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FLARO
Mr. Joseph Herbert Alexander 'Herb' Flaro, beloved husband to Georgina of Red Deer, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2001, at the age of 59 years. Herb was born in rural Ontario in 1941. He was the eldest of eleven children. When his father died in 1954, Herb was 13 years old. God blessed him with great strength, courage and wisdom to accept the role of patriarch for his family. His loyalty to family and the church was steadfast. In 1967 Herb married his true love Georgina with whom he spent the next 33 years of his life. Together they loved and raised three children, Bert, Rebecca and Jeffrey. Herb and Georgina brought their family from Ontario to Alberta in 1980. They moved to the rural community of Turner Valley. It was here that Herb and his family blossomed and grew as members of the Diamond-Valley community. Herb's contribution to the St. Michael's parish included every aspect of human kindness from the children, church functions and the Knights of Columbus to ministering to th elderly and in infirm. The creation and stand up of the Black Diamond chapter of the Knights of Columbus was not the least of Herb's projects and marks on the community. Herb worked in the oilfields with Pembina for fifteen years. He served with the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry Jump Company in the late 1950's as a private infantryman. Herb was a servant of God and a beacon of light to the communities he served. His quick smile and bright eyes were not only his trademark but one of his gifts from God that gave him the ability of bright light, hope and peace to others. Herb and Georgina spent two weeks in Jamaica in 1997 with some of their many dear friends. This was their first real vacation and fulfilled a lifetime dream of the couple. Herb spent much of the last five years helping love, enjoy and raise two grandchildren, Micheila, 5 years and Sophie, 3 years. Their daughter and son-in-law served in the Canadian Forces and Herb and Georgina often kept the children for weeks at a time while Mark and Rebecca were away on duty. Herb's youngest son Jeffrey followed in his footsteps to become a truck driver. His son Bert passed away in Turner Valley in 1987 in the arms of the community Herb and his family had become a part of. Besides his loving wife Georgina, Herb is survived by his son Leonard Jeffrey Flaro of Red Deer; his daughter Julia Rebecca Verrall of Edmonton and her husband Mark Allan Verrall, as well as his two grandchildren Micheila and Sophie. Herb is also survived by his four brothers, Edward (Janice), Charles (Carol), Leonard (Linda) and Renee as well as his six sisters, Lorraine Smith, Joyce Johnson, Rita Post, Mary Daisy (Maurice) Rivere, Marie Flaro-Gunus and Bernadette (Raymond) Gallant as well as his uncle Carling Ladouceur. He was predeceased by his son Joseph Herbert Vincent 'Bert' in 1987, his mother Hilda and his father Leonard. Prayers will be held at the Eventide Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Black Diamond, on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Father Jack Bastigal officiating. Interment to follow at the Black Diamond Cemetery. Provider of service Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222
FRENCH
Goldsmith 'Goldie' French of Red Deer beloved husband of Graham (Gay) passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on March 18, 2001 at the age of 88 years. Besides his loving wife, Goldie is survived by one son Gib (Leona) French of Comox, B.C. and three daughters Lynne (Bill) Damant of Red Deer, Millie (Tom) Robert of Sherwood Park and Sandra (Dwayne) Heinsen of Sherwood Park; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters. Goldie was predeceased by one grandson Curtis Heinsen; two brothers and one sister. Funeral Services will be held from the '67th Street Chapel' of the Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150-67th Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Leanne V. Hall. Donations on behalf of Goldie may be made to a charity of one's choice. Interment will follow at the Alto-Reste Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of the Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium (67th Street) Chapel. Telephone 347-3319.
FRENCH
Reginald 'Goldie' French of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Sunday, March 18, 2001 at the age of 88 years. Arrangements are pending and will be announced in Wednesday's paper. Funeral arrangements in care of the Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium (67th Street) Chapel. (403) 347-3319
FUNK
Mr. Wilhelm 'Bill' Funk of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on March 11, 2001 at the age of 76 years. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Corrine Marie; two sons, Kenneth (Maureen) and Donald (Debbie); two daughters, Nancy (Ernie) and Margie (Roy); six grandchildren, Raeanne, Ryan, Nathan, Candice, Danielle and Brittany. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287-67A Street, Red Deer on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 4718 Ross Street, Red Deer on Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with The Reverend Andrew Burnand officiating. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., 6287 67A Street, Red Deer (on Taylor Drive, one block north of 67 Street). Phone 340-4040.
