On May 20, 2023, the good Lord took home one of His best. Jim Sokalski died as he lived - with his boots on the ground, doing what he loved, in the place he loved, at the age of 68 years.

Jim is survived by his partner in life and loving wife of 43 years, Hedi; two sons and two daughters, James (Carmen McFadyen), Miranda (Josh), Mykaela (Jon), Matthew (Jessica); ten grandchildren, Jesse, Kaden, Austin, Karol, Gemma, Casimir, Rosalie, Blaise, Ashleigh and Ethan; two step-grandchildren, Riley and Ashton; siblings, Brian (Sandra), Vaunie (Joe) Gee, Clarence, Rick (Tina), Laura (Ken) Argent, and Patricia (Bob) McMinn; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Marsha and Ed; five children; and four grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 5437-43 Street, Vegreville. Father Robert Lee officiating with inurnment at New Kiew Roman Catholic Cemetery. In memory of Jim, donations may be made to the Vegreville Society of St. Vincent de Paul or Vegreville Food Bank.