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ELLIOTT, Gladys Florence
Gladys Florence Elliott passed away peacefully in Calgary on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Gladys was a long-time resident of Red Deer. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, in March, 1999 and is survived by her loving children; Janet (Thom) Hunter of Red Deer, Robert (Christine) Elliott of Waterton Park and Kathryn (Dennis) Ward of Calgary. She leaves eight grandchildren; James Hunter of Vancouver, BC, Donald Hunter of Vancouver, BC, Kathleen (Greg) Yoshida of Vancouver, BC, Anne (Mark) Hawryliw of Nanton, AB, William Elliott, of Canmore, AB, Stephen (Cate Ciugurneau) Ward, of Vancouver, BC, twins, Alison Ward and David Ward, both of Calgary, AB, and two great-granddaughters, Stella Hawryliw and Astrid Yoshida. A private family service will be held. The family would like to thank the staff of Wentworth Manor for their care and compassion. Memorial donations may be made to The Parkinson's Society of Southern Alberta, 5406 - 43 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1C9.
ATHANASOPOULOS
1925 - 2014
Mr. Nicolaos 'Nick' Athanasopoulos of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre, Lacombe, Alberta on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Nick will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Peter (Linda) Athanasopoulos of Blackfalds, Alberta and their daughter, Alyssa of Calgary, Alberta and son, James Athanasopoulos and his children, Vasili and Nicolas. Nick was predeceased by his beloved wife, Stavroula in June of 2005. A Celebration of Nick's Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Father Timothy Chrapko officiating. Interment will follow at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Nick's honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6.
Service and Interment Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street
(Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.0.
WELLS
Mr. Gordon Wells of Red Deer passed away on February 17, 2014 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his loving wife Vera of Red Deer; sons Don (Rhada) of Malaysia, Gary (Deb) of Red Deer, Ian (Donna) of Maple Ridge, BC; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; and sisters Dorothy and Joyce. Predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Barbara Wells, brother Keith, and daughter Vera Lynn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm from the Sunnybrook United Church, #12 Stanton Street, Red Deer.
HOPE (nee) Gathercole Karen Marie
Karen passed away at Red Deer Regional Hospital on Monday February 17, 2014. Karen was born in Red Deer August 3 1952. Karen married Doug Hope February 16 1973. Karen leaves to mourn her loving husband of 41 years Doug Hope and their three children; Larry Hope, (Nicola) and his children Kyle, Adam, Emersen; Sherry Tremain (Vincent) and their children Ashley and Brandon; Teresa Hope(Danny) and her son Colton. She also leaves to mourn her loss is her mother Jean (Claude) Day and her stepmother Martha Gathercole and 2 brothers, Alan and Mike Gathercole and several aunts, uncles, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Karen was predeceased by her son Trevor, father Ken, brother Bill and sister Donna. A Celebration of life for Karen Hope will be held at the Chapel Of The Sylvan Lake Funeral Home on Saturday, February 22 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium.
SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
KERR, Margaret
"We are not alone
- we live in God's world...
who created and is creating..."
Margaret Sophie Kerr died early Sunday morning at the Red Deer Hospice, on February 16, 2014, with her husband at her bed side. She died peacefully after being surrounded by her children and grandchildren the previous evening. Her mind was clear then and she told each of them that she loved them and even their dogs and cats, too. Margaret's body has gone into the sun - but her spirit is soaring to the skies. Margaret had a busy and not always easy life. She was born in Berlin, Germany in 1922. She grew up into an adult while Germany was being taken over by Hitler's Army. Her father was a Minister in a free church, which caused many conflicts. She became a school teacher and was teaching in East Germany as World War II was drawing to a close. She left only a few kilometers ahead of the approaching Russian Army and managed to get across the Elba River during the following night and walked the many kilometers back to her home in West Germany. After surviving the shortages of food and living space in Post War Germany, she followed her family to Canada when she was in her early thirties. As an immigrant in Canada, she took whatever work was available until she could speak English well enough to return to University and her teaching career. She has a soft spot in her heart for Special Needs Children and spent several years teaching these students as well as regular classes. Margaret's family brought her great joy and she will be lovingly remembered by her children; Mike (Michelle), Loretta (Bob), and Wes (Cheryl), as well as her grandchildren from them; Twyla, Stephanie (Aaron), Jason, Logan (Tella), Paige (Cody), and Jordyn, also her great-grandchildren; Olivia Grace and Amelia Sophie (from Aaron and Stephanie). Margaret also had an adopted Swiss family; Peter and Theresa Strasser along with their children; Daniel (Mandy) and her great grandchildren; Pierce, Kingsley, and Monica (Richard), and great-grandchild, Graydon. Margaret was predeceased by two brothers; Herman and Bernard, and her parents; Rev. Arthur Pohl and Sophie Pohl. She has one surviving sibling, a younger sister, Ursula (Noel) in Ottawa and their extended families. Margaret survived many illnesses in her life and at the time of her death was in a twenty year remission from Polycythemia. We would like to thank Dr. Moffatt for his care of her, also the nurses on Unit 22, who gave much thoughtful care to her during her eight week stay there. Along with the care given at the Red Deer Hospice during her four day stay. They could not have been more caring and helpful if it had been their own Mother. It was much appreciated. I would like to repeat what I wrote in the Memorial Book at the Red Deer Hospice shortly after her death:
Good-bye my Love. You taught me a lot about "throwing pebbles into the pond of Love - to bring ripples of love into a still world".
