PHILLIPS, Ross Keith
PHILLIPS, Ross Keith
February 13, 1947 — January 16, 2012
It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Ross Phillips of Spruce Grove, Alberta announce his sudden passing at the age of 64 years.
Left to mourn is his loving wife Barb Phillips; his three daughters: Lindsay Allan (Mark Johnson), Shannon Phillips (Andy Davis) and Hayley Phillips as well as his four grandchildren: Isabel Johnson, Silas Johnson, Finn Davis and Hudson Davis.
Ross also leaves his three brothers: Larry (Mary), Darrel (Mary), Bruce (Alva); and two sisters: Ruth Fortier (John Pona), Dorothy “Dodie” (Randy) Wilson and numerous nieces, nephews other family and friends as well as his beloved dogs: Sierra, Romeo and Charlie and special family friend Nicole “Babz” Bablitz .Ross was predeceased by his parents Ella and Seedy Phillips.
A Celebration of Ross’s life will be held on Saturday, January 21, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parkland Anglican Church, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove, Alberta
Ross felt very strongly about our responsibility to one another, particularly to people with mental illness or disabilities who experience homelessness. Donations in lieu of flowers should be directed to United Way of Alberta Capital Region — End Homelessness Campaign. 15132 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5P 3Y3.
PARKES, Patricia
PARKES, Patricia Joan
Patricia Joan Parkes peacefully passed away at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital on Friday, January 20, 2012.
She leaves to mourn, two daughters: Sylvia (David) Kennedy, Denise (Michael) d’Archangelo; four grandchildren; four great– grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
As per Patricia’s request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Edmonton Food Bank.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital and its staff for the patient care provided.
NEWBURY, MOE
NEWBURY, Moe
On January 23, 2012 Moe Newbury passed away suddenly at the age of 63.
Moe is survived by his wife Barb and will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. At Moe’s request, a formal ceremony will not take place.
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LEPPS, Neil Owen
LEPPS, Neil Owen
On Monday, January 23, 2012, Neil Lepps of Sherwood Park, AB, passed away at the
age of 61 years.
Neil will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lynette; four children; Devin, Rosharn, Owen and Nadine (Brad); five grandchildren as well as numerous relatives and friends.
A Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church.
GLOECKLER, Marion Ruth
GLOECKLER, Marion Ruth (Stockton),
BA, UEL
Born September 27th, 1939 in Paris, ON, Marion passed away January 18th, 2012 in Edmonton, AB.
Marion was a dynamic and multifaceted woman. Her “greatest jobs” were that of devoted wife, nurturing mother, loving nana, loyal sister (in-law) and caring friend. Marion also enriched the lives of others as a teacher (Ontario, Germany, Alberta) and as a volunteer (Good Samaritan Society, Habitat for Humanity, the Lutheran Church and Rotary).
While Marion’s involvement with piano, gardening, quilting, knitting and scrapbooking displayed her creative side, her quiet competitive nature could be witnessed in a game of bridge, crib or euchre. Marion’s spirituality, love of literature and passion for music were nurtured within the many groups she belonged to. Her legacy also includes an enjoyment of travelling, a commitment to life-long learning and homemade chicken noodle soup that could make anything better, except for the broken hearts we are currently experiencing.
Marion will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Otto Gloeckler; daughters Kimberley (Mark) Fischbach and Jennifer Townsend; special granddaughter Emily Reese; sister Helen Stockton; brother James (Jessica) Stockton and family; sister– in-law Lois Stockton and family; brother-in– law Wally Gloeckler and family, as well as, sisters-in-law Lorene (Ludwig) Schaaf and family, Esther Wood and family and Selma Common and family. Also left to cherish her memory are numerous other family members and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mabel Stockton, her brother Sheldon Stockton and granddaughters Kate and Kali Fischbach.
Marion’s family would like to express their appreciation to all the health professionals and staff involved in her care and to Pastor Darryl Roste and the members of Ascension.
Marion’s Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8405 — 83 Street, Edmonton. Interment of her urn will be held at a later date at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marion’s name to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or the choir program at Ascension Lutheran Church.
ERICKSON, Stanley Walter
ERICKSON, Stanley Walter
March 30, 1914 — January 21, 2012
Stanley Erickson passed away at the Misericordia Hospital on January 21, 2012 at the age of 97 years.
