IN MEMORY Samuel Steinke
November 12, 1921 – October 23, 2020
S
amuel Steinke was born to
to farm and be resourceful in
Gustav and Martha Steinke
making things work. In 1949, he
would
married Mabel Schafer. They had
expect,
on November 12, 1921 at home
As one
near Beiseker, Alberta. In total,
three children: Judy, Terry, and
fifteen
twelve children comprised the
Doyle.
great-grandchildren provided
infants or very young children.
Sam operated a small dairy for
children were also loved along
Life was often difficult.
many years while farming the
the way.
family—four of them dying as
much joy. Numerous foster
land and driving a school bus for In 1930, when Sam was nine
42 years to Pipestone School and
Sam was respected in the
years old, the family of seven
Pigeon Lake Regional School. As
community and loved by many.
moved to Millet, where they
time went on, they welcomed
Late in the evening of October
farmed and drilled wells. As
a son-in-law, Reg, and two
23, Sam closed his eyes in rest.
Sam grew, he spent much time
daughters-in-law, Linda and Jody.
He was predeceased by his wife,
working with his father. learning
Next came eight grandchildren.
Mabel, in December 2013.
Catherine Anne Kohut October 11, 2020
O
n October 11, 2020, Catherine Anne Kohut, of Red Deer, passed away peacefully (with family by her side) at the Red Deer Hospital, at the age of 73.
Catherine Anne will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Walter Kohut; her son, Curtis Irish; her sisters, Lynda (Darrel) Krenzler and Mary Whitworth; her brother, Victor (Joy) Oickle; as well as many nieces and nephews. Catherine Anne was predeceased by her father, Reginald Oickle; her mother, Jennie Sands; her brother, Peter Oickle; and her brother-in-law, Dick Whitworth.
Alex Trenchuk
September 11, 1922 – November 1, 2020
A
lex Trenchuk was born in Myrnam, Alberta on September 11, 1922, and died November 1, 2020, at his home in Red Deer, Alberta, with his children by his side. Rose, his wife of 73 years, preceded him in death on September 29, 2017. A graveside memorial is planned when the pandemic permits travel. His faith in God was unwavering, and his dedicated service to local churches was an integral part of his life. He was an excellent, innovative grain and cattle farmer at Mannville, Alberta, retiring at age 85. He was devoted to his family. In passing, he leaves four children: Gloria Boyne (James, deceased), Rachel Marsh (Glyn), Elvine Skoretz (Arni), and Dwayne Trenchuk (Amy). He leaves a legacy of seven grandchildren: Lauri Larson, Glyn Marsh, Jr., Nicolas Marsh, Justin Skoretz, Kimberly Skoretz, Rachelle Skoretz, Stephanie Ewertt (deceased), and Vianna Trenchuk (deceased). Alex is also survived by 11 great-great-grandchildren.
—Submitted by Elvine Skoretz
DECEMBER 2020
Alberta Adventist News
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