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MARSHALL (FISCHER) E. Lucille Marshall (Fischer) of Lacombe, Alberta passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the age of 80 years. Lucille was born on June 2, 1932 near Carrot River, Saskatchewan, where she was also raised. As a young woman, she obtained her teaching certificate training in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and a dedicated teaching career began. In 1956, Lucille was united in marriage to Elmer Fischer, and together they raised three children and resided in Schuler, Medicine Hat and Red Deer, before finally settling in Lacombe. Lucille and Elmer celebrated 25 years of marriage in October, 1981, and Elmer passed away in November. Lucille continued to teach, spending the last few years of her career as a substitute for a number of school districts in the area. She also faithfully tended to her beautiful vegetable gardens, and to nurturing every flower, bush and shrub in her outdoor flower beds. Lucille very much enjoyed her time spent cooking and volunteering with Loaves and Fishes in Red Deer, the Lacombe Kozy Korner, and the Gull Lake Baptist Church Camp. She also took great pleasure in devoting countless hours to bread and bun-making for her family, friends, and the many groups she volunteered with. Thankfully, her granddaughter, Danielle mastered her craft so her gift will live on! Lucille’s greatest love, first and foremost, was always her family... and she treasured every moment that she shared with her children and grandchildren. “Upon every hug goodbye, every card ever signed, every call that ended, Lucille would lovingly state ... “I Love You Bunches.” Lucille will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of ten years, Lorne Marshall and his family; her two sons, Robin (Heather) Fischer of Lacombe; and Dale Fischer of Red Deer; and her daughter, Shauna (Brad) Glover also of Red Deer; as well as her greatest joy, her four cherished grandchildren: Ashton, Tanner, Danielle, and Jake. She will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her brother, Leonard Pomeroy of Carrot River, Saskatchewan; and her two sisters, Pearl Ehrich of Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Myrt Pritchard of Red Deer; in addition to several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Lucille was predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Edith Pomeroy; her first husband, Elmer in 1981; her sister, Mildred Harrower; and her brother, Donald Pomeroy. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Lucille’s Life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Lacombe on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Ross Smillie officiating. A Family Interment Service will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Lucille’s Memory may be made directly to the Canadian Fabry Association, PO Box 40036, 4250 1 re Avenue, Québec (Québec) G1H 7J6. Condolences to the Family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Cremation Arrangements for the Late E. Lucille Marshall (Fischer) entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD. Rimbey, AB. 403-843-4445
VIALA, Elisabeth Marie May 14, 1917 - Apr. 15, 2013 Elisabeth Marie Viala passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on Monday, April 15, 2013. Our beloved “little mommy” was a loving, generous and supportive mother who made enormous sacrifices to ensure the success of her family. Elisabeth was born on May 14, 1917 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan to Camille and Philomene Perthuis, and spent a most happy childhood on the family farm. She married Joseph Viala in 1941; together they raised their three children on a farm near Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan and in Newton, British Columbia. Throughout her long life, Elisabeth was a homemaker, farm wife and co-owner of a motel/trailer park, but she often said the “best job in the world” was as a daycare operator. She just loved children. Our visits to local parks and events were enhanced by people who came forward to fondly reminisce about the role she played in their children’s lives. Elisabeth’s final years were greatly enriched by the friends she made while residing at Waskasoo Towers and the Parkvale and Pine Lodges. Her deep Catholic faith was a source of strength and comfort throughout her life. Elisabeth is survived by her daughters, Rita Innes (Rick) and Michelle Crothers (Dan); daughter-in-law, Marg Viala; grandchildren, Todd Innes (Heather), Sean Viala, Erin Viala and Rhiannon Crothers; great grandchildren, Sarah and James Innes; and by her brother, Marcel Perthuis. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; son, Paul Viala; grandson, Guy Innes; and brothers, Gaston, Bernard and Richard. A Private family Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend Father Martin Carroll presiding. Interment will follow at Alto Reste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elisabeth’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6 or to the Piper Creek Foundation, #301, 4719 - 48 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T1. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.
COLEMAN Gary 1958 - 2013 Gary Robert Coleman of Red Deer, Alberta, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the age of 54 years. Gary was born, raised and lived in Red Deer. Gary was first a heavy duty mechanic, then a long-haul truck driver for DCR Hauling, receiving numerous safety awards. Gary will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Tonja (Tony) Sigurdson and their daughter Keira, son Brandon Coleman of Grande Prairie, parents Wes and Nancy Coleman, brother Brian (Madeleine) and sisters Tammy and Debbie, all of Red Deer. Gary will also be terribly missed by his friend and companion Terri, numerous extended family and many wonderful friends. Gary is predeceased by his grandparents Beulah and Frank Coleman and Virgina Howell, niece Jennifer Coleman and uncle Don Soley. Gary’s life will be celebrated at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In honor of Gary and in remembrance of his niece Jennifer, memorial donations may be made directly to Central Alberta Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Canada, P.O. Box 27069, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6X8. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
KEEGSTRA Lorraine Mrs. Lorraine Keegstra of Red Deer, went home to be with the Lord she loved on April 17, 2013. She passed away quickly in her home at the age of 76. Lorraine was born on December 20, 1936 in Crossfield, Alberta. She worked as a secretary until her marriage in 1956 and from then on gave her full time to her family and the many others she nurtured with God’s love. She taught numerous bible studies for many years and only eternity will reveal the fruit of her life. Left to mourn Lorraine’s passing are her loving husband, Jim; four children: Wendy (Randy) Sorensen and their children, Brett, Carlene and Courtney of Airdrie, Alberta; Larry of Vanderhoof, B.C.; Maureen (Mike) Buckingham and their c h i l d r e n , C h a r i t y ( Ty l e r ) German of Blackfalds, Shane, Jenell (Jeremy) Underwood, and Rachelle of Toronto, Ontario; Darren of Red Deer, Alberta; two brothers, Lloyd (Peggy) Faas of Calgary and Wallace (Heather) Faas of Chilliwack, B.C.; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Potter’s Hands Church, 5292 - 53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to Potter’s Hands, Loaves and Fishes or Living Water Ministries in Vanderhoof. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.