He will be missed and always remembered by his daughter, Jeanette; grandchildren David (Angela), Neal, Sheila and Bryan (Jennie); great-grandchildren, Laura, Daniel and Erica. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie; infant daughter, Mae; his parents, Fred and Lottie; four brothers; four sisters and son-in-law Gerry Zetter.
Stan was everyone’s friend, a great story teller, a gentle man with a kind heart. He had an amazing sense of humor and an extraordinary zest for life.
The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the Paramedics and EMT’s who treated him with care and compassion on his many trips by ambulance to the various hospitals as well as a special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Emergency and 7 West at the Misericordia Hospital for their special care and attention during his final days.
At Stanley’s request, no funeral service will be held. If friends so desire,
COOK, Mary
COOK, Mary (Wardle)
December 18, 1926 — January 22, 2012
Mary passed peacefully, with friends and family at her side, after a brief stay in the Leduc hospital.
She is survived by beloved family — husband Ted, daughter Wendy and sons Richard and Michael (Brenda and grandson Robert) all of Edmonton as well as cousins Patricia Heller in the US and John Church and Jean Shaw residing in the UK. Mary will also be remembered by special long-term friends from her wedding 63 years ago: Margaret Bertram of Calgary, Kaye Houliston of Nanaimo, and Leah Speelman of Edmonton, as well as many other kind friends and relatives who were part of her life.
Mary graduated from Mount Royal College in Business Administration and between graduation and her marriage in 1948 worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Calgary. She was an avid outdoors enthusiast and an active skier and golfer. Mary loved to travel. She lived in Scotland for two years and journeyed throughout Europe in addition to taking numerous cruises to Alaska, Europe and the Panama Canal.
Cremation has taken place and her ashes
will be scattered to the four winds somewhere in the Canadian Rockies she so loved. Honouring her wishes, no public service will be held.
RONDEAU, Urbain
Urbain RONDEAU On January 22, 2012 Urbain Rondeau lost his hard fought battle against cancer at the age of 69 years.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Christine; four children: Richard (Tracy), Diane (Andy), Michel, Jacques (Jeannine); eight grandchildren: Jordan, Lucas, Zachary, Nathan, Sara, Jacob, Kyle, Shawn; ten sisters: Denise (Lionel), Aline (Albert), Solange (Clarence), Louise, Adéle (Murray), Jeanne (Michel), Aurélie, Florence (Rosaire), Jacqueline (Jerry), Léa (Luke); brother Grégoire (Terrie), brother-in-law Joe (Dawn), sister-in-law Joan (Rick), as well as many relatives and friends; predeceased by his infant sister Solange.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Basilica, 10044–113 Street Edmonton, AB.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the palliative care unit 9Y at the Edmonton General Hospital 11111– Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L4
HARRISH, Michael Wayne
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Michael Wayne Harrish passed away on January 24 at the Sturgeon Hospital in St. Albert after a brief illness. There will be a Memorial Service at the Serenity Funeral Chapel, 10129 Princess Elizabeth Avenue, Edmonton, on Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m., Lunch to follow. Donation suggestion, the Edmonton Humane Society.
Clark, Amiee Lynn
CLARK, Amiee Lynn
March 9, 2001 — January 19, 2012
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter Amiee Lynn Clark on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the age of 10 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents, mother Philippa Clark, father Marty Clark (Arja), her brother and sisters, Kiera Frank (Matt), Kristin Clark, Megan Clark, Connor Clark, Kenadee Musson and niece Hailey Frank. Also surviving are her grandparents, Art and Lori Hamill, Joe and Louise Drexler, Lloyd and Dawn Clark, Richard and Jo Stuckenberg, Great– Grandmother Bernie Ruddy and Great– Grandmother Mona Pye, Uncles and Aunties, Holly Clark (Shawn), Stacy Clark (Beccie), Mike Foster, Tara Drexler (Dale), Will Hamill (Keela), Kirsten Stefura (Eric), cousins Brooke Clark, Payton Clark, James Clark, Anthony Clark, Elizabeth Clark, Dakota Clark, Billy Hamill, CeCe Hamill, Richard Foster, Dylan Foster and her many friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitby Community Hall, Drayton Valley.
If friends so desire memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1502, 8215 — 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 9Z9.
