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CHAMBERS
CHAMBERS - 1914- 2007 - Lucinda Henrietta "Lou" Chambers passed away after a brief illness, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Lou, the youngest of five siblings, was born on December 13, 1914 in Hazel Valley, Saskatchewan. She was raised with her nephew, Frank Nyeste, whom she loved as a brother. Lou was a western pioneer in the truest sense, homesteading in the Peace River area. She lived and worked at different times in her life in Rainy River, Ontario, the Arcola-Kennedy area, Saskatchewan, Yellowknife, Vernon, Vancouver and Trail before settling in Red Deer in 1947. During her full life she ran dog sleds, shot and canned Moose, worked for the Air Force, ran a boarding house, farmed, sold cosmetics and real estate. Lou was a duplicate bridge Life Master, an ace bowler and a square-dance enthusiast. She loved crochet work, needle point, dancing and big band music. Most of all Lou loved her family, her generous advice and care will be missed by all. Lou will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Dave, her son, Don (Hilda) Hurlburt, her daughter, Joan (Fred) Schorning, six grandchildren, Donna, Gordon, David, Linda, Sandra, Karen, four great grandchildren, Joel, Connor, Jessica, Alexa and many special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters, Lena, Mabel, Alice and a brother, John Collard. As per Lou's wishes a private family funeral service will be held. Service and Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
SHERIDAN, Aleta
SHERIDAN, Aleta (Lea) Marie (nee Cheasley) of Kamloops, peacefully passed away at the Kamloops Seniors Village on Nov. 24, 2007 at the age of 82 years. Lea was born on March 26, 1925 in Alexander, Manitoba. She lived in Winnipeg MB for the first 7 years of her marriage, then moving with her husband Darrel to Red Deer Alberta where they lived for 15 years. She made many good friends in Red Deer and enjoyed raising her children there. Lea served three years in the Canadian Women's Army Corp. during World War II; service she was very proud of. Lea's greatest joy was her family and she was especially happy when she could gather them around her for a celebration. She will be very sadly missed by her husband of 60 years, Darrel, and her three children Wayne (Elizabeth) of Victoria, Sharen (Tom) Whitburn of Winnipeg and Judy (Malcolm) Martin of Kamloops. Lea was particularly proud of her 7 beautiful grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. Lea loved a party, she loved to laugh and make others laugh. Donations in Lea's name may be made to the (Canadian Diabetes Association of Canada and/or the Alzheimer's Society of Canada)
ARMSTRONG, With
ARMSTRONG - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elaine Marie Armstrong on November 25, 2007. She is survived by her sons: Doug, Chuck, Ken, daughter Verna, seven grandchildren: Erin, Brad, Janna, Blake, Parker, Mark and Michelle two Great-grandchildren: Sophia and Annabelle. Treasured forever in our memory and sadly missed. Funeral Services will be held from Wilson's Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 10:00 A.M Interment will follow in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X2 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #101 5208-53 Ave., Red Deer, AB T4N 5K2. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving central Alberta with locations in Lacombe & Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388
BARRETT, Gordon
BARRETT, Gordon - Mr. Gordon Charles Barrett, beloved husband of Mrs. Elaine Barrett of Penhold, passed away suddenly with his family by his side at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Friday, January 28, 2005 at the age of 68 years. Gordon was born on November 2, 1936 at Alhambra, Alberta. He was a loving husband and a devoted father who cared deeply for his family. Gordon had a quiet gentleness about himself and he enjoyed keeping busy with his woodworking in his spare time. He was very skilled with his handiwork and made many beautiful pieces of woodwork for his family to enjoy. Gordon will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered and cherished in the hearts of his family and dear friends. Gordon leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife, Elaine of Red Deer and his children; son, James Barrett of Calgary, Alberta and daughters, Lorrie (Todd) Schmalenberg of Regina, Saskatchewan, Brenda (Trevor) Wheeler of Stony Plain, Alberta, Sherry Barrett of Red Deer and Terry (Neil) Richmond of Jean Coté, Alberta and ten grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by his sister, Catherine Noble of Drumheller, Alberta, as well as many good friends. Gordon was predeceased by his parents and a brother. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Community Fellowship, 208, 4711 - 51st Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. A Private Family Interment was held at the Horn Hill Cemetery, Penhold, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Gordon's honour may be made directly to the Arthritis Society, 4730 - 50th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2.
Service and Interment Providers:
EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS
4820-45th Street, Red Deer
Phone 347-2222
DOWNTOWN RED DEER
MARTIN, Mel
MARTIN, Mel - On January 26, 2005, Mr. Mel Martin of Red Earth Creek, AB passed away at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Sadie; one son, Dallas of Edmonton and one daughter, Seana Martin of Calgary, AB; five step-children, Julie (Richard) Fortin of Calgary, Ann-Marie (Quinn) Slape of Saskatoon, James (April) LeBlanc of Surrey, Lana (Nick) Beemster of Vancouver and Tina LeBlanc of Edinburgh, Scotland; twelve grandchildren; his mother, Bernice of Delburne, AB; one brother, Ken (Bernadette) Martin of Willingdon; four sisters, Pat (Larry) Leddy of Edmonton, Maureen (Bob) Erickson of Victoria, Kay (Bill) Svederas of Pine Lake and Denise Martin of Delburne. Predeceased by his father, John. Funeral Service Monday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T., 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 9Z9.
PARK MEMORIAL
Edmonton 426-0050
Family Owned Funeral Home,
Crematorium, Reception Centre
WINSLOW, Shelia
WINSLOW - Shelia LaTrell Winslow of Ponoka passed away in the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2005 at the age of 57 years. Funeral Services will be held from the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 5704-51 Ave., Lacombe, Alberta on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 1:00 PM. Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL Serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403) 782-3366 (403) 843-3388.
ORCHYK, Peter
ORCHYK, Peter - Mr. Peter 'Raymond' Orchyk, beloved husband of Mrs. Rose Orchyk of Red Deer, passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at the age of 64 years. Raymond was a loving husband and a devoted family man who loved his children and grandchildren very much. He was especially proud of his grandchildren. Raymond was a strong man who courageously but quietly fought a long and hard battle with illness before his passing. Raymond will be very sadly missed but lovingly remembered and forever cherished in the hearts of his family and dear friends. Raymond leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife of thirty-two years, Rose of Red Deer, his daughters; Robin (Peter) Petropoulos, Tammy Orchyk (Greg, friend) and Tanya Orchyk (Shawn, fiancé), all of Calgary, Alberta, Kelly Orchyk (Donnie, friend) of Red Deer and his son, Chad Orchyk of Medicine Hat, Alberta and his grandchildren; Alyssa, Zachery, Taylor Dawn, Dylan and Hayden. Raymond will also be sadly missed by his brother, Don (Doris) Orchyk of Winnipeg, Manitoba and his sister, Fay (Roger) McIvor of Elm Creek, Manitoba, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Raymond was predeceased by his parents and a daughter, Bonnie. A Celebration of Raymond's Life will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor John Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. White, Dr. Keiser and the Medical Staff of Calgary for the care given to Raymond over the years and would also like to say a special thank you from the heart to Dr. Jim, Dr. Abraham, Dr. Brodie and to our Medical Family at the I.C.U. of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.
Service and Interment Providers:
EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS
4820-45th Street, Red Deer
Phone 347-2222
DOWNTOWN RED DEER