CALNAN, Mike Jan. 9, 1961 - Apr. 11, 2013 Michael Shaun “Mike” Calnan passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the age of 52 years. Mike was born in Toronto, Ontario. He arrived to Red Deer, Alberta from Belleville, Ontario in the early 1980’s. Mike was ALWAYS a salesman. Customer satisfaction was extremely important to Mike in his business. He was more concerned with customer satisfaction rather than financial gain when conducting his business. Mike was an excellent pool player, loved horse racing, baccarat, and blackjack. He was a HUGE SPORTS FAN!!! Who loved watching football, baseball and especially the Los Angeles Kings NHL hockey club. He loved to sing and was a great guitar player, as well as, a wonderful cook, who enjoyed looking up new recipes and trying new foods. He was an avid Christian, a firm believer in the word of God, and he worked towards becoming an ordained minister, he loved to spread the word of God. He was a very selfless man, and he was always putting others before his own needs. Mike was a dog lover and he loved spending cherished time with his grandsons. Mike is survived by son; Robert (Jennifer) Calnan of Edmonton, daughter; Melanie (Jared) Buettner and their two sons Korbin and Kohen Buettner of Red Deer. Mike is also lovingly remembered by his Mother; Hazel Calnan and his brother; Pat (Sharon) Calnan, niece and nephew Ashton and John Calnan, his sister; Kathy, all of Belleville, Ontario, as well as his girlfriend Aicha of Edmonton. Mike was predeceased by his Father; James Calnan. A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the Word Of Life Centre, south end of Taylor Drive on England Way, Red Deer on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations can be sent to the care of Melanie Buettner 40 Jones Crescent, Red Deer, AB T4P 4A8. Condolences may be sent or viewed at: www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
MORRISON Joan 1933 - 2013 Joan Morrison passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Red Deer Hospital. She was born 3/3/33 to Howard and Daisy Harris and grew up in the Caroline area. She was predeceased by her first husband, Orsean Jennings, and then later married (Al) Alvin Morrison. Joan and her family enjoyed seeing Canada and Europe by way of Al’s Canadian Air Force postings. After retiring they moved to the Sylvan Lake and Red Deer areas where they enjoyed a number of winters as snowbirds to Arizona. She loved her family get-togethers, gardening and sewing. She was sadly predeceased by her son, Dale Orsean Morrison; husband, (Al) Alvin Morrison; and son in-law, Lance Winters. She will be missed by her daughter, Donna and son in-law Jim Hicks; her daughter, Karen Winters; her son, Kim and daughter in-law Maureen Morrison; eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. A Private Family Memorial will be held. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
LONG Sidney Bernard 1917-2013 Sid Long was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 20, 1917. He passed away April 16, 2013 at the Lacombe Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit. Sid lived in Lacombe for 61 years where h e w o r k e d i n t h e C . P. Railway Station. He was a quiet man who enjoyed his family, sports and reading. He is survived by his loving wife June of Lacombe, two sons; David and Douglas (Sharon), grandchildren Bradly, David and Nissa as well as his twin brother Stanley. At Sid’s request there will be no funeral service. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Ambulance Service 5432 56th Avenue, Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388
COOK Robert J. 1939 - 2013 Robert J. Cook passed away suddenly in Red Deer on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Bob will be lovingly remembered by Pat Cook and their children Bobby and Ronald of Red Deer, brother Grant (Sharon) and their children Jennifer and Rachel of Edmonton and brother-in-law Richard Bennett and his son Jaime. Bob was predeceased by his parents Jack and Eleanor and sister Linda. In honor of Bob, a memorial service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
WELDON 1934 - 2013 Mrs. Jean Alice Weldon of R e d D e e r, p a s s e d a w a y peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Jean will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Dennis and their children Judith Weldon (Maurice Rostaing), Susan Weldon, Sandra (Brian) Lowes and Neil (Michele) Weldon; grandchildren Dana Myckan, Kari Myckan, Jodi Myckan, Marshall Lowes and Matthew Lowes; great grandchildren Chloe McKort, Zevan Whitbeck and Keira Whitbeck. Also to cherish Jean’s memory are numerous family members and the many friends made over the years. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214 - 50th Ave, Lacombe, Alberta Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Jean’s honor may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 202, 5913 - 50 Ave, Red Deer AB T4N 4C4 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences to Jean’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca Bruce MacArthur MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944
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