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DAVIDSON, George R.
May 12, 1923 - February 3, 2003
On Monday, February 3, 2003, Mr. George R. Davidson of South Cooking Lake formerly of Sherwood Park passed away at the age of 79 years. He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife Caroline of 50 years; his two sons and two daughters, Linda (Joe) of Calgary, Glen of Sherwood Park, Donna (Grant) of Edmonton, Les (Wendy) of Edmonton; seven grandchildren, Kimberly and Lindsay of Calgary, Kristy, Katy and Brett of Edmonton, and Brandon and Nicole of Edmonton. He also leaves behind two brothers and five sisters, Mary Mills of Sherwood Prak, Margaret Madu of South Cooking Lake, Isabel Belore of Sherwood Park, Elizabeth Davidson of Sherwood Park, Helen Davidson of Calgary, Louis Davidson (Ellen) of Sherwood Park, Gordon Davidson of Red Deer. He will also be missed by numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Jean; brothers, Bill, Frank and Bob. Memorial Services will be held in loving memory of George R. Davidson on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at Park Place Funeral Home, 51 Broadway Blvd., Sherwood Park, with Reverend Ken Wheaton officiating. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of one's choice as expressions of sympathy. PARK PLACE FUNERAL HOME Crematorium & Cemetery Ctr. Family Owned & Operated (780) 417-8000
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EDWARDS, Edith "Edie"
Edith Muriel Edwards (nee Heslup), long time resident of Wetaskiwin, and earlier Millet, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. in Calgary. Edith was born in Malta on October 12, 1910 and immigrated to Canada from Edinburgh, Scotland with her family in the early 1920's. Edie taught school from 1928 to 1975, first in the Millet district, then in Wetaskiwin. She then retired to travel and enjoy life with her husband, Robert. As a lifetime member of the Anglican Church and the Eastern Star (past Worthy Matron, Victory Chapter No. 32), she will be remembered by many. Edie was predeceased by her husband, Robert "Bob"; parents, William and Jessie Heslup; sister, Jessie; brothers, Noel and William "Billy" and by many other dear family members. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Edwards and her husband, Alan Antonishka of Calgary; daughter, Elaine Wagar and Husband Roger of Airdrie; grandchildren, Jennifer and Mitchel Wagar; sisters-in-law, Irene Heslup (nee Edwards) and Jean Pluim (nee Edwards); brothers-in-law, James Edwards and Earle Edwards and his wife, Margaret "Mickey" as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews both here, in the U.S., and abroad. A Memorial Service to celebrate Edie's life will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Immanuel Anglican Church, 5103-46 Avenue, Wetaskiwin with Reverend Lyn Oldale officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Wetaskiwin Senior's Drop-In Centre, 5216 - 54 Street. Donations to honor Edie's life may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Chapel Wetaskiwin, Alberta (780) 352-2501 ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
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EGLINSKI, Olive
On Saturday, February 1, 2003, Olive passed away at the age of 76 years after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by four children: Judy (Paul) Vetro, Daphne (Hutch) Singh, Betty Babiuk, and Jim Eglinski; nine grandchildren: Greg, Anthony, Kim, Everett, Gordon, Susan, Taras, Aaron, and Donnelee; six great-grandchildren: Steven, Stephanie, Kalyna, Samuel, Jacob and Nikolai; brothers: Mike (Inge) Chrapko and Nick (Marian) Chrapko; sisters: Mary Boyko and Rose Michalchuk; and many nephews, nieces, friends and relatives. Olive was predeceased by her parents Simeon and Eudokea Chrapko; brother John Chrapko; husband William Eglinski; son-in-law Ronny Babiuk; and daughter-in-law Stephanie Eglinski. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road, Edmonton with Reverend Benny Ambrosie officiating. Interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kelowna General Hospital, Palliative Care Program, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 1T2. Evergreen Funeral Chapel, Cemetery and Cremation Center. Telephone: 472-9019.
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FLAATHEN, Renee Marcelle
On Tuesday, February 4, 2003 Mrs. Renee Flaathen, formerly of Killam, passed away at the age of 78 years. She is survived by three children Joyce (Don) Allers of Jarvie, Brian Komperdo (Bertha) of Edmonton and Karen (Bob) Conrad of Sedgewick; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters Nora Komperdo of Killam and Joanna Demeulenaere of Trail, BC. Renee was predeceased by her first husband Joe Komperdo in 1962 and her second husband Jorgen Flaathen in 1989; one son Joey and one brother Tino. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2003 from St. John's Anglican Church, Sedgewick at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Richard Conrad officiating. Interment to follow in the Killam Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or a charity of the donor's choice. Fee & Sons Funeral Service of Killam, Alberta in care of arrangements. Phone 1-780-385-3642.
