With heavy hearts, the family of John “George” Kralka of Cold Lake, Alberta sadly share the passing of their dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the age of 85 years.

Born to Peter and Annie Kralka in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, George dedicated his life to the teaching of others. He will be forever remembered by his loving wife of 57 years, Nadia Kralka; children: Cara (Jan) Hebert, Greg (Shannon) Kralka; grandchildren: Kendall, Jayden, Tristan; brother: Paul (Maryanne) Kralka; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

George is predeceased by his parents, Peter & Annie Kralka; sisters: Nellie Lysyshyn, Sannie Schurko.

Prayer Service, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Cold Lake, Alberta. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Cold Lake, Alberta (Eulogy starting at 11:45 a.m.). Celebrant, Father Limneo Zamora. Pallbearers: Kelvin Kralka, Jan Hebert, Don Lysyshyn, Jayden Hebert, Greg Kralka, Tristan Kralka. Honorary Pallbearers: Kendall Hebert, Jayden Hebert, Tristan Kralka. Final Resting Place, Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cold Lake, Alberta.

Donations in George’s memory may be sent to the charity of one’s choice.