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ZUBRITSKY, Orest
April 23, 1928 – February 6, 2016
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Orest Zubritsky of Vegreville, Alberta at the age of 87 years.
Orest will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Melitta; sons Reverend Father Cornell and Merrie and their children Ephraim and Alexander; Roman; and Ivanko; one sister Lelia Zubritsky-Miller; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Orest was predeceased by his daughter Orysia in infancy; parents Joseph and Annie; infant brother, Bohdan; one sister Elsie Wirsta and one brother Nestor Zubreski.
At Orest’s request a PRIVATE FAMILY Funeral Rite will be held with Very Reverend Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz and Reverend Father Cornell Zubritsky officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations may be made to the “Cross Cancer Institute c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation” or to the “Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir – Foundation Fund.”
Jeanine Alma Yvette Hanson (Nolette-Charest)
It is with great sadness that the family of Jeanine Alma Yvette Hanson (Nolette-Charest) of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Kimberley, BC, passed away on November 15, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre at the age of 80 years.
Jeanine will be lovingly remembered by her children, Evelyne Seminowich (John) , Roger Charest (Doris) , Doreen Winmill (Craig) , Jacqueline Shimko (Curtis) and Linda Charest.
By her 11 Grandchildren, Sansira Seminowich (Nasser Moazzen-Ahmadi) , Jana Seminowich, Dustin Charest (Kayla) , Stacey Charest, Michelle Winmill (Tristan Koopman) , Stephanie Waldie (Trent) , Kyle Shimko, Haley Shimko, Evan Dagostine (Yuan Yuan) , Erin McBean and Carlin McBean.
By her 5 Great-Grandchildren: Kiana Ahmadi, Quinton Seminowich, Adaya Seminowich, Ava Waldie and Thaddeous Dagostine.
She was predeceased by her husband William Hanson, her mom Rosie Gougeon-Nolette-Brochu, her dad Joseph Nolette, her step-dad George Brochu, her brothers Germain Nolette and Denis Brochu.
The Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Memorial donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada.
KALLAL, WILLIAM J (Bill)
October 31, 1928 - August 14, 2012
Bill Kallal of Westlock passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83 years. Bill is survived by Theresa, his loving wife of 60 years, and his children Tim (Elaine) of Nanaimo, Becky (Steve) of Edmonton, Kathy (Larry) Bourque of Westlock, Dan and Joanne both of Edmonton. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Michael (Rhea) , Alison (Brodie) , Julie and Christopher, and great-grandchildren Elliott and Cain. Bill is survived by his brothers Ed (Helen) , Tom (Millie) , Gerald (Lorraine) and sisters Helen Egleston, Rita Kallal and Evelyn (Marcel) Dallaire, and many relatives and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents William & Amelia and his sister Mary Brault. Prayers will be held Sunday August 19th, at 7:00 pm at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 10020-100 Ave. Westlock. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday August 20th at 10:30 am also at St Mary’s Catholic Church, with FR. Sabinus Iwu smmm officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation, Westlock Health Care Fund or Charity of one’s choice c/o 10004-105 Street Westlock, AB T7P 1V2. Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474)
Elaine Cleveland
On Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Mrs. Elaine Cleveland of Wainwright, Alberta and formerly of Czar, Alberta passed away at the Wainwright Health Centre at the age of 77 years.
Elaine is survived by her husband, David of Wainwright; three daughters, Joel Sullivan of Vancouver, British Columbia, Lara Sullivan of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Georgia Sullivan of Crowsnest Pass, British Columbia; four grandchildren, Alexia, Joseph, Drew and Zachary.
Keeping with Elaine’s wishes there will be no formal services held at this time. If so desired the family suggests memorial donations be made to the charity of the donors choice.
PANYLYK, ROSIE
On August 10th, 2012 Rosie Panylyk of Westlock, formerly of Rochester passed away at age 86 years.She is survived by her children; Bernie of Los Angeles, Sylvia (Joe) Revol of Camrose, and Dwayne (Kelly) of Rochester; grandchildren, Kelly Revol (Richard Daoust) , & Dani Panylyk; one sister Olga Homeniuk of Edmonton, two brothers, Ray (Irene) Wandio of Edmonton, and Stan Wandio of Andrew, and a special friend Gwen Doherty; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Rosie was predeceased by her husband Alex, one daughter Bernice and two granddaughters Darci and Teri. A funeral service will be held in St. Catherines Roman Catholic Church in Rochester, AB on Wednesday August 15th, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Fr. Limneo Zamora JR. officiating with interment in the Peaceful Pines Cemetery at Rochester, AB. Donations gratefully accepted to Charity of one’s choice c/o 10004-105 Street, Westlock, AB T7P 1V2 Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474)
Roy Arthur Lincoln
Born: Mon Sep 4, 1922
Died: Wed Mar 14, 2012
Roy Lincoln, long-time resident of Stettler, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2012.
Roy was born in Blackie Alberta on September 4, 1922. His family moved to Stettler in 1928 and Stettler was his home for 83 years. During WWII, he served with the Calgary Tanks and was taken prisoner of war at Dieppe. Roy was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Roy was predeceased by his parents, first wife Bertha, his son Murray, sister Irene and brother-in law Oliver Ingram.
Roy will be remembered by Rose, his wife of 59 years, his daughters Ava and Kathy and her husband Bill Calvert, his sister Doreen (George) Hughes, his sisters-in-law, Frances Hallett and Mae Blaus and his nieces and nephews.
If desired, donations in Roy’s memory may be made to The Salvation Army, World Vision or a charity of your choice.
Sincere thanks are offered to the dedicated and caring staff of Heritage House whose ongoing compassion and assistance will always be remembered.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59, Stettler, Alberta, 2-4 PM on Monday, March 19, 2012.
