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PERLEY
Patricia Helen Perley of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 58 years. Pat had a passion for gardening and she loved being outdoors. She spent numerous hours doing needlework and was a talented painter. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years, Lyle, her mother, Hedy of Summerland, British Columbia, her two sons; Scott (Kathy) of Calgary and Cliff of Bowden and four grandchildren; Kayla, Adam, Jessica and Emily. She will be missed by her three sisters; Mary-Ann (Doug) Fujita of Summerland, British Columbia, Joyce (Elmer) Seitz of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Sue (Aurel) Perry of Tofield, Alberta. Pat was predeceased by her father, Walter. A Memorial Service will be held at the Red Deer Funeral Home (6150 - 67 Street) on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mrs. Patricia Perley can do so to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (#307, 10335 - 172 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 9Z9).
PROCHAZKA
1925 - 2007
Elsie Darlene Prochazka of Red Deer passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the age of 81 years. Elsie is lovingly remembered by her two nephews, Joe and Bob and her family members in Barrhead, Alberta. She will be sadly missed by all her knew her. A celebration of Elsie's life will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer on Thursday, March 22, 2007 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. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
QUICK Judy Marion (nee Olson)
Beloved wife of 33 years to Richard (Dick), passed away suddenly on March 12, 2007 at the young age of 52. Judy leaves to mourn her passing her two sisters Wendy Rigaux (Wayne Cosowhich) of Fort Macleod, AB, Jill Olson of Victoria, and one brother Glen Olson (Brenda) of Coaldale, AB. Judy will be also missed by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews and many close friends. A memorial will be held to celebrate Judy's life on Saturday March 24, 2007 between 12-4 PM at The First Baptist Church Hall, 4310 39 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. All are welcomed to attend. Memorial Donations may be made in Judy's memory to the Palative Care Unit 32, C/O David Thompson Health Region Foundation P.O Bag 5030 Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6R2. In living memory of Judy a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Memorial Tree Park, Red Deer County.
SPROXTON
1943 - 2007
Blasted out of the rock and water of Flin Flon, MB on August 12, 1943, Birk Ernest Sproxton returned to the ground March 14, 2007, passing away on prairie soil in the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Growing up playing hockey, Birk shot left and always loved the slap shot from the point. But a fascination with words, metaphors and the turn of a phrase pulled Birk to a life of reading, writing and teaching over professional sports. Busy with academic pursuits, Birk always had time for the most basic of things; rocks, trees, water, birds, family, friends and the other characters, real or imagined, who make the Prairies, the Prairies. Jokes, hyperbole and the occasional piece of wisdom, almost always mixed with gut-wrenching laughter, characterize Birk's discussions. That same humor, wisdom and insight, also evident in his writing, earned much high praise. In 2005, his book Phantom Lake: North of 54, earned the Margaret McWilliams Local History Award for excellence in the study and interpretation of Manitoba history. Birk also earned the $25,000 Grant MacEwan Alberta Author Award with Phantom Lake. At the 25th Annual Majorie Ward Lecture March 8, 2007 at St. John's College, University of Manitoba, Birk returned to the place where he earned his BA, MA, and PhD degrees. Speaking on another explorer and lover of rocks, J.B. Tyrrell, Birk received much praise for the lecture which was to serve as the base for his next book-in-progress. Rather, one of his next books-in-progress, there was always more than one. In assuming the roles of husband, brother, friend, athlete, teacher (spending 31 years as a creative writing instructor at Red Deer College), editor, author, father, grandfather, in addition to numerous others, Birk touched many lives. With his wife of over 40 years, Lorraine, together they encouraged a household atmosphere of love, hard work, mischief and fun. Those traits remain. Birk is survived by his loving wife