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Douglas Mark Krieger
1965 - 2017
Douglas Mark Krieger was born on January 14, 1965 in Macklin, Saskatchewan. He was the oldest child of 7, born to George & Olga Krieger. Doug attended Primate School where he started and completed his education.
Doug will always be remembered as a people person. His public relations skills served him well in many areas of his life, especially in the Oilfield Industry. It was amazing what Doug would accomplish with just a few phone calls. The memories made at the shop over the years, along with many cups of coffee brought about much laughter, fellowship, and friendships.
Over the years Doug enjoyed assisting his Dad and brother Jamie with the farming operations. Combining at harvest continued to be his favorite position.
Fully loaded Ford vehicles, his dogs, his family, including his work family, all had a special place in his heart.
Despite Doug’s failing health his determination and attitude was a model for all of us. When we asked Doug, "How are you doing?" he would always muster up a smile and say, “Not too Bad!” Knowing all too well he was experiencing extreme discomfort.
Surrounded by the comfort of his family, Doug passed away at the Provost Health Center on March 17, 2017 at the age of 52 years.
Doug will be forever missed by his daughters, Denyse and her children, Mercedes, Maison, and Mya; Dianna and her children, Skylar and Summer; dogs, Lola and Babee; mother, Olga; brothers and sisters, Janet (Rob) Perron and their children, Kyle, Matthew and Kaelyn; Donna (Dean) Kalmer and their children, Kelsi, Tori, and Kari; Susie (Todd) Volk and their children, Cole and Evan; Jamie (Denise) Krieger and their children, Dawson, Trista, and Hudson; Rick Krieger and his children, Mackenzie, Kali, and Spencer; Nancy (Ernie) Greter and their children, Nate, Emma, and Gabrielle; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Doug was predeceased by his father, George Krieger; grandparents, Albert & Christina Krieger and Julian & Mary Sluchinski; Uncle, Ambrose Stang.
Doug will be forever loved, missed and remembered in our hearts! Rest in Peace!!
WEIR Louise
On May 22nd, 2016 our mother Louise Weir left this earth to join our Dad. She passed away at the age of 74 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children Corrine (Lance) MacKenzie, Kimberly (Scott) Fuoco, Gregory (Anna) Weir, Heather (Dale) Jarvey; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and her sister Carol (Vern) Vlec. A memorial service will be held at the Westlock Funeral Home Monday, May 30th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Lilley Glebe officiating. Donations gratefully accepted to Alberta Lung Association in c/o 10004 105 Street Westlock, Alberta T7P 1V2, Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474)
GRIGGS, Sharon Rose
November 10, 1942 – April 30, 2016
Sharon Rose Griggs of Edmonton, formerly of Westlock and Redwater, Alberta passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the age of 73 years.
To mourn her passing she leaves behind her son, Kelsey (Cheryl) Pasay and daughter, Shelley Cox (Reg Cooper) ; grandchildren, Grant (Kathy) Pasay, Miranda Pasay and Susan Cox; great grandchildren, Aiyden, Nevaeh and Ava. She also leaves her sisters Kathleen (Don) Tarabas and Glenda Broadbent; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Sharon is predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth Rose and George Halsey Griggs; infant brother Norman Robert and brother George Harley.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 4708 – 50 Avenue, Redwater, Alberta at 1:00 p.m.. Please join us for a light lunch and bring stories to share. Interment to be at a later date at Westlock Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to Cancer Research – Alberta Cancer Foundation or to a charity of one’s own choice c/o 10004 – 105 Street, Westlock, Alberta T7P 1V2. Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474) .
Peter Reichert
1923 - 2017
Peter Reichert was born on May 28, 1923, to Stanley and Theresa Reichert (nee Ebertz) at home on the family farm. He passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph's Centre with Rosemarie by his side on April 4, 2017.
In his youth he attended Gramlich School. In 1949, Peter married Rosemarie Walz. Together they farmed in the Cactus Lake area and raised their four sons. In 1985, they made their home in Macklin.
Dad had a gift of music and played in a band with his twin brother, Jacob and cousin, Adam Reichert. In his youth he enjoyed playing ball. He loved watching his grandchildren play hockey and was enthusiastic about golfing with his boys and grandchildren.
Dad's greatest passion was farming and ensuring that this legacy was passed on to his family. He contributed to his farm well into his 90's, running the combine, delivering food to the boys and checking crops.
Dad will always be remembered for his gentle nature, and soft-spoken manner. He always took the time to make whomever he met feel like the most important person in the world.
