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KOCHER
Eva Leona Kocher passed away in Bentley on April 1, 2002 at the age of 85 years. Eva was born November 16, 1916, to Mabel and Charlie Winslow of Morningside. She attended Pleasant Hill School riding horseback with brothers and sisters in all kinds of weather. On February 28, 1945 she was united in marriage to Ken, the love of her life. She was a devoted wife, an excellent cook and homemaker, a gardener of a beautiful yard, flowers and vegetables. She enjoyed working with Ken in the fields, with the livestock and the hundreds of laying hens, supplying the Hotel and Nursing Home in Lacombe with eggs for many years. Eva had a special interest in so many projects, tooled leather purses and the wedding cakes she decorated for couples in the area. She was a carpenter and a fixer of everything, building outside and inside their home, repairing, remodeling, painting and building many cupboards. Eva had a special gift with colors which we saw in her home and in her clothes. She loved to sew, knit and do ceramics. She was a perfectionist on all she did. Eva never was a fan of radio or television. She had too many other things to do. Ken and Eva enjoyed many trips to Fairmont, the awesome trips to Hawaii, meeting many new and lasting friends, visits with family and friends, parades and rodeos. Predeceased by her father Charlie in March 1940; mother Mabel in May 1970; sister Grace in 1935; brother Oliver in 1992; sister Neva in 1993 and a brother Royal in 1999. She is survived by her husband Ken and sister Ellen Ostapowich; brother-in-law Mike; sister-in-law Betty Winslow and Hazel Winslow; several nieces and nephews and Bob Short and family. Eva will be sadly missed by her neighbours, friends and all who knew her. Funeral Services will be held from Wilson's Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Friday, April 5, 2002 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Fariview Cemetery, Lacombe. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Bentley Care Center, P.O. Box 30, Bentley, AB. T0C 0J0. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to: wfch@telusplanet.net Wilson's Funeral Chapel Serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403) 782-3366 (403) 843-3388. "A Caring Family Caring For Families"
KRAWIEC
Mr. Darren Peter Krawiec late of Swan Hills, AB. passed away on April 13, 2002 at the age of 26 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving family, parents, Bernie and Rita, siblings, twin brother Darrell, Liz, Tom (Janice), Joan (Larry), special friends Joe and Audrey, Betty and Les, grandmother Betty Smith, 10 nieces and nephews as well as numerous other relatives and many dear friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from the Keyano Community Center, Swan Hills, AB. Viewing will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Father John Adamyk as celebrant. Interment to follow at the Swan Hills Cemetery. Donations gratefully accepted to the Swan Hills School (Sports Equipment) Mail Bag 1200, Swan Hills, AB T0G 2C0 or the Swan Hills Victim Services Unit Box 4436 Barrhead, AB T7N 1A3. Rose Garden Chapel of Barrhead in care of arrangements. 780-674-4644
LAFFERTY
Mr. Alex Michael Lafferty passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by those who loved and cared for him on Thursday, April 11, 2002. Alex was born on May 22, 1963 in Fort Resolution, N.W.T. to Fred and Madeline Lafferty. Interment will occur on April 18, 2002 in Fort Resolution, N.W.T. A celebration of Alex's life will be held on April 18, 2002 at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Relax Crew Clubhouse, 6010-45th Avenue, Red Deer. Condolences can be forwarded to the family in care of tchase@pclass.org
LARSEN
Mrs. Agnes Larsen born December 6, 1929 at Innisfail, AB, passed away at the Innisfail Hospital on March 31, 2002 at the age of 72 years. Agnes is survived by her children; Gerald (Anna), Lorne (Brenda), Robin (Donna), Carol (Bill) and Tracey (Noelle), her 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters; Doris, Hazel, and Rose and her brother; Evart (Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews. Agnes was predeceased by her husband; Laurence, parents Jesse and Frances Miller, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Agnes will always be remembered by her love of flowers, animals, the outdoors, and her meticulous detail to her needlecrafts. Memorial Service for the late Agnes Larsen will be held Friday, April 5, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. from the Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 4200-49 Ave. Innisfail with Pastor Richard Duffin officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 370, 4801-51 St. Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5E9. Arrangements entrusted to Metcalf Funeral Chapel, Innisfail, AB. Phone 403-227-3123.
