The CAMROSE BOOSTER, September 8, 2015 – Page 27
CAMROSE & DAYSLAND
Wilfred Helgeland
David Kroeker
Helen Baergen
Wilfred Knut Helgeland was born on June 11, 1936, near Dodds, AB and passed away on September 2, 2015, at the Long Term Care Facility in Tofield, AB. Wilfred was born to Selmer and Marie Helgeland. He was the eldest of three children. He grew up on the family farm near Ryley and, upon his marriage to Carol Reger on October 15, 1960, the newlyweds moved to Camrose to start their life together. It was during this time in Camrose that Wilfred began his lifelong career working for Alberta Wheat Pool, as well as started his family by having two sons, Darrell and Donald. Wilf loved fishing, growing a garden and working in his shed. He loved to play card games, especially crib. Wilfred is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Carol; children Darrell (Kathy) and Donald (Helen); six grandchildren Dylan (Trish), Cole, Spencer, David, Tyler, Jennifer; and one greatgranddaughter Blakely. Wilf was predeceased by his parents Selmer and Marie; younger brother Gerald; infant brother Arthur; as well as numerous aunts and uncles. He will be forever remembered for his humbleness and amazing sense of humour, even in his last few years when he was worn down by life, as these qualities were talked about by everyone who ever knew him. At Wilf ’s request, and true to his modesty, a private family interment service was held at Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose, on Friday, September 4, 2015. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
David D. D. Kroeker, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his home with his wife by his side. David leaves to mourn his wife Loretta; and his four children and 11 grandchildren Candace (Rodney) Doig – Kiersten, Kieran, and Dylan, David (Julie) Kroeker – Jorja, Virginia, Cecilia, Jonathan (Roxanne) Kroeker – Bailey, and Anthony (Andrea) Kroeker – Carson, Sophie, Cooper and Nash. He is also survived by his sister Maria (George) Fast; and numerous nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by his parents Maria and David Kroeker; his nephew Gary Fast; his stepmother Margaret (Bartsch) Kroeker; and brotherin-law Steve Brandt. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Tofield Mennonite Church with Dr. Lorne Brandt officiating, and Pastor Ken Stumph coordinating the service. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be held on a later date at Tofield Cemetery.
Helen Baergen of Tofield, AB was born on November 5, 1923 in Russia to Henry and Agenetha Wiens. She passed away on August 31, 2015 in Tofield at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her loving family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Frank. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Tofield Mennonite Church with Pastor Rudy Baergen and Pastor Ken Stumph officiating. Interment will take place at Tofield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee.
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Gregory Thomas Pelz Gregory Thomas Pelz of Calgary, AB, formerly of Hay Lakes, AB, was born on March 12, 1935 at Bittern Lake, AB to Victor and Mary. He passed away on August 30, 2015 at the Dulcina Hospice in Calgary at the age of 80 years. He married his wife Irene on April 27, 1968 in Boyle, AB and settled on the farm in Hay Lakes that they had bought from Victor. Daughter Mary arrived in 1969, and daughter Ursula in 1972. Many happy years were spent on the farm raising their family. In 2006, they sold the farm and moved into the Prince of Peace Manor in Calgary. One of the joys of moving to Calgary was the opportunity to watch their granddaughters grow up and be involved in their lives. He is survived by his daughters Mary (Ken) and Ursula (Carlos); three granddaughters Marina, Nicole and Olivia; brother Raymond (Vivian); sisters-in-law Frances Pelz, Jane Anderson and Jenny Kuzyk; brother-in-law Zenon Goclon; and numerous family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Irene; brothers Larry and Anthony; and his parents Victor and Mary. A Prayer Vigil was held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Camrose with Father Joseph Jacobson as celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery near Hay Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones’ choice.
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