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DATKEWICH, Alice Joan On June 6, 2000 Alice Joan Datkewich of Wetaskiwin, Alberta passed away at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her loving family; husband Fred; daughter Linda and her husband Mel Torgerson of Warburg; grandchildren, Cassandra, Blair, Candace; numerous relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held from Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin on June 9 at 1 p.m. If friends desire, memorial donations may be given to the Walter Mackenzie Health Science Center, Edmonton. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin in care of arrangements, (780) 352-2501.
INGLIS, Jack Jack Inglis passed away at the Rocky View Hospital on June 5, 2000 at the age of 74 years. Jack is survived by his daughter, Susan Mooney and son-in-law Don, and two grandsons, Philip and Christopher. Jack is also survived by his cousins Douglas Fraser, Alan Inglis and Jack Ferris. He was predeceased by his father Harold and his mother Lily. A private family interment will be held in Wetaskiwin at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of their choice. Arrangements in care of Jacques Funeral Home and Crematorium, 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, Alberta T2J 7E5, telephone: 297-0711.
LAIRD, Agnes (Nancy) On May 27, 2000 Nancy Laird of Wetaskiwin, Alberta passed away at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her four sons, Malcolm (Marianne) Laird of Lloydminster, Norman (Lynnette) Laird of Big River, Sask., Scott (Cammie) Laird of Mulhurst Bay, Gordon Laird of Wetaskiwin; five grandchildren and one brother James Simpson of Grangemouth, Scotland. She was predeceased by her husband Donald, Dec. 18, 1991 and grandson William, 1998. A private family service has taken place. Roth & Sons Funeral Director, Wetaskiwin entrusted with arrangements, 352-5252.
RODE, (Nee Hazelwood) M. Ellen May 9, 1943 - June 6, 2000 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ellen Rode of Wetaskiwin, Alberta at the age of 57 years. Ellen will be missed by her loving family; her husband of 36 years, Alf; her sons, Lorne (Tina) of Wetaskiwin, Edward (Sharon) of Airdrie, Darcy (Christine) of Denver, Col.; and her six grandchildren. Ellen also leaves her mom and dad, Slim and Mary Hazelwood of Red Deer; sisters, Lorna (John) Beaudoin of Ponoka, Marjorie (Pete) Rechel of Fort McMurray; brothers, Jack (Rae) of Lethbridge, Jim (Lynette) of Red Deer; as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at the Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bert Moriartey officiating. Interment followed at the Lakedell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lawrence Brehm, Arnie Barr, Arnold Fortier, Ed Beaudoin, Ralph Gray, Bill Smigiliski. Honourary pallbearers were Les Hutchinson, Mart Sandaker and John Beaudoin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the W.W. Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton or to the Wetaskiwin Senior Citizens Centre. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin in care of arrangements, (780) 352-2501.
SCHMIDT, Ludwig William On June 3, 2000, Ludwig William Schmidt of Wetaskiwin, Alberta passed away at the age of 97 years. He is survived by his children, Ken (Myrtle) of Wetaskiwin, Roy (Mabel) of Red Deer, Delores (Duncan) MacDonald of Red Deer, Carol (Ed) Kokas of Wetaskiwin; 24 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Zeissler; sister-in-law, Sadie Schmidt. He was predeceased by his wife, Lydia in 1995; grandchildren, Connie and Terry Schmidt; great grandchild, Cody Hrdlicka; three brothers and five sisters. Funeral service was held from Zion Lutheran Church, Wetaskiwin on Thursday, June 8 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Terry Defoe officiating. Interment followed at the Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Schmidt, Roy Schmidt Jr., Perry Kokas, Dwayne Schmidt, Kevin Genz and Lloyd Watt. If friends desire, memorial donations may be given to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Building Fund. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin in care of arrangements, (780) 352-2501.
