Archive for May, 2010
BURKE, Christopher
On May 19, 2010, Chris Burke passed away suddenly at the age of 29 years. Lovingly remembered by his spouse Tatiana Gennaro, mother Linda Burke, brother Eric Burke, grandparents Harold and Grace Burke as well as many family and friends. A Gathering will be held on Tuesday May 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Christian Life Centre, 10123 — Princess Elizabeth Avenue, Edmonton, AB. If friends so desire, memorial donations, may be made to the Edmonton Humane Society or the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
BAKER, Germaine (Nee; Noyen)
On May 15, Germaine Baker passed away peacefully at home in her favorite chair at the age of 94. Left to cherish the memory of this persevering and independent lady are her daughter, Caroline (Bob) Fenske; her three sons: John (Linda), Jim and Joseph Baker; her son-in-law Alvin Fenske; her seven grandchildren: Theresa Shewchuk, Michael (Jackie) Shewchuk, Brian (Zoryana) Shewchuk and Alexandra Shewchuk, Kris and Brett Baker, and Chad (Trina) Fenske; five great-grandchildren: Mary and Bridget Shewchuk, Maxim Shewchuk, Cassidy and Colton Fenske; and two sisters: Helen Hanscom and Louise Nolan. Germaine was predeceased in 1986 by her husband of 46 years, Earl Baker; daughter Marlene Shewchuk Fenske in 2003; grandson Robb Fenske in 1998; her brother Charles Noyen in 1982; and her sister Elizabeth Vervynck in 2007. The Mass of The Resurrection will be held at St. Anthony’s Church, 107 Street and Whyte (82) Avenue, Edmonton, on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Germaine’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
MACNEIL, (MANCA) Augustina (Tina)
August 1, 1921 — May 18, 2010 Tina passed away peacefully with family by her side.She is survived by sons Rick (Linda) and Garry (Kathy), daughters Linda and Angie (Keith), nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and her brother John Coli of Calgary.She was predeceased by her infant daughter Antionette, her husband John (Jack) in 2008, and her first husband Pat Manca in 1975. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 21, 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010, both at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 5105 45A Street, Leduc, AB. An amazing Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma and friend. Forever cherished. Donations in Tina’s memory may be made to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church Building Fund.
WEGNER, Jeffrey Mark
On Sunday, May 16, 2010 Jeffrey Mark Wegner passed away at the age of 36 years. Jeffrey is survived by his loving parents: Jonathan (Joe) and Shirley Wegner; brothers: Doug (Leanna) and children Katherine, Jason, Randy (Lynetta) and children Jenaya, Chad, grandparents Irwin and Margaret Shade and special family friend Auntie Fran, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends. Jeffrey was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Gustav and Mathilda Wegner, (Opa and Oma). A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Leduc (South of Leduc on Highway 2A to Glen Park Road, East on Glen Park Road to Range Road 243). In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Camp Caroline, Box 250 Caroline, AB, TOM 0M0 .
MESSERSCHMIDT, Kay (Stordeur)
April 1, 1940 — May 15, 2010 On May 15, 2010, Kay passed away at the Leduc Hospital of cancer. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters, Vivian (Darrell) Soch, Shirley Mischuk and Wanda Pietrzyk; nine grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; loving sister Eleanor (Arnie) Weber; sister-in-laws Helen Knutson and Marilyn Braunstein; mother-in-law Stella Messerschmidt and brother-in-law Adam Srayko. Predeceased by first husband and father of her children Walter Mischuk, loving husband Rene Stordeur and dear husband John Messerschmidt; parents, Nick and Benoraa Knutson; four brothers and four sisters. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Rollyview, Alberta with a private family burial. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Leduc Hospital, Beaumont Family Medical, and the Cross Cancer Institute. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.
HARKE, Artur
Artur Hartke of Leduc, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife Herta, daughter Ingrid (Murray), son Rudy, and two grandsons Justin and Patrick. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Wilhelm and Natalia, his sister Linda and brother-in-law Julius. A Visitation will be held at Serenity Funeral Service, 4702 51 Avenue, Leduc, AB from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010. A Funeral Service will be held in Grace Lutheran Church (Gnadenthal), (5 miles west of Leduc and 1 mile south, on Range Road 261) on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice. Serenity Funeral Service, Leduc. (780) 980‑3688.
TREMBLAY, August
On Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Gus Tremblay of Edmonton passed away at the age of 86 years. Gus will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jocylen, six sons; Dyuanne (Karin), Guy, Ben (Janice), Dan (Barb), Ron (Denise) and Kevin (Corrinne), two daughters; Joanne (Al) Eikeland and Cheryl Nish, 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a sister, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by the mother of his children and first wife Fleur, two brothers, five sisters, and a granddaughter. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Michael-Resurrection Parish, 10555 — 50A Street, Edmonton, AB.
