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Kathleen Marian (Spurr) Dunford
Born: Thu Jun 4, 1925
Died: Mon Feb 4, 2013
Mrs. Kathleen "Kay" Dunford a former resident of Stettler, Alberta, peacefully passed away in Edmonton, Alberta on February 4, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Kay is survived by her children Kendall Dunford, Penny Dunford and Janice Boucher, five grandchildren; Megan Dunford, Michael Dunford, Etienne Boucher, Gabriel Boucher and Lindsay Boucher. Kay was predeceased by her parents Jack and Susan Spurr and by her husband Warren Dunford on April 21, 2010. A memorial service will be held at the Stettler United Church on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. For further information, please contact Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 403.742.3315.
BENNETT, Jessie Cairns Craigon Brown
Died: Sun Jul 22, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Jessie Cairns Craigon (Brown) Bennett of Edmonton, formerly of Westlock at the age of 98 years.
Jessie was born August 8, 1913 in Perth, Scotland. She met and married her husband, Lawrence Gilbert Bennett in Perth, immigrating to Alberta, Canada in 1946 with their daughter Karen. They had three more children; David, then the twins Lawrence and Flawrence. Jessie's parents joined the family in Canada in 1949.
For many years she was employed by the Municipal District of Westlock. In her retirement, Jessie enjoyed traveling, spending time with her growing family and is remembered for her infectious smile and joyful manner.
She leaves to mourn her passing one son and two daughters, David (Grace) Bennett, Karen (Boris) Luchka, and Flawrence (Stan) Szymanski; seven grandchildren Krista (Quinn) Goretzky, Jody Bennett, Paula (Andrew) Tyrkalo, Philip (Sandra) Luchka, Lea Ann (Nenad) Popovic, Chad (Rishan) and Wade (Barb) Szymanski; and thirteen great grandchildren.
Jessie was predeceased by her husband Lawrence in 1998, as well as her parents Ann and David Brown, her son Lawrence, granddaughter Carrie Lynn Luchka, and great grand grandson Zachary Goretzky.
Thank you to the staff at Venta Care Centre for taking such excellent care of our mother for the past six years.
Funeral Services will be held at Westlock Funeral Home Chapel 10004-105 Street, on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m with Pastor Marjorie Steele officiating with interment to follow in Westlock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta or a charity of one's choice c/o 10004 – 105 Street, Westlock, AB T7P 1V2. Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474).
TRABYSH, Wanda Jane
October 23, 1953 – January 5, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Wanda Jane Trabysh, better known as Jane Trabysh, announces her sudden passing on January 5, 2016 at the age of 62 years.
The second child and only daughter of George and Maisie Hobbs of Czar, Alberta; Jane was born October 23, 1953 in Hardisty, Alberta. She attended Czar School and graduated from Central High School, Hughenden. Jane graduated from the University of Alberta as a Registered Nurse with a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) in 1976. Jane worked as an RN at the hospitals in both Willingdon and Vegreville. She worked at the Vegreville Health Unit in Home Care for almost 20 years, first as a Home Care Nurse followed by several management positions. Most recently, she worked at the Two Hills Long Term Care Centre until she retired in 2013.
Jane will be lovingly remembered by Bill, her husband of 41 years; their children, Rebecca and Trevor Flynn of Edmonton, Alberta and Mark and Rhea Trabysh of Hairy Hill, Alberta; her precious granddaughter Emma Trabysh; and her brothers and their families, Terry Hobbs (Ucluelet, BC) ; Allen and Shelly Hobbs (Czar, AB) and Lee and Renata Hobbs (Calgary, AB).
A Funeral Service to commemorate Jane’s life will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vegreville United Church, 5126 - 48 Avenue, Vegreville, Alberta with Eva Biederman officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Hairy Hill Community Hall”, the “Vegreville Garden Club” or the “Charity of your choice”.
Kenneth Clayton Setter
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Mr. Kenneth Setter passed away at the age of 71 years in Lloydminster. Kenneth was survived by his loving wife of 45 years Patricia Setter of Lloydminster; Children Bradley (Louise) Setter, and Kristopher (Kayla) Setter; 5 Grandchildren Zachary, Shelby, William, Cassidy, and Austin; 4 Siblings Anne, Shirley, Terry and Bev.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday April 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moose Lodge in Lloydminster.
