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Hobert Clinton Lafoy, of Lloydminster
Lafoy: Hobert Clinton Lafoy of Lloydminster, Alberta passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at the age of 85 years.
Hobert is survived by: his sons Stan Lafoy and his wife, Judy of Edmonton, Alberta; and his daughter Judy and her husband Jim Lively of Calgary, Alberta; four grandchildren, Rhonda Cummings and her husband Terry of Seebe, Alberta; Warren Lafoy and his wife, Kim of Duffield, Alberta; Terry Lively and his wife, Nola of Calgary, AB; Lee (Jody) Lively and his wife, Cheryl of Courtenay, BC; nine great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; three brothers, Lloyd Lafoy and his wife, Gwen of Calgary, AB; Stuart Lafoy and his wife, Annie of Slave Lake, Alberta; three sisters, Violet Symon of Prince George, British Columbia; Verna Drover and her husband, Lorne of Lashburn, Sask; Rosaline (Ginger) Sobey and her husband, Don of Edmonton, Alberta; one brother-in-law, Doug Nickless and his wife, Claire of Lloydminster, Alberta; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by one sister, Velma Yon Dyke of Surrey, BC; one brother, Delbert Lafoy of Cobott, Sask.
The funeral service for Hobert Lafoy was conducted from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Harold Martin officiating.
Ilston Plant gave the eulogy.
Melvin Frederick Wilkes, of Lloydminster
WILKES: Melvin Frederick Wilkes passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at the age of 82 years.
Mel was born in Lloydminster November 5, 1921, the second child of Frederick and Eva Wilkes. His birthday was celebrated on the 7th until Mel - who always thought his name was Melvin - found not only was his name Melville but his birthday was November 5th.
He grew up in Kitscoty and before he turned 21 he enlisted with his older brother Alwyn. He and Alwyn were together throughout their wartime until Mel saw his brother wounded in an explosion. He never knew that his brother was fine and shipped home until he was home himself in 1946.
He met and married Blanche in 1949 and they had three children Thomas, Arthur and Lois.
Mel was in the transport business for many years hauling all over Alberta and Saskatchewan. He was a bit of a mechanic and a carpenter never afraid to try anything.
He moved north to the Loon Lake area in 1965, where he was employed by Setrakov Farms. He was a ranch hand with Eugene and then his sons John and Donald until he retired at 69 years of age in July 1991.
He moved back to Lloyd then to be close to his family and moved into Hallsholme. He enjoyed spending time with family and attending family functions. He enjoyed his gadgets, like his shortwave radio, his collections and his jigsaw puzzles.
He was a morning coffee row man and had to be home by noon because most of all he became an avid soap opera fan. He could always be found in the afternoon in his apartments watching his shows. If you wanted to find Mel you knew he would always be home in the afternoon.
Mel kept a positive attitude all through his illness and never let it get him down. He slipped quietly away Saturday morning with family at his side. He will be missed.
Mel is survived by: two sons: Tom Wilkes and his wife Julie of Courtenay, BC; Art Wilkes and his wife Michelle of Lloydminster; one daughter Lois and her husband Bryan Dribnenky of Lloydminster; four grandchildren: Joe Wilkes and his wife Julie of Calgary; Aimee and her husband Jason Kenyon of Calgary; Simon Dribnenky of Lloydminster and Gregg Dribnenky of Lloydminster; one great grandchild Chloe Kenyon of Calgary; one brother Alwyn Wilkes and his wife Cec of Lloydminster; two sisters: Dot and her husband Sid Bexson of Sooke, BC; Audry and her husband Leonard Vallee of Edam; one sister-in-law: Irene Wilkes of Drayton Valley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mel was predeceased by: his parents Frederick and Eva Wilkes, his brothers Jack and Bill and his daughter-in-law Loretta Wilkes.
The funeral service for Mel Wilkes was conducted from St. John’s Anglican Church, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Canon David Turvey.
Hymns sung were “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” and “Abide With Me,” accompanied by organist Pat Skinner.
A Legion service was held.
Active pallbearers were: Dean MacArthur, Leonard Vallee, John Setrakov, Donald Setrakov, Side Bexson and John Bexson.
Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery.
McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements.
Jeanne Myra Holt nee: Henderson, of Lloydminster
Holt: Jeanne Myra Holt, a long-time resident of Lloydminster, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the age of 89 years.
Jeanne was born in Landis, Saskatchewan on April 2, 1915, the youngest daughter of Walter and Jeanne Henderson.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 63 years, Harold N. Holt, son, Bob Holt, Lloydminster; Daughter Gail (Frank) Mapletoft, Calgary, Granddaughter: Corrie (Rob) McRae, Calgary and Grandsons: Shayne (Kimberley) Mapletoft, Kelowna, BC; Bradley Holt and friend Tina Gonzales of Airdrie, AB and Justin Mapletoft, Calgary, AB; Great Grandchildren, Hayden and Madeline McRae of Calgary; In-laws: Helen Watt, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Pete (Hazel) Holt, Tome (Clarence) Nelson, Pat (Terry) Holt all of Lloydminster, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jeanne was predeceased by her father-in-law, mother and father, mother-in-law, brother - Doug Henderson, sister - Edna Mallett-Veale, brother-in-law: Chum Mallett-Veale, Grandson: Ryan Holt, Sister: Winnie McGillvray and brother-in-law: Earl Watt.
The funeral service was held Monday, August 30, 2004 by Reverend Canon David Turvey.
Family and friends gathered at the Lloydminster Communiplex for a time of fellowship.
Ethel Elizabeth Ostapchuk, of Lloydminster
OSTAPCHUK - Ethel Elizabeth, long-time resident of Lloydminster passed away peacefully on Monday, August 23, 2004, two days before her 87th birthday at St. Peter’s Colony.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; brothers, Alex, Geza and Deszo Nagy; and sister, Helen Kun.
Ethel leaves to cherish her memory her loving family: daughters Gloria (Al) Dzuba and Audrey (Harold) Zettl; sons, Gary (Janice) Ostapchuk, and Glenn Ostapchuk; grandchildren, Debra, Roberta, Darwin, Brent, Lynne, Blair, Mary Ann, Brad, Gerina, Naomi, Ben, Sarah, Nadine, Julie, Craig, Jason, Shawn, Danny, Neil and Angie; twenty-one great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Albert, Esther, Rose, Bertha, Julia, Arthur, Emma and Lily; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter’s Colony (near Kronau) on Friday, August 27, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Louis Abello as celebrant. Viewing will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Because Ethel was known as the “Flower Lady”, people are welcome to bring a flower in her memory to the service.
Memorial tributes in Ethel’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 - 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK, S4R 1A6.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.
Fran Koch, of Ponoka, AB
KOCH: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fran Koch. Frances Koch, formerly of Lloydminster passed away in Ponoka on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the age of 82 years.
Frances is survived by: her husband Frank Koch and his family; her son Reg Shearman and Carol Peters of Ardrossen, AB; her daughter Gloria McConnell and Allan Cote of Maidstone, SK; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren: Craig Shearman and his daughter Janel, Tamara Gacek and her husband Kevin and their children Natasha, Tyrell and Jaedon; Diane Minor and her children Jake, Sabrina and Hannah; Kimberly McConnell and Kyle Newsted and their children Keyara and Aspen; and Matthew Salter.
The funeral service for Frances was conducted from St. John’s Anglican Church, Lloydminster on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Canon David Turvey officiating.
A tribute was given by Barbara Wychopen; special memories were shared by great granddaughters Natasha Gacek and Keyera McConnell. Hymns sung were “How Great Thou Art,” “In The Garden,” and “Just As I Am,” accompanied on the organ by Pat Skinner.
Active pallbearers were Fran’s grandchildren: Kevin Gacek, Matthew Salter, Craig Shearman, Kim McConnell, Kyle Newsted and Diane Minor.
Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery.
McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements.
WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU
When I must leave you for a little while,
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years;
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name
Live on and do all things the same.
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer;
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near.
And never, never be afraid to die,
for I am waiting for you in the sky!
Author Unknown