BLAKEBURN, Leonard Cecil On November 30, 2000, Leonard Blakeburn of Wetaskiwin, Alberta passed away at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his loving family; sons, Gordon (Cindy) Blakeburn of Terrace, BC, Gary (Michaela) Blakeburn of Kelowna, BC, Dana Blakeburn of Wetaskiwin, Douglas (Emily) Blakeburn of Vancouver, BC, Shawn (Thea) Blakeburn of Wetaskiwin; mother of the children, Donne Blakeburn of Wetaskiwin; four grandchildren, Sarah, Elisha, Justyn, Breeanna; sisters and brothers, Louise (Bill) Christiano of Alberta Beach, Dorothy (Ron) MacDonald of Terrace, BC, Shirley Bonyai of Edmonton, Yvonne (Bill) Warren of Millet, Robert Blakeburn of Edmonton; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Stella Blakeburn; brother, Arthur; granddaughter, Shaelene. Funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. from Roth and Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Gormly officiating. Cremation with interment at a later date in the Terrace Cemetery, Terrace, British Columbia. Honourary pallbearers were John Owen, Kelly Sprague, David Dearing, Glen Fraser, Brian Sejdl, Les Brooking, Ted Draeger and Kevin Watson. Memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 - 124 St., Edmonton T5M 0H9. Arrangements entrusted to Roth and Sons Funeral Directors, Wetaskiwin, (780) 352-5252.
JONES, Harold Griffith On December 3, 2000, Harold Jones of Westerose, Alberta passed away at the age of 94 years. Harold is survived by his loving children, Lois Currie of Chatham, Ont., Margaret Lathe of Drayton Valley, Verva King of Westerose, Charlie and Ethel Jones of Victoria, BC, Earl and Dorothy Jones of Winfield, BC, Dan and Tanna Jones of Westerose, Ken and Shelley Jones of Edmonton; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Verva Belle Jones, Jan. 14, 1993 and two infant children. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. from the Lakedell Community Centre with Rev. Jim Reeb officiating. Interment in Lakedell Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to STARS or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin in care of arrangements, (780) 352-2501.
KOPPENOL, Cornelius (Cor) On Dec. 6, 2000 Cor Koppenol of Wetaskiwin, Alberta passed away at the age of 66. Cherishing his memory are his wife of 33 years, Myrtle; step-son Randy and wife Margaret Shinness of Millet and grandchildren Trevor, Jason and Kaitlyn; brother, Mart and Gloria Koppenol of Hanna; sister Johanna and Doug Tanaschyk of Hemaruka, AB; brother and sister-in-laws, Heinz and Eileen Kummer of Wetaskiwin, Keith and Dawna Couturier of Drayton Valley, Ken and Gloria Couturier of Rumsey, Ivan Couturier of Red Deer and Brian Couturier of Hamilton, Ont.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Cor was predeceased by his parents, Mart in 1970 and Johanna in 1987. Funeral service will be held at Baker Funeral Chapel, 5302 - 50 Ave., Wetaskiwin on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Ree officiating. Interment to follow at Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery. In memory of Cor, donations may be given to Canadian Cancer Society, STARS Air Ambulance or to a charity of donor's choice. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin in care of arrangements, (780) 352-2501.
BROZ, Keith Joseph Anthony On October 13, 2000 Keith Joseph Anthony Broz of Wetaskiwin, Alberta passed away at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynda; daughter, Lila (Brian) Grant of Calgary and grandchildren, Jessica, Courtney, Chad, Jeremie; son, Wally (Fern) Broz of Wetaskiwin and grandchildren, Jared, Brandon, Nicholas; son, Bruce (Stephanie) Broz of Calgary and grandchild, Tyler; sister, Dorothy (Mac) Robinson; brother, Jim (Lorraine) Broz; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Jock Wright; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Lillian Broz; step-father, Tom Keen and brother Ralph Broz. Keith was an active Legion Member. He had many interests and hobbies including bowling, fishing, darts, coin collecting, cards, wood-working and gardening. A Celebration of Life service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. from the Wetaskiwin Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Rick Steele officiating. In memory of Keith, friends may make memorial donations to Lynda Broz. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin in care of arrangements (780) 352-2501.
EHBRECHT, Leslie Elmer On September 20, 2000 Leslie Elmer Ehbrecht of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, passed away at the age of 37 years. Leslie is survived by his father, Elmer Ehbrecht of Gwynne; his mother, Carole Ehbrecht of Wetaskiwin; sister, Laura Ehbrecht of Wetaskiwin; one nephew, Cole Ehbrecht; grandmother, Irene Udenberg of Wetaskiwin; grandmother, Mary Ehbrecht of Edmonton; godparents, Elmer and Corinne Lindgren of Stony Plain; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by grandfather, Andrew Udenberg and grandfather, Fred Ehbrecht; aunt, Cheryl Udenberg; uncle, Allan Ehbrecht; and special friend Prema Wolfe. Funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. from Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin with Pastor Abe Dubland officiating. Cremation followed. Memorials may be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta or Bethany Home for Children. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin in care of arrangements, (780) 352-2501.
