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CAMPBELL, Lorne
CAMPBELL - Lorne Campbell passed away peacefully at Bethany Collegeside on January 1, 2006 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jeanie, his sons; Frank of Red Deer, Denis of Spruce Grove and James of Edmonton, his daughters; Sandra (Bill) Reed of Rocky Mountain House, Cheryl (Ron) Deetjen of Red Deer and Cindy (Bob) Sorensen of Ponoka. Lorne has fourteen grand- children, twenty-seven great grandchildren, one brother and three sisters. Lorne was predeceased by his parents, George and Frances Campbell, his son, Robert, three brothers and four sisters. A Funeral Service will be held at the Red Deer Funeral Home (6150 - 67 Street) on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Don Lewis officiating. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Lorne Campbell can do so to the Alzheimer's Society (Suite 101, 4805 - 48 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3T2) or to the Canadian Cancer Society (4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 9Z9).
HUSON, JACK
HUSON, JACK WALTER - It is with the saddest hearts that the family of Jack Walter Huson announce his passing on January 4, 2006. Jack was born in Saunders Creek, Alberta on December 23, 1923 to Frank and May Huson. Left behind to grieve are his children Bob (Sharon) Huson of Rocky Mountain House, Shirley (Wally) Tanasichuk of Stony Plain, and Joe (Carol) Huson of Rocky Mountain House; his grandchildren Liane (Rob) Kabatoff, Terry Tanasichuk, Jay (Jo-Ann) Huson, Mark (Lola) Tanasichuk, Tara (Brad) Bourne and Brad Kenchington; great-grandchildren Nicholas and Elana Kabatoff, Desire, Mark Anthony and Angelina Tanasichuk, Jarius Huson, Gillian and Rebecca Bourne; he is survived by his sister Sheila Bruce and Reg, sister Anna Fillinger, sister-in-law May Bixby of Drumheller, brother-in-law's Walter (Doris) Cooper of Calgary and Roy (Becky) Cooper of Yuma, Arizona and by numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his loving wife of sixty years Ruth (June 2003); his brothers Bill, Frank and Jim Huson; and sister Helen Oja; grandsons Stephen, Joey and David Huson. A Funeral Service for the late Mr. Jack Huson will be held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta on January 13, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Ron Tiessen officiating. Interment to follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. ROCKY AND SYLVAN LAKE FUNERAL HOMES, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with arrangements. 403-845-2626
FISHER, Gerald
FISHER, Gerald Norman (1919 - 2006) Gerry Fisher gave his last farewell at Harmony Group of Care Home, Red Deer surrounded by his very caring family on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Born June 17, 1919 at Wolmsley, England, he returned soon after to his home in Sedalia, Alberta. His father Norman had started his homestead in the Sedalia area in 1905 and Gerry grew up on the farm with his 2 younger brothers and many farm chores including the care of six horses. His father built the first of several family grocery businesses beginning in Sedalia in 1927. Gerry demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by starting his own grocery and dry goods store in the neighboring village of New Brigden in 1939 at the age of 20. There he met the new district nurse Helen Pocock and commenced a grand romance which was celebrated with their marriage in 1941. Shortly after he enlisted with the RCAF and completed his service overseas in 1946 with the rank of Flying Officer. He returned to his family in Sylvan Lake to work in the new family business - Cobb's Store. He spent the rest of his working career building the family business, which he eventually sold to his son Allan. Gerry was an excellent businessman and served as the Chairman of the Board of Associated Grocers of western Canada for 25 years. Gerry's greatest love was his wife Helen followed by his family. He and Helen enjoyed a wonderful life together and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2001. Helen passed away the following year. The two of them are survived by five very grateful children, Dale (Carol), Allan (Lynn), Lorne (Rosivy), Dianne (Hal), and Susan (Gene) and Gerry's brothers Michael and Barry (Marnie) and sister-in-law, Jean Pocock. Gerry was the very loved grandfather of Chris, Danielle, Kyla, Rosabel, Natalia, Paul, Sarah, Bronwyn and Brody and two great grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge the compassion and loving care of the management and staff of Harmony Group of Care Home as well as the Sylvan Lake Lodge and the Bethany Care Centre. A Memorial Service will be held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Lake, Alberta 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 9, 2006 with Reverend Bob Wilson officiating. Cremation entrusted to Rocky Mountain Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy, friends who so wish may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta, the building fund for Memorial Presbyterian Church or a charity of their choice. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151.
