Mr. Frank Gogowich

April 29, 1931 - February 22, 2021

Mr Frank Gogowich of High River, Alberta, formerly of St. Brides, Alberta, passed away on February 22, 2021 at the High River Hospital at the age of 89 years. Frank is survived by his wife Halia, daughter Yvana (Terry) Shewchuk, and son Eugene (Tiffany) Gogowich. Grandchildren Natalya and Nikolas Shewchuk; Cash and Chloe Gogowich. Sisters Eva Tchir, Helen Karpyshyn, Anna (Michael) Drobot and Brother John (Lillian) Gogowich. Frank was predeceased by his father Walter Gogowich, his mother Stella Gogowich and brother Stanley Gogowich. Frank was born in McRae, Alberta and farmed in the area until his retirement. He was not only a farmer, but a truck driver, lover of animals, storyteller, and jack of all trades. He loved baseball, violin, and old-time music. He spent many hours in his shop welding and maintaining machinery, in addition to pampering his Hereford cows. Frank was a loving father, always sacrificing his time and energy for the welfare of his children. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice. A private funeral will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in High River, Alberta, with interment to follow at the Highwood Cemetery. A livestream link will be available at www.francisdesaleshighriver.com. Please click on the “Livestream” button. Special thank you to Dr. Kuechler and to Brenda RN, Alex PT, and the rest of the home care team here in High River, without whose help Frank would not have been able to stay in his home for the last part of his life. Thank you to the hospital staff whose care kept him comfortable and peaceful in his last hours. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.