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The ¶®É«µÛ banner is flying at half-mast from March 5–8, 2021 in remembrance of Mr. Eugene Smereka, retired staff member in the Office of the Registrar.

Eugene Smereka

With tearful hearts but embracing our cherished memories of a loving Husband, Dad and Gido, the family of Eugene Smereka announces his passing on February 26, 2021 at the age of 74.

Eugene will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Linda; daughters Nicole Fluet (Paul) and Shawna Royer (Gilles); grandchildren Jamie & Alannah Dean, John & Gina Royer and Lyssa & Jayden Fluet; and his sister Diane Bourbeau (Hubert). He will also be fondly remembered by a large extended family and many good friends.

Eugene was predeceased by his parents Bill and Virginia Smereka and his nephew and godson Michael Bourbeau.

The family thanks you for sharing their sorrow. Your thoughtfulness and support are greatly appreciated. Thanks to staff at Leduc Hospital (Unit 22) and St. Joseph’s Palliative Care unit. We are especially grateful for Dr. Rebecca Saunders’ care and compassion.

Due to COVID restrictions, the family will make arrangements for a celebration of life at a later date when we can share hugs, tears and stories.

Memorial donations can be made in Eugene’s name to Haying in the 30’s or the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.

—Obituary originally published by . 

Eugene's Legacy at the U of A

Eugene Smereka worked for the ¶®É«µÛ for 33 years beginning in 1976, first with Printing Services and then with the Office of the Registrar. He was an integral part of the Office of the Registrar and provided the utmost in support for the countless things that needed to be done to make our Convocation ceremonies come together. Eugene retired from the University in 2009 at which time a plaque was dedicated in his honour by the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. This plaque is still displayed to this day in the tunnel beneath the Jubilee that leads to the stage that he walked through so many times during his time with the University.

For information about lowering the ¶®É«µÛ banner, visit the In Memoriam webpage.