SMITH
SMITH - Mrs. Lillian Frances Smith of Parkvale Lodge in Red Deer, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2006 at the age of 96 years. Lillian is survived by two sisters Ann Lynn of Stevenson, Washington, U.S.A. and Irene Pridding of Lemmington, Ontario. She was predeceased by her husband Robert "Bert" Smith and two sons Daniel E. Smith and Robert John Smith. A funeral service for the Late Lillian Frances Smith will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, January 9th, 2006 from the Chapel of the PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67A Street, Red Deer, Alberta with Brenda Watts Funeral Celebrant officiating. Memorial donations in Lillian's name may be directed to S.T.A.R.S., 1441 Aviation Park N.E. Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 9Z9 or to the Salvation Army Community Services, 4837 - 54 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 2G5.
TRAUTMAN
TRAUTMAN - Mr. Clarence 'Howard' Trautman of Rimbey, Alberta passed away surrounded by his family, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Rimbey on Monday, January 2, 2006 at the age of 76 years, following a long and well-fought battle with cancer. Howard was born on September 8, 1929 on the family farm west of Rimbey, where he was raised and worked with his family to make a living using the land and livestock. He took special interest in raising American Saddlebred Horses, which spanned his lifetime work of over forty years. Howard not only raised and trained these fine creatures, but traveled many miles across Canada and the U.S.A. to stables and shows, sometimes discovering potential championship stock. He enjoyed teaching his children the fine art of showing, which then expanded into an interest in judging shows, as well as being an inspector for the Golden Saddlebred. Howard met and was later united in marriage to a young nurse, Iva Louise Gibbons on December 15, 1954. Gibby, as she was fondly known, worked side by side on the farm with Howard while maintaining her nursing position, until the birth of their first daughter, Lana in 1958. They later increased the family to four children, with the subsequent arrivals of Mark (1960), Larry (1963), and Kathleen (1965). As the family farm flourished with hard work, sweat, and tears, Howard and Gibby were able to explore the world ~ first by checking out the local campgrounds, and then by enjoying trips to Hawaii, Mexico and Caribbean cruises. After losing Gibby to cancer in 1988, Howard struggled with finding a new love in his life where his previous interests waned, but he then focused on his love for camping and hockey. His last few years were spent anxiously waiting for the arrival of leaves on the trees, so that he could break his trailer out of the shed and park it at his permanent spot at Sunset Campground. Once the leaves fell in the autumn, he then eagerly awaited that first scrape of his grandkid's hockey skates out on the ice, for those ~ 'oh, so exciting' hockey matches. Even while he was too weak to be at home, Howard would get dressed and wait in the hospital lobby for Larry or Mark to pick him up for the next game, in or out of town. Howard will be forever remembered for his quick wit, his humor, and his grit determination to get things done. He will be deeply missed. Howard leaves to celebrate and cherish his memory, his four children: Lana (Gord) Cadsand; Mark (Kim) Trautman; and Larry (Ann Marie) Trautman, all of Rimbey; and Kathy (Bill) Rab of Edmonton; as well as his nine grandchildren: Mathew, Lisa, Ashlee, Alysha, Camille, Monica, Darryl, Jessica, and Sylvia; and one great grandson, Brady. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Alice Cummings of Rimbey; Pat (Dan) Praud; and Irene Stephenson, all of Calgary; his brother, Ed Trautman of Bentley; his sisters-in-law, Agnes, Lucy, Norma and Shirley; and his brother-in-law, Glen (Vi) Gibbons of Vermilion. Howard will also be missed by his special friend of ten years, Mary Carver of Bentley; his uncle, Herb (Mabel) Schrader of Rimbey; his aunt, Linda Herchak of Calgary; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Gibby; his parents, Bill and Mary Trautman; his grandson, Kyle Cadsand; two brothers, John and Vic; and one sister, Elsie Vergo. Funeral Services in Celebration of Howard's Life will be held at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend Deborah Laing and the Reverend Toby Wong officiating. Interment will follow in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Howard's Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the Canadian Cancer Society; 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 9Z9. Funeral and Burial Arrangements for the Late Mr. Clarence 'Howard' Trautman entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD. Rimbey, Alberta Telephone (403) 843-4445
COMIS, Donna
COMIS - Donna J. Comis (born June 6, 1931), passed away at the Red Deer Hospital on Jan. 4, 2006. She is survived by her husband Erwin Comis, two sons and their wives Maj. Randall Comis (Janet), Gregory Comis (Leslie), one grand-daughter Tabitha Comis, one great grand-daughter Amber Comis, two nieces and their husbands, Sharon Gordon (Dr. Roger Gordon) and Renee Talcott (James Talcott) and two great nephews Devin and Andrew Talcott. In loving memory, family members extend an invitation to meet with them at the Pioneer Lodge, corner of 47 Ave and 44 St. Red Deer, AB. Saturday January 7, 2006 at 1:00 pm.