SCHULZ, Kunigunde Elizabeth Barbara Anna
September 8, 1926 — May 12, 2010 Mrs. Kunigunda Schulz of Edmonton passed away at the age of 83 years. She leaves behind her children: Ingrid, Norbert (Erica), Gerald (Brenda), Arno (Laurel), Benita (Helmut); and several grandchildren. Gunda was predeceased by her husband, Julius, in October 2009 and two children, Doris and Reinhard. There will be a viewing at Serenity Funeral Service — Edmonton South (5311 — 91 Street, Edmonton) from 12:00 — 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the caregivers at the Millwoods Shepherds Care Nursing Home for all their care and compassion.
READMAN, Bill (David William)
On May 5, 2010 Bill Readman passed away peacefully at the age of 70 years. He is lovingly remembered by his family: wife Wanda of 25 years, four children: Shane (Barb), David (Darcie), Cheri-Lee and Tammie (Scott), six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five siblings: Agnes, Bob (Lorraine), Gladys (Sam), Patsy (Ed) and Albert (Jeannett), numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends. Bill is predeceased by his mother Rose and father Nicholas. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Service North Chapel, 10129 Princess Elizabeth Avenue, Edmonton, AB. “Gone but not Forgotten”
OBIREK, Angela Regina
April 22, 1915 — May 1, 2010 Angela passed away peacefully in Edmonton at 12:45 a.m., at age 95 with Carla Yustak, her Granddaughter and Caregiver at her side. Angela grew up in Winnipeg, moved to B.C. in 1974, then to Edmonton in 1979. The oldest of five children of Frank and Mary Benderski, founders of Benderski’s Grocery on Jamieson & Watt in East Kildonan. Pre-deceased by husband, Walter, in 1978; brothers, Joseph (Chris), Norbert and George (Sadie) Benderski; Sister, Anne (Howard) Daman-Willems, all of Winnipeg. Angela was a member of Holy Ghost, St. Alphonsus, St. John Cantius and St. Anthony parishes in Winnipeg. Owner of many grocery businesses as well as a seamstress, tailor and hairdresser. Bridge playing, travel, family and friends were her love of life. A member of St. Theresa’s Parish, St. Thomas More Parish and the Strathcona Senior Club in Edmonton. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter in Edmonton, Joanne (Ron) Yustak, sons in Winnipeg, Richard (Pat) Obirek; Kenneth (Sharon) Obirek; grandchildren, Judy (Brian Read) Obirek, Tim (Bonnie) Obirek, Laura Obirek; Taryn (Brian) Plester, Carla Yustak, Dean (Bobbie) Yustak, Kory (Britta) Yustak, Kim (Jason) Cassils, Amy (Dave) Blatz; great-grandchildren, Cortney and Madison Obirek, Ben Obirek; Garrett Plester, Connor and Paige Yustak; Rianna and Mia Cassils; Sophie, Molly and Abby Yustak. Thanks to all the staff at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital in Edmonton and Dr. Peters for the care Angela received the past five years. Thanks to doctors and nurses at the U of A Hospital, Emergency and Orthopedic unit for her recent care. Cremation will be followed by a Memorial Mass in Edmonton, on Wednesday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Theresa’s Parish, 7508 — 29 Avenue in Millwoods with Father Leo Floyd officiating. On Wednesday, June 30, in Winnipeg, a Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 250 Burrin Avenue, followed by internment at Holy Ghost Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice.
MARTZ, John Edward
March 5, 1936 — May 9, 2010 After a courageous battle with leukemia, John Martz went to be with his Lord.John is survived by his loving family: his wife of 53 years, Ruth; his children: Melanie (Geordie) Sinclair, Marlene (Jeff) Eastwood, Wendy (Marlin) Giesbrecht; six grandchildren: Hayden and Brittany Sinclair, Jeremy, Miranda and Lauren Eastwood and Reign Giesbrecht. He is also survived by his siblings: Ernest, Lily, Dorothea, Hilda, Hedy and Rebecca. Predeceased by his parents, brother Carl and sister Lydia. John loved music and used his gift of singing and playing guitar throughout his life. Since 1963 he was tenor and guitarist with the Kingsmen Quartet. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at West Edmonton Christian Assembly, 6315 — 199 Street, Edmonton. As a continuation of his love for ministry, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Malawi Fellowship, Box 33042, Glenwood PO, Edmonton, AB, T5P 4V8 (a Christian High School Mission in Malawi, Africa in which John and Ruth are involved) or charity of one’s choice. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7.
MACPHERSON, Ruby Mae
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby on May 11, 2010. Left to cherish her memory are countless nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and William, her husband Gil, siblings Bob Weir, Betty Stewart and Bill Weir, and her beloved niece Brenda Mae Sommer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 210 Haddow Close, Edmonton, AB. Interment to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.
