february 24, 2021
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KASSIAN, Sophie November 12, 1939 – February 17, 2021 On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Sophie Kassian of Innisfree, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years. Sophie is survived by her loving family, children Roy (Shannon), Robert (Patricia), Kelly (Laura) and Kevin (Carmen); grandchildren Trevor (Renee), Sheldon (Melanie), Kyle (Kaitlyn), Kari (Rod) Cameron, Kristi, Dylan, Jayna, Carson and Camille; great -grandchildren Keegan, Payton, Mason, Karenza, Kassidy, Koyier, Charli and Maggie; two sisters-in-law Eleanor Gordey and Stella Gordey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Sophie was predeceased by her husband Walter; her parents Mike and Annie Gordey; siblings John (Emily), Nick (Helen), Steve, Eva Nakonechny and Peter; Marika, George and Elana in infancy. A private Funeral Service was held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir in Vegreville, Alberta, with Rt. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating followed by the interment in the Innisfree Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Innisfree and District Recreational and Cultural Society” (c/o Box 146, Innisfree, AB.,T0B 2G0) or “Vegreville Care Centre – Patient Comfort Society” (c/o Box 295, Vegreville, AB.,T9C 1R2). To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
KIRECHUK, John 1950 - 2021 John Andrew Kirechuk passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 70 years, beloved husband of Berna Kirechuk of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Nick (Marion) Kirechuk, Paul (Judy) Kirechuk, and Bill (Debbie) Kirechuk; two sisters, Helen (Ranny) Bourassa and Jeannie (Herb) Cole; three brothers-in-law, Kevin (Linda) Erick, Jeff (Shelley) Erick, and Dave Erick; three sisters-in-law, Gloria (Tom) Dennehy, Beth Erick, and Leanne Biem; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Andrew Kirechuk; Berna’s parents Frank and Marion Erick, his brother-in-law, Paul Erick and one niece McKenzie Moan. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service was held in the PATTISON FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, February 19, 2021. If you wish to view the funeral service, please visit our website and go to John Kirechuk obituary. The link to the service will be posted in the week of February 22, 2021. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember John with a donation, may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Salvation Army in Medicine Hat. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: John Kirechuk, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.
de BEAUDRAP, Margaret “Luella” (nee McCarty) Margaret “Luella” de Beaudrap (nee McCarty) was born February 11, 1931 to parents Frank and Margaurette at Vegreville Alberta, and passed away peacefully February 17, 2021 at the Vegreville hospital at the age of 90 years. Luella was predeceased by husband Joe in 2015 and infant son James and leaves to mourn her six children: Francis (Lynn), Denise (Ed) Ogrodnick, Rob (Lori), Bernie (Lynnette), Patty (Ben) Schmidt, and Kathy(Jay) Falkenstine, seventeen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Luella is also survived by sister in law Flossie McCarty, de Beaudrap in laws Edith Izyk, Jack and Eileen, and Marguerite Koester, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by all of her siblings; Eileen, infants Marianne and Elizabeth, John, Josephine, Art, Harold and Walter. Mom was a strong woman of faith whose roles also included busy mother, compassionate caring nurse, Director of Nursing, farm wife, willing community group volunteer, cinnamon bun baker extraordinaire, world traveller, friend to many, and favourite Auntie. She devoted her life to caring for others, including our Dad after their devastating MVA in 2003. In spite of advancing dementia, Mom was able to stay in her own home with the support of her family and caregiver Dream until January 2020 and then moved to Supportive Living in Vegreville. Father Nilo Macapinlac will officiate at a private family graveside service and interment on February 25, 2021 at St Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery at Lumni. Attendance is limited due to current guidelines for gatherings due to COVID-19. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations can be made in Luella’s name to Three Hills Health Center 1504 2 St N Three Hills AB T0M 2A0, or to the Trochu and District Community Center Box 812 Trochu AB T0M 2C0, or a charity of one’s choice.