Above all else, his greatest legacy was his family.
He will be forever missed by his wife of 67 years, Rosemarie; sons, Wayne (Diane) and their children, Sheldon (Carrie) and Charla (Mitch) ; Keith (Wendy) and their children, Rory (Sharron) , Justin (Kristin) and Kelti (Tyler) ; Harvey (Diane) and his children, Ashton (Ashley) , Jared and Jenna (Jeremy) ; Doug (Kathy) and their children, Megan (Kevin) , Tyler (Kelsey) and Bailey (Davin) ; great-grandchildren, Conley, Linden, Kaiden, Kael, Violet, Pierce, Noah, Zac and Jack; sister, Elizabeth Scherger; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Peter was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Theresa Reichert; brothers, Frank, Leonard, Albert, Tony and Jacob; sisters, Rosemarie Brosinsky, Katie Brosinsky and Lucy Larocque.
Dad… You will be missed by all.
John Edwin Deas
Born: Wed Aug 10, 1949
Died: Mon Feb 11, 2013
Mr. John Deas of Alix, Alberta passed away suddenly on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the age of 63 years. John is survived by his wife Dianna, many other family members and so many very dear friends. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Alix Community Hall on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. For further information, please contact Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 403.742.3315
Frances Petterson
Frances Petterson was born in the Lashburn and District Hospital on December 10, 1924. She was the sixth of twelve children born to Anton and Agnes Lundquist and raised on the family farm in the Dry Gully district North of Maidstone. She attended Dry Gully School, and completed her senior years of education by correspondence, with her final year in attendance in Maidstone. She then went to Normal School (later called Saskatoon Teachers’ College) in Saskatoon to pursue formal training as a teacher. From there, she was called to teach in Kinistino, where she met her future husband, Robert (Bob) Petterson. They married in July of 1949 and, after living at Kinistino for 4 years, moved to the Dry Gully district to farm near Frances’s childhood home.
Wherever she lived, Frances was an active member of her community, known for her organizational abilities, her friendliness, and her sense of humour. She often was called upon to speak at events, and enjoyed incorporating humour into her speeches, poems or songs. She enjoyed music, and for several years was the piano player in a local dance orchestra, as well as regularly playing the piano at United Church services.
She held formal roles on several local boards and committees, including the United Church, the Maidstone Museum, and the housing authority. With the support of Dr. Ted Marfleet, Frances organized a group referred to as the FLC - women from the Maidstone area who met regularly to have fun while learning to address weight management through nutrition and exercise. For several years, she was the “North of the Gully” correspondent for the Maidstone Mirror.
Frances enjoyed being involved in various fundraising activities, including as co-director for plays that evolved into local dinner theatre. She was also heavily involved in organizing the original Smorgasbord at Milleton Hall - something that became an annual fundraising event for more than 60 years.
Whether involved in team sports (such as curling or bowling) or solitary activities (such as knitting and crocheting) , Frances always brought commitment, a sense of humour, and attention to detail. (This surely contributed to her curling team’s eight-ender!) She was especially proud of her family and their various accomplishments. Looking back on her life, she recently commented that although there were several ups and downs, she was happy to have experienced all the things she did.
Frances died on November 1, 2020 in the Maidstone Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband (Bob) , her son (Ross) , her son-in-law (Hugh Wilkins) , her daughter-in-law (Audrey Petterson) , and by all eleven of her siblings. She is survived by her son (Darryl) , her daughter (Annelle) , her grandson (Kris) , her granddaughter (Kara) , and her great-granddaughter (Isabella Elias) .
In the current circumstances, there will not be a public service. But if there were, Frances would have wanted lots of music and singing, a few funny stories (at her expense!) , and this poem printed on the service programs.
I hold no dream of fortune vast,
Nor seek undying fame.
I do not ask when life is past
That many know my name.
I may not own the skill to rise
To glory’s topmost height,
Nor win a place among the wise,
But I can keep the right.
And I can live my life on earth
Contented to the end
If but a few shall know my worth
And proudly call me friend.
- Edgar Guest
The immediate family will hold a private gathering at a later date.
Please make donations in Frances’s memory through cheques payable to Pine Island Suites, Box 899, Maidstone, Saskatchewan, S0M 1M0
Charles Joseph Laisnez
Born: Fri., Mar. 20, 1936
Died: Mon., Oct. 7, 2013
On October 7th, 2013 Charles Laisnez passed away suddenly at his home in Stettler, AB. "Charlie" as he was known to friends, was born on March 20th, 1936 in Big Valley, AB and was a beloved son of John and Ange Laisnez. He grew up in a demanding but pius farm home with his older sister Helene and his twin siblings, Albert and Rosella.