LEACH, Jessie
LEACH - Jessie Catherine (Kay) Leach passed away peacefully on December 31, 2005 at the Continuing Care Center, Lacombe, Alberta. Kay was born November 30, 1915 at Milden, Saskatchewan, the second child born to Simon and Pearl Ross. She leaves to mourn her passing, sons Ron and his wife Donna Leach of Innisfail, AB and Randy and his wife Angie Leach of Cranbrook, B.C.; son-in-law Harry Weymark of Drumheller, AB; seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; two sisters Eleanor Chapin and Norma (George) Kary, several nieces and nephews and special friend Tom Damant. Kay was predeceased by her husband Jerry Leach in 1971 and daughter Jaunita Weymark in 1997, brothers Aylmer and Lawrence Ross, brother-in-law Don Leach, sisters-in-law Esther Palmer, Eva Ross and Connie Leach. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kozy Korner, 5024 - 53rd St., Lacombe AB on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 3:30 pm. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Box 213, Red Deer, AB T4N 5E8. The family wishes to thank Dr. Megan Taylor, Florence from Home Care, Katy from Continuing Care and all the nurses and staff on Unit 3 for their care and special kindness shown to our mother Kay. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 4779-49th Street, Red Deer 341-5181 and Calgary 216-5111 entrusted with arrangements.
HARASYM
HARASYM - On May 2, 2005, Mrs. Doris Harasym of Red Deer passed away at the age of 78 years. She is survived by 1 son & 2 daughters, Lorne (Amber) of Grande Prairie, Vivian (Roland) Pigeon of Red Deer and Lynne (Jack) Burr of Sherwood Park; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 brothers and 2 sisters, George (Steffie) Hawiuk of St. Paul, Steve (Andrea) Hawiuk of Bowden, Pearl Babich of Lacombe and Helen Luxford of Kelowna and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Peter on January 25, 2005; 1 daughter, Bertha in 1972, 1 son Kenneth in 2003; her parents, John and Mary Hawiuk; 1 brother, Frank and 4 sisters, Bella, Nancy, Kay and Mary. Funeral Service Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Vilna. Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating with interment in St. Paraskevia Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Downing. If desired, donations may be made to the Mel Miller Hospice c/o Box 425, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0. Yewchin’s Funeral Chapel Ltd. St. Paul. 1-780-645-5177
NEWINGTON, Mary
NEWINGTON - Mary L. Newington (nee Bell) born February 17, 1927 in Coronation, Alberta passed away peacefully in her sleep April 14, 2005 at the home of her only daughter, Carol. Mary's nursing career in Duncan started in 1949 in King's Daughters Hospital. She found her niche on the Maternity Ward, witnessing the births of almost every child in the Cowichan Valley. She retired as Head Nurse of the Maternity at the Cowichan District Hospital in 1987, and has remained actively involved with many of her past co- workers. Mary was full of life and always ready to lend a helping hand to her church, St. John the Baptist, Eastern Star, Job's Daughters, The Canadian Cancer Society and in the later years the Cowichan Music Festival. Never stopping for a moment she drove, visited, baked and sewed for all of her friends and causes. Mary's interests and friends were many and varied. She spent her retirement traveling extensively with her dear long time friend, Jean Williams. Mary especially enjoyed her visits with family and friends far and wide. Mary was the beloved mother of Carol Lynn Newington, wonderful and encouraging grandmother to Adam and Morgen Newington and Samara Balfour. She became the mother to Joan Eaton, Don Eaton, Mary and Rob Williams and Dana Balfour, and always a grandmother to Kevin Eaton and Shannon and Brandon Aris. A celebration of Mary's life was held April 20, 2005 at the Christian Reformed Church in Duncan, B.C. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Cowichan Music Festival, C/O Mrs. Robin Irwin, Sec., 11045, Valdon Rd., Ladysmith, B.C.
