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Bateman, Clifford J.
1914 – 2006
It is with sadness that the family of Clifford J. Bateman announces his passing at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Calgary on Mar. 7 at the age of 91 years. Beloved father of Gayle (Bob) Billing of Beiseker and dear grandfather of David (Terri Lynn) Billing of Edmonton and Laura Lee Billing (Kim Skinner) of Chilliwack, B.C. Cliff is also survived by his brother George Bateman and his sister Lola Findlay, both of Vulcan; 13 loving nieces and nephews; and his lifelong friend Marg Sharegan. He was predeceased by his loving wife Irene in 1991 and three brothers and his sister, Leon, Glen, Del, and May Nelson.
Cliff was born and raised on a farm in the Vulcan area and moved to Calgary to begin working with the CPR. He then enlisted in the Army and served overseas during WWII. Cliff returned to his position at the CPR and retired after 30 years of service. He found great pleasure and satisfaction from working in his garden. Cliff also enjoyed playing darts with his friends and family at the Legion Branch #264 and the Dirty Dozen House League. Cliff was a generous and tender man to all and will be missed by everyone.
Funeral services were held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Calgary on Mar. 11 at 1 p.m. Internment followed at Queen’s Park Cemetery, Calgary.
Arrangements entrusted to Pierson’s Funeral Service. Telephone 403-235-3602.
2005-04-17 - Patricia Comstock, of Vulcan
Comstock, Patricia "Pat" passed away peacefully in Vulcan on Apr. 17 at the age of 77. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Stan; sons Bruce (Bonnie) of Cochrane and Keith of Calgary; sisters Bernice Jeske of Red Deer and Frances Rishworth of Calgary; grandchildren Sherry (Rob) Shirlaw, Shane (Shelly) Comstock, Tammy (Chad) Thomas, Caitlin, Connor and Cory; special sisters-in-law Betty McFadden and Dorothy McFadden. She was predeceased by her brothers Jim, Joe and Tom McFadden, half brother Bob McFadden; half sister Mary McDonald and daughter-in-law Ellie Comstock.
A funeral service will be held on Apr. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Vulcan United Church. To email condolences to the family please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home (High River) 652-2222.
2005-01-20 - Doris Rhodes, of Lethbridge
passed away peacefully with Sharon and Shirley at her side on Jan. 20, DORIS RHODES, at the age of 82, of Parkbridge Estates, Lethbridge (formerly of Champion), beloved wife of the late Cecil Rhodes.
Doris was born and educated in Michel, B.C., where she married Cecil on July 22, 1943. After their marriage, they moved to Coleman, Alta, in the Crowsnest Pass where Cecil worked in the coal mines. Upon his discharge from the Army, Cecil and Doris moved to Champion, where they settled on the family farm and raised their two daughters. After the loss of Cecil, Doris moved to Parkbridge Estates in Lethbridge, where she resided among many friends until her passing.
Doris was a faithful and active member of the Champion United Church and the U.C.W. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was first and foremost in her life, and she will be missed by them and by all of her dear friends.
Besides her loving husband Cecil, Doris was predeceased by an infant son Kenneth; and an infant granddaughter Shelley Lynn Farrell; her parents James and Ethel Davey; three brothers Robert, William and Andrew; and her sister Emma Park.
Doris is survived by her children Sharon (Alfred Ewasko) Farrell of Calgary, and Shirley (Malcolm) Cox of Cochrane; grandchildren Jason and Kerry Farrell, and Ryan and Clint Cox; brother George (Elaine) Davey of Lethbridge; sister Hilda Henry of Lethbridge.
Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Martin Bros. Riverview Chapel, 610 - 4 St. S., Lethbridge, with Reverend Frank Johnson officiating. Internment followed in the family plot at Archmount Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #207, 542 - 7 St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.
Arrangements entrusted to Daryl Lockyer of Martin Bros.
2006-02-26 - Barlow Deering, of Mayerthorpe
Mr. Barlow Deering, late of Mayerthorpe, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2006 at the age of 63 years.
