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FIZER, Norma Lee (nee Humes)
1933 - 2005
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend on February 4, 2005 at the age of 71.
Norma, a cancer survivor of over 20 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
Norma is survived and will be sadly missed by her close friend Bernard (Bunk) Fizer, children; Penny (Bert Dekeyser) of Drumheller, Kelly (Miller) of Red Deer, Kathy (Fred Bagley) of Red Deer, Roberta (Jeff Masciangelo) of Hanna and six grandchildren; Tim, Jay, Chandra (Chad), Ashley, Mariesa and Anthony and her two great-grandchildren McKenna and Ethan, all of whom brought her much joy and happiness.
Norma was predeceased by her son Greg, her former husband Pat Miller and her parents Dolly and Omar Humes.
A Celebration of her life was held at the Knox United Church at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 with lunch that followed at the Elks Banquet Hall.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Racz, Dr. Lyle, Avril and the devoted caregivers of the Drumheller Regional Health Centre. Should friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the Drumheller Community Cancer Centre.
Arrangements entrusted to Courtney-Winters Funeral Home (403) 823-2666.
CATELLIER, Jesse Albert
Jesse Albert Catellier died tragically on Friday, February 4, 2005 at the age of 25.
Jesse was born on August 19, 1979 in Lacombe, Alberta. He was raised and went to school in Alix and Lacombe. He was a very energetic and busy young boy and man, always was full of pranks and mischief and loved to laugh. He was very loyal and big hearted to his friends and family. He had a very rare talent for working with his hands. At the age of seven, he built a complete set of stairs all by himself, for his treehouse, and of recent days designed and built his own trusses for a shop addition he was working on. He was very proud of his baby daughter, Madeline and of recent months was trying especially hard to change his lifestyle in order to create a better future for her. But he ran out of Mondays to start over. That was taken from him. Jesse has struggled with addiction for several years, and has sorrowfully lamented of late many times “that it isn’t about fun anymore...the meth and coke just steal your soul”, and obviously friends in this world can turn to enemies.
He leaves to mourn his daughter, Madeline Catellier, age 20 months and his friend and mother of his baby Megan Mottus, his mother and step-father Ingrid and John Braak of Red Deer, his brothers; Chad Catellier and Bobbi Kamps and their son Aiden and Travis Catellier and Kerry-Lynn Leslie, his grandparents; Tove and Mac Sorensen and his memere Armande Catellier. Jesse has a large extended Catellier/Malo family in Manitoba and Alberta and a large extended Sorensen/Sommer family in Alberta and Denmark.
He was predeceased by his dad Albert Catellier in 1988 and his Papere Aurile Catellier in 1994.
Goodbye dear son and brother, goodbye old friend. Goodbye to my daddy from Maddy...till we meet again.
You always wanted to be free and carefree...and so you are.
Friends were invited to a Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe. Mass of a Christian Burial was Celebrated from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, #6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed in the Alix Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the trust fund established for Jesse’s daughter Madeline. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Heading: Catellier).
WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL, Serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388.
BLACKMORE, Dale Richard
Mr. Dale Richard Blackmore of Blackfalds passed away on February 12, 2005 at the Lacombe Community Health Care Centre at the age of 88 years.
He was a farmer by occupation but also worked as a linesman for the early telephone system, along with varied other jobs. He was a man of many talents, whose hobbies included playing his banjo and violin, hunting and fishing, and woodworking projects.
He is survived by his loving wife Gwen, three daughters; Phyllis Richter, Arlene Ochremchuk and Dixie Blackmore, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, one sister Freda Ball, one brother Malcolm (Georgia) Blackmore, one sister-in-law Lois Blackmore, two uncles Don and Tom Gibbons in Oregon and numerous other relatives and friends.
Dale was predeceased by his parents, one son Ralph and one brother Gordon.
Funeral Services were held from Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe, Alberta on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Community Health Care Centre Long Term Care Unit, 5430 - 47 Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1G8. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject: Blackmore).
WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL, Serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388.
MILLER, Chester Arthur
It is with great sadness that the family of Chester Arthur Miller of Bentley announce his passing on December 5, 2003.