Hissett, Gayle Anne
Gayle Anne Hissett was born in Trenton, Ontario on December 6th, 1957, to Marie and Earl Olsen. She graduated from Bayside Secondary School in 1975 and joined the Canadian Armed Forces. After completing her basic training, she was posted to CFB Wainwright, where she worked as a supply technician. In 1980, she finished her military service at the rank of Corporal.
She continued to work at Camp Wainwright as a civil servant and this is where she met her future husband, Gord. Gayle met her best friends in 1980. Sharing many laughs, tears and vacations together, Terry and Rick Sherwood became family members. Unbeknownst to either, when Gayle called Rick at the Wainwright airport about setting up flying lessons for Gord, they all met by chance 2 weeks later at the Legion steak supper and discovered that they had attended high school in Trenton together.
In 1982, Gayle and Gord were married in Wainwright, Alberta. In 1984, they had a baby girl, Ashley. They moved to Viking in 1984 where Gayle was an active member in her community teaching Brownies, volunteering at playschool and forming an organization which successfully raised money to purchase a mammography unit for the community, all while raising her daughter, which she believed was the most important job.
In 1988, Gayle decided to further her education and attended Lakeland College earning her diploma in animal health technology. In November of 1988, the Hissett family moved to Vegreville. After working at a veterinary clinic, she decided that she wanted to be more involved with her daughter, and began to coach and eventually run the Vegreville Gymnastics Club. She was also involved with many non-profit organizations in Vegreville including holding the position of president of the Vegreville Golf Association.
In 2000, she decided to again further her education and enrolled in the accelerated nursing program at Grant MacEwan. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta in 2002. Gayle had a rewarding career and gained experience in so many different fields, from working in the ICU at the U of A, to public health and even teaching nursing students for the U of A. In 2012, she began her Masters degree in Advanced Nursing Practice to become a nurse practitioner and completed the program in December, 2014.
Gayle loved to travel and took every opportunity to escape winter and head for warmer weather. Family vacations going camping, and traveling to Disneyland, Maui, and Mexico created so many great memories. Golfing with Gord was one of her favorite hobbies and they traveled to many courses around Canada and the United States.
Gayle’s legacy will continue to live on through Gord and Ashley. Her laughter was infectious and her fun loving attitude was admired by many. She lived by the mantra, “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Garry Charles Archibald
On Thursday, October 15, 2020 Mr. Garry Archibald of Irma, Alberta passed away at the Wainwright Health Centre at the age of 78 Years.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Ruth of Irma; two children, Sheldon (Shannon) Archibald of Irma, Shantelle (Riley) Audet of Red Deer, Alberta; seven grandchildren, Jacyn Archibald, Jacob Audet, Cayman Archibald, Landen Audet, Kealey Archibald, Kallyn Archibald, Tryten Archibald; his sister, Vivian (Keith) Firkus of Irma, Irene Lawrin of Chilliwack, British Columbia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Margaret Archibald of Wainwright, Sonny (Annette) Allen of Viking, Alberta, Doreen (Gary) Gares of Edmonton, Alberta, Joan Allen of Edmonton, Joe (Rhoda) Allen of Red Deer, Fay (Jerry) Hafso of Viking; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Grace Archibald; siblings, Sonny Archibald, Jenenne McLeod, Lorna Jackson, Colleen Moffatt, George Archibald, Lawrence Archibald; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Doris Allen brothers-in-law, Dick Allen, Lorne McLeod and Eddie Jackson; two nephews, Mark Firkus and Shayne Allen.
A private family funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM from Creech’s Funeral Chapel, Wainwright. Interment will follow in the Irma Cemetery. Family and friends wishing to participate may do so by accessing the webcast link below the photo or under the photos and video tab above. If so desired the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wainwright Health Foundation CT Scanner Project.
SIEBEN, Raymond A.
June 22, 1939 – March 7, 2016
On Monday, March 7, 2016, Raymond Sieben of Mundare, Alberta passed away at the age of 76 years.