He is survived by his loving family; wife of 41 years, Donna; 2 children, Wayne Deering of Mayerthorpe, and Lloyd Deering of Whitecourt; his mother, Nellie of Mayerthorpe; his sister, Sharon (Dennis) Rose of Mayerthorpe; 2 sisters in law Alice Stensrud, and Elizabeth Belchamber; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Barlow was predeceased by his father, Gordon in 1999.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Anselmo Hall with Jody Klassen officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment will follow in the Anselmo Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre, Box 3684, 4417 45th Street, Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 or to the charity of one’s choice.
2004-11-13 - Ron F. SMITH, of Mayerthorpe
On Saturday, November 13, 2004 Ron F. Smith of Mayerthorpe passed away peacefully at the age of 74 years.
Ron will be deeply mourned and never forgotten by his loving wife of 51 years, Gwen; his precious children, Craig (Iris) of Red Deer, Richard (Judy) of Lacombe, Debbie (Colin) Mills and Ross (Daisy) all of Whitecourt, Shelly (Parker) Snyder of High Level, Marilyn (Troy) Cherniwchan of Stony Plain; sixteen grandchildren; and one great grandson; brother, Vern (Josie) of Rochfort Bridge and Donna (Hervey) Watson of Stony Plain. Predeceased by his parents, Ernie and gertie; daughter, Lorraine (1959); grandson, Darin Mills (1985).
Ron was a mixed farmer for the past 50 years, south of Mayerthorpe, with a passion for “red tractors.” Farming was his life, and even his pastime, but his greatest love was his family, his wife, children, and their children. Ron will be sorely missed.
Prayers Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home, Mayerthorpe.
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Mayerthorpe. Reverend Andrew Bogdanowich officiating, with interment in Mayerthorpe Cemetery.
In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T., 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 9Z9.
2004-11-11 - James Howard BRAZEL, of Mayerthorpe
On Thursday, November 11, 2004, James Howard Brazel of Mayerthorpe passed away peacefully at the age of 67 years.
Jim will always be loved and never forgotten by his wife, Yvonne; his children, Lawrence of Blue Ridge, Jackie (Graham) Brazel of Pigeon Lake; his stepchildren, Marshal (Judy) Tomkow of Stettler, Joseph (Danielle) Tomkow of Camrose; grandchildren, Wyatt, Kyra, Ty, Kara, Ivan and Ethan; sister, Joyce (Steve) Lamb of Airdrie and Paul (Elsie) of Edson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by parents, Walter (1974) and Eva (1990); sister, Evie Golden; sister-in-law, Patrina Sanborn (1999).
Jim was a long time bullrider doing his last ride at the John Pimm Rodeo when he was 60 years young. Jim was a people person with a great sense of humor. He was a loyal friend and hard worker, but most of all, Jim was a family man who will be sorely missed by all.
A Service to Remember the Life of James Howard was held Tuesday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Greencourt Hall with Reverend Ken Flanagan officiating. Private inurnment. Cremation has taken place in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre, Box 30, Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0.
2004-11-17 - Vernon Alexander MOORE, of Evansburg
Born December 11, 1913 in Millet, AB, Vernon Alexander Moore of Evansburg, AB, formerly of Niton Junction, Edson area, passed away November 17, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Evansburg.
He was the last of his generation and was predeceased by his parents, Colfax and Caroline Moore; brothers, Joe, Jim, Leonard, Cal, Dennis and Bob; and sisters, Grace and Josephine. He leaves to mourn his loss, his niece, Caroline Bray and family of Mayerthorpe, and the Moore and Arthur families of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Vernon was educated at Kirriemuir and Newbrigden, AB. He homesteaded in the Niton-Hattonford area, near the homesteads of his parents and brothers, Joe and Bob. During the late thirties, he operated a planer mill with a friend. In 1941, he joined the Canadian Army, and when Armistice was signed, his unit was in Nijmegen, Holland. He was discharged from the Army in poor health in 1948. Uncle Vern worked for the C.N. Railroad as a line repairman on the coal branch and west of Edson until 1962, when his health would no longer allow him to handle the heavy work.
Having retired to his farm north of Niton, he lived there until the late 1980s. He then moved to Edson, where he lived until 2002. Later that year, he became a patient in the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Evansburg until his death.
Vernon enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and especially baseball. During his time in Edson, he enjoyed spending time at the Edson Branch of the Canadian Legion.