Chester was born on April 20, 1924 at Blackfalds, Alberta. Chester owned and operated a service station in Bentley for over 40 years where he made many lifelong friends. He was actively involved in the community and a life member of the Bentley Elks. In his retirement years, Chester enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing and gardening. He spent many winters in Yuma, Arizona where he liked to participate in the activities at Westwind RV and Golf Resort.
Predeceased by his parents, Chester and Catherine Miller, his brothers Donald and Gordon, he is survived by his loving wife Louise, his daughters; Lorraine (Al) Palmer, Carol (Harvey) Moore, Alice (Barry) Neumeier and Helen (Jack) Fuchko, eight very special grandchildren; Denise, Jennifer, Steven, Tim, Jason, Kevin, Ryan, Mark and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Dorothy Gibbons, Mary Henderson, Joseph Miller, Kathleen Miller, Eileen Schell, Howard Miller, Barbara Stewart and Patricia Sevy.
Funeral Services were held from the Bentley Community Church on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed in the Bentley Cemetery. Parishioners and friends were invited to a Prayer Service at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 - Highway 2A, Lacombe on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Red Deer Regional Hospital ICU Unit for heart monitors, Bag 5030, Red Deer, AB T4N 6R2. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net. (Marked Miller).
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 - 403-843-3388
POMRENK, Mrs. Alice
Mrs. Alice Pomrenk of Lacombe, formerly of the Haynes District passed away April 17, 2006 at the age of 93 years.
Predeceased by her husband Julius in 1981, she is survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, also two nephews, six nieces and their families.
A Celebration of Alice’s life was held Friday, April 21, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5138-49 Street, Lacombe, Alberta. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
HUBER, Eleonore Ida (nee Maschke)
It is with sadness that the family of Eleonore Huber announces her passing at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre in the early morning hours on Sunday, April 23, 2006 shortly into her 84th year.
Eleonore was born on March 7, 1922 at Edmonton, Alberta and spent her early years on the family homestead at Keephills, Alberta. After their marriage, during the war years, Eleonore and John resided in Calgary, then a homestead at South Athabasca, then Stony Plain, then back to Athabasca and then on to Fort McMurray. Upon John’s retirement in 1986, they moved to Lacombe, where Eleonore continued to reside until her death.
Eleonore leaves to mourn her loss, her daughters; Jeanette (Dennis) Truber of New Westminster, British Columbia and their children; Mona (Dean), Ryan (Carrie) and David, Grovenore (Jerry) Flato of Lacombe and their children; Janelle and Jahred and Orline (Jim) Myers and their children; Crystal (Shawn) and Chad (Angie) and granddaughter, Brenda (Art) Szkotak, as well as seven great- grandchildren.
Eleonore was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Joseph ‘John’ in 1991, a daughter, Shannon Turner in 1988, a granddaughter, Angeline Flato in 1996, a brother, Magnus Maschke in 1991 and an infant brother.
A Memorial Service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4521 – 46 Street, Lacombe, Alberta on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. A Private Family Interment was held at the Keephills Cemetery, Keephills, Alberta, when the ashes of Eleonore and her husband, John Huber will be laid to rest together. Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. In place of flowers, if desired, memorial donations in Eleonore’s honour may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 101, 5208 - 53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2.
