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SCHEWALJE, Dan
1945 - 2013
It is with immense sadness that the family of Dan Schewalje, of Red Deer, Alberta, announces his passing on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Dan was born at Loon Lake, Saskatchewan and was raised on a farm at Goodsoil, Saskatchewan, along with eight siblings; one being his twin. Although he was born and raised in Saskatchewan, Red Deer had been his home for over 35 years. He was proud to be a welder and had opportunity to work in many places around the world. Dan will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lorraine; sons, Darcy of Calgary, Trevor of Sylvan Lake and Tytan of Sylvan Lake, as well as by his loving dog Vadum. Also left to mourn the loss of Dan are his eight siblings, Dave, Clem, John (Elaine), Adeline (Tony), Celestine, Marion (Bob), Clara (Ed) and Sylvia (Glen), numerous extended family and many good friends. Dan was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Adolph. In commemoration of Dan's life, A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 40 Holmes Street, Red Deer at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Marc Jerry officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects to Mr. Dan Schewalje immediately before the funeral service, between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., with interment taking place at Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer. As a tribute to Dan, any welders attending are encouraged to please join the procession to the cemetery in their welding trucks. In honour of Dan, memorial contributions may be made directly to the Red Deer Heart Function Clinic, 3942-50A Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4E7.
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
Gill, Gordon Ervin
1930 - 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Ervin Gill. Gordon passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the age of 83 years. He will be missed dearly by his loving wife, four children and four grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Mr. Gill will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Red Deer, 4728 Ross St, Red Deer AB, T4N 1X2 Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.
Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
Phone (403) 347-222
TOMSON
1927-2013
Leona Tomson (nee Mertz) passed away at Lacombe, AB on July 26, 2013 at the age of 85 years. She was born October 1, 1927 to Mary and Joseph Mertz of Humboldt, Saskatchewan. She is predeceased by her parents and brothers and sisters. Leona is survived by her daughter Carol (Larry) Ford and her son James (Deanna) Tomson, granddaughter Angela (Art) Moar; their children AJ, Marshal and Gracie, grandsons Ryan (Christina) Tomson; their children Aspen, Mercedes, and Ryley and Brandon (Jenna) Tomson; their son Aysen. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at Wilson's Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Thursday August 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca
WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.
403-782-3366 403-843-3388
CULLEN
It is with heartfelt sadness, the family of Donald David George Cullen announce his sudden passing on July 26, 2013 at the age of 36. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Natasha. Don passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital with his wife and family by his side. Don leaves to mourn his wife Natasha; son Tyler; favorite mother-in-law Amber; siblings Amanda and Shannon (Jeff); niece Taylor and nephew Alexander; and his furry babies Farley and Lola; as well as good friend Judy. Don had a great appreciation for being in the outdoors and had a love for fishing. His most treasured times were out in his boat with his wife and friends and especially when he got to take his son Tyler out for the first time. He bragged about it for months. Don was a very hard worker and was so proud of completing his Red Seal Journeyman Ticket for welding in April. He also passed at the top of his class. Don had an everlasting love for his wife Natasha. They enjoyed their life together, spending all their time together, just being with each other was all they needed to be happy. He loved his furry babies (Regardless of his lack of admittance). Don had a passion for music and could tell you anything about any band. He enjoyed going to many concerts and Natasha used to play a game of testing which one of them knew more about music but he always won. Don will be sadly missed and will be remembered by all. A celebration of Don's life will be held at a later date.
