FEDAN, Annie
FEDAN, Annie
May 27, 1922 – February 1, 2012
On February 1, 2012, Annie Fedan of Leduc, formerly of Thorsby, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 years.
Annie is survived by her two sons Jack (Irene) of Edmonton and Sergius (Margaret) of St. Albert. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren of Edmonton, two step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren of Morinville.
Annie was predeceased by her husband Fred in 2000 and her son Dennis in 1952.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in Thorsby at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Donations in memory of Annie may be made to Salem Manor Nursing Home, 4419 – 46 Street, Leduc, Alberta T9E 8N9, or to the charity of one’s choice.
POPPE, Reinhold
POPPE, Reinhold
Reinhold Poppe passed away on February 3, 2012 at the age of 85 years. He leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife, Else; his daughter, Doris (Fred); his son, Fred (Brenda); his grandchildren, Charlene (Don), Kristel (Darryl), Stephanie (fiancé, Josh), Mark; his two great-grandchildren, Maya and Logan.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 9419 — 95 Street, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.
MUELLER, Julienne
MUELLER, Julienne Christina
April 11, 1935 — February 3, 2012
Peacefully, on February 3, 2012, Julie Mueller passed away at the age of 76 years.
Julie is lovingly remembered by her husband Jerry, her three children: Glenn (Cherilyn), Randy and Gloria (Mike), her two granddaughters: Micaila and Jolene, her three sisters and two brothers as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Julie was predeceased by her father Walter, her mother Marie and her sister Venise.
Prayer Service and Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 11811 — 96 Street, Edmonton, AB. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. also at St. Patrick’s, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In memory of Julie, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
LASCHOWSKI, Victor
LASCHOWSKI, Victor Orest
On January 31, 2012 Victor passed away at the age of 72. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Laschowski, his nieces and nephew: Alyshia Beynon, Michael Beynon, and Andrea Beynon. He was predeceased by his father, John Laschowski, brother, Edward Laschowski, and sister, Dianna Beynon.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 9831 — 75 Street with interment to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
LABBE, Marie
LABBE, Marie Louise
Marie Louise Labbe (Hanger) passed away on February 2, 2012 at the age of 70 years. She is survived by her loving family; husband Marcel of 49 years; children: Dawna Labbe, Susan (Dean) Debiasio, Mark (Joanne) Labbe, Jill Labbe (Jeff Godun), Marcel (Lisa) Labbe and Jennifer (Mark) Becker; grandchildren: Colin, Garrett, Thomas, Daniel, Brendan, Joseph, Jessica, Alex, Ella, Evan, Ethan, Nate, Anna and Willard; mother Peggy Hanger; brothers Jim and Art Hanger; sister Sheila Tippe. Marie Louise is predeceased by her father Art Hanger Sr.
Thank you to Dr. Chrzanowski and the staff at St. Joe’s Palliative Care Unit and friends and family that have helped and supported her in the past months.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, 210 Haddow Close, Edmonton. Memorial donations in memory of Marie Louise Labbe may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Parish or St. Vincent de Paul.
JENKINS, Patrick
JENKINS, Patrick Stanford
On February 1, 2012, Patrick suddenly went to be with his Savior at the age of 65.
He battled numerous health problems over many years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Barbara, his sons Philip (Jennifer, Jory, Taryn) and Joshua, his daughter Tyua (David, Luke) Sereda; his father Garnet, six siblings Donna (David) Sirbasku, Sheryl Ramstad, Eunice (Jimmy) Czarneski, Daniel (Kathy), Paul (Kim), and David, and numerous nieces and nephews; and his Aunt Marge Jenkins. He was predeceased by his mother Signe Jenkins.
His life will be celebrated on February 9, at 2:00 p.m. at Leduc Community Baptist Church at 3205 Coady Boulevard, Leduc, Alberta. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Patrick’s favorite ministry: Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 20100, Calgary Place, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4J2, Canada.
D’AMUR, Patricia Ann
D’AMUR, Patricia Ann (nee Russell)
After a brief illness, Patricia passed
away peacefully on February 2, 2012 at
the age of 81.
She will be forever remembered by her sister Cynthia Draper, sons William (Wendy), Robert, and David, grandsons Ben, Jonathan (Melissa), Jerran, Kristopher, and Jasper, and great-granddaughter Grace.
She was an accomplished painter, avid gardener, devoted mother, sister, and aunt, and possessed a keen wit. Some of her happiest memories were of the summers she spent at her family cottage at Pigeon Lake.
A memorial will be held at Serenity Funeral Services, 5311 — 91 Street, Edmonton, on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Pat’s ashes will be scattered in accordance with her wishes. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
COLEMAN, Augustina
COLEMAN, Augustina “Trixie“
1926 — 2012
On February 2, 2012 Augustina “Trixie” passed away after a long illness at the age of 85.
