Edward S. Zintel

Edward Zintel was born on March 4, 1935, to Julia (née Fachet) and Adolf Zintel in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Humboldt, Saskatchewan.  Edward grew up in Marysburg, Saskatchewan and attended St. Henry’s School there. In his early twenties, Edward survived a devastating car crash that left him with life-threatening injuries. Despite the grim prognosis and a challenging recovery period, he showed remarkable resilience and determination, eventually relearning how to walk.

Edward met Evelyn Duke through his sister Dolores, as both were training to become nurses. They were married on October 15, 1960, at St. Augustine Church in Humboldt.

Edward took over the family farm in Marysburg and farmed there until moving to Humboldt in the late 1960s. He then spent the rest of his career working at the potash mine in Colonsay, Saskatchewan. Edward and Evelyn enjoyed a variety of activities together, including square dancing, bowling, playing cribbage, and traveling. Their adventures took them to Hawaii and Cuba numerous times, as well as several trips to Europe.

Edward will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his five children, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren:

Ward, Saskatoon 

Trevor (Lisa), Saskatoon – children Dustyn, Raysha (Paul) Harrison and Devon

Regan (Karin), Calgary – children Bryan, Jacob, Quinn (Katie Jones) and TJ

Carolyn Monz, Kelowna – children Jade (Mitch) Powelson and their children Kasey and Karter; Kristen (Kyle) Flint and Lucas (Georgia McKinley)

Rachel Lewis, Kelowna – children Alexandra and Brock 

Sisters Helen Larratt, Antoinette (Gabriel) Miller and Dolores Anthony

Edward was predeceased by his parents, Julia and Adolf, wife Evelyn, Step-Mother Agnes, Son Cal David Zintel, daughter in law Priya Lynn, brothers Raymond and Arnold, sisters Doreen, and Marie.

His family would like to thank The Elizabeth team for their support and kindness for the past three years.  

The Funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt celebrated by Fr. Colin Roy.  Interment followed at Assumption Cemetery, Marysburg.  Memorial donations in Edward’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Villa Foundation or Marysburg Centre of the Arts.