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HIRSEKORN, Carol
HIRSEKORN, Carol Ileen
July 14, 1948 — January 22, 2012
Carol passed away the morning of January 22, 2012 in the Leduc Hospital.
She will be greatly missed by her loving family, mother Selma, brother Gordon (Irene), sister Brenda, nephew Daniel (Sarah), great-nephew Jordon, great-niece Sierra, nephew Martin (Kerie-Lynn), great– nephew Torsten, as well as many extended family members and friends. Carol was predeceased by her father Walter Hirsekorn in 1996.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Holden, Dr. Hinton, Leduc Hospital staff and all of Carol’s caregivers over the years, especially Cathy Norberg, for their wonderful care of Carol.
A service will be held at the Leduc Telford House, 4907 — 46 Street, Leduc, Alberta on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of other tributes, donations, if desired, may be made to Leduc Linx Connect Centre, 5108 — 47 Street, Leduc, Alberta T9E 5E7.
FUSHTEY, William (Bill)
January 4, 1931 — January 16, 2012
On Monday, January 16, 2012, William (Bill) Lloyd Fushtey passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years.
Left to cherish his memory: his wife Marie of 58 years; daughters: Carol (Cal), Sonia (Bob) and Judy (Brendon); grandchildren: Melanie (Brian) and Sean; great-grandchildren: Mason and Taylor; many nieces and nephews.
Survived by his sisters: Kay, Anne, Ollie and Elizabeth and predeceased by his parents: George and Pearl; his brothers: Steve and Andy; sisters: Mary and Nell; brother-in-laws: Ian and Leo and sister-in-laws: Ruth and Mary.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Peoples Church, 15641 — 96 Ave. Edmonton, AB with Pastor Robert Millman officiating.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Capital Care-Lynwood, 8740–165 St. Edmonton, AB T5R 2R8 would be greatly appreciated.
CHERKAS, John
CHERKAS, John
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, John Cherkas passed away at the age of 80 years.
Survived by his special friend Simon; two brothers, one sister and 10 nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Service, 10129 Princess Elizabeth Avenue, Edmonton, AB, with viewing one hour prior.
GLOECKLER, Marion Ruth
GLOECKLER, Marion Ruth (Stockton),
BA, UEL
Born September 27th, 1939 in Paris, ON, Marion passed away January 18th, 2012 in Edmonton, AB.
Marion was a dynamic and multifaceted woman. Her “greatest jobs” were that of devoted wife, nurturing mother, loving nana, loyal sister (in-law) and caring friend. Marion also enriched the lives of others as a teacher (Ontario, Germany, Alberta) and as a volunteer (Good Samaritan Society, Habitat for Humanity, the Lutheran Church and Rotary).
While Marion’s involvement with piano, gardening, quilting, knitting and scrapbooking displayed her creative side, her quiet competitive nature could be witnessed in a game of bridge, crib or euchre. Marion’s spirituality, love of literature and passion for music were nurtured within the many groups she belonged to. Her legacy also includes an enjoyment of travelling, a commitment to life-long learning and homemade chicken noodle soup that could make anything better, except for the broken hearts we are currently experiencing.
Marion will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Otto Gloeckler; daughters Kimberley (Mark) Fischbach and Jennifer Townsend; special granddaughter Emily Reese; sister Helen Stockton; brother James (Jessica) Stockton and family; sister– in-law Lois Stockton and family; brother-in– law Wally Gloeckler and family, as well as, sisters-in-law Lorene (Ludwig) Schaaf and family, Esther Wood and family and Selma Common and family. Also left to cherish her memory are numerous other family members and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mabel Stockton, her brother Sheldon Stockton and granddaughters Kate and Kali Fischbach.
Marion’s family would like to express their appreciation to all the health professionals and staff involved in her care and to Pastor Darryl Roste and the members of Ascension.
Marion’s Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8405 — 83 Street, Edmonton. Interment of her urn will be held at a later date at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marion’s name to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or the choir program at Ascension Lutheran Church.
Freeson, Donald
FREESON, Donald Dean
On January 19, 2012, Mr. Donald Dean Freeson of Breton, Alberta passed away at the age of 74 years.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Covenant Church, Breton Alberta. Interment will follow in the Breton Cemetery.
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HUTCHINGS, Myrtle Marie
HUTCHINGS, Myrtle Marie (Glaholt)
January 21, 1926 — January 17, 2012
Mrs. Myrtle Hutchings of Edmonton passed away four days short of her 86th birthday.