HONEY, Keith
1947 — 2010 On May 9, 2010, Keith Honey of Edmonton passed away at the age of 62 years. Keith is survived by his loving wife, Janis, his daughters, Trina and Pam, and his son, Todd. A Celebration of Keith’s life will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Millwoods United Church (15 Grand Meadow Crescent [38 Avenue and 2 blocks east of 66 Street], Edmonton). Donations in memory of Keith may be made to The Parkinson’s Society of Alberta, Room 3Y18, Edmonton General Hospital, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0L4 or to the charity of your choice.
GALBRAITH, Fay
On Saturday, May 8, 2010 Vera Fay Galbraith passed away peacefully at the age of 72 years. She will be remembered by her four children; Kevin, Terry, Robbie and Heather Taddei and their families; sister June Roland; and friend Geoff Dunn. She was predeceased by her husband George and her parents Cliff and Ida Robinson. At Fay’s request, a private family memorial service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Service, 5311– 91 Street, Edmonton, AB. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital, 10707 — 29 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6J 6W1.
ESPEJO, Francisca
On Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Francisca Espejo of Edmonton passed away at the age of 73 years. She is survived by her husband Agapito; three daughters Adelina (Renato) Sibonga, Evelyn (Junior) Colis and Dulce Espejo; son Fernando Espejo; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as two brothers Florencio and Carlito and a sister Maura Aquino. She was predeceased by her parents. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, 7508 — 29 Avenue, Edmonton, AB. Reverend Gary Lee will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.
DESJARDINES, Noreen Shirley
August 7, 1930 — May 9, 2010 On May 9, 2010, Noreen Shirley Desjardines of Edmonton passed away. She is survived by her family: daughter, Colleen, granddaughter, Danielle, son, Graydon, and his wife, Yvonne, and their children, Elise, Garth, Chad, Rhett (Enchantra, Rhyse and Gabriella); as well as Pat, Carla, and James Loree, and many other relatives and friends. Noreen was predeceased by her husband, Larry, her brothers, Garry, Bill, and Edgar, and her loving sister, Marguerite. A Celebration of Noreen’s Life will be held at her home on Thursday, May 13, 2010 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Family, friends, and well wishers are all welcome to attend.
BELLRINGER, Irene Olga
Peacefully with her family by her side Irene Bellringer aged 79 years passed away. She leaves to cherish her memory her children William (Kay), Gerald (Doreen), Christine (Russell), Lawrence (Andrea) and Robert (Karren) as well as 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two brothers Lloyd and Bobby as well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. from Serenity Funeral Service 10129 Princess Elizabeth Avenue with Bonnie Hoffmann officiating. Special thanks to all of the Staff at the U of A Unit 3G3 for all of their compassion and support.
GUTKNECHT, Ella Frieda
On Saturday, May 8, 2010 Ella Gutknecht of Leduc passed away at the age of 86 years. Ella is survived by her loving family; one daughter, Darlene (Frank) Crawford and one son, Dennis (Lorraine) Gutknecht, six grandchildren; Cassie (Haven Elliot) Crawford, Chris (Cindy) Crawford, Alana (Jordon) Paul, Kayla Gutknecht, Nicole (Kevin) Hayduk and Jordan Gutknecht, four great-grandchildren; Riley, Corbin and Cole Hayduk and Cash Crawford; one sister, Eleanor (Roy) Shepard and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ella was predeceased by her husband Otto, one son Norman, four brothers and two sisters. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Donations in Ella’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 10985 — 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9 or the charity of ones choice.
PRYSKO, Jennie
Much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away May 6, 2010 at the age of 85 years. She was pre-deceased by her husband Alex; daughter Jeanette, son Glenn. She is survived by daughter Irene; brothers Stanley (Marge), Chester (Josie) and George (Jeanette); sisters, Wanda (Andy Fedor), Margorie (Val Klein); grandchildren Colleen Lawrence, Marty Lawrence (Kym), Corey Prysko, Trevor Prysko (Jessica), Neil Super; great-grandchildren Gregory Prysko, Morgan Lawrence, Kyle Lawrence, Travis Prysko, Madison Prysko, and Kaylee Prysko; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. Special thanks to the caring, dedicated staff and volunteers of the Extendicare and Leduc Hospital for your care of Jennie; she was treated with dignity, patience, good humor, and affection. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 5105 45A Street, Leduc, AB. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, St. Francis, AB at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
DOBBIN, Ronald
Ronald Dobbin of Edmonton passed away peacefully on May 5, 2010. Ron will be remembered by his daughter Debbie (Don) and grandchildren: Alyssa, Erika and Meagan. He is survived by one brother Jimmie (Jean) and six sisters Margaret, Cecilia, Rose (Tom), Verna (Pete), Zoe and Louise. He was predeceased by his spouse Darlene, brother Bernie, sister Lorraine and his parents Sarah and Jim Dobbin. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Service, 10129 Princess Elizabeth Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute of Alberta, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2. Following the Memorial Service please join the family for fellowship and refreshments at Serenity Funeral Service.