Your Jim (husband).
Margaret and I had a strong faith which I think drew us closer than anything else in our lives. I would like to end this obituary with the last lines of the New Creed with which I began this obituary: "... In life, in death, in life beyond death, We are not alone, Thanks be to God".
A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held at Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
MULLER, ROSE
On February 15, 2014, Mrs. Rose Muller of Red Deer, formerly of St. Paul, Alberta, passed away at the age of 69 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Vic; 2 sons, Bernie Boisvert of Red Deer and David (Blythe) Boisvert of Edmonton; daughter, Colette (Richard) Shockey of Langley, British Columbia; 2 step-children, Larissa (Chema Gonzales) Muller of San Francisco, U.S.A., and Natalie (Barry) Malech of High River; 2 grandchildren, Kyle (Isabel) Boisvert of Calgary & Travis Boisvert of Edmonton; 7 sisters and 2 brothers, Ann Serediak of Stony Plain, Bill Mudryk and Olga (Bob) McCormack all of Calgary, Sylvia Bassie, Don (Paulette) Mudryk, Diane (Bob) Chretien, Florence Kiss and Delores (Jerry) Girard all of St. Paul, and Suzie (Dana) Gabriel of Fort McMurray; the father of her 3 children, George (Muriel F.) Boisvert; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Nancy Mudryk; 2 sisters, Shirley and Mary. Admired and loved by so many. We will miss her. A Memorial will be held on Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Centennial Seniors Centre, 5114 - 49 Street, St. Paul. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice c/o 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. GRACE GARDENS Funeral Chapel, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677
GOERTZEN, John
Aug. 7, 1935 - Feb. 15, 2014
John Goertzen passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on February 15, 2014, with his youngest daughter Della at his bedside, at the age of 78 years old. John was born in Gretna, Manitoba on July 25, 1935 to Frank and Justina Goertzen. John was one of ten children with three brothers and six sisters. John is survived by his four children, Cindy Corney, (Paul) of Vancouver, Blair Goertzen (Lyn) of Red Deer, Denise Nielsen (Grant) of Blackfalds, and Della Graham (Kelly) of Red Deer. John is also survived by three sisters, Susan Morden, Jessie Janzen and Annette Towns (George) as well as one brother-in-law, Jim Duckworth (Violet) of Lacombe. John was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren, Jamea, Nathan, Graison, Hayley, Emma, Sarah, Kate, Steven, Ryan, Justina, Kane and Nicole, in addition to three great grandchildren. At the age of 15 in 1950 John headed west from Manitoba to find work in Alberta in the early years of the oil and gas boom that was just starting. John met Shirley Duckworth in 1954 on the telephone when she was an "operator" in Olds. From that meager greeting the two were married on September 29, 1956 for 50 years until Shirley's sudden passing in 2006. The loss of Shirley was devastating to John and that void in his life was never filled. They are together again now. John spent years in the oil industry in various capacities highlighted by years working in the Canadian Arctic and even offshore on the east coast of Canada. On one occasion, during his days off, the Ocean Ranger was lost. His service to that industry spanned five decades. John was a family man who loved to camp at Gull Lake surrounded by his kids and grandchildren. He loved to take trips on his motorcycle or just enjoy time at the BBQ preparing steaks for the entire family.
John will be missed by all who loved him.
Funeral Services will be held at Wilson's Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Saturday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Red Deer Unit, #101, 6751-52 Ave., Red Deer, AB. T4N 4K8.
WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388
"A Caring Family, Caring For Families"
PRANSKUNAS
Mar. 4, 1923 - Feb. 14, 2014
Mr. Kazimieras Juozas 'Kaz' Pranskunas passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer on Friday, February 14, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Kaz was well known by all for his good nature, warm personality and many other loving and positive attributes. He leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife of 57 years, Elisabeth of Red Deer, stepson, Karl-Heinz (Ingrid) Hecht of Ummendorf, Germany, daughter, Sabine (Gerald) White, granddaughter, Rachelle, grandson, Corey (Roxanne) and grandson, Justin, all of Red Deer. Kaz will be sorrowfully missed by numerous other family and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to come and pay their respects at Parkland Funeral Home on Thursday, February 20, 2014 between the hours of 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. All are welcome to join the family at a Reception to be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #35, 2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta following the Interment Service.
