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BOWMAN
Gary Bowman of Red Deer passed away suddenly in his home on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at the age of 62 years. Gary is survived by his wife Jan, daughter Rachelle and son-in-law Sheldon Jones, his son Shane and his very cherished only granddaughter, Katherine Jones all of Red Deer. Gary will be remembered lovingly by three brothers: Don (Judy) Bowman, David (Marg Dodd) Bowman, Eric Bowman, one sister, Glenda (Lance) Wotherspoon, Aunt Doris Poffenroth, sisters and brothers-in-law: Judy (Harold) Holden, Kris (Kenn) Swanson, Steve (Brenda) Sulz and their families. Gary also leaves to mourn many friends and extended family members. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Harvey and one brother Glen. Those wishing to pay their last respects to Gary may do so at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 between 12-2 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 101-5208-53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2. In living memory of Gary Bowman, a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Memorial Tree Park, Red Deer, County.
CARPENTER
1924 - 2007
Mr. Ronald "Ron" Carpenter, beloved husband of Mrs. Helen Carpenter of Red Deer passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the age of 82 years. Ron was born on July 9, 1924 at New Castle, On-Tyne, England. Besides his loving wife, Helen he is survived by his loving children, Dale (Sharon) Carpenter of Gimli, Manitoba, Ken Carpenter of Taber, Alberta and Colleen Carpenter of Victoria, B.C. and two grand children, Raechel and Joshua Carpenter. Ron was predeceased by his eldest son, Dwain Carpenter. The family honours and respects Ron's final wishes. Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer. If desired, donations in Ron's honour may be made directly to the charity of ones choice. Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
COTNOIR
Gary Adrian Cotnoir was born on September 14, 1940. He grew up in Trail, B.C. At 23 he married and later was blessed with four beautiful daughters, Holly, Lynda, Colleen and Cindy and seven grandchildren, Kyle, Kyra, Tyler, Sarah, Dee Dee, Jasmine and Jennifer. During the course of his life he earned his pilot's license and owned a small plane which he enjoyed for many years. He also enjoyed sky diving. He was community minded and helped build many playgrounds in the province of B.C. while he was a member of the Kinsmen Club. Gary worked for years for B.C. Hydro as a Linesman. Through work the family moved several times and were happy to settle in Powell River and Vernon for many years. His work even took him as far as New Jersey, Texas and Arizona. Since he loved an adventure this suited him just fine. One of his favorite pastimes while living in the Red Deer Nursing Home was to take his scooter and ride to the mall and join Grant and his friends for a coffee and a visit. Gary passed away peacefully on March 17, 2007 surrounded by his family. He will be forever loved and forever missed. Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820-45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
FAREWELL
1911 - 2007
The family of Helen Farewell is saddened by her passing on Thursday, March 8, 2007. Helen Elizabeth (Neilson) Farewell was born on a farm in the Crossroads District west of Red Deer on July 4, 1911. She was the eldest of four children born to Susan and Fredrick A. Neilson. Helen took her teacher training at the Camrose Normal School and began her teaching career at age 19 in the Carritt School south of Bentley. At a dance at the Elks Hall in Red Deer she met and later married Robblee Farewell of Blackfalds. They lived and raised a family of three children on the Farewell farm west of Blackfalds. Throughout her life Helen was an active member of the local WI, wrote Blackfalds news for all the local papers, helped write and edit the district history book published in 1967, and always enjoyed playing bridge with her family. In their retirement years, Helen and Bob traveled to many duplicate bridge tournaments and both became senior master players. In 1992 she was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the confederation of Canada in recognition of significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada. It was conferred by the then Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn. This was a highlight of her life. Helen was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was always more concerned about the welfare of her family and community than she was about herself. She gave countless hours to listen, mentor and most of all to provide HUGS and love to everyone. Helen was called "MOM" by countless extended family members, friends and students. Her legacy will be the thousands of people touched by her loving ways. Helen left the family farm in 1998 and has lived at the Pines Lodge in Red Deer until her passing. Family and neighbours were an important part of Helen's life. She always had time to visit and to feed all that came to her door. She leaves to mourn her children, Russell of Red Deer, Sue (Kenny) Bissoondatt of Edmonton, Linda (Dennis) Jaffray of Blackfalds, her five grandchildren: Robblee (Lee Anne) Bissoondatt of Edmonton, Mark (Janel) Jaffray of Calgary, Dana (Angela) Bissoondatt of Edmonton, Lori (Kelsey) Kundert of Calgary, and Tim Jaffray of Edmonton and she also leaves behind her "four little ones" (great grandchildren), Olivia and Robert Bissoondatt, Jacob and Ethan Bissoondatt all of Edmonton. Helen was predeceased by her husband "Bob" in 1985 and her brothers Rod, Fred and Walter Neilson. A Funeral Service for the late Helen Farewell will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Interment will follow at the Blackfalds Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Blackfalds United Church, 4707 Broadway Avenue, Blackfalds. In lieu of flowers, Helen asked that donations in her name go to: Alberta Cancer Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Red Deer Hospice Society, or Stars Air Ambulance. Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
FLATH
Avery Kayden Flath of Delburne passed away on March 13, 2007 at the tender age of 3 months. He will be sadly missed by many family and friends. A private, family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance (1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9).
GAUTHIER (nee Nichol) "Penny"
Nola Gauthier passed away peacefully on March 12, 2007. She went to join her husband Paul, her love, her soul mate of 41 years. "We've gone fishin". Nola will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, David (Anita), Cheryl Stevens (Tim), Harley (Lynn), Donna Eadie (Kevin), all of Red Deer, and Daniel (Ann) of Edmonton. Seven grandchildren, Michelle Fisher, Lyndsay Gibson, Cody Gauthier, Paul McMaster, Brandon Gauthier, Kira and Megan Gauthier and six great grandchildren, plus her extended family and friends, for whom she cared deeply. A private family interment will be held at Alto Rest Cemetery. A celebration of Nola's life will be held at the Red Deer Legion, Thursday March 15, 2007 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Please join us. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
GILLARD Laurene Meldrum
May 4, 1917 - March 22, 2007
Laurene passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at age 89. She leaves to mourn her loss sons, Lyle (Ada) and Roy (Dawn Marie), three grandsons, Larry (Kim), Darryl, Lon Gillard and granddaughter Kareena Gillard, great grandson Jesse and great granddaughter Mackenzie. Laurene is predeceased by her husband, Fred and brothers Laurence and Blyth Cotter. Funeral services will be held at Wilson's Funeral Chapel 6120 Highway 2A Lacombe on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association #6 5015-48 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1S9 or the Arthritis Society 1301 - 8 St. S.W., Suite 200, Calgary, AB T2R 1B7. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Gillard). WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM 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"
GNIEWOTTA - Gladys Elizabeth Alexandra (Rode)
It is with earthly sadness and heavenly gladness that we announce the passing of Gladys at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Center on March 14, 2007 at the age of 69, following a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Gladys had three great loves in her life: Firstly, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose angels welcomed her into heaven. Secondly, her family who will all miss her dearly; Paul, her loving and devoted husband of 48 years; her daughter Patti (Neil) Paetsch of Pilot Butte, and grandchildren Cory of Regina, Chalan of Saskatoon and Jordan of Regina; her son Randy (Sandi) Gniewotta of Edmonton and grandchildren Ryan (Kate) of Victoria, and Tyler of Edmonton; her daughter Lauri (Kevin) of Red Deer, and grandsons Chris and Justin of Edmonton; her mother Bertha Rode of Lanigan, her sister Norma (Martin) Winter of Saskatoon, sister Elaine (Gordon) Greve of Lanigan, brother Ernie (Gail) Rode of Langham, sister Marlene (Al) Roth of Red Deer, sister Verna Jean (Bill) Samborski and godson Jared of Edmonton, sister Marian (Cameron) Hall of Lanigan, brother Larry (Claudette) Rode of Calgary, and sister Glenna (Bob) Brown of Westbank. In-laws; Irene Podetz of Nanaimo, Rev. Harold Gniewottta of Edmonton, Angela (Don) Desormeaux of Langley, Ed Gniewotta of Westbank, and Wally (Shirley) Gniewotta of Sherwood Park. Cherished also by Gladys were all of her aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Thirdly, her faithful circle of friends, members of the ELW, Ladies' Bible Study groups, Silver Blades skaters, neighbors and special friends in Vermillion, Saskatoon, Carlyle, Lanigan, Germany, and Swaziland. Cancer may have taken her life but it did not take away her faith, her hope, her love, her friendships, her soul or her eternal life. A celebration of Gladys' life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanigan Sask., on Monday March 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Lanigan Lutheran Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. A special Memorial service will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 40 Holmes Street in Red Deer on Wednesday March 21, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to: On Eagles Wings (VBS Support); Good Shepherd ELW; or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements provided by PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES.