She is survived by her sons: Danny (Cathy), Gerry, and Ritchie (Wendy); her six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; her three brothers: Tony, Bill, and Albert; and her sister, Winnie. She was predeceased by her husband, George “Happy”. Trixie’s family would like to express their overwhelming thankfulness to the staff and management at Pleasantview Seniors Lodge, the Bayshore home caregivers, the staff of Robbins Pavillion Ward 6 East and Ward 18 Transitions at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Service — Edmonton South (5311 — 91 Street) with interment to follow on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the COPD & Asthma Network of Alberta (CANA).
BIDNIAK, George
BIDNIAK, George
It is with great sadness that the family of George Bidniak announces his passing on February 1, 2012 at the age of 77.
George will be lovingly remembered, greatly missed and forever loved, by his wife of 55 years, Jean; daughters, Shannon Budinski and Wendy (Grant) Taylor; grandsons, Tyler and Jake Budinski; sisters, Cecilia, Sonia, Kaye and Judy (Larry); brother, Harry (Marlene); his beloved cat Loki as well as numerous extended relatives and friends. George was predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, sister Marie, brothers-in-law George, Brian and Willie, nephew Barry; nieces, Kerri and Karen.
George had a passion for music, singing, camping, fishing, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. both to be held at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church on 9831 — 75 Street in Edmonton, AB.
Heartfelt thank you for the U of A ICU staff’s compassion. Memorial donations in memory of George may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alberta Diabetes Association.
Alma WUNSCH
WUNSCH, Alma “Schmidt“
February 24, 1921 — January 29, 2012
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alma at the age of 90 years. She is survived by her loving family: children, Gordon (Gail), Vernon, Judy (Floyd) and Donna (Mickey), 11 grandchildren, 15 great– grandchildren and her brother Albert as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Alma is predeceased by her parents and six brothers and sisters.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. located at Jasper Place Baptist Church, 8801–163 Street in Edmonton, AB.
In memory of Alma, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Judith WILLMAN
WILLMAN, Judith Anne
Peacefully, on January 30, 2012, Judy Willman (nee RINK) passed away at the
age of 47 years.
Judy is lovingly remembered by her son Austin, her sister Wendy (Danny) Callihoo of Edmonton, Barrie (Gillian) Rink of Regina and Richard (Bonnie) Rink of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Judy will be greatly missed by Andre Willman.
Judy was predeceased by her father Daniel in 2002 and her mother Margaret in 1983.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, 9420 — 163 Street, Edmonton, AB, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Emma STUHLMILLER
STUHLMILLER, Emma
February 2, 1913 — January 29, 2012
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Emma, just shy of her 99th birthday. Emma’s legacy will be treasured by her son, Wayne and his wife Marla and by her grandchildren: Guy, Keir, Matthew, Christian and Justin. The indomitable strength of character and depth of Christian faith she has demonstrated will always be an inspiration to her family and friends.
A Service of Resurrection-Hope will take place at Ascension Lutheran Church (8405–83 Street) on Friday, February 3, at 1:30 p.m., Pastor Darryl Roste officiating.
Donations gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.heartandstroke.ca
Margaret JACKSON
JACKSON, Margaret Eleanor “Rusty“
June 7, 1934 — January 29, 2012
It is with great sadness that the family of Rusty Jackson of Fort McMurray announce her passing at the age of 77 years.
Left to mourn are her two daughters: Elaine (Blaine) Nicholson and Judy Kerr; two sons: Ralph (Bonnie), Terry (Katherine); ten grandchildren: Heath, Drew, Melea, Eric, Nathan, Megan, Jeff, Alex, Monique and Conner as well as two great-grandchildren: Tyrel and Kinley; brother Jimmy; two sisters Marian and Thelma and numerous nieces, nephews other family and friends.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband Ralph.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 3 at 1:30 p.m. from St Andrew’s United Church, 1a Fieldstone Drive, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2Z3.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Alberta Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.
Dilys HERRMANN
HERRMANN, Dilys (nee Jones)
90 years. Good years. Full years. Those were the years of Dilys Herrmann. Born in Wainwright, AB on September 29, 1921, Dilys went home to the Lord January 23, 2012.
She is lovingly remembered by her surviving children: Karen Wing and Linda; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a wide circle of family and friends. Dilys was predeceased by her husband Helmuth and her daughter Lorna Obst.
