Albert was a very kind, thoughtful, and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and Godfather. Albert was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Regena; his brother and sister-in-law, Adrien and Carole; and father and mother-in-law, Fred and Dolly Doroshenko. Albert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years (43 years on October 3) Darlene; their children Darrell (Krystal), Nathan, Vanessa (Cory), and Camille (Bobur); his grandchildren Austin, Donya, Levi, Jack, Chloe, Penny, Zadkqiel, Xamir, Nilu, Nyla, Bobur, and Minna; brothers Ray (Phyllis), Dave (Randy), John (Val), Leonard (Maureen), and sister Fran (Brian); sisters-in-law Kathy and Delores (Wayne), and brother-in-law Joseph (Cheryl); and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grandnephews.
Albert was a huge sports enthusiast; but what he loved most was how it brought people together. He made some of his closest friends through his involvement in baseball, broomball, and hockey. Albert loved baseball and everything about the game, which naturally evolved into his coaching Darrell, Nathan, and Vanessa throughout their childhoods. He also became a baseball official and found fulfilment in mentoring the next generations of umpires. Albert umpired for over 30 years including in the WMBL. He loved hockey, especially his beloved Maple Leafs, and always made an effort to watch his children, nephews, grandchildren, and great nephews play in as many games and tournaments as he could. He loved Broomball and played in many Canadian National Championships and in the World Broomball Championship in Regina in 2016. Albert was also part of the first Saskatchewan team to play in the gold medal game at the Canadian Broomball Nationals. He was able to play broomball with his brothers for many years, also playing on teams with his nephews; niece, Amber; his son, Darrell; and daughter, Vanessa. While Albert loved sports of all kinds, he truly loved his family and made an effort to do as much as he could with each of them. He was the best bowling partner in the annual family two-some usually pairing up with Camille or Vanessa. It was almost annoying at how Albert could pick up any sport and be a natural. To his children, he was more than just a sports loving dad, he loved to take his children tobogganing on the hill right behind their house in Saskatoon, and he taught each child to ride their bike. A favourite memory for all four children was when he would pitch a tent in the backyard and they all would camp for the night which would give Darlene the whole house to herself.
Albert loved being around people, he wasn’t the type to just talk about plans, he made plans to see people whether that was organizing a family softball game, a barbeque, or a scheduling a tee time. He never missed calling family on their birthdays, anniversaries, and his daughters and all of his nieces on Mother’s Day. The family wants to extend their appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Pasqua Hospital and Regina General Hospital where they worked tirelessly in his final moments. Their kindness and compassion were truly appreciated by the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Hospitals of Regina, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit supporting babies in need.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 100 Argyle St. N., Regina, SK on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:00am with Father Wilfred Calinawan officiating. Luncheon to follow. Internment will be held at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery following the luncheon. Everyone is welcome.
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