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Earle Wintfield Smith
(November 7, 1930 - February 24, 2012)
Earle Wintfield Smith, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away after a brave and courageous battle with cancer at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie on February 24, 2012 with his family by his side.
Earle was born in Maccan, Nova Scotia, eldest child of Lorne and Mildred Smith and was raised in rural areas of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force at age 17 and was stationed in various parts of Canada including Montreal, Whitehorse, Alert, Beaverbank, and Beaverlodge. He retired in 1968 and then spent 23 years with Alberta Power (ATCO Electric) managing communication systems in northwest Alberta and retired in 1992. He got bored and took up truck driving.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years Barbara, son Ian, daughter Heather (Craig) Stanley, grandsons Kyle (Cassidy) Wardlow, Quinn (Mandie) Wardlow, granddaughter Kendra Stanley, his great-grandson Kallen James Earle Wardlow born on February 25, 2012 and honourary daughter, Heather Rowe. He will also be missed by his siblings: Betty Adams, Johnson (Shirley), Lorne, Richard (Beverly), Evelyn (Ken) MacKay, Eric (Lucille), Karen (David) Dickinson, and Leslie (Joyce); and many other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his father Lorne, mother Mildred, brother Fred and his wife Jessie and brother-in-law Cecil Adams.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff on 5 North Palliative Care Unit at QE II Hospital, Dr. Alexandra Noga, and Dr. Angela Barreth for helping us through this period with their knowledge and compassion as well as Maureen Dozorec of Home Care.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s United Church. Inurnment to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Grande Prairie Unit Canadian Cancer Society or the QEII Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit.
Dillon John Polny
(May 15, 1991 - February 19, 2012)
Dillon passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Courtenay, British Columbia at the age of 20 years.
Dillon was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, where he spent most of his life.
He leaves to mourn his father, Darrell Polny and mother Yvette VanHaga; grandmother Mary Polny and grandfather Doug Laurin; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:30pm at Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 1:00pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grande Prairie. Interment will follow at the Grande Prairie Cemetery.
Brian Joseph Kien, of Wainwright
Brian Kien, husband and best friend of Sandra Kien (Forrest) passed away on Friday, October 3, 2003, at the age of 46, in a fatal car accident near High Level.
Brian was born in Trochu, AB on December 31, 1956 to William and Nora Kien. He moved to Youngstown, as a small child and that is where he received most of his schooling. Brian moved to Wainwright in 1978 and while there he was an employee of Husky Oil. Brian was well known for his mechanical abilities whether he saw the machine or not. Brian enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and being with his friends and family. He became a first time grandpa in May of 2003.
Brian is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; his children Karen (Clint) Nicholson of Hanna; Brandy Kien of Wainwright; Michael Forrest of Wainwright; Ryan Kien of Wainwright and granddaughter Rebekah. His mother Nora (Herman) Shelke; his sisters Burnetta and Martha; and brother Terry. Also Putzie, the family pet.
He is predeceased by his father William.
Memorial services to be held at the St. Thomas Anglican Church of Wainwright on Friday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. Luncheon to follow at the church.
Lesley "Les" Charles Wright
(February 1, 1920 - February 5, 2012)
Longtime resident of Grande Prairie and Grovedale area, passed away peacefully at the QEII Hospital on Sunday, February 5, 2012 after celebrating his 92 birthday.
He was born February 1, 1920 in Teddington, England. At the age of 5 he travelled the ocean blue to his home in Wynyard, Saskatchewan where he spent his younger years. Shortly after High School, he joined the R.C.A.F. and took up learning the trade of an aircraft mechanic. He met the love of his life, Marguerite Webb at a local dance in Lethbridge. They were married in August, 1945 and settled down in Calgary. Dad became an auto mechanic and worked at Stampede Motors. Eventually he opened up a new B/A service station on Simons Valley Road. Later, the family moved to Edmonton and he started working for Jenner Motors. It was during this time that he sent in an application to attend the U of A Education Program. At age 41 with 5 children in tow, Dad moved to Grande Prairie and became a vocational teacher at the new Composite High School teaching automotives. He taught for 23 years and then retired to a life in the country where he enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing bridge, dancing, talking on his CB and eventually his Ham radio. He loved the outdoor life sitting on his porch waiting to seeing an animal pass by. In his spare time he learned how to make wine and had great success at this. He continued to repair cars well into his later years. He shared his last dance with me a few weeks ago at his home at Heritage Lodge and still was a smooth dancer.He enjoyed his many friends and family and having a good laugh or telling stories.
He is survived by his daughter Patricia (Garry) Roessler, sons Michael (Tina), James, daughter Kathleen (Barry) Mykytuk and son Paul, his sister Daphne (Michael) Puszka of Victoria, B.C, sister in-law Vi Wright of Pentiction, B.C. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Nellie Wright, his wife Marguerite, and his younger brother Tom from Oliver, B.C. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00am at Christ Church Anglican, 6610 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie. Family interment will follow at a later date at Pleasantview Cemetery in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.
Memorial donations made to the Heritage Lodge or the Grande Prairie Legion would greatly be appreciated.
Catherine Ruth (nee Rankin) Kelly
KELLY, Catherine Ruth (nee Rankin) - passed away on August 22, 2011, in Lamont Alberta at the age of 71. She succumbed following a courageous battle with COPD and Lung Cancer. Cathy was the third of four children born to the now deceased Dorothy and John Rankin. Cathy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Alexander Kelly. She will be forever remembered by her seven children: Tanis Honey (Brian), Terry Kelly (Martina), Trudy Hoffner (Zenon), Patrick Kelly (Joyce), Christopher Kelly (Heather), Ryan Kelly (Leanne), Andrew Stevenson and her nine grandchildren: Dustin Honey (Gladys), Chantelle Honey (Mensah), Brandon Hoffner (Sha Sha), Nicole Kelly, Christie Kelly, Gregory Kelly, Megan Kelly, Madison Kelly, Holland Kelly, Brett Schneider, Kyle Travis Johnson and four great grandchildren: Ethan Honey, Summer Honey, Luthor Honey-Fiagbedzi, and Aidyn Kelly. Cathy will also be fondly remembered by the many foster children she and her husband, Alex have welcomed into their heart and home. The family would like to thank Dr. Namit and the staff of Lamont Health Care Centre for their professionalism and compassion. At Cathy's request, a private memorial service was held for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lamont Health Care Centre at 5216- 53 Street Lamont, Alberta T0B 2R0.
