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YAKIMOWICH, WILLIAM
January 15, 1927-December 23, 2015
It is with profound sadness and feelings of deep loss that the family of William Yakimowich of Two Hills announces his unexpected death.
Bill will be forever missed by his loving and devoted wife Muriel, his brother Mike (Ethel) , sisters Kay Biholar, Ann (Gordon) Schmidt, Elsie Street, and Clara Fodchuk, as well as numerous nephews, nieces, a large extended family, and many friends. Bill was predeceased by his father Joseph, his mother Mary, and his brothers Steve, Walter, Pete, and Frank.
A cowboy at heart, Bill was passionate about life on the farm where he spent many hours tending to his cattle, gardening, and enjoying the richness of nature. A most honourable, generous, and hardworking man, he treasured spending time with family and friends, discussing current affairs, and engaging in a healthy debate. For enjoyment, Bill loved going to the rodeo, and with his great sense of humour, he never missed an opportunity to tease those he cared about.
A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville with Reverend Father Michael Schumacher presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation” or the “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.”
Vera Beaudette
On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Mrs. Vera Beaudette passed away at Wainwright Hospital at the age of 57 years.
Vera is survived and remembered by her loving family, two children; Sheldon Beaudette of Wainwright, Alberta, and Krista (Chris) Milton of Wainwright, Alberta; grandson Hudson and brother Ivan Bacon of Irma, Alberta. She is predeceased by her husband Bernie, parents; Tom and Sarah Bacon.
A funeral service for the late Mrs. Vera Beaudette will be conducted on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from the St. Thomas Anglican Church at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Ann Marie Nicklin officiating.
If so desired, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wainwright Hospital Palliative Care or the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
SENIUK, Henry Mike
June 14, 1935 – February 29, 2016
On Monday, February 29, 2016, Henry Mike Seniuk of Hilliard, Alberta passed away at the age of 80 years.
Mike is survived by his loving family, his wife of 60 years, Sophie; one son Don; one daughter Michelle (Darrell) Madarash along with their children Dylan and Jessica; two sisters Nancy Slywka and Josie Hasey; three sisters in law Mary, Elizabeth and Marsha Seniuk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mike was predeceased by his parents Mike and Mary Seniuk; brothers William, Peter, Alex (Olga) , Steve and Nick; sisters Annie (Louis) Laschuk, Tillie (John) Pundick and Barbara (Frank) Kryzanowski.
A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta. Interment to follow in the St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery – Hilliard Farms with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the “St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery – Hilliard Farms”, “STARS” or “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.”
Ruth Frances (Lynn) Odell
Born: Tue Aug 26, 1919
Died: Tue Mar 13, 2012
Ruth Odell, age 92, passed away peacefully March 13, 2012 at the Pine Ridge Continuing Care, Stettler. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory 2 children, son John Odell of Edmonton and daughter Valerie Odell (Brian Briltz) of Stettler; 6 grandchildren: Sheri, Jason, Crystal, Amber, Delaine and James and 5 great grandchildren: Alex, Levi, Riley, Hailey, and Nathan.
Also, she is survived by two sisters-in-law, Esther Lynn of Fort Assiniboine, Joan Lynn of Medicine Hat; and numerous nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bob Odell (October 1980) , her parents (James & Susie) , four sisters (Sylvia, Della, Susie, Nora) and three brothers (James, Bob & Pete) .
Ruth was born August 26th, 1919, in Calgary the third youngest of eight children. She was raised on the ranch south of Youngstown. She attended Crocus Plains School which her sisters Nora & Sylvia taught. She tells of riding horseback with her siblings to the school and helping her brother Bob build the fire in the school house. Her lifelong dream to be a nurse was realized when she graduated in 1943 at Royal Alex in Edmonton.
She married Bob August 28, 1946. They lived in Hanna. Ruth left the nursing profession to raise John & Valerie and to help in the family store, Odell’s Hardware. She returned to nursing in the mid 1970’s and retired in 1984. In early 1990’s she moved to Stettler to be closer to family.
She will be well remembered by all as a generous, warm & loving lady. Celebration of her life is at the Stettler Funeral Home on Monday March 19 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pine Ridge Centre are being collected by the Stettler Funeral Home.
