The CAMROSE BOOSTER, March 15, 2016 – Page 24
Kenneth ‘Wayne’ Gaalaas
Jona Kellert
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Stan Misyk It is with profound sadness that the family of Stan announces his passing on Sunday, March 6, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Stan will be loved and remembered by his wife Judy, daughter Leslie (Harry) and grandson Dylan; son Brent (Tracey) and grandson Cody; brother Myron Misyk and sister Nancy Field. Stan will also be missed by family, friends, and colleagues. Stan was predeceased by his parents Katherine and John Misyk, sister Louise Misyk, and infant brother Laurence Misyk. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of Unit 43 Palliative Care at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Dr. Sarah Burton MacLeod, and the Cross Cancer Institute. A service to celebrate Stan’s life was held on March 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park. Interment followed at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Donations in Stan’s memory may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute.
Eric Huebner of Leduc, Alberta, formerly of Hay Lakes, Alberta, passed away on February 28, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his loving wife Hilda; son Ray (Linda); daughters Donna (Rudy) Kneller, Debby (Lyle) Klein, Jean (Reg) Matson and Kathy (Vernon) Ansorger; sister Lily Snell; and brothers Bobby and Clarence Huebner. Also left to mourn are 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Adolf and Martha Huebner; brothers Bernie and Arnold; and sisters Helen, Adeline and Elsa. He was laid to rest on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The family would like to thank the staff at Leduc General Hospital for their loving care. Thank you to Pastor Ron Chetney and to the Wilhelmina Willing Workers. Also thank you to Serenity Funeral Home, Leduc. Thanks to everyone for the cards, flowers, donations and especially for all the love and support. – Hilda Huebner and family
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July 28, 1928 ~ March 8, 2016 Jona Kellert of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the age of 87 years. Jona Kellert is survived by all of his seven children: Wilfred (Elaine) of Calgary, Norman (Deb) of Edmonton, Judy (Blake) Norman of Edberg, Bernice Westfall of Edmonton, Doreen (Ray) Black of Camrose, Larry (Lori) of Leduc, and Garnett of Camrose. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren, thirtythree great-grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jona was predeceased by his wife Eunice in 1988, his parents August and Olga, one brother and one sister. A funeral service was held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm from Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose with Rev. Debra Ann Taylor officiating. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Bethel Lutheran Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Alberta Diabetes Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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August 5, 1940 ~ March 5, 2016 Kenneth ‘Wayne’ Gaalaas of Camrose passed away peacefully on March 5, 2016 at the age of 75 years. He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Marlene; son Jeff (Julie); daughter Jill (Colin Grindle); brother Gary (Lois) and sister Diane Burnett of Red Deer; and sister Faye Sollid of Edmonton. Papa will also be sadly missed by grandchildren Cassidy, Olivia, and Leif Gaalaas; Taylor Hancock, and Colby and Austin Grindle. He is predeceased by his father Orvild Gaalaas and mother Madeleine Bentley; and brothers Allen and Dale Gaalaas. Wayne was born in Camrose August 5, 1940, the second youngest of 6 children. He married the love of his life, Marlene April 30, 1966. He began his Health Journey shortly after, starting renal dialysis in 1967. Through this time, Wayne was able to begin his own business, Battle River Builders Supply, while traveling to the University of Alberta for treatment. Through the kind generosity of the community and many friends, under the guidance of Ken and Rita Nyback, Wayne was able to start dialysis at home as the first patient in Alberta to do so. It was during this time that Wayne and Marlene were blessed with the births of Jeff and Jill. In 1978, the ultimate gift of life was received from his sister, Faye, when she donated her kidney. This allowed Wayne to spend time with his family while enjoying work, travel, and volunteerism. Wayne’s health was a big influence on how he lived his life. He was driven to live every day as if it were his last. He loved his work, the people he worked with, and the friends he made along the way. He sold Home Hardware and retired at the age of 55 feeling that he’d already been living life on borrowed time. He spent the next years living his dream of enjoying golf, traveling, and winters in Arizona. But we all know he never really retired. Wayne was eternally grateful of the role the community played in his life. He continued to volunteer his time to Uncles at Large, in coaching sports and enjoying many years with the Rotary Club of Camrose. Wayne had a wonderful sense of humor. If you ever played a practical joke on him, you knew to be prepared to be ‘oneupped’ and then some. Wayne was a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather. Family was everything to him. The family would like to thank the physicians and nurses at the University of Alberta Hospital transplant team, the Dialysis Unit, Mazankowski Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute, Camrose Home Care, and St. Mary’s Hospital. At Wayne’s request there will be no public service held. The family would like to express their gratitude for the love and support received during this difficult time. If so desired, donations are gratefully accepted to Stollery Children’s Hospital, The Kidney Foundation of Canada Delsie Holmes (Northern Alberta and the Delsie Holmes of Ministik, Territories), or the Camrose Alberta passed away at the Grey Hospice Society. To send Nuns Hospital in Edmonton condolences, please visit on March 9, 2016 at the age of www.burgarfuneralhome.com. 82 years. She is survived by her daughter Linda Holmes, daughter Smoky (Rick) Jensen, in care of the arrangements daughter Trish Holmes (Miles Phone 780-672-2121 Rose), son Jim Jr. (Michell), son “Dedicated service since 1906” Rodney “Bronco” (Tammy); grandchildren Dakota-Leigh, Garrett, Brett, Riley and Quinton. She was predeceased by her husband Jim. A funeral service was held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Bardo Lutheran Church with Rev. Kevin Langager officiating. Interment will take place at the Tofield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.