CLIFF HRANKOWSKI
Posted: April 8th, 2023
CLIFF HRANKOWSKI 1948-2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Cliff Hrankowski, announce his passing on April 1, 2023, at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, AB, age 74 years. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 50 years, Elaine (Webster) Hrankowski, son’s Adam, Benjamin, daughter Ann Diamantopoulos (Harry), Grandson’s Nikolas and Yanni and family in Greece. Also, his brother Joe Hrankowski (Vicki) of Medicine Hat, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. His sister-in-law, Elizabeth Davidson, and brother-in-law, Paul (Christa) Webster.
Cliff was born in Gimli, MB and lived in Winnipeg Beach until attending high school at St. Joseph’s College in Otterburne, MB. Cliff attended the University of Winnipeg then the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Dentistry.
In 1972, he married Elaine (Webster) and started his first dental practice in Hamiota, MB. In 1976 he moved to Medicine Hat, AB, where he practiced at the Crestwood Dental Clinic for 30 years. Cliff and Elaine retired in Calgary, AB in 2008.
Cliff enjoyed travelling the world and especially his time doing volunteer dentistry work in St. Lucia and Israel. Paris and Rome were favorite cities of his, with a special love for the Vatican. His wonderful laugh, dry sense of humour, love of gardening and the stories he enjoyed sharing will be dearly missed.
Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday April 11 at Eden Brook Funeral Home at 7:00pm, and funeral service to be held on Wednesday April 12, at St. Michael’s Catholic Community Church at 11:00am.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or Doctors Without Borders.
Our loss is profound.
Our love is enduring.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca
Our Deepest sympathy to the family of this wonderful caring dentist, we were grateful for his excellent care until his retirement….. our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time