Uncle Vern was a kind and loving uncle and a very generous person (with the famous Irish temper) and we, his nephews and nieces and our families, will miss him.
A Service to Remember Vernon will be held Sunday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Mayerthorpe Legion. Cremation has taken place in the Park Memorial Crematorium. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Edson Cemetery.
2004-11-26 - Mary CHERNIWCHAN, of Sangudo
On Friday, November 26, 2004, Mary Cherniwchan of Sangudo passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years.
Mary is predeceased by her loving husband, George (August 18, 2002). She leaves to mourn her loss and to love her always her son, Ron; and his wife, Audrey; and their children, Troy (Marilyn) of Stony Plain, and Dawn (Ken) Dunstall of Whitecourt; precious great-grandchildren, Hanna and Joshua Cherniwchan, Bailey and Emily Dunstall; sister, Nancy Manziuk of Smoky Lake; nieces, nephews and good friends. Mary was a lifetime stay at home wife and mother. She was a grandma who spoiled her grandchildren and a skilled cook with Ukrainian foods being her specialty. Mary accompanied George in his outdoor activities; she was a lifetime member of the O.O.R.P. Mary will not be forgotten. Predeceased by son, Terry (1972); and brothers, Bill and Metro.
Funeral Service Wednesday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Sangudo United Church, in Sangudo. Reverend Sharon Foster officiating with interment in South Park Cemetery.
In lieu of other tibutes, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
2004-11-27 - Phyllis Margaret CROCKEN nee: Erickson, of Mayerthorpe
On Saturday, November 27, 2004, Phyllis Margaret Croken of Mayerthorpe formerly of Alberta Beach/Onoway area passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 57 years.
Phyllis will always be loved and remembered by Pat, her husband of 26 years; her son, Christopher (Michelle) Love of Denver, Colorado; her step children, Patricia (Ed) Eldridge of Grande Prairie, Jim (Janice) Croken of Enderby, BC, Robert Croken, and Darcey Repkow both of Edmonton; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, numerous aunts, uncles, counsins, and friends.
Predeceased by her parents and sister, Paulette Sherman.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home, Grigg Avenue Mayerthorpe. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Diabetes Research Foundation, 12834-163 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1K6.
2004-11-24 - Fred MEYER, of Westlock
On November 24, 2004, Mr. Fred Myer of Westlock, Alberta, formerly of Mayerthorpe, Alberta, passed away at the age of 82 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Doris and I son James (Maxine) of Stony Plain, Alberta, 2 grandsons Hayden and Ian. 1 sister Betty Wasmuth of Quesnell, B.C. as well as many dear friends. At Freds request no service will be held. Cremation.
Memorial donations can be made to the Westlock Healthcare Centre (Equipment fund) or the Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o 10004 105 street Westlock, T7P 1V2 Alberta.
2004-11-25 - Frank GILLESE, of Mayerthorpe
1910 – 2004
On Thursday, November 25, 2004, Frank Gillese of Mayerthorpe passed away peacefully at home, just two months before his 95th birthday.
Frank will always be loved and remembered by his son, Francis of Mayerthorpe; and his daughters, Gloria (Ludjie) Molner of Edmonton and Marlene Gillese and fiance, Lloyd Shaw of Darwell; grandchildren, Yancey (Pamela), Morgan, Tim, Theresa and Nathan; eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, Pearl (2000); parents, Frank and Ellen, brothers, Jim and John Patrick.
Frank came from Ireland as a 15 year old boy to homestead with his parents in the Rochfort area, in 1925. He was a long time section man for the CNR. In his later years, Frank was known as an independent man who loved his vegetable garden and “his tractor” trips around the town of Mayerthorpe. Frank was dedicated to his family and he will be missed.
