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SOLEY
Mr. Horace White Soley of Lacombe died on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the age of 94, at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre. Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, Lacombe on Friday September 3, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Soley). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre 5430-47 Ave., Lacombe, AB, T4L 1G8. 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"
SPERLING
On August 25, 2004, William (Bill) John Sperling passed away peacefully at the Lacombe Hospital at 80 years of age. Bill was born on February 13, 1924, in Chamberlain, Saskatchewan. In 1994 Bill and his wife, Esther moved to Lacombe where they became parishioners at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Bill was a Life Member in the Knights of Columbus and performed many charitable works. Bill was predeceased by his mother, Marion Sperling, in 1987 and his father, John Sperling in 1990, both of Chilliwack, BC, and a sister, Agatha Christine in 1930. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Esther; daughters Virginia Albanese (Mike) of Marina del Rey, CA, Patti Dickson (Pat) of Maple Ridge, BC, Gina Hesketh (Jim) of Victoria, BC, Maureen Colbeck (Brian) of Coquitlam, BC, Audrey Migvar of Olds, AB, and Debbie Nieuwenhuis (Lambert) of Lacombe, AB, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, siblings Helen Sidney of Vernon, BC, Bertha Kreger (Herb) of Kamloops, BC, Ray Sperling (Phyll) of Chilliwack, BC, Bob Sperling (Doris) of Sardis, BC, Norm Sperling (Pat) of Peachland, BC, and Maurice Sperling (Emily) of Vernon, BC. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr's R. Keller and B. Kinash and all the nursing staff in Unit B at Lacombe Hospital who took such good care of him for the last two months. Family and friends are invited to Prayer Services to be held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church 5128-53 St., Lacombe on Sunday August 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Lacombe on Monday August 30th, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave., Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2 or to the Lacombe Palliative Care Society Box 5576, Lacombe, AB T4L 1X2. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Sperling) 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"
STANG, Elmer Jack Elmer Jack
1919 - 2004
Elmer Stang passed away peacefully on August 15, 2004 at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 84 years. Elmer was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan on November 29, 1919, the oldest son of Reinhold and Josephine Stang, and grew up in Primate. Elmer married Rose Rissling in 1946 and they farmed in the Ferrybank and Usona areas until 1990 when they retired to Ponoka. Elmer is survived by Rose, his loving wife of 58 years; children Donna (Bob) Smith, Brent (Debi) and Margo Stang (Gordon); grandchildren Rhonda (Dale) Girard, Colleen (Kevin) Halwa, Tara Smith and Ben and Veronica Stang; great-grandchildren Emily Girard and Nicholas and Kennedy Halwa; brothers Albert and Alois; sisters Pauline Biever, Geraldine Stang, Frances Stang, Josephine Heidt, Elizabeth Kuefler and Dolores Gerry; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, grandson Samuel Stang, brothers Ernie and Otto, and sisters Agnes Deck, Ida Prediger and Kathleen Shields. A Prayer Vigil will be held from the St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Ponoka on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Ponoka on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta or to a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Bowker Funeral Homes (Ponoka) Ltd.
403-783-3122
STEVENS
Christopher H. Stevens, 1958-2004, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 20, 2004 at the age of 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife Dixie, his parents Howard and Margaret Stevens, sister; Wendy Stevens and Heather (Jim) Dyck and their children Jason and Jodi, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family invite relatives and friends to a time of fellowship and gentle remembrance at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 5138-49 Street, Lacombe, Alberta on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 from 3:00-5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #101, 5208-53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5K2. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to: wfch@telusplant.net Subject Heading: Stevens 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"
STEVENS
Peter Stevens of Alix, AB passed away peacefully at the Lacombe Hospital on August 26, 2004. Pete was born October 20, 1933 on the family farm northwest of Mirror, in the Gadsby Lake district. He was the youngest of six children born to William and Mary Stevens. Pete was educated at the Gadsby Lake School and then farmed with his mother until 1955, when he moved to Alix. He first worked at Eclipse Coal Mine, then Hi-Way Machine Shop where he apprenticed and obtained his motor mechanic and journeyman first class welding tickets. Pete was in business with a friend Joe Zemanek before starting more than twenty-eight years with Chevron. He worked at the Nevis gas plant until it shut down in 1984 and then moved to Fox Creek for eight years. Before going to Fox Creek, he challenged the apprenticeship exam and obtained a millwright ticket. Pete retired from Chevron in 1992 and moved back to Alix. He worked at various millwright jobs and was caretaker at the senior's manor after coming back to Alix. Pete is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Barbara, his son Gordon (Nicki) of Grande Prairie; his daughter Rhonda (Adrian) van Nieuwkerk of Stettler, and his six grandchildren; Steven van Nieuwkerk of Drayton Valley, Kelli Stevens of Calgary, Dennis van Nieuwkerk and fiancee' Lisa of Red Deer, Kyle Stevens of Innisfail, Bradley van Nieuwkerk of Stettler and Katie Stevens of Grande Prairie. Pete is also survived by his sister Doris (Ross) Albers of Bashaw, his brother William of Daysland, Jocelyn Stevens and Paul Publicover of Innisfail, his father-in-law Gordon Braden and sister-in-law Aretha Stevens. Pete was predeceased by his mother and father, two brothers (George and Jimmy), one sister (Mary) and his dear friend Joe Zemanek. Funeral Services will be held from Wilson's Funeral Chapel Lacombe on Monday August 30, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Alix Cemetery. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Palliative Care Society Box 5576, Lacombe, AB T4L 1X2 or to the St. Pancras Anglican Church, Box 98, Alix, AB T0C 0B0. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Stevens) 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"
STREDWICK, Lillie
Lillie Stredwick of Red Deer, passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, August 23, 2004 at the age of 91 years. A Celebration of Lillie's Life will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta.