Service and Interment: Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, 403.340.4040
CONNELL
It is with great sadness that we announce that Patrick George Connell of Innisfail, AB passed away at Innisfail Health Centre on October 30, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Pat grew up in the Consort, AB area where he worked as a Rancher/Farmer and raised his family. He retired to an acreage in Innisfail, AB in 1996 with his beloved wife Vera and his horses. After a short but courageous battle with cancer, he died peacefully with family at his side. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years Vera Connell, and children Donald (Mary) Connell of Didsbury, AB, David (Sheila) Connell of Calgary, AB, Stanley (Cheryl) Connell of Consort, AB, Louise Connell (Daniel Stecyk) of Calgary, AB, and Noreen (Kim) Neyrink of Denver, CO, USA, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way, and countless wonderful friends. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister Jean (Ken) of Texas, USA, and brother Ralph of Calgary, AB. He is predeceased by his grandson, Wesley Connell. A funeral service and celebration of life will be held at the Innisfail Alliance Church on Monday November 4, 2013 at 2:00pm with Andrew Rilling officiating. A graveside burial will take place Tuesday November 5, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Lakeroad Cemetery in Consort, AB, with lunch to follow at 2:00pm at the Monitor Hall (Monitor, AB).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Innisfail Alliance Church. Arrangements entrusted to Heartland Funeral Services, Ltd., Innisfail. Phone: 403-227-0006.
MANICKE, Han Dieter
Born September 17, 1949, passed away October 29, 2013 at the Lacombe Hospital. Hans was born in Germany, married Annelie in 1974 and moved to Canada in 1976. Hans is survived by his wife Annelie; his son Tom and his grandson Jakob. As well as his brothers and one sister: Detlef (Ingrid) Heinz, Peter (Barb), Wolfgang (Ina), Roy (Brigitte) and sister Donna (Fred.) We meet for a memorial tea at the Lakeside Sargent Hall on Lake Side Sargent Road, Saturday, November 2, 2013, 14:00-16:00. All friends and family are welcome. No flowers please. Donations can be made to the Palliative Care Society in Lacombe.
Ferries, William Morrey
July 19, 1949 - Oct. 29th 2013
Morrey Ferries passed away peacefully at his home in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, of heart failure on October 29th. He was predeceased by his parents, Wallace and Mary Ferries, and is survived by his sisters; Moira Dennis (Lynn) and Merrill Young (Robert), and his nieces Grace, Taryn and Tegan. The family wishes to thank Brian Bowman, the Sylvan Lake EMT, RCMP and Fire Department for all of their support. There will be no funeral at the request of the deceased, but condolences and memories may be sent to the Sylvan Lake Funeral home website: www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca/
BRILTZ, Leona
1927 - 2013
Mrs. Leona Briltz of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully and quietly, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, October 28, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Leona will be lovingly remembered by her children, Brian (Valerie), Kevin (Mary), Randy (Cindy), Brenda (Brian) Russell and Cathy (Barrie) Unsworth; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Leona will also be missed by her siblings, Lawrence, Angela and Carol. Leona was predeceased by her husband, Frank and brothers, Carl, Don and Ralph. A Funeral Mass in honor of Leona will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer, on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Father Les Drewicki, celebrant.
Memorial donations may be made directly to the Red Deer Cancer Centre.
Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
WATERFIELD, Roger Lee
Roger Lee Waterfield was born November 8, 1954 in Calgary. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Red Deer on October 27, 2013. In his passing he leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Marilyn; sons, David (Dawna) Brunner, Darcy (Melody) Waterfield and his 3 angels, as he called them, Carly, Mya and Tobin; brother, John (Jill) Waterfield; sister, Evelyn (Dave); along with numerous nieces and nephews as well as his loving dogs, Mika and Billy. Predeceased by his stepson, Craig Brunner; niece, Julie and his parents. A Celebration of Roger's Life will be held at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer, AB on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11:00 am. Any donations can be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3S6 as this is an organization he truly valued.
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SIMPSON, Margaret Ellen
1956 - 2013
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Simpson (Lamb) after a brave battle with lung cancer on Sunday, October 27, 2013. Marg was born and raised in Calgary where she graduated from Diefenbaker High. Marg was a past Honored Queen of Bethel 14, Job's Daughters. She received her Interior Design diploma from Mount Royal College. It was in Calgary that she met and married the love of her life, Greg. They moved to Lacombe where Greg was teaching school. Marg worked in the flooring industry for several decades, with Fargey's Floors and Interiors and with Carpet Superstore. During that time, Marg and Greg raised three wonderful kids, Abbey, Michael and Melanie. She loved interior design, gardening, Sudoku puzzles and lunches with the Shady Nook gang. Marg was predeceased by her father Rob Lamb. Left to cherish Marg's memory are her mother Adrienne Lamb, husband Greg, daughters Abbey (Colin) Taekema and Melanie (Alek) Hunchbeck, son Michael, brothers John (Susan) and Bruce (Pina), sister Debra Lamb and her brother and sister in law, Jim and Melanie Simpson. She also leaves nieces Taylor, Jamie, Margot, Stephanie and Nicole, as well as nephews Scott, Garrett and Jack. The family thanks Dr. R. Tetz for her compassionate care, the Home Care group for all of their assistance and all the wonderful staff at the Red Deer Hospice for making Margaret as comfortable as possible for the past two months. As Margaret requested, there will not be a formal funeral service held. Her husband and children will host a gathering on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion, Branch #35, 2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer to honour and celebrate her life. If friends so desire, as an expression of sympathy, memorial tributes can be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society or the Red Deer SPCA.
Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