LEETI
Mrs. Martha Leeti of Bentley Care Centre, formerly of Sylvan Lake, passed away on March 15, 2002 at the age of 94 years. She was born in Butte, Montana, U.S.A. on July 24, 1907; first child of Jack and Elizabeth Hiitola and moved to Eckville, where three more children were born. In 1913 her mother passed away leaving a young family to raise themselves and Martha being the oldest had to help look after the young ones. Her father later married so Martha was able to go and work for various families and then worked at Benalto in the store and post office. Martha then met Elmer Leeti whom she married in 1928. They lived at Sylvan Lake and Eckville area. In 1945 they bought a farm on the north end of Sylvan Lake. In 1973 they bought a house in the town of Sylvan Lake. Martha was active in various goings on and also traveled a lot. She belonged to the Friendship Centre. She is survived by her children; Aileen Lyons of Surrey, BC, Helen (Jack) Anderson of Bentley, Irvin (Ann) Leeti of Sylvan Lake, Gordon (Johanna) Leeti of Sherwood Park; ten grandchildren, three step grandsons, twenty four great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, one sister, and several nieces and nephews. Martha was predeceased by her husband Elmer in 1974, a granddaughter Barb Lawton in 1993, a grandson Trent Anderson in 1997, two brothers and four sisters. The funeral service for the late Martha Leeti will be held from the Chapel of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, Sylvan Lake, on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Kuusamo Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Sylvan Lake Extended Care and Bentley Care Centre. Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.
MacKINNON
James Alexander MacKinnon of Lacombe passed away at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre on March 31, 2002 at the age of 55 years. He is survived by a daughter Heather Alexandra MacKinnon of Bentley, a step-son Stephen MacKinnon of Lacombe, his brothers, Alex (Gladys) MacKinnon of Medicine Hat, Bill (Trudy) MacKinnon of Edmonton, Ken MacKinnon of Minburn, AB, Murray MacKinnon of Edmonton, Gordon (Judy) MacKinnon of Vancouver, BC, Ian (Lorraine) MacKinnon of Stony Plain, sisters Flora Reed of Lacombe, Eva (Jack) Irwin of Fort Saskatchewan, Margaret (Ernie) Grahn of Red Deer, Katherine Nashiem of Calgary and Joan MacKinnon of Camrose. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers Murdoch and Hugh. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held from St. Andrew's United Church Lacombe on Thursday April 4, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Community Palliative Care Society Box 5576, Lacombe, AB T4L 1X2 or the Canadian Cancer Society 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X2 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. " A CARING FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILIES"
MACLEOD
Donald Stuart MacLeod. On Friday, April 12, 2002 in the Dr. Richard Parsons Care Centre, Red Deer, Don died peacefully as a result of a malignant brain tumor, complicated by the effects of advanced diabetes. He had been hoping to celebrate his 70th Birthday on May 19, but it was not to be. Don led a very rich and full life. He was born in Calgary in 1932, and grew up on a farm in southern Alberta. As a young man, he was a semi-professional hockey player. After serving as an Auditor for 20 years in the post-war army, he returned to Vancouver Island where he opened his own Accounting Practice. Don was an accomplished Bridge player, who played in many tournaments, but the chief interest of his life after he moved to Red Deer was his work for Knox Presbyterian Church, especially in the ministry of Pastoral Care in which he was involved at both the regional and provincial levels. Before his final illness, Don spent a very satisfying year as Lay Minister of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Olds. During his last months of rapidly deteriorating health, Don found comfort in his strong belief in our Lord's promise of Eternal Life for those who believe in Him. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; his three children, Bruce (Margaret) MacLeod; Donna (Richard) Guitar; Debra (John) Grant; and by their mother, Jean MacLeod. He was very proud of his grandchildren, Lauren and Jacqueline Guitar; and Andrew and Catherine Grant. Don will also be sadly missed by his "adopted sons", Steve Parkin and Carl Ethier; and by his stepdaughter, Sue Caldwell. A Celebration of Don's Life will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 4718 Ross Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Drew Burnand officiating. A Private Family Interment will follow. No flowers please, but any donations to the Red Deer Hospice Society, D3617-50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3Y5 would be most gratefully received. Condolences to the family may also be expressed by email to: special_reflections @telusplanet.net In Loving Memory of Don, a tree will be planted in Alberta. A Living Memorial represented by Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd., Rimbey, Alberta. Telephone (403) 843-4445.
McARTHUR
John William McArthur, born June 25, 1921 of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Saturday, March 23, 2002. John was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1970 and leaves to mourn his best friend June Wright. According to John's wishes there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements in care of the Red Deer Funeral & Crematorium (67th Street) Chapel. Telephone 403-347-3319.