Dale Elmo Dalton
Born: Wed., May. 1, 1935
Died: Thu., Sep. 19, 2013
Mr. Dale Elmo Dalton of Black Diamond, Alberta passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Dale was born In Wetaskiwin, Alberta on May 1st, 1935 as Dale Elmo Barr. He was later adopted by Joseph and Milly Dalton, and enjoyed his early years on a farm outside of Fabyan, Alberta. Dale's adopted father Joseph passed away when Dale was just a teenager, and it was at this time that Dale moved on to begin his own adventure. He worked on various farms until he was old enough to join the Army. He served for four years as an MP and Private in both Calgary, Alberta and also in Germany. After his service, Dale went on to drive truck for Canada Freightways. He was one of the first drivers to pull a B-Train from Calgary to Edmonton. He received numerous awards for this, as well as driving one million miles without incident. Dale was very proud of all of his accomplishments and would share his stories of the many "accident free" miles travelled with family and friends alike. Dale was blessed with four sons from his first marriage. Although he did not say it very often, he was extremely proud of all of his boys and loved them and their families dearly. Dale met Alice Cudmore and they were married in June of 1968. The couple then moved to Canmore where Dale operated loader for Burnco. Dale loved the outdoors, the fresh air and the mountains and while living in Canmore, he could enjoy the very best of all of it every day. Following his love of nature and the call of the outdoors, Dale went on to work on several ranches in the area for many years, until finally retiring in Black Diamond. He became an active part of this community and enjoyed making many great friends, working with his horse, and always looked forward to driving the tour bus. He really enjoyed each and every one of his passengers, from the Okotoks hockey teams to the Dahlia Lama! This truly fulfilled him in his retirement years. Dale is survived by his wife Alice Dalton of Black Diamond, his three sons Robert Dalton (Debbie) of Calgary, Richard Dalton of Victoria, BC and Gary (Jo-Anne) Dalton of Camrose, step-sons Dana (Lisa) Cudmore of Black Diamond, Chris (Sue) Cudmore of St. John, New Brunswick and Dan White (Darryl) of Calgary. He is also survived by his much loved grandchildren Shannon (Jeff) Currie and Jason Dalton (Sarah Walser) , great-grandchildren Darien, Rayowynn and Talina Currie, step-grandchildren Brittany, Josh, Jessica and Julie. Dale also leaves to mourn his passing some very special people in his life Don and Julie Howe and their family and his dear friends Jeff, Sam and Dan. Dale was predeceased by his young son John and by his step-son Kirby Cudmore. Dale will be truly missed by all who shared in his life. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 at the Black Diamond Gospel Chapel with Pastor Matt Martens and Pastor Robert Smith officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Dale, memorial contributions may be given to a local charity of your choice in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO.
Shirley Ann Hackman
Died: Mon., Oct. 26, 2015
It is with much love and caring that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Hackman: wife, mother, sister, grandma and dear friend.
Born on August 5, 1938 in Viking, Alberta, to Max and Florence Hill, Shirley was the second of six children.
Raised on the farm in Dapp, Shirley learned the value of hard work, family and community. This precious time with her siblings, Lorna, Eva, Pat, Delvin and Karen was always remembered with such joy. Laughing, celebrating, riding horses, playing games and school sports. Even as a young girl, she was always including others to be a part of her family.
When she wasn’t studying or helping with chores, she was nurturing her love of reading. She loved to just curl up with a book, and often felt this was one of her most peaceful moments.
Graduating from the University of Alberta’s teaching program, she set off on her career teaching grades one and two in a small country school in Flatbush. It was here that she met the principal, Jack Hackman.
In 1961, Shirley married Jack, the love of her life, and they moved to Edmonton where they continued their respective teaching careers. Two years later, they welcomed their daughter Deidre and two years after that, completed their family with daughter Leann.
In 1972, the family moved to Namao, and began creating a new life on the acreage. Here, many wonderful memories were made. Hockey games on the outdoor rink, pool parties, board game nights, kids sleepovers, annual celebrations and feasts. The Hackman home was always full of animals, family and friends and that is exactly how Shirley wanted it.
Shirley was loved and admired by many- near and far. She had a passion for serving others in a time of need. She would often send a note, phone or stop by to visit when she knew a friend or family member needed a little encouragement. Even during her final days and hours, she wanted to know how others were doing. Her genuine concern for others continued to shine through, even though she knew her time on earth was coming to an end. In particular, she had a heart for those who didn’t quite fit in. These were the ones that got her special care and attention. She had a God-given gift of encouragement for them, and never hesitated to let them know they were both loved and accepted for who they were.