HALVERSON
Dec. 14, 1940 - March 15, 2007
Marjorie has had a lifetime of loving relationships with many caregivers over the years. She has touched many lives with her numerous and stubborn ways and her love of life. She leaves behind her longtime caregiver, Phyll, her roommates, Patsy, Lona, Verda, Jean and Barbie, her loving family the Duval Residence Staff and a multitude of friends. She was predeceased by her very close friend and roommate, Maureen???..Heaven just became a rowdy place. We will always love you Marjorie and will miss your mischievous ways. God bless you. The Duval Residence Staff. Funeral services for the late Marjorie Halverson will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer on Friday, March 23, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Alto-Reste Cemetery. Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
HANEY
1933 - 2007
Myrtle Haney of Red Deer passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Harold, two sons, Russell (Liz), Dale (Dolly) and extended family and friends. Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer. We wish to thank the nursing staff at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Unit 32 (Palliative Care). Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820-45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
HAYWARD Timothy Willard
Timothy passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 11, 2007 near Red Deer, Alberta. He was born in Fredericton, N.B. on December 18, 1958, the son of Lillian Goddard (nee Waugh) and the late Bliss Hayward of Rusagonis, N.B. He is survived by his partner Vivian Parker and their daughter Jolene of Pine Lake, AB; daughter Jessica and sons Justin and Jason; grandchildren Dawson and Chloe; sister Anne Comeau (Leo) of Lincoln, N.B.; brothers Michael (Carol) Hayward of Nasonworth, N.B., Wayne Hayward (Judi) of Jemseg N.B., and Richard Hayward of Montreal, Que; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Timothy was predeceased by, brother David James Hayward, grandparents, Harry and Pearl Hayward, Willard and Lillian Waugh. Timmy grew up in Rusagonis, N.B. and worked as a linesman for N.B. Power for a time before locating to Alberta, where he continued his career until his death. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and will be greatly missed by family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Pine Lake Community Hall, on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 2:00 pm. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 4779-49th Street, Red Deer 341-5181 and Calgary 216-5111 entrusted with arrangements.
HOFFOS, Alvin Arthur
It is with sadness that the family of Alvin Hoffos announce his quiet passing at the Red Deer Hospital on Friday, March 9, 2007 at the age of 91. Alvin is lovingly remembered by his wife, Grace, his sons Earl (Millie) and Lorens (Nancy) and his daughter Elaine (Ron) Weisenburger; four grandchildren, Scott (Jennie), Lynn (Steve), Tyler (Chantel) and Rachelle; and two great granddaughters, Ayden and Abby. His service in the Canadian Army during World War II, his many years of farming with his family in the Kneehill Valley district, camping, fishing, traveling, and an enjoyable retirement in Innisfail has left the community with many friends, neighbours and relatives to remember his life. Funeral services for the late Alvin Hoffos will be held at the Innisfail United Church on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 2:00 PM, with interment to follow in the Innisfail Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Innisfail Hospital Memorial Fund or the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 4200 49th Ave. Innisfail, AB. Phone: 227-3123. Proudly serving our community for over 45 years.