GREENWOOD
Rhona Alberta Greenwood (nee McKay) born August 17, 1916 at Trenville, AB, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Health Care Center in Trochu, AB on Wednesday, March 28th, 2001. She leaves to mourn her loving husband Bill of Lousana, AB and their four sons Hugh (Marilyn), Wallace, of Lousana, Gordon (Susan) of Provost and Dale (Debra) of Lousana; 10 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great Great Grandson; one sister Margaret Campbell of Creston, B.C. Rhona was predeceased by Granddaughter Monique, and three brothers George, Archie and Bill. Rhona was a long time member of the Royal Purple and a strong supporter of the Lousana Hall Board. In later years she loved to be at the race track watching her horses run. Funeral services will be held in the Lousana Community Centre on Saturday March 31, 2001 at 12 Noon with the Reverend John Yoos officiating. Interment Lousana Cemetery, Lousana, Alberta. Arrangements in care of PRAIRIE WINDS FUNERAL HOME of Trochu, Alberta. Telephone 1-403-442-2200.
HALVORSON, HOWARD O.
May 24, 1918 to March 30, 2001
On March 30, 2001, Mr. Howard Halvorson of Sylvan Lake passed away at the age of 82. His life is an incredible gift and inspiration to all of us. He was a loving husband, dedicated father, and successful businessman. Cherishing his memory are his wife of 45 years, Aneta; three children, Connie, Glenn (Pam), Jennifer (Keith) and son-in-law Brett Matson; eight grandchildren, Dallas (Tamara), Charmaine (Domenic), Cherilyn (Ted), Nolan, Brandon, Ashley, Travis and Derek; and one great granddaughter, Anja. Howard is survived by two sisters, Alice and Florence; two brothers, Arthur (Grace) and Clifford (Daisy); and numerous nieces and nephews. Howard was predeceased by his father, Andrew; mother, Lydia and brother Gordon. Howard was the fourth child born to Lydia and Andrew Halvorson on May 24, 1918, in Strongfield, SK. In April 1919 the family moved south of Sylvan Lake to half section, which his father had previously purchased. Howard attended school at Burnt Lake and was an avid hockey player even into his adult years. He was able to purchase his first truck in 1945, and began a business of general trucking. The trucking business eventually changed to road construction and maintenance, and saw various trucks throughout the years until 1988 at the age of 70, he retired. In 1955, Howard married the former Aneta Hagerman. They resided in Red Deer from 1958 to January of 1967, when they purchased the south Halvorson quarter from Howard's Mom. This generation would also begin the process of developing a bare quarter into a home for their family and a busy farm in addition to the trucking business. Howard will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered for how caring he was as a husband, father, grandfather and friend, for his quick wit and often dry sense of humor. In our journeys, we will carry memories of him with us, and his spirit of love will be with each of us. We will miss you so much, but we will let you go; your soul is set free. A celebration of his life will be held at the Sylvan Lake Community Center, 4725-43 Street, on Friday, April 6, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287-67A Street (on Taylor Drive, one block north of 67 Street) Red Deer. Phone 340-4040.
HAYFORD
Rebecca 'Bett' Hayford of Red Deer passed away at the Dr. Richard Parsons Auxiliary Hospital, on Saturday, March 10, 2001 at the age of 88 years. Bett was born on August 24, 1912 at Orpington, Kent, England. She married Charles William Hayford on August 1, 1942 and was predeceased by him in 1960. Bett was an active member of the Royal British Legion until leaving England in 1978, to join her son Charles and family here in Alberta, Canada. Bett is lovingly remembered by her son, Charles; daughter-in-law, Anne; and her two grandsons, Marc and Lee. A private celebration of Bett's life was held. If desired tributes may be made to Dr. Richard Parsons Auxiliary Hospital, Box 5030, Red Deer, T4N 6R2, or to the Alzheimer Society of Red Deer, Box 1134, Red Deer, T4N 6S6. Service providers Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
HENRY
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our treasured wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Judy Ann Henry of Alix, at the age of 44 years. She went on to be with loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, April 1, 2001. She has left to mourn her loving husband of twenty-eight years, Vern of Alix; their five children, Ken (Jodi) Henry, Eddy (Tina) Henry, Verna (John) Ferguson, Jason Henry (Marcy), and Jennifer Henry (Graeme); she also leaves behind her four precious grandchildren whom she loved so dearly, Jessica, Austin, Ethan and Lucas and one expected shortly; she also is survived by her parents, Ed and Verna Schmidt; her sister, Barb; her three brothers, Jerry, Greg and Gord; and by Vern's family, Arnold and Clara Henry, Marilyn, Larry and their families. Judy will be deeply missed by her special friends, Larry and Rose Primus, Bob and Linda Prockiw; her dear uncle Dennis Hiron and her grandma Florence Hiron. Judy was predeceased by her sister Donna. Judy will live on forever in our hearts and will be remembered for her love of life. She loved nature and going for long walks with loved ones. She also eagerly anticipated our family get togethers when she could have all her children and grandchildren around at one time. She was a wonderful lady and heaven has truly gained a beautiful angel. She was so much more than just a wife and mother, she is our very best friend. A celebration of Judy's life will be held at Liberty Christian Assembly, 6315 Horn Street, Red Deer, on Monday, April 9, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, tributes may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society, 4322-52nd Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 4J9. Service and cremation providers Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