Shirley surrounded her life with music, colour and beauty. An accomplished organist, some of her favourite moments were playing for the choir during Sunday services. Fashion was always a passion. She loved to create. Needlework, sewing, quilting were just a few of her hobbies. Her beautiful garden was an escape where she would nurture the most beautiful flowers. The weather. Shirley always commented on the day: whether or not sun was shining set the tone for her day. Active in sports all her life: from skating to skiing in the winter: swimming and golfing in the summer.
Shirley loved to travel, and had the opportunity to travel with her family and friends to a number of destinations later in life. One of the many highlights was travelling with Jack and a few close friends to Hawaii to volunteer for Youth With A Mission. Shirley knew that she was put on earth to make a difference in the lives of others, and that gave her meaning, purpose and joy.
It was this, her unwavering faith in God that kept her going, especially during these last few years. It was the solid foundation on which she built and lived her life.
In 2009, Shirley was diagnosed with a rare form of mesothelioma cancer. After several operations, treatment in the United States and Edmonton, and a courageous fight to the end, Shirley lost her battle against the disease. Surrounded in the final days by family who loved her dearly, Shirley took her last breath on earth at the University of Alberta hospital on October 26. She was comforted in knowing she had made a meaningful, lasting impact on her family and friends and that her time on earth was complete. Well done good and faithful servant, well done. Her smile will be missed.
We wish to thank all those health care professionals who helped extend and improve the quality of her life during the past few years. In particular, Dr. Wally Temple at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary; Dr. DeLeon at the Burzynski Clinic in Houston; and Dr. Spratlin at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and most recently, the staff in Unit 5D at the University of Alberta hospital.
Shirley is predeceased by her father Max, mother Florence, sister Lorna and brother Delvin. She is survived by her husband Jack, daughters Deidre and Leann (Graham) , two precious grandchildren Jordan and Sage, and close sisters Eva Zaborowsky, Pat Rowland and Karen McNelly.
A celebration to honour her legacy will take place Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Christcity Church, 14788-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta at 11:00 AM. Official internment to follow the luncheon at Westlock Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to make a donation to your personal charity of choice in her honour.
Mr. George Wesley Mow
1946 - 2014
Mr. George Wesley Mow of Stettler passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the age of 67 years. George is survived by his loving wife Irene Mow, son Harley Mow and daughter Penney (William) Rocholl, three sisters Sylvia (Rynald) Appel, Sheila (Ted) Vidler and Kendra Nielsen as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Erskine Evangelical Free Church on Monday, August 4, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Ross Helgeton officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of George, memorial contributions may be made to the Edmonton SPCA or to the World Wildlife Federation in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
Lloyd " Pinky" Baird
On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Mr. Lloyd " Pinky" Baird passed away in Wainwright, Alberta at the age of 91years. Pinky is remembered by his four children; Lloyd (Joanne) Baird of Cobourg, Ontario, Dennis (Heather) Baird of Stettler, Alberta, Derek (Janine) Baird of Innisfail, Alberta and Bonnie Baird of Wainwright, Alberta; seven grandchildren; Barbie, Nick (Allison) , Travis (Jill) , Adam (Lisa) , Jason (Meighan) , Amber, and Brittany (Matt Wildeman) ; six great grandchildren; Brayden, Myla, Seth, Kale, Hannah and Ethan. He is predeceased by his first wife Evaline; his second wife Gloria and grandson Timothy.
A funeral Service for the late Mr. Baird will be conducted on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from the Church of the Nazarene Wainwright, Alberta at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ryan Wood officiating. If so desired, the family suggests any memorial contributions be made to the Movember Foundation https://ca.movember.com/donate or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Agatha Schreiber
1932 - 2017
Agatha Schreiber was born on August 18, 1932 in Primate, Saskatchewan to Raymond and Madeline Mildenberger.
She passed away peacefully on May 21, 2017 at the Provost Health Centre at the age of 84 years.
She will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by her children; Jack (Jacqueline) Schreiber, Jerome (Lorraine) Schreiber and Con Schreiber; grandchildren, Jason (Heather) , Jamie (Thea) , Jaydon, Sheldon (Treena) , Belinda (Marc) and Brad (Jennine) ; great grandchildren, Adria, Gracie, Ashley, Jonathan, Hailey, Joshua, Amy, Cole, Quinn, Raeden, Reece, Alexandra, Nate, Jake and Emilie; brothers, Richard (Audrey) Mildenberger and Ron (Judy) Mildenberger; sister, Ida Winterhalt; sisters in law, Shirley Mildenberger and Jenny Mildenberger as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
