ALEXANDER RACZENKO

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ALEXANDER (ALEX) RACZENKO March 3, 1953 - St. Boniface, Manitoba June 10, 2017 - Calgary, Alberta It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Alex Raczenko, of Calgary, AB, formerly of Winnipeg, at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the age of 64 years. Alex carved himself a career in computer consulting starting with Rogers and Associates, but quickly switched to consulting firm ownership in Calgary culminating with DKW Systems Ltd. These experiences allowed Alex to become a mentor to others in the startup arena. He was Entrepreneur in Residence with Innovate Calgary for many years when the "normal" duration was one year. Most recently he was working as a Technology Development Advisor - Technical for the government of Alberta. For entrepreneurs seeking help, Alex was like an oasis in a desert. Finally someone could really make a difference. As a pitch coach he had no equal. The companies he coached regularly won pitch competitions all over the world. Alex made a difference. Alex is survived by his mother Jean, sister Laura (Derrick), sister-in-law Donna, niece Alexandra, nephew Nicholas, all of Winnipeg, and his beloved dog Cia. He is also survived by a host of friends and business associates in Calgary and area. Alex was predeceased by his father Nicholas, brother Peter and his grandparents. A celebration of Alex's life will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Richmond's Pub, 3919 Richmond Road S.W., Calgary, beginning at 3:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held in Winnipeg at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29 St. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Telephone (403) 521-3723, http:// albertacancer.ca/tom-baker-cancer-centre or Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society, 5060 - 74 Ave. S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 3C9. Telephone: (403) 250-7377, http://aarcs.ca/donate/ In living memory of Alex Raczenko, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W., CALGARY AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2017