RUTZ, Allan
1944 ~ 2013
Allan Rodney Rutz of Bashaw, Alberta was born on January 2, 1944 in Camrose, Alberta and passed away on July 25, 2013 in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 69 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rachel; daughters Alana (Shawn) Wagar and their children Ty and Colby and Lori (Mark) Hameister and their children Brooke and Casson; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Bashaw Community Centre on Thursday, August 1st, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to a charity of your choice. Condolences to Allan's family may be made by visiting www.womboldfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to BASHAW FUNERAL HOME
780-372-2353 ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
KEY, Adeline Adelia Key (nee Folwark)
October 1st, 1934 - July 24th, 2013
Donald Garith Key
July 2nd, 1934 - July 25th, 2013
Therefore now they are not two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. - Matthew 19:6
A devoted husband and wife who were inseparable for 54 years, both passed away peacefully within forty-eight hours of each other. Their illnesses kept them apart briefly and their unique journey together to everlasting life is testimony to God's grace and the covenant of marriage. Mrs. Adeline Key, beloved wife of Donald, passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 after a brief courageous fight against cancer at the Red Deer Hospice. Mr. Donald Key, beloved husband of Adeline, passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2013 after a valiant struggle with illness and dementia at the Harmony Care Home in Red Deer, Alberta. Adeline was born in Endeavor, Saskatchewan; the thirteenth of fifteen children to Tatiana and Nykola Folwark. Donald was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan; the youngest child of nine to Jane and James Key. Adeline left the family farm, moved to Saskatoon, and worked as a hotel coffee shop waitress where she met Don who had become a frequent customer. They were married in St. Paul's Cathedral in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on August 29th, 1958. Later they moved to North Battleford and then left Saskatchewan for Red Deer, Alberta in 1967. Don began his career in Red Deer with the newspaper in advertising sales. He worked as an advertising salesman for the Red Deer Advocate newspaper for more than 25 years and retired early in 1997. Adeline raised her family and then worked for Eaton's in the restaurant division, retiring early after eight years in 1993. Adeline enjoyed spending time in her garden, had a natural spiritual connection with God, nature, and His creatures, especially "her birds," and always enjoyed her kitchen - creating and preparing her "lil somethings" for you to take home. Her sweet smile and twinkle in her eyes; loving and compassionate personality and her gift of "giving always from the heart" will be missed. Don, a self-taught artist, began his artistic career as a commercial artist in Saskatoon in addition to freelancing. Don had a passion for fine art and a natural talent as an oil painter creating his landscapes of the prairies, mountains, homesteads and his fond memories of time spent on the B.C. coast. He created the majority of his oil paintings from memory. His fondest memories were shared with his daughter including the Allied Arts Council art shows, the two joint art exhibitions held in Red Deer, the Museum Art Gallery visits and "the country drives and small town visits for photographs". Don loved Wayne Gretzky, "that's my boy" and watching the Oilers games with his sons, always with a warm beer in hand. A natural ability to make you laugh with his 'lil dance jig, jokes, facial expressions - a true character. His kind heart and jovial spirit will be missed. He loved horses and to recite his stint as a milkman using horse and wagon, had a strong admiration for his father who was a war veteran, and appreciation for the aboriginal peoples. Proud Grandparents, they rarely missed attending their grandson's hockey games. Adeline and Don were predeceased by their baby son, Johnny, in 1961 and have now joined their angel they so dearly missed. Left to mourn the loss of Adeline and Don, their beloved Mom and Dad, are their children, Linda (Kris) Bentley, Scott (Linda), Ian, as well as their grandchildren, Kyle and Tyler. Special family friends - Denise and Chelsey. Adeline was predeceased by siblings Mary, Michael, Anne, William, Peter, Stephanie, John and Martin. Siblings left to mourn the loss of Adeline are sisters Petrina, Rose, Lillian and Sylvia (Lorne); brothers Albert (Irene) and Mike (Liz) and many nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by siblings Jim, Bessie, Dolly, Margaret, Olive, Dorothy and Bill. He is survived by his brother Jack (Jean) and sister-in-law Fay and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the Red Deer Hospice, staff of Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and Central Alberta Cancer Centre for their compassionate care of Adeline. The family also wishes to thank the Red Deer Home Care Program Services and staff for their supportive care of Donald. Special thanks to Renee White and staff of the Harmony Care Home in Red Deer for their compassionate care and support of Donald. Extended gratitude to Dr. Sandy Murray and to all our family and friends for their loving prayers and support. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Private family interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society in honour of Adeline. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Society and Alberta Cancer Foundation in honour of Donald.
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.
