Albert Madryga

October 6, 1925 - September 21, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Madryga on Sept. 21st, after a short battle with cancer. Albert will be greatly missed by Marcia, his loving wife of 58 years, his children Mark, Roxanne (David) Rod (Sue), grandchildren Rodney, Rebecca, Matthew and Tessa, great-grandson Carson and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Effie and his stepson Barry Henshall.Albert was born in Edmonton and moved at age two to Vancouver with his parents Mary and John and his six siblings Jack, Lillian, Nell, Bill, Marie and Mike. His sisters always fondly looked after their "baby brother" and remained a very important part of his life.Albert attended Beaconsfield Elementary School and graduated from Vancouver Technical School, Class of 1943. He was trained in the Provincial Normal School and later graduated from the Faculty of Education at U.B.C.After service in the Canadian Armed Forces in World War 2, Albert began his 39 year teaching career. He taught in Cloverdale, Quadra Island, Britannia Beach, Midway, Tahsis, Forest Grove, Monte Lake and several schools in Kamloops where he was both a Teacher and Principal from 1957 to 1985.He is remembered as a dynamic instructor and a firm disciplinarian who had high expectations and tireless encouragement for his students. He enthusiastically directed and participated in musical performances especially at Christmas. Over the years Albert enjoyed hearing from former students, reconnecting with teaching colleagues and visiting with friends from his childhood. The family wishes to thank the staffs at the Kidney Care Centre, the Jim Pattison Pavilion at VGH, and Peace Arch Hospital for their thoughtful care.