Myrtle will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth and her five children: Ken Jr. (Alberta), Eric (Judy),
Dawna (Martin), Jack (Tracy), Lois (Bob).
She also leaves a legacy of 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great– granddaughter expected next month. Myrtle was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Margaret Glaholt; sister, Verna Conybeare; brother, Gordon Glaholt.
Myrtle was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Dewberry, Alberta. She attended Alberta College, worked at CN Rail and Duggan Investments and then went on to raise her children. She adored her husband, Ken,
and enjoyed his showering of romantic poems. After the kids were raised, they travelled the world and have fond memories of when they lived in the Philippines. For
many years, Myrtle played Bridge with the Meadowlark ladies and volunteered for Lutheran Ministries at Misericordia
Hospital. Myrtle always had time to listen or share a good laugh.
A celebration of Myrtle’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church at, 9009 — 163 Street, Edmonton, AB T5R 2N8. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made in memory of Myrtle Hutchings to Hosanna Lutheran Church or CapitalCare Lynnwood, c/o 6 floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3M9.
Special thanks go out to the staff of 2L, CapitalCare Lynnwood for their wonderful care of Myrtle over the last three years as she endured Alzheimer’s disease.
THOMPSON, Linda Ellen
THOMPSON, Linda Ellen Mary Agnes
On Friday, January 13, 2012, Linda passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years.
She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her seven children; Barry (Anne), Wayne (Darcie), Danny (Brenda), Velda (Ron), Kent (Sandy), Murray (Janet) and Kevin, 13 grandchildren, 10 great– grandchildren, Vaughn (Katia), Scott (Debbie), Cassandra, Jessica, Corey, Tate, Leanne, Darian, Haydan, Steve (Corinne), James (Linnea), Janelle, Austin, Jason (Bobbie-Gene), LaRae (Ric), Madison, Rayden, Brooklyn, Kody, Keyton, Kaylen, Jarrett and Jordan, niece Teri Austen and her family in Wokingham, England.
Linda was predeceased by her husband Vaughn in 2002, daughter ValRae, infant son, grandson Chad Clermont and her parents and siblings in England.
In honour of Linda’s wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held. A Celebration of her Life will take place at the Drayton Valley Legion on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. where everyone is welcome to come and cherish her love for her family and friends, her kindness and desire for goodwill and her unique sense of humour that we will all remember her by.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Drayton Valley Hospital and the U of A Hospital as well as the entire staff at Shangri La Lodge for their amazing care and compassion during Mom’s stay there.
If friends so desire memorial donations may be made in Linda’s memory to the Drayton Valley Hospital, 4550 Madsen Ave., Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1N8 or to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 269, Box 5240, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R4.
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Fight, work, raise a family,
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A legacy left. Individuals and storytellers.
History lives on and love grows strong.
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WEBSTER, MICHAEL
WEBSTER, Michael William
David Tanner
December 29, 1987 — January 11, 2012
Michael was an angel on Earth that gave everyone inspiration here on Earth, that no matter how hard life was, he always laughed from his heart and brought joy to everyone he met.
Michael Webster is survived by his mother, Annette Webster, foster parents, Leah and Gerry van Bodegom, brothers: Eugene (Amber), Elston (Geri), Andy (Liz) Weronski, Mark (Heather Weronski, sisters: Kathie and Adele, grandmother, Jean Marynowich, nieces: Seleena, Latisha, Sundara, Mary– Rose, Kira, Kallie, Courtney, Emily, nephews: Luke and Seth. He was predeceased by his father, Lawrence Muskego, sister, Laura Weronski, and nephew, Aiden Webster– Bonick.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Community Church, 8704 Mill Woods Road, Edmonton. A Wake will be held Friday, January 20, 2012 commencing at 3:30 p.m. at 374 Millbourne Road East, Edmonton. Interment will take place on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Clearwater Cemetery, Beaumont, AB.
SCHIENBEIN, GERTRUDE ANNA
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.
McCORD, ELIZABETH
McCORD, Elizabeth Florence
1939 — 2012
On January 13, 2012, Mrs. Elizabeth McCord of Edmonton passed away at the age of 73.
She is survived by her six children and numerous grandchildren and great– grandchildren. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, William McCord. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Richmond Park Church, 9340 — 69 Avenue, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.