Lorraine, children Mark (Erika Ainscough), Denis (Rhonda Berry), Shannon (Nathen Eckert), Andrea (Craig Schroh), grandchildren Shaw, Seth, Isiah; siblings Merle (Sheila) Sproxton, Gwen (Mel) Chapman, Carol (Bob) Latremouille), Wayne (Beryl) Sproxton, Allen (Wanda) Sproxton, Cheryl (Ron) Peters, sister-in-law Marjorie Moffat, dozens of nieces and nephews, and countless friends. A celebration of Birk's life will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 45 Street, Red Deer on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Birk's honour to the Canadian Cancer Society; the Red Deer Regional Hospital Cardiac Unit; St. John's College English Department; University of Manitoba or Prairie Fire Press Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba. Service and Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
SPROXTON
1943 - 2007
Mr. Birk Sproxton of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the age of 63 years. Funeral Arrangements will be announced by: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
THOMPSON
1910 - 2007
Mrs. Margaret Laura Thompson of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the age of 96 years. Mrs. Thompson was born on April 20, 1910 near Lampman, Saskatchewan. She received her education in Regina and was employed by International Harvest Ltd. prior to her marriage to Ralph in 1930. They lived in Weyburn, Saskatchewan for 30 years and Margaret worked with law firms in Weyburn and Saskatoon. She moved to Red Deer in 1976. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her loving children, Isobel M. (Wilfred) Meyers , Alice M. Bergh - McRae both of Red Deer, Marilyn C. (Glen) Wilkinson of Penticton, B.C., Connie Goy of Vancouver, B.C. and Robert H. (Patricia) Thompson of Kelowna, B.C., her seventeen grandchildren and her twenty-four great grand- children. She is also survived by her two sisters, Sr. Justin Kreig and Frieda (Earl) Anderson. Mrs. Thompson was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Leo Thompson and her daughter, Jeannette R. Gess. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial tributes in Mrs. Margaret Thompson's honour may be made to the Canadian Lung Association. Service and Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
THORDARSON
1913 - 2007
Sveinn Thordarson of Red Deer passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. He was born on January 10, 1913 in Reykjavik, Iceland, the third of seven children. Sveinn was home schooled by his father up to high school. He subsequently pursued his secondary education in Denmark and Germany, obtaining a PhD in Physics. After completing university, he taught Physics and Math at Akureyri in Northern Iceland. He later became Dean of Laugarvatn College. Sveinn married his high school sweetheart Thorunn and they raised three children. In 1959, the family moved to Canada. Sveinn taught at Abbotsford, Fairview and Grande Prairie before coming to LTCHS. In 1964 he became a member of the original staff of the Red Deer College as professor of Physics. Sveinn taught at the college until his retirement in 1983. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with family. He enjoyed cross country skiing, hiking and camping, as well as reading and listening to classical music. Sveinn was predeceased by his wife Thorunn (Tota), son-in-law Orn Ingolfsson, five brothers and a sister. He leaves to mourn his loss his three children and their families: Marino (Svana) of Reykjavik, Iceland; Thor (Mona) of Red Deer and Ellen Ingolfsson of Red Deer, a brother and many relatives in Iceland. He was dearly loved by his twelve grandchildren: Sveinn, Sverrir, Tota, Ella, Nyja, Sando, Kara, Layla, Joanna, Kathy, Inga and Elin. He was also blessed with ten great grandchildren: Marino Oli, Alexander Emil, Mani, Isabella, Lilja Ros and Ellen Nina, in Iceland, and Mariah, Sveinn, Luke and Destiny in Red Deer. A Public Memorial Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Red Deer Unit, 4730 Ross Street. Service and Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. "DOWNTOWN RED DEER"
WALDO Neville Wayne (Tuffy)
Nev passed away suddenly at home in Lacombe, March 4, 2007 at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy, son Darryl (Deb) Tanner, Tyler, son Travis Lorinda) Shelby, Justin, Tyrel. A memorial service will be held at Parkside Alliance Church 5846-50 Ave. Lacombe on March 16, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Wilson's Funeral Home entrusted with cremation.
