I'd like to extend my sincerest condolences to Ludwik's family. One regret I have is that I was in Toronto all of last week and missed the service.
Ludwik was a special person who always gave of himself, both socially and corporately. I had the pleasure of working with him when we were at Trizec together and we remained friends through all these years. He will be missed.
Gabby Franco (Calgary, AB )
December 1, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cam Tan (Calgary, AB )
December 1, 2006
Ludwik was a great friend and was there to help anyone at anytime. We here at Agrium will miss our friend.
Duncan Murray (Calgary, AB )
November 30, 2006
I would like to express my condolences to Ludwik's family. I had the pleasure of working with Ludwik for the past 15 years. Ludwik represented TrizecHahn and was a customer of Siemens Building Technologies for years. At one point,Ludwik operated a business segment of TrizecHahn called Trizec Technical Services (TTS). Ludwik worked very hard to ensure that his team and all contractors executed work in a timely/efficient manner to support all the TrizecHahn buildings and tenants at all times. Customer satisfaction and Building Operating Efficiency were key measurements to Ludwik. He was proud of this business unit and the philosophy that TTS represented to the buildings.
I was fortunate to have Ludwik as a colleague at Siemens where we worked on various projects together. Ludwik was always very meticulous in every assignment he accepted and always gave 110% to his work. Ludwik was the "King" of documentation and anyone that ever worked with him knew that Ludwik had investigated every option and had all specifications and back-up paperwork associated with the project.
Ludwik was a perfectionist at everything he did and was always very professional in his occupation. A more positive man you will never meet.
We will all miss Ludwik.
Dale Case (Calgary, AB )
November 29, 2006
It was a pleasure knowing and working with Ludwik. My condolences go out to his family.
Kevin Shewchuk (Calgary, AB )
November 29, 2006
Dear Krystyna, Justyna and Izabela,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Ludwik. He touched many hearts both personally and professionally and he will be missed dearly.
Jodi, Tyson and Taylor Martin (Calgary, AB )
November 29, 2006
I would like to extend my sincerest condolensces to Ludwik's family for their loss. I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Ludwik in operations within buildings owned and operated by TrizecHahn for several years. As so many have mentioned, Ludwik always looked towards the positive side of everything and provided tremendous ownership and leadership amongst his peers. Ludwik was interested in the Calgary Building Operators Association where he was instantly welcomed into because of his positive attitude and his willing to share work interests his fellow building operators, chief engineers and associates. Ludwik became actively involved in our executive committee taking on the role as treasurer where he excelled in bringing the accounting books up to a precise level of expertise. His enthusiasm was infectious and touched everyone he ever met. He will be a dearly missed good friend and colleague.
Al Martin (Calgary, AB )
November 28, 2006
Ludwik was instrumental in who I have become.
All I can think of saying is Thank-you.
You will be remembered.
Nathan Torgerson (Calgary, AB )
November 28, 2006
Our hearts are prayers are with your family.
D. Baragar (Calgary, AB )
November 28, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss. He was an inspiration to all of us.
Bill Tolley (Calgary, AB )
November 28, 2006
May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with your family. May the fond memories of a loving husband and father provide some measure of joy and peaceful remembrance. Our sincere condolences.
Grant & Shelagh Sardachuk (Scottsdale, AZ )
November 28, 2006
To the Family of Ludwik;
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Ludwik.
Ludwik and I worked together for many years while employed by Trizec Office Properties, in various highrise office towers in downtown Calgary.
Ludwik was always a proud husband and father and spoke of you all often. He'd beam with pride while speaking of his daughters or Krystyna.
We shared a mutual love of dogs and exchanged many stories about raising and training German Sheppards.
Ludwik will be remembered by his friends and colleagues in the commercial real estate industry as a dedicated professional and "company man."
Ludwik's nickname was "Ludwik von Trizec" in recognition of his dedication to the company.
No one ever questioned whose interests he had at heart; family first, then the company.
Ludwik had a smile for everyone and found the impossible upside to every situation. Ludwik was a well known and repected leader in the commercial office building industry, and he will be missed.
James Moore (Calgary)
November 28, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tracy Mills (Calgary, AB )
November 28, 2006
You will be missed.
Lester Anderson (Calgary, AB )