After completing grade school in Scollard and Big Valley, Charlie went off Edmonton to finish his diploma. After a year at Olds College, he attended the University of Alberta completing a degree in Agriculture in 1959. He then returned to the farm to work with his Dad. Charles met Theresa in 1961 and they were married in July of 1962. Theresa's daughter Jeannette was immediately a member of the Laisnez clan. Charles and Theresa had four more children, Christopher, Carol, Diane and Leann.
Charles spent the next 38 years living and working on the farm he loved so much. He was also a active in the community as a Big Valley Hall Board member, the draw master at the Curling Club, 4-H Club Leader, as well as working to keep the rail line here a while longer. Charlie loved the time spent with friends and neighbours, either curling, playing in the Big Valley Band, or sitting around the kitchen table at coffee time.
Charlie was fortunate to have his son in law Art and his son Chris working with him on the farm. His grandsons Jason, Tim and Luke grew up on the family farm and he was a great source of wisdom. He was thrilled years later when the twins, Mitchel and Jillian were born to Carol and again when Nicholas and Connor came into the fold. He and Theresa found themselves travelling often to Calgary for visits with the grand children, but what the children loved most was spending time on the farm with Grandpa. Long hikes to discover Dinosaur bones in the river coulee and riding the Combine during harvest were special times the children were able to share with Grandpa.
In 2000, Charlie and Theresa moved to Stettler, but his heart was always still on the family farm. He was a deeply faithful man and in town, was able to spend more time at the church for weekday masses and as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a huge support to Theresa as her health declined and more medical attention was required. Sadly, he lost his wife of 41 years in 2003.
He was overjoyed to hear of the 2006 arrival of his latest grandson, Rowan and found more reason to spend time at the farm. He loved to help Chris and Shauna with any odd jobs and of course, he was still The Man on the combine, right up to this past harvest.
Charles married Adeline Petrussa Radke in November of 2004 and they enjoyed life in their beautiful home in Stettler where he tended to their lawn and the begonias. They enjoyed traveling to Edmonton and Calgary to visit their families and relished some wonderful holidays to Europe, California and Hawaii.
Recently, Charles was fortunate to have his brother and best friend Albert close by to spend time with visiting, running errands, playing cards and praying together.
Charles leaves his wife Adeline; his children Jeannette and Arthur LaRose, Chris and Shauna Laisnez, Carol Laisnez, Diane and Robert Wiebe and Leann Laisnez; his grandchildren, Jason and Emma LaRose, Tim LaRose and Luke and Tania LaRose, Mitchel and Jillian MacKay, Nicholas and Connor Wiebe, Rowan Laisnez and Nicole and Sienna Radke; and his great grandchildren, Liliana and Elijah LaRose and Riley LaRose.
A Prayer Vigil was held for Charlie on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Christ-King Catholic Church at 6:00 P.M. with the Mass of Christian Burial being held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Donatus Ihekwoaba as celebrant.
As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Charlie, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
WOROBEC, Daryll Barry
December 29, 1960 – December 30, 2015
On December 30, 2015, Daryll Barry Worobec of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Derwent passed away at the age of 55 years.
Daryll is survived by his loving family, his mother Stella; siblings Lyle (Barbara) , Caren (Karl) Pierzchajlo, Lydia Worobec and Duane; nieces Andrea Enns and her son Jaden: Lisa Worobec; nephews Stephen, Mark and David Pierzchajlo; along with numerous relatives and friends. Daryll was predeceased by his father Walter; maternal grandparents John and Nellie Hnatkowski and paternal grandparents Peter and Jennie Worobec.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at the Derwent & District Recreation Centre with Pastor Gary Duprie officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to follow at a later date in the Farmer’s Independent Cemetery – Derwent. Memorial donations may be made to the “Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society.”
Carrie Anne Chambers
On Saturday, November 14, 2020 Mrs. Carrie Chambers of Edgerton, Alberta passed away at the Wainwright Health Centre at the age of 49 years.
She is survived by her partner, Steven McCormack of Edgerton; two daughters, Krystal Starman-Chambers of Edgerton, Leah Chambers of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; parents, Ron and Marlene Chambers of Whitecourt, Alberta; sister, Roxanne (Phil) Morladge of Whitecourt; her nephew and niece, Nathan Morladge and Jennifer Morladge-Chambers.
No public services for Carrie will be held at this time. If so desired the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