WELLS, Bruce Douglas
April 11, 1949 -February 28, 2007
After a brave struggle of many years, Bruce died February 28, 2007 in Abbotsford of coronary vessel disease. He is survived by his son Grayson of Abbotsford, BC who took extremely good care of his dad during his last year; Marilyn of Tsawwassen, BC his wife of twenty years now separated but always a concerned friend; his stepdaughter Teresa Lea (Mike) with grandchildren Lisa and Ben of Celista, BC and Andrew Stone of Red Deer, AB; and stepson Colin Stone (Natasha) and grandchildren Jenna and Franklin of Red Deer. His mother Catherine Bystrom of Calgary, and sister Judy Riedner of Banff. Bruce was born in Eckville, the son of Langton and Catherine (Hansinger) Wells. After farming and attending school in the Sylvan Lake area, Bruce attended Olds College, majoring in Business. At 24, he became the youngest salesperson for Sun Life of Canada. His next career involved selling real estate for many years in Red Deer and area. In 1990 he moved to Prince George and began working again for Sun Life. Meeting and surpassing many of the Sun Life Company goals, he rapidly moved from Top Salesperson for Western Canada to Unit Supervisor, to Sales Manager for Northern BC and the Yukon. After becoming disabled Bruce and the family moved to Abbotsford. In 1998 he moved to Sooke, BC where he took the captain squadron courses, became actively involved in the Salmon Hatchery, manned the marine Radar / radio during storm disasters and thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the natural beauty of coastal life. We will miss Bruce's sense of humour, his analysis of the news, his studies of wildlife, his latest creative endeavours and his love of children. There will be a memorial service at Red Deer's Westerner Chalet on Sunday afternoon March 11, 2007 1:00 p.m. After the service there will be a celebration of Bruce's life, please join us.
WILLCOCKS
Thomas Joseph Willcocks AKA "BAILEY" passed away December 2, 2006 at the age of 28. He is survived by his loving fiance Liana Duncan; daughter Shayndel and twin sons; Cameron and Brandon. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Spring Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his children's trust fund, c/o Laina Duncan at the Scotia Bank. A gift in living memory of Thomas will be made to "Holding Hands for Hospice' by Springfield Funeral Home.
WITTCHEN - Gordon
Mr. Gordon Wittchen of Red Deer, AB passed away in the Bow Island Hospital on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the age of 57. His four brothers and one sister and their families will lovingly remember Gordon. Awaiting Gordon in Heaven are his Mom and Dad, two sisters and a brother. A funeral service will be held on Monday March 26, 2007 at Parkland Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.parklandfuneralhome.com In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in memory of Gordon to the Parkland School 6016-45 Avenue, Red Deer AB T4N 3M4 or to Donors choice. In living memory of Gordon, a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Memorial Tree Park, Red Deer County, AB.
ZIOLA
1918 - 2007
Mrs. Pauline Ziola of Red Deer passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre, Sylvan Lake on Friday, March 16, 2007 at the age of 89 years. Pauline was born February 06, 1918 on the family farm near Margo, Sk. Pauline married Jack Ziola July 1937 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Margo, Sk. In 1947 they moved their family to the farm near Sylvan Lake, where she resided until 1999. Pauline will be remembered mostly for her wonderful cooking, lovely garden of flowers and for being an exceptional and very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her loving children, Ethel (Al) Bank of Calgary, Tom (Ann) Ziola of Red Deer, Judy (John) Edmunds of Calgary and Dale Ziola of Red Deer, her six grandchildren, Carol Delisle, Jeff Bank, Jacquie (Rick) Shoemaker, Jo-Anne Edmunds, Kimberly (Ron) Jones and Kevin (Roxy) Ziola and three great grandchildren, Jason Delisle, Colin Delisle and Amy Jones. Pauline is also survived by her five sisters, Alma, Mary, Emma, Millie and Mabel, & numerous nephews, nieces & cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Ziola in 1995, her parents, Emil and Natalia Fidelack, three sisters, Martha, Elsie and Violet and her brother, Oscar. The family would like to express their thanks to the nurses & staff of Sylvan Lake Bethany Care Centre for their professional & compassionate care of our dear mother. A funeral service for the late Mrs. Pauline Ziola will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd., Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer. If desired, memorial tributes in Pauline's name may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society (105, 4807 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4A5). Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