Visitation will held Thursday February 2, 2012, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Service, 5311–91 Street, Edmonton. The funeral service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 35km east of Ponoka on Highway 53.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Peter’s Cemetery Fund, RR1, Tees, AB T0C 2N0. Dilys’ family gives grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at the Gerald Zetter Care Centre and the Rimoka Lodge for their care and compassion
SOROCHAN, Daniel Karl
SOROCHAN, Daniel Karl
It is with great sadness that the family of Dan Sorochan announces his sudden passing. Dan was the youngest child of John and Mary Sorochan born July 21, 1942 in Foam Lake Saskatchewan. Dan grew up in Bankend, Saskatchewan where he farmed for many years. Dan met the love of his life Doreen Onyskiw whom he married November 1, 1963. Dan and Doreen had three children and raised them in Bankend until moving to Millet, Alberta in 1980.
Dan worked for a few different companies over the next few years and found his niche and home away from home at Baker Hughes Centrelift where he was employed until retirement in 2008.
Dan spent his retirement with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, playing cards with his neighbors, and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. Dan always looked forward to trips back to Saskatchewan, especially during harvest.
Dan will be missed by his children Kim (Sharon) Sorochan, Trudy (Grahame) Kopernick and Curtis (Vickie) Sorochan, grandchildren Braedon Kopernick, Kennedy Kopernick, Dillan Sorochan, Justin Sorochan and Jeremy Sorochan. Dan will also be missed by his sisters Anne Saley and Natalie Klimosko, sisters-in-law Mary Sorochan, Eva (Pete) Zapotichny, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Dan was predeceased by his wife Doreen, his brother John Sorochan and granddaughter Cassidy Kopernick.
A memorial service will be held at Serenity Funeral Service Chapel, 4702 — 51 Avenue, Leduc, Alberta on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
WIEBE, Raymond Leslie
WIEBE, Raymond Leslie
June 9, 1960 – January 26, 2012
Raymond passed away on January 26, 2012 after
a lengthy illness. He is survived by his mother and
father Marion and Henry, sister Valerie (Fred),
nephew Robert, niece Jessica, as well as numerous
relatives and friends.
A private service will be held February 3, 2012.
NIKKANEN, Helka
NIKKANEN, Helka
On January 26, 2012 Helka Nikkanen passed away at the age of 82 years.
Survived by her husband Kaino of 65
years; two daughters: Hilkka (Louis), Mirja (Andrew); two grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by one granddaughter.
As per Helka’s request no service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
DOYLE, Linda
DOYLE, Linda Jean
On Monday, January 23, 2012 Linda Doyle of Onoway passed away at the age of 64 years.
Linda is survived by her two grandchildren: Amber and Nicky (Ryley); three great– grandchildren: Dagon, Conor and Sean.
She was predeceased by her parents, George and Janet Spencer; a daughter, Arleen and a brother, Bill.
A Memorial Service will be held at Richmond Park Church, 9340–69 Avenue, Edmonton, AB on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
SCHIENBEIN, Gertrude
SCHIENBEIN, Gertrude Anna
September 12, 1919 — January 17, 2012
On January 17, 2012 Gertrude Schienbein of Edmonton passed away at the age of 92 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her sister Rosemarie Lienau and children Doreen (Carl) Betke of Edmonton and Allan Schienbein of Edmonton; daughter-in-law Gwen Schienbein Dodge of Pasco, Washington; grandchildren Heidi Robinson, Monika Edwards, Lorelei Betke, Juliane Zinken, Robin Schienbein and Brian Schienbein; ten great-grandchildren; cousins in Germany, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Reverend Walter Schienbein, sister Anita Pritchard and son Lawrence Schienbein.
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Gertrude Schienbein will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 9907 — 114 Street, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gertrude’s memory may be made to the Choice Program, Zetter Care Centre (Good Samaritan Society), 9649 — 71 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 5J2 or The Rock Ministries, 9606 — 110 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, AB T5H 1H5.
PHILLIPS, Sydney James
PHILLIPS, Sydney James “Jim“
December 11, 1919 — January 19, 2012
The family of Mr. Jim Phillips announces his passing at the age of 92 years.
Left to mourn is his wife Lucy; daughters: Sharon (Wade), Shirley; son Darrel (Jan); seven grandchildren and eight great– grandchildren as well as Lucy’s family: Dian (Bob), Don, Brian (Barb), David (Kelly), Linda (Ken), Edna (Kevin), twenty grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Jim also leaves sister Thelma (Bob); brother Ralph; sisters-in-law: Lois (Lorne), Jean (Ian) as well as numerous nieces, nephews other family and friends. Jim was predeceased by wife Margaret; granddaughter Beverly; parents Sydney and Winnie; sister Mildred; brother Bill; sisters-in-law: Beverly, Orrianne, Marion, Edna, Verna, Bell, Elsie and brothers-in-law: Victor, Earl, Don and Ken.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 29th at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 4902 — 44 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB. Reception to follow.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Diabetic Association of Canada or the Canadian Mental Health Association.