BARROS, LEONARD
Leonard Henry Barros of Red Deer beloved husband of Velma passed away quietly with his family by his side at the Valley Park Manor Nursing Home, Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at the age of 86 years. Leonard was formerly an active member of the Masonic Lodge, the Elks, the Eastern Star and the United Church in Acadia Valley, Alberta. He was very sports minded and really enjoyed farming and ranching in Acadia Valley. He also operated trail rides in Lacombe and Gull Lake for 5 years in the late sixties and early seventies. Besides his loving wife Velma, he leaves to mourn his children Garry (Lynne) Barros of Stony Plain, Gerrie Barros of Edmonton, Gwen (Tim) Hall of Edmonton and Gail (Gerry) Stuber of Red Deer; ten grandchildren Daryl (Leslie) Farnham, Darcy Farnham, Brad (Cheryl) Barros, Lori Barros, Lindsay (Kristin) Barros, Erin Barros, Lee (Treena) Zelyck, Lorne Zelyck, Randy (Angela) Willson and Carla (Jarrett) McCrae. He is also survived by ten great grandchildren and sister Florence (Albert) Marr. Leonard was predeceased by his parents William and Ruth Barros, his brother Bruce, sister Laura and brother-in-law Harvey Bangs. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel of the Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67TH Street, Red Deer, on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Mr. Lorne Zelyck. Interment will follow on Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillside Cemetery, 580 - 1st Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #101, 5208 - 53rd Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 5K2. 342-4435. E-mail condolences may be sent to condolences@reddeerfuneralhome.com and will be forwarded directly to the family. Funeral arrangements in care of Lance W. Bergen of the Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium. Telephone (403) 347-3319.
FERRIS
Mr. John R. (Jack) Ferris beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away quietly on October 5, 2002 in the Guelph General Hospital at the age of 89 years. Jack and his late wife, Betty spent most of their years in Alberta in Provost, Lacombe, Edmonton, Camrose, Red Deer and Calgary where he was an active member of the community through Rotary, the church and other agencies. He is survived by his son, Bill and wife Lynn Ferris of Guelph, Ontario, where he resided for the past half year; his daughter Anne and husband Arun Gatha of Dunedin, Florida; four grandchildren and their spouses; Mark and Kemo Gatha currently of London, England, Rebecca and David Porecca of Guelph, Ontario, Erin and Joel Massicotte of Calgary, Alberta, Bryce and Andrea Ferris of Wellesley, Ontario; and three dear great granddaughters Keili Massicotte, Maya Ferris-Porecca and Ashley Tyers-Ferris. Prayers at the graveside will be held at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens - Lower Springbank Road, Calgary at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2002. No flowers please, but donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
GAFFNEY - Michael William
It is with sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our husband, brother, Michael (Mike) Gaffney on October 3, 2002 at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Born August 20, 1965 at Edmonton, Alberta, predeceased by his parents Harley and Eileen (Durling) Hallman and Maj. William Gaffney R.C.A.F. (Ruth), Michael is survived by his wife Jean (Watson), stepsons Ryan and Tristan of Halifax; sisters, Anne (Spencer) Campbell of Nanton, Alta, Joan and Judy, both of Edmonton, AB. and Rebecca Hallman of Clive, AB.; nieces and nephews Jennifer (Jacob and Kayla), Kenneth, Matthew, Ryan and Katelyn; and many friends. Michael served as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy, H.M.C.S. Onandaga, H.M.C.S Nippigon. After his active career, he served as a naval reserve M.A.R.S. Officer H.M.C.S. Scotian, Halifax for 11 years. He attended St. Mary's University graduating n 1994 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He was president of Paladin Holdings Inc. Memorial services were held Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the chapel of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, N.S., Rev. Ellen Wilson officiant. Cremains will be returned to Alberta for private family burial at Delburne, Alta., at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to Lang House, 1225 Barrington St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Y2. At this time, the family would like to thank everyone for their expressions of support and condolence.
GATAINT, George
Mr. George Gataint went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 7, 2002. He was born October 21, 1912 at Earl Grey, SK on the family homestead, the youngest child of Kosta and Joanna Gataint. At the age of two, he moved to Regina with his family where he received his elementary and high school education and continued to live until he was 50. After moving to Saskatoon, he met and married Irene Hood and to his delight became the father of twins. In 1976 after his retirement from the Saskatchewan Civil Service, the family moved to Red Deer. George was an avid golfer and bowler and loved the freedom retirement gave him to pursue these activities. He won many tournaments and trophies over the years. George is survived by his wife Irene and daughters Barbara (Gary) McGurk and Bev, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Peter, John, Joe and Nick, and his sisters Lee and Mary. Funeral Services will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 3901 44 Street, Red Deer on Friday, October 11, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Dennis Burriss officiating. In place of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons of Canada. In memory of the late Mr. George Gataint a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Memorial Tree Park.
