Sasha Radke, 38, quietly passed away December 12, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta due to complications from her long battle with illness. Sasha was born October 17, 1986 to Sam and Susan Radke in Edmonton, Alberta as the youngest of 5 children.
Sasha had many passions in her life and a few she completely cherished. For Sasha, family was one of the most important things in her life. She enjoyed the company of her parents, siblings and especially her nieces and nephews. With the dream of having a family of her own one day, her nieces and nephews held a special place in her heart. She would often find ways to celebrate common interests she shared with them and to give meaningful gifts.
During her life she developed a love to create things. She enjoyed spending time crocheting, knitting, sewing and cooking. She excitedly shared these talents with those she loved by way of gifts and meals, never expecting anything in return but to see smiles. She also loved music and would sometimes write and sing songs for those closest to her, while playing the ukelele. Sasha was an avid reader. Out of her vast library, her favorite book was Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll; one of her most prized possessions is a blanket made from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland fabric that her family put together for her.
Those she leaves behind will always remember her silliness and laughter, her love of Pokémon, and her fierce loyalty to the Edmonton Oilers.
Though illness took control of her life in her later years, she genuinely loved those she saw in need and would help them in any way possible.
If she had been given the opportunity to leave a message for those she left behind, it would be her favorite quote from Mother Mother (2018) that proudly hung on her wall:
“I believe, yes, I believe that you will see a better day. It’s alright.”
Sasha is survived by her parents Sam and Susan Radke; her siblings Slade (Desiree) Radke, Seth (Etsuko) Radke, Keltie (Scott) Gordon, Luke (Christina) Radke, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sasha was predeceased by her Johnston and Radke Grandparents, her Uncles Fred and Arthur Radke, her Aunt Lorraine Gibb, and Honorary Grandmother Jessie Houle.
For those who wish to mourn the loss of Sasha, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to WIN House, Women’s Shelter in Edmonton.
To all the Radke family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of beautiful Sasha. She was so talented, and I very much appreciated the messages we’d share late at night from time to time.
I am sending love and prayers for continued comfort to you all.