Service and Interment
Providers:
EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS
4820-45th Street, Red Deer
Phone 347-2222
STURGESS, Allen
Allen "Red" Sturgess passed away at the Red Deer Hospital on Friday, August 20th at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Leah of Olds, sons, Kelly (Carolyn) of Viking, Dan (Sheila) of Edmonton and one grandson, Matthew Allen. Allen is also survived by sisters, Mary Ann (Larry) Hurren and Pat Cottingham, both of Kelowna, B.C. His parents June and Allen Sturgess predecease him. Red was born and raised in Arcola, Saskatchewan. At the age of 18 he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Gimli, Manitoba where he met his wife Kathy. In 1971, Red left the Air Force to join private industry in the field of telecommunications, which took him and his family to Inuvik, Vermilion, Lethbridge and finally Red Deer. Friends and family wishing to share in the memories of Reds' life are invited to attend a gathering on Saturday, August 28th, noon to 5:00 p.m. at Kelly's' acreage east of Viking, AB. Call the family for directions if needed. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #6, 5015 - 48 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1S9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #101, 5208 - 53 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 5K2
In living memory of Allen "Red" Sturgess a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Memorial Tree Park.
VERA, Susan Margaret
Mrs. Susan Margaret Vera, beloved wife of Mr. Peter Vera of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, August 23, 2004 at the age of 53 years. Susan was born on February 23, 1951 at Calgary, Alberta. Susan grew up in Calgary and attended High School at St. Margaret's in Victoria, British Columbia. She excelled at every job she had but especially loved the Hospitality Industry, where she met her husband, Peter. They were married on July 1, 1978 in Red Deer. During their twenty-six years of marriage, they also lived in Saskatoon, Whistler and Canmore. Her last job, which she loved, was at Co-operators Insurance of Red Deer. Susan was an avid and excellent golfer. She also loved her animals, Suki and Schwartz, her garden and she entertained with flair and originality. Susan attended Deer Park Alliance Church and she loved the Lord. Susan had a zest for life and laughter and made lifelong friends wherever she went. Above all, Susan was a loving wife, devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by all. Susan leaves to mourn her loss, her beloved husband, Peter of Red Deer, her mother, Peggy Bennett of Victoria, British Columbia and her sisters, Joan, Betty, Ruth and Carol, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends. Susan was predeceased by her father, Albert Bennett and a nephew, Timothy Farris.
You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray
That she'll come back or you can
Open your eyes and see all that she's left.
You can cry and close your mind,
Be empty and turn your back or
You can do what she would have wanted:
Smile, open your eyes, Love and go on.
Fly, fly, precious one -
Your endless journey has begun.
-Lorraine, Roger, Billy and Joe (England) Relatives and friends are invited to come and pay their respects at Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday evening between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Susan's Life will be held at Deer Park Alliance Church, 2960 - 39th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, August 27, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Vergil Schmidt officiating. Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Susan's honour may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 4808 - 50th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X4 or to the Deer Park Alliance Church, 2960 - 39th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2G2. Service and Cremation Providers:
EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS
4820-45th Street, Red Deer
Phone 347-2222
WEIDER, Gary Michael
Mr. Gary Michael Weider, much loved husband of Roberta Weider of Penhold, Alberta, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 16, 2004. Gary was a very youthful 46 years old. Left to hold Gary close is his wife Roberta, mother; Erna Weider, sisters; Dee (Gord), Donna (Frank) and Shirley (Dave), brother Les, sister-in-law; Natasha (Perry), brother-in-law Robert, numerous nieces and nephews and extended family, along with many dear friends. Gary was predeceased by his father John and brother Douglas. Gary enjoyed working at Central Alberta Truss as Foreman for the past 15 years. In his spare time Gary enjoyed taking his long time best pal Bud for long walks. Gary also enjoyed his great camping trips out west with his special niece Aleisha and Buddies, Butch, Ronw, Ben and Rong. Funeral service for Gary Weider will be held at the Innisfail Funeral Home, Saturday August 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Matthew Hyde officiating. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or STARS. As a memorial tribute to Gary Weider a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Innisfail) by Heartland Funeral Services Ltd. Innisfail Funeral Home & Crematorium, 4415-49th Street, Innisfail. Telephone 227-0006.
WHITE
Douglas Allan White of Edmonton, loving brother to Donna Carlson of Red Deer and father of Kevin White of Edmonton passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on August 15, 2004. Doug will be fondly remembered as a loving and caring father, brother and friend to all who knew him or met him on the truck routes throughout North America. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Hainstock's Funeral Home 9810-34 Ave., Edmonton, AB.
WILDERS
On August 20, 2004, Mrs. Charlotte Wilders of Ponoka passed away peacefully at the Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre Long Term Care at the age of 91 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Doreen Brandt (Ron) of Brooks, Sheila Weatherill (Ron) of Edmonton & Jacquie Tiltgen (Bob) of Ponoka; her grandchildren Pam Brandt (Gord Paynter), Scott Brandt (Kari), Allison Brandt (Chris McRobbie), Stuart Weatherill (Francine Roy), Claire Dion (Rob), Dean Tiltgen & Shawn Tiltgen; great-granchildren Jenna, Nicole and Mark Brandt, Paul Weatherill and Ryan Dion; her brother John Burrows (Helen); sisters-in-law Dot Adamson and Jean Burrows; her step-sister Kay Bailie; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Wilders; grandson Ryan Tiltgen; and her brother Bryson Burrows. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 23, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 5120-49th Avenue, Ponoka, Alberta. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre Long Term Care or to any charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To Bowker Funeral Homes (Ponoka) Ltd. ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ 403-783-3122
