In Memory

Samuel Steinke

Samuel Steinke

November 12, 1921 – October 23, 2020

Samuel Steinke was born to to farm and be resourceful in Gustav and Martha Steinke making things work. In 1949, he As one would on November 12, 1921 at home married Mabel Schafer. They had near Beiseker, Alberta. In total, three children: Judy, Terry, and twelve children comprised the Doyle. family—four of them dying as infants or very young children. Sam operated a small dairy for Life was often difficult. many years while farming the land and driving a school bus for Alex Trenchuk September 11, 1922 – November 1, 2020 In 1930, when Sam was nine 42 years to Pipestone School and years old, the family of seven Pigeon Lake Regional School. As moved to Millet, where they time went on, they welcomed farmed and drilled wells. As a son-in-law, Reg, and two Sam grew, he spent much time daughters-in-law, Linda and Jody. working with his father. learning Next came eight grandchildren. expect, fifteen great-grandchildren provided much joy. Numerous foster children were also loved along the way.

Sam was respected in the community and loved by many. Late in the evening of October 23, Sam closed his eyes in rest. He was predeceased by his wife, Mabel, in December 2013.

Catherine Anne Kohut

Catherine Anne Kohut

October 11, 2020

On 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 (James, deceased), Rachel Marsh (Glyn), Elvine Skoretz (Arni), (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 Oickle; and her brother-in-law, Dick Whitworth.

Alex Trenchuk

Alex Trenchuk

September 11, 1922 – November 1, 2020

Alex 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 brother, Peter

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