Raymond is survived by his loving family, children Caroline Sieben, Linda (Mike) Roth, Peter Sieben and Irene (Dustin) Wiebe; one grandson Ethan Wiebe; along with numerous brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Raymond was predeceased by his parents Peter and Philomina Sieben.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Bruce Wayne Bernes
Born: Sun Jul 7, 1946
Died: Sat Mar 24, 2012
Mr. Bruce Wayne Bernes of Stettler, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the age of 65 years. Bruce was born in Edmonton on July 7, 1946. It was not long after, that the family moved and made Calgary their home. At the age of 18 years, Bruce joined the Navy and began the first of many lifetime experiences. In years to follow, he apprenticed and became a journeyman electrician and worked in Calgary and surrounding communities for years. He also spent many years living and working in the Radium area and really loved going to the hot springs. Bruce very much enjoyed camping with family and friends. Every chance he got he would pack up and head to Bragg Creek or the beauty of the Kananaskis area to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. In the last ten years or so, Bruce settled in Stettler to be closer to his sisters and brothers. He was a kind and generous person who loved his family very much. He would give you anything he had if he thought you might need it. He made friends easily and always had an easy going manner that really made you feel welcome. His passing will leave a void in the lives of many. Bruce is survived by his son Kerry (Jennifer) Bernes of Lethbridge and by his daughter Karen (Pat) Crozier of Calgary; four grandchildren Jessica and Tessa Bernes and Christine and Kimberly Crozier and one great grandson Alexander. He is also survived by his siblings Donna (Ernie) Beesley of Calgary, Terry Schmitt of Seattle, Linda Jones of Olds and Brian (Diane) Bernes of Stettler, brother-in-law Per Rasmussen of Stettler and the mother of Bruce's children Shirley Bernes as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Holgar and Katherine Bernes, sister Bernice Ayres, brother Edward Bernes and most recently by his sister Dianna Rasmussen. A time of remembrance took place at the family home on Saturday, March 31, 2012. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Bruce, memorial contributions may be made to S.T.A.R.S Air Ambulance 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 arrangements.
Arthur Vivian "Bill" Eggins
September 5, 1958 - November 7, 2013
Mr. Arthur Vivian "Bill" Eggins of Coronation, Alberta passed away lovingly surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer on November 7, 2013. Bill was only 55 years old. Bill was born on September 5, 1958 to Arthur and Gladys Eggins in Olds, Alberta. Bill was a very hardworking man and you could be sure that everything his did was completed as only a perfectionist could. He very much loved his family and when the grandchildren came you could not find a happier man. He could often be found going through a few of his collections of coins, records or the many clocks he had, singing all the while as he always said he "should have been a singer!" Bill will be sadly missed by his family and friends who loved him so much. Bill is survived by his wife Betty Lou of Coronation, their children Arthur (Megan) Eggins of Medicine Hat, Jessica (Eric) Weston of Grande Prairie and Joseph (Ashley) Eggins also of Medicine Hat, two cherished grandchildren Callie and Aaden, sisters Tanya (Don) Atkinson of Sundre, Wanda (Dennis) Weber of Didsbury and Gail (Rob) Speilman of Airdrie, brothers Philip (Bev) Eggins of Botha and David (Sue) Eggins of Craigmyle. Bill also leaves to cherish his memory many nieces, nephews, other relatives and so many very dear friends. A funeral service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at the Coronation Evangelical Free Church on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Terry Belcourt officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Bill, memorial contributions may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance in care of Coronation Funeral Home P.O. Box 358 Coronation, Alberta TOC 1CO, who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
James Christian Andersen
Born: Wed Sep 18, 1935
Died: Wed Mar 28, 2012
Mr. Jim Andersen of Stettler, Alberta passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the age of 76 years. Jim was born and raised in the Stettler area. He attended SAIT in Calgary and NAIT in Edmonton where he obtained his journeyman's license in carpentry. Jim loved his woodworking, his family and his dog, Dusty. Jim was married to Enid on October 9, 1965 in Wetaskiwin and to this union two children were born, daughter Lynn and son Colin. Jim is survived by his loving wife Enid, daughter Lynn (Darrell) Fenning of Calgary and grandson Andrew Fenning, sisters Nellie (Dick) deBoer of Calgary and Edith (Jim) Erickson of Lodgepole. Jim was predeceased by his son Colin in 1987. A memorial service will be held in the Stettler United Church on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. David Denholm officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Jim, memorial contributions may be made to the P&H; Elevator or charity of your choice in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Box 193, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 who have been entrusted with the care and arrangements.