ELLIOTT, Brent Henry Gordon
1980 - 2013
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brent Henry Gordon Elliott of Red Deer. Brent passed away at home on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the age of 33 years. Brent was born in Maple Ridge and lived in various towns throughout British Columbia such as Queen Charlotte Islands, Powell River, Lumby and finally settling in Red Deer, Alberta with his wife Odele. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and camping. Brent was capable of running any type of heavy equipment, but settled with his favorite, the excavator. He did this for many years and with his choice of career it gave him the opportunity to work alongside his father. Brent will be lovingly remembered by his wife Odele and her family, mother Linda, sisters, Jessie, Tammy, Carrie-Ann and Debbie along with their families, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces as well as many close friends. He was predeceased by his father Bill, grandparents Vi Lester and Franklin and Minnie Gordon. A celebration of life will be held in Brent's honor at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A Street (Taylor Drive) Red Deer, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
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
CARDINAL
Lawrence Cardinal Sr. passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice on July 25th 2013. He is lovingly survived by his Wife Ruth, his brother Leo, his son Lawrence Jr. and his step children Jeff (Shannon), Robert (Reanne), Sylvie (Tom) and David as well as 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins. He had been predeceased by his parents Bella and Patrick, his stepson Stephen, his brothers Alexander, Joe and his sister Rose. We loved him and he will truly be missed. At his request there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to The Red Deer Hospice Society.
TAYLOR, Marion "Floy"
February 4, 2014
Floy was born in Calgary on March 9th, 1934, to loving parents Marion Elizabeth (Honeywell) and John Gordon Fletcher. She was raised in East Calgary (Ramsay area) and attended Ramsay, Colonel Walker and Western Canada High Schools. She was "First Girl President" of the Students Union at Western in her graduating year 1951-52. She co-chaired a 75th year reunion for Colonel Walker School in 1986(formerly East Calgary High where her parents were also former students there). Floy moved to Winnipeg in 1952 with her parents and went to Business School. In later years, she married Gordon Johnson and had three children - Bruce, Wendy and Brenda, all born in Winnipeg. They all moved to Port Moody, BC, in 1969 and lived there for 8 years. With her children, she actively was involved with their activities in school, School Band Progress, the Church and the Community. She was in C.G.I.T. as a teenager and became a leader, and taught C.G.I.T. leadership training for 14 years in Winnipeg. Floy happily returned to Calgary after 25 years, to again be with her larger family of cousins, aunts and uncles. She worked 23 years as a Medical Assistant, 7 years in BC and continued the work she enjoyed at Willow Park Clinic in Calgary until she retired in 1994. Her "special place" was "the Cottage" in Sylvan Lake from 1987-1993 and then made it her permanent home. She married Bob Taylor of Sylvan Lake in 1996 and added family of 2 step sons, Tim and Bill. She was "Granny" to the precious joys of her life, Nathan and Joel Brisco, and Erika, Rebecca, Ethan and Monika Neufeld. Her music, flower gardens, and sports were her special interests in life. Family, close friends and friendships were most important to her. She enjoyed her piano, symphony and musical concerts. From childhood on, skating, baseball, tennis, basketball, curling and later golf was "time well spent". She became a member of "The Southern Alberta Pioneers" and Their Descendants in 1988 from a personal pride of her Fletcher family heritage and settlement in Southern Alberta prior to 1890. When she moved to Sylvan Lake, she took an active part in the Friendship Centre, (now Senior Center) Senior Bridge, Senior Curling and was a member of Lakewood Golf Course since 1987, and served as Executive including Ladies Golf. She enjoyed her Bridge and was always grateful for her "special ladies group" in every city she lived in, including Sylvan Lake, meeting regularly. She is survived by children; Bruce G. Johnson (Rebekah Bell) of Maple Ridge, BC, Wendy D. Brisco (Stuart) of Greenwood, BC, and Brenda E. Johnson (Peter Spence) of New Minas, NS, grandchildren; Nathan (Adrian), Joel Brisco, Erika (Adam), Rebecca, Ethan, and Monika Neufeld. She is also survived by her first husband, Gordon L. Johnson (Mary Bedard) and second husband, Bob Taylor. Funeral Service will be held at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations in Floy's name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 101 6751 52 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4K8.
Arrangements entrusted to:
EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL
4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
WIELINGA, John (Johannes)
John Wielinga of Red Deer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 19, 2012 at the age of 90 years, at Lacombe Hospital and Care Center. He is survived by his children Mary-Anne (Enroth) Johnson, David (Liz) Wielinga, Don (Maureen) Wielinga, Duane (Lisa) Wielinga, Bernadette (Elwood) Irwin, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his former wife, Edith Wielinga. A celebration of life service and tea will be held in his honor at the Fellowship Hall at First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar St. at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 22, 2014.
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.