Funeral Service Tuesday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Mayerthorpe with Reverend Andrew Bogdanowicz officiating. Inurnment at a later date in Westlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
2004-12-17 - Daisy Lavern CANEY, of Sangudo
It is with great sadness the family of Daisy Lavern Caney of Sangudo, Alberta, announce her passing at the age of 93 years on Friday, December 17, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Daisy will be lovingly remembered by her children; Doris (Ted) Wilson of White Rock, BC, Muriel (Ed) McConnell of Edmonton, Myrna (Richard) Christman of Sangudo, Russ (Joan) of Corsair Cove, Colleen (Herb) Christman and Bryan (Judy), all of Edmonton; daughters-in-law, Ramona Caney of Mayerthorpe and Margaret Stotz of Camrose; sixteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna, Marjorie and Doreen.
Predeceased by husband, John Leslie (December 24, 1971); sons, Ted (1965) and Jack (1986); grandchildren, Bradley Christman, Scott Caney, Kieran Mussieux; three brothers, George, Earl and Frank; and sister, Eva.
Daisy and her husband, Les, came to the Lisburn area in the mid 50’s as owners/operators of the Lisburn General Store. As well, she was the Postmistress there. Daisy was a woman who made others feel at home - inviting all for “tea and food.” In retirement in Sangudo, she was active in the Legion Auxiliary, Golden Age Club and other groups in need of her helping hands. As a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Daisy will not be forgotten.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects of Tuesday, December 21 after 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home, Grigg Avenue, Mayerthorpe with Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Sangudo United Church, Sangudo. Reverend Sharon Foster officiating with interment in South Park Cemetery, Sangudo.
In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2.
2006-01-27 - Dakota Ray-Ann Werenka, of Sangudo
On January 27, 2006, Dakota Ray-Ann Werenka of Sangudo passed away tragically at the age of 5 years.
Dakota, now an angel, will be loved forever and never forgotten by her mom and dad, Rene and Curtis; her sister, Jorja and her brother, Van; maternal grandparents, David and Shirley Ziemmer; maternal great-grandparents, Pearl and Dick Wearmouth; paternal grandparents, Russell and Ann Werenka; paternal great-grandparents, Harold and Georgina Cober; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins, Kory (Kathy) Ziemmer and their children, Kreo, Koby and Kylin, Rob (Diane) Ziemmer and their son, Koehn, Zane Ziemmer, Shelly (Dale) Dodgson and their sons, Cole and Kyle and Karrie Werenka.
Funeral Service to Celebrate Dakota’s Life will be held Friday, February 3 at 3:00 p.m. at Sangudo United Church, Sangudo. Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Thompson officiating with interment in South Park Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made directly to The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, 4th Floor, Aberhart Centre, 11402 University Avenue NW, Edmonton AB, T6G 2J3 or to the Terry Fox Foundation, D10, 6115 – 3rd Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2L2.
Purves-Sauer, Diane Lois
On October 21, 2005 Diane Lois Purves-Sauer of Falun, Alberta passed away at the age of 48 years, with her family at her bedside.
Diane is survived by her loving husband, Derryl; son, Kenneth (fiancé, Elly); sisters, Deb (Mike) of Australia; Myrna of New Zealand; brothers, William of New Zealand, Sid (Linda) of Edmonton, John (Jewel) of Slave Lake as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and many friends. Diane was predeceased by her parents, George and Agnes and by her brother, Richard Purves. Diane was born on May 23, 1957 in Edmonton, Alberta. She met Derryl in 1979 and moved from the city to the country in 1981 (turned country) where she has resided since. They had a son Ken in 1983, and after an extended trial period, Derryl and Diane married in 1996. Being adaptable, Diane was able to transpose herself from the city to country with ease. She learned about farming, one of her prized accomplishments, as well as having jobs outside of the farm. She worked at Berzel's until they closed, then had a short stint at Scotty's in Westerose before commencing work at the Falun Co-op where a source of pride for her was her knowledge in the hardware department.
Diane's life revolved around her family, friends, the farm, community and was actively involved with the Falun Community League.
Her generosity was both an asset and a downfall.
In the spring of this year, Diane faced her greatest challenge when she became ill with cancer. As always, she fought like a country girl.
The support from friends and community is overwhelming. Diane will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by those whose life she touched.
Funeral service honouring Diane's life was held at Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin on Wednesday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Brotherton officiating. Interment followed at the Dalby Cemetery. In Diane's memory, donations are gratefully accepted to the Cross Cancer Institute. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin (780) 352-2501 or Toll Free: 1-888-752-2501.
