Assumption High School - Crusader Purple Raider Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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MEMORIAM Father Edward L. Pokriefka was born in Detroit on April 1, 1896. He was a well known figure around Assumption in his student days, from 1922 to 1930. When finished high school, he continued his studies for the priesthood. In August 1930, he entered St Basil ' s Novitiate, Toronto and a year later took his first vows. Following theological studies at the Basilian Semin¬ ary in Toronto, he was ordained on December 16, 1934 in Assumption Church. Father Pokriefka’s priestly life began with a year at St. Michael’s College as assistant to the treasurer. Next he was assistant pastor at St, Mary ' s Church, Owen Sound, and later at St. Anne ' s Detroit. In 1945 he joined the staff of his old Alma Mater, He remained at Assumption for five years. During these years he was moderator of the Dad ' s Club and the Year Book One half of his priestly life was spent at St, Anne ' s, Detroit and it was here that death overtook him on the evening of October 28, 1954. He is buried in Assumption Cemetery May hie soul, and the souls of all the departed faithful rest in peace. Page 9