EWANCIW, Albert January 21, 1941 – February 11, 2021 Albert loved the country along with his horses and is now riding free in heaven. The family is saddened to announce the passing of Albert Ewanciw of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Myrnam, on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, at the age of 80 years. Albert is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Vicki; son Michael (Donna); daughter Valerie (Kevin) Reid and their son Tanier; son Randy (Cyndi) their children Owen and Jenna; special niece Raelene (Gerry) Flaska and their children Crighton, Kaylyn and Colton; sister-in-law Donna Ewanciw; brother -in-law Bill Myroniuk; along with several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Albert was predeceased by his parents Mary and Harry Ewanciw; brother Paul and sister Jean; niece Linda Porter. A private funeral service was held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to S.T.A.R.S. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
LASTIWKA, Elizabeth July 25, 1929 – February 5, 2021 On Friday, February 5, 2021, Elizabeth Lastiwka of Vegreville, formerly of Willingdon, passed away. Elizabeth is survived by her loving family, children Leonard (Vivian), Raymond (Lydia) and Bev (Alex) Mihalcheon; grandchildren Janet, Charlene, Carmen, Jennifer, Cliff, Wayne, Amanda, Lori, Jolene, Rochelle and Steven; great-grandchildren Jody, Jessica, Kingsley, Austin, Brandon, Cody, Eli, Kathleen, Jonathan, Tesa and Ralynn; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Eli; daughter Gladys Didechko and son-in-law Victor Didechko; daughter-inlaw Maryann Lastiwka; parents Conrad and Rafia Skirka; brothers Mike, Nick, Steve and Floyd; sisters Mary and Dora. A Private Funeral Service was held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, with Very Reverend Igor Kisil officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Covenant Health Foundation / C/o St. Joseph’s General Hospital – Vegreville, AB.” AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
BELCOURT, David March 7, 1950 – February 22, 2021 On Monday, February 22, 2021, David Belcourt of Vegreville, Alberta formerly of Willingdon, Alberta passed away at the age of 70 years. David is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Adele, one daughter Lydia Belcourt-Rennie (Michael); five grandsons Scott (Jen) and their children Liam, Logan and Ali; Andrew and his daughter Chloe; Christopher (Liz) and their son Viktor; Nathaniel; and Zachary; four brothers Rocky, Rick, Paul and John (Yvonne); and two sisters Phyllis (Ferdinand) Marty and Lydia Belcourt; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. David was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Roberta. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held at this time. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
CARD OF THANKS BRIMACOMBE The family of the late Betty Brimacombe would like to thank everyone who phoned, texted, emailed, sent cards, flowers or food and made donations in Betty’s name. Also a huge thank you to the staff at Vegreville Long Term Care for the excellent care they gave Betty in the last months of her life. We will always remember your kindness and caring in our time of need. Thank you. Pat, Bruce and families.
Province Freezes Out 2020-’21 Curling Season
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser For curlers in Vegreville and area the 2021-’21 season ended before it began due to the Province’s original lifting and subsequent tightening of health restrictions that forced it and other team sports to the sidelines. Kevin Weder, President of the Heather Curling Club, said he was “extremely disappointed” by what happened. He said they were ready to curl when the Government of Alberta decided to change its restrictions on December 8. During the lockdown, Weder said they kept waiting to see when those restrictions would be lifted again. “Every week it was wait and see,” said Weder. When the provincial government came out with its phased approach in early February and curling, along with other team sports, were not included in the first phase, they pretty well knew they would have to decide whether or not to keep waiting to see if things would open up or not. As things continued to drag on it became apparent that cancellation of the season was inevitable. It was a blow, not only to Weder, but approximately 100 members of the club. It will be the first time in over 110 years there will be no curling played in the community. “Hopefully, by doing our part they can get control of the pandemic and we will be able to get back curling next season.” He also hopes they will not lose a lot of curlers because of the government-imposed hiatus. In a normal year the club generally offers men’s, ladies, and mixed curling as well as an afternoon drop-in program and an after school youth program. Initially, the club’s executive decided to cancel the 2020’21 curling season in the early fall, but some members of the executive rethought their initial decision and approached the Town of Vegreville in late November for assistance to get back up and running. The town agreed to help them out by to facilitate the opening of the curling season and the ice was installed a short time later. Tim MacPhee commented on the cancellation of the
season by saying, “As a curler it really sucked not being able to go out and have that little bit of exercise, competition, and friendship once a week. Even though there were going to be some restrictions on how the game was to be played during Covid I think that we would’ve made the changes work had the numbers in the province not spiked when they did. As the Mayor I’m worried for the future of the curling club in Vegreville. The number of teams, men women and mixed, have been on the decline the last five years. This will be two years in a row that the club was not able to have their major fundraiser so financially that sets the club back in its plans to pay the bills to operate the rink. I think the executive of the curling club will have a lot of challenges trying to attract younger people to the sport and more teams to play in our league, but saying that, I do believe it is achievable over the next five years to grow the sport back to the levels of participation that we had say 10 years ago.” MacPhee said he was grateful to the members of the executive who tried to rescue the season and approached council with a plan and went ahead and had the ice put in. “It is that type of perseverance that will be able to sustain curling in Vegreville.”
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