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News Advertiser
OCTOBER 2, 2019
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Tributes MEMORIAM
KOWAL In Loving Memory Marietta Julia Kowal September 8, 1956 – October 5, 2015 Gone, dear wife, gone forever, How we miss your smiling face, But you left us to remember None on earth can take your place. A happy home we once enjoyed-How sweet the memory still-But death has left a loneliness The world can never fill. Always loved, Jim
KOWAL In Loving Memory Marietta Julia Kowal September 8, 1956 - October 5, 2015 Remember her with a smile today She was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way she spoke And all the things she said Her strength, her stance, the way she walked, Remember these instead. The good advice she’d give us Her eyes that shone with laughter So much of her will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear. Always Loved, Jim & Family
KOWAL, Marietta Julia September 8, 1956 - October 5, 2015 Dear Sister In Heaven I sit here and ponder how very much I’d like to talk with you today There are so many things That we didn’t get to say. I know how much you care for me And how much I care for you, And each time that I think of you I know you’ll miss me too. An angel came and took you by the hand, and said Your place was ready in Heaven, far above… And you had to leave behind, All those you dearly loved You had so much to live for, You had so much to do… It still seems impossible that God was taking you, And though your life on earth is past, In Heaven it starts anew You’ll live for all eternity, Just as God has promised you, And though you’ve walked through Heaven’s gate We are never far apart For every time I think of you, You’re right here, deep within my heart. Love Marianne, Audrey, Lorraine & Leonard
MEMORIAM
ELKOW, Nick In memory of Nick Elkow January 24, 1932 - September 30, 2018 As time passes, our memories stay You will always be a part of us Whatever we do, Wherever we go, You will be with us forever. Lovingly remembered and missed, Frances, Dennis, Heather, Madison & Matthew
STAFFORD, Darlene February 5, 1939 - October 1, 2016 In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away October 1, 2016 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever. Forever loved and deeply missed. Lori Dea and Darcy, Lorne and Lori, Todd and Mayumi and families
BEZOVIE, Justin 1980 - 1997 In loving memory of our dear son, brother and uncle who passed away October 1, 1997. Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, you are always near. So loved, so missed, so very dear. There will always be heartache and often a silent tear. But always precious memories of days when you were here. We hold you close within our hearts. And there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives. Until we meet again. When evening shades are falling And we sit quietly alone. To our hearts there comes a longing We wish you could come home. Friends may think we have forgotten When at times they see us smile, But little do they know the heartache Our smiles hide all the while. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through. We will always love and remember you. Sadly missed and always remembered, Love Dad, Mom, Jamie, Remi, Bailey, Declan, Jocelyn and Darren
OBITUARY
KLEPACH, Stanislaus John Marion 1949 – 2019 Stanislaus ‘Stan’ John Marion Klepach passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, 23 September, 2019 in Red Deer at the age of 69 years. He is lovingly remembered and survived by Myrna, his wife of 46 years, his daughters Susannah and Mikylah, his son Dorian, his grandchildren Sam and Anna, and his brother Henry. Born on 25 November, 1949 to Jan and Diana, Stan grew up on a farm near Mundare, Alberta. He admitted to struggling on the first day of school, and was surprised lessons were in English! However, he picked up the language quickly and would spend his long bus rides to and from school devouring science fiction books (he even kept a journal with attempts at writing one or two!) When not helping his parents out on the farm, Stan had several interests, including taming a pet crow, shooting and amateur chemistry. Even as a boy, Stan was the strong and silent type, a critical thinker and a builder. He preferred to listen and to use only 3 words whereas the rest of us use 20 and still manage to say less. His parents were overjoyed when Stan became the first Klepach in - well, probably ever - to attend University. Having come long strides since his first day of grade school, Stan would earn a Degree in Education. Before beginning his career path from teacher to Vice Principal, however, other matters required attention. First off, he recognized that his two left feet only knew how to Mazurka, and so he roared into a ballroom dance class at the University of Alberta in his 1970 Challenger (paid for with money that his dad had given him for schooling, by the way) and there spied Myrna. “Pardon me miss, do you know how to Polka?” He had her in an instant with that stout Polish charm. Stan was an educator. An amateur volleyballer. A house builder extraordinaire. A BBQ master and a crack shot. He was a world traveller with mom and could be habitually found sampling Europe’s finest ales, exploring castles, trudging through tropical beaches, or even dabbling in a close-up oceanographic adventure of the ocean floor as he single handedly fought (and beat!) an Atlantic riptide. Usually, however, he was simply setting up shop with the family in the middle of the Rocky Mountain bush, often not far from his favourite place: Waterfowl Lake. Stan was one of the most caring and gentle souls known to many. Unwaveringly patient and stoically calm, he was a true listener, and one of the best men many have known. When asked if he was afraid of the road ahead, he said no, and that his only worry was that someone in the family might need help after he was gone. His love, advice, calm and presence will be dearly missed, but always remembered and celebrated. We love you dad. Dorian Klepach Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040 or 1.800.481.7421.
CARD OF THANKS Elizabeth Anne Wass (nee Kott) We would like to say thank you to all of the family and friends who attended the recent funeral of Elizabeth Anne Wass. A very special thank you goes out to Gordon and Patty from Autumn Rose for looking after the funeral arrangements. They are true professionals who with their care and compassion showed a great deal of attention to detail. For this, we are very grateful and appreciative. We would like to express our appreciation to Father Vu for officiating, to Barb for playing the organ, Dwayne for catering a lovely lunch and to all those for their lovely cards and flowers. Kott & Burant Family Fedoruk Grateful thanks for all the cards, phone calls, visits, and texts of encouragement and support during the sudden illness and subsequent passing of my dear brother Silver Fedoruk. Also, thanks for the food trays, baking, and gifts of encouragement brought to our home. Special thanks to Lori, Gladys, and Joan; you are walking angels on this earth. God Bless You All. Deb Zaleschuk
The Fun of Leaves Falling at PLC Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre’s Themed Drop-In programs on Friday’s help children learn about the world around them. The theme for the September 27’s program was leaves and there was a leaf craft where kids made little people out of leaves they put on paper and a scavenger hunt where kids had to find the other half of the leaves which were hidden around the centre. As usual, everyone was treated to a snack. Children were also read the story, Leaf Jumpers which was written by Carole Gerber. The early childhood development skills this program focused on were social competence, fine motor skills, and emotional maturity.
Trying to figure out how to do the leaf scavenger hunt. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