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GRUHLKE, Donald
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donald Gruhlke at the age of 74 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Maureen; his children, Mary, Darlene, Fay, Donna and Allan; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his cousin Darleane. He was predeceased by two sons, Pat and Shawn; two sons-in-law, Wylie and Lionel; his sister Edna and his brothers, Bud, Vern, Elmer and Bill. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9009 - 163 Street, where Pastor Randy Meissner will conduct a Funeral Service on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Sign of Hope, 8815 - 99 Street, Edmonton, AB T6E 3V3, or to the charity of one's choice. Serenity Funeral Service, 5311-91 St., 450-0101 www.serenity.ca Your Community Owned Not for Profit Society
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CABRAL, Maria Joanna
passed away at the age of 89 years on April 16th, 2003. She was born on the Island of Sao Miguel, Azores, in the hamlet of Ginetes. She is survived by her son, Louis (Anna) Cabral of Edmonton; granddaughter, Kimberley Cabral of Calgary; nephew, Mario (Grace) Cabral and niece, Maria de Fatima (Edward) Medeiros and their children Mario Steven (April) Cabral, Eddy and Sandy Mederios and Claudine (Robert) Fuerderer. Vigil of Prayer will be held on Monday, April 21st, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in Memories Funeral Chapel, 13403 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, and Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 13131 - 86th Street, Edmonton. Rite of Committal in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Edmonton, AB.
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CEPENDA, Marie
On Thursday, April 17, 2003 Mrs. Marie Cependa of Vegreville, formerly of Vancouver, B.C., passed away at the age of 89 years. Marie is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Ron (Holly) and Don (Geri); her grandchildren, Chelsea (Byron) Baxter and Stacey (Martin Dubuc) Goodman; and her great-grandchildren, Courtney Algot and Ella Baxter. She is also survived by five sisters; one brother-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Peter; and two sisters. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. Funeral Service Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Russo Orthodox Church, Mundare. Reverend John Shandra officiating with interment in church cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends desire, donations may be made to Patients' Comfort Society Vegreville Long Term Care or charity of one's choice. Park Memorial Vegreville 780-632-2000 Family Owned Funeral Home
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DUVANDER, Jens Anton
On Wednesday, April 16, 2003, Mr. Jens Duvander of Edmonton passed away at the age of 79. Jens is survived by his loving wife, Mary; two sons, Bruce (Teresa) of St. Albert and Eric of Edmonton; two grandsons, Matthew and Dylan; and two brothers and two sisters in Denmark. He was predeceased by one sister, Mie Pedersen. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 16302 - 106 Avenue, Reverend Gordon Cann officiating. In lieu of floral tributes, donations in memory of Jens may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton T6G 1Z2, or to a charity of one's choice. Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel 484-5500
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ELIUK, William (Bill)
On April 18, 2003 Mr. William (Bill) Eliuk of Edmonton, formerly of Shamrock Valley, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 years. Survived by his loving wife, Mary; two daughters, Shirley (Lee) Wagner of Wyoming, Dianne Eliuk of Edmonton; grandchildren, Cristy (Steve) Carlson, Steven Wagner; great-grandson, Benjamin; two sisters, Rose Shesky and Amelia (Jim) Bowen; also numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Vera; brother, Metro and brother-in-law, Chester. Memorial Service Tuesday, April 22 at 11:30 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue, with Pastor Neil Otke officiating. Cremation in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Edmonton, Rm. 5R01, General Hospital, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0L4 or Norwood Capital Care Choice Program. . Park Memorial Ltd. Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home Crematorium, Reception Centre
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GOERZ, Marie Madeline Rebecca Comeau "Madeline"
March 5, 1932 - April 18, 2003
Mrs. Madeline "Maddy" Goerz of Spruce Grove passed away at the age of 71 years. Left to mourn her passing are her two daughters, Darlene Burvill (Richard) of Spruce Grove and Linda Glew (Dave) of Westbank, B.C.; seven grandchildren, Troy (Tarra) of Spruce Grove, Terry (Tara) of Lloydminster, Nicole Burvill of Red Deer, Tammy Strachan (Andy), Amie Ryder (Dale) both of Edmonton, Shannon and Shane Glew both of Westbank, B.C.; six great grandchildren, Jake Burvill, Madeline Burvill, Paige Ryder, Shelby Ryder, Kayla Strachan and Tyler Strachan; one brother, Robert Comeau; four sisters, Chris Magnus (Ross), Doreen Fitzpatrick, Sharon Dalton and Jean Copeland (Ron) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Madeline was predeceased by her husband Herbert; her parents, Eva Comeau (nee Little) and Gercillien Comeau as well as one sister, Florence Weber. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 22 at 2:30 p.m. from Peace Lutheran Church, 303 Church Road, Spruce Grove, with Pastor Jim Heinbuch officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Parkland Funeral Services of Stony Plain in care of arrangements. 963-2520. An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial
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