Elizabeth Ritlina Fisher
1923 - 2017
Elizabeth Fisher (nee Wetzstein) was born to Joseph and Anna Mary Wetzstein on July 15th, 1923. She was raised on a small farm near Macklin, Saskatchewan. Elizabeth married Walter Fisher on April 15, 1944 in Provost AB and they made their home on a farm near Cactus Lake where they would raise their 4 children. After Walter's passing Betty moved to Provost Hillcrest Lodge June 2011 where she remained until January 2017. Her final few months were spent at the Provost Nursing Home until peacefully passing away and reuniting with her husband Walter on June 1, 2017.
Betty’s religion was very important to her and she was an active member of the CWL. Betty loved being outdoors in her garden or greenhouse nurturing her flowers and plants. She also loved fishing, playing cards, visiting, doing puzzles, playing the organ or listening to music.
Betty will be lovingly remembered and dear missed by her family, Marilyn (David) Steve-Zorn of Saskatoon, Valerie (Joe) Weinkauf of Macklin, James (Bernadette) Fisher of Edmonton, Daniel (Janet) Fisher of Cactus Lake; 8 grandchildren & spouses, and 7 great grandchildren; sister Florence Webb; brother in law, John Fisher, sister in law, Noemi Wetzstein, as well as numerous friends and neighbors.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Walter, six brothers, one sister, three brothers-in-law, and seven sisters-in-law.
Harold Joseph Lepard
1931 - 2010
Harold was the third child of Joe and Violet Lepard, born on December 22, 1931, in Castor Alberta. He and his two older sisters, Dorothy and Dona, were raised on a farm in the Garden Plains area. In 1949 the family moved to south of Nevis where they established the Lepard farm that still operates today.
As a young man, Harold loved to play ball, ride horses and attend local dances with his friends. It was at one of these dances where he met Joan Petersen, the love of his life. The two were married in June 1956, and together they started a family. The four boys and three girls were their pride and joy, and everyone had their place in helping out on the farm. It wasn't all work though, as almost every year Harold ensured that the family went on a vacation, camping somewhere in Alberta or B.C. Harold's Catholic faith was very important to him, he made sure the family attended church every Sunday. Afterwards, the family had many hours of fun visiting with relatives.
On the farm, Harold was known for his ability to fix anything, and he enjoyed helping the neighbors with machinery problems. He loved the challenge of making things sturdier and more efficient. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix, or build, and if he started a project, it would get done, and done right. He created a unique stackmover, a balemover, calf shelters, steel corrals, and many small items for around the farm, all of his own design.
Harold and Joan took many trips together, and in the last few years thoroughly enjoyed their snowbird status. Despite various health issues and the constant pain of arthritis, Harold did whatever he could to carry on with his many interests. In the last years of his life, you might find Harold driving around the farm, in his red and white half ton, keeping an eye on the farming activities of his sons Glen and Jim.
Harold is survived by his loving family: wife Joan Lepard of Erskine; children: Rayford and Ann Lepard of Thailand, Randy and Shelly Lepard of Erskine, Glen Lepard of Erskine, Terese and Jim Gerber of Coronation, Dixie LaRose of Stettler, Debbie and Scott Derwantz of Lacombe and Jim and Renee´ Lepard of Erskine; 15 grandchildren: Jill, Jeffrey and Adam, Nikita and Michelle, Chelsey and Teren, Rick and Robbie, Ashley, Rebecca and Victoria, Michael, Steven and Sydney; 2 step grandchildren Kelly and Lindsey; sister Dorothy and Keith Hillstrom, sister in law Edith Schmidt, brothers in law: Bernard and Lorraine Gendre, Brian and Betty Petersen and Bob and Edna Schaefer; numerous other family members and many dear friends and neighbors.
Harold was predeceased by his parents; sister Dona Gendre; sister in law Joyce Schaefer; brother in law Leslie Petersen and daughter in law Patty Lepard.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Christ King Catholic Church with Father Arlan Parenteau as celebrant. Adult server was Greg Schroeder; words of remembrance were given by Rick LaRose; General Intercessions were presented by Krista Kirk; soloist LeeAnn Kinderwater sang “Prayer of Saint Francis;” Musician Debbie Simon played for the congregational hymns “Amazing Grace, ” “The Lord is My Shepherd, ” “In the Garden, ” “Bread Blest and Broken” and “How Great Thou.” Procession of gifts was by Mathew and Cody Frederick. Readers were Shelley Frederick and Krista Kirk. Urn Bearers were Rayford and Ann Lepard. Honorary Pallbearers were “All those who walked into Harold’s heart and never left.”
Following the Mass family and friends gathered in the Parish Hall for a time of sharing and a light luncheon prepared and served by the C.W.L.
MUNKEDAL, Jeanette Jean
February 7, 1938 – September 24, 2016
On Saturday, September 24, 2016, Jeanette Jean Munkedal of Ryley, Alberta passed away at the age of 78 years.
Jeanette is survived by her loving family, two sons and one daughter: Brian, Brenda (Ken) Reid and David (Tina) ; three grandchildren Kevin (Amanda) , Edward (Aimee) and Ashley; one great-grandson Carter Lecht; two step-great-grandsons Ryder and Caden; two sisters-in-law June Zeh and Shirley Manolescu; along with numerous relatives and friends.
Jeanette was predeceased by her partner Jim McLenan; parents Nick and Annie Manolescu; two brothers David Leworthy and Jimmy Manolescu. Memorial donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation.”
At Jeanette’s request cremation has taken place and no service will be held.
PALEY, Wallace James
Wallace Paley of Busby, Alberta passed away August 8th, 2012. At Wallace's request there will not be a service for him.
