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JANUARY 29, 2020
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SARAFINCHAN, Nicole January 3, 1973 - February 2, 2017 I Heard Your Voice In the Wind Today I heard your voice in the wind today and I turned to see your face; The warmth of the wind caressed me as I stood silently in place. I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky; I closed my eyes for your embrace and my spirit soared high. I saw your eyes in the window pane as I watched the falling rain; It seemed as each raindrop fell it quietly said your name. I held you close in my heart today it made me feel complete; You may have died…but you are not gone you will always be a part of me. As long as the sun shines… the wind blows… the rain falls… You will live on inside of me forever for that is all my heart knows. Always In Our Hearts, Mom, Dad, Andrea, Catherine & Curtis, Cam, Sarah, and Carter
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HAMALIUK, Mary April 23, 1924 – January 22, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Mary on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Eagle Hill Lodge in Willingdon, Alberta at the age of 95 years. Mary was formerly of Hairy Hill, Alberta where she lived and worked very hard on the family farm. At age ninetytwo she moved into the lodge. Mary will be sadly missed by her daughters Olivia (Norm) Walcheske and Liz Hamaliuk; sons-in-law Walter Severn and Michael Jones; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband John Hamaliuk; sons Terry and Stan; daughters Shirley Severn and Marlene Jones; parents Prokop and Frozina Eliuk; siblings Bill and Johnny Eliuk; sister Martha Nikiforuk; nephews Sandy and Tom Eliuk. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Szypenitz with Very Rev. Fr. Wasyl Sapiha officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or “Alberta Cancer Foundation” or charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
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GIEBELHAUS, Reuben Edward Reuben Edward Giebelhaus of Rimbey, Alberta went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, January 20, 2020, just shy of 97 years. Reuben was born at home on February 5, 1923 to John A. and Elizabeth (Miller) Giebelhaus of the Martins District near Vegreville and Holden, Alberta. He passed away quietly at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. Memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Elsie (Fried); and five children: Carolyn Parker, Glen, Rodney, Rowena Hoeve, and Dale; and their spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; as well as his siblings: Ruth, Dorothy, Earl, and Lorraine; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Reuben was a hard-working, industrious, God-loving man who adapted throughout his journey, creating quite a story. A Funeral Service Celebration of Reuben’s Life will be held at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre, Rimbey on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Grant Rainey officiating. A Private Family Interment will precede the service in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. We are very thankful for the compassionate care of Reuben by the doctors and staff of the Rimbey Hospital. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Reuben’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Reuben Edward Giebelhaus entrusted to the care of
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GREGORY, Lois (Ziegler) March 9, 1926 – January 23, 2020 On January 23, 2020, Lois Georgina Gregory (nee Ziegler) passed away at age 93. She is dearly missed by daughter Dianne (Eric) Smiley; daughter-in-law Cecile Gregory; and grandchildren Shane Smiley, Laura (Ray) MacCormack, Arlene (Mark) Sandy, Lyle Gregory, Megan (Jason) FitzGibbon, Lauren (Justin) Deveau and Kevin Gregory; greatgrandchildren Audrey and Callum; brothers David (Joyce) Ziegler and Lloyd Ziegler; along with many nieces and nephews. Lois was predeceased by her husband, Robert Gregory; sons Lionel, Cecil and Mitchell; daughter Carol; daughter-in-law Lindsay Jo (Inkster) Gregory, granddaughter Nicole Dahlgren and grandson Jason Gregory; her parents George and Edna Ziegler; brothers Chester St. Claire (“Claire”) Ziegler and Elgin Ziegler; sister Lorraine (Bob) Bown. A Memorial Service for Lois will be held at Vegreville United Church on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (5126 – 48 Avenue) Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Pamela Milton officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children or the charity of your choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800 BOYKO, Lois Annelies On January 20, 2020 Lois Boyko of Vegreville passed away at the age of 68 years. Lois is survived by her loving children, two sons and one daughter, John (Melissa), James (Melissa) and April (Jason); one sister, Rita Lien; one brother, Kurt Mast; mother-in-law, Mary Boyko; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Mast, Pat Davis, and Jane Freeman (Bill); brothers-in-law, Dan (Sonja) Boyko and Kelly (Trivina) Boyko; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Alan; parents, John and Emma Mast; brothers, Harry Mast and Bob Mast; and sister-in-law, Linda Mast. Celebration of Life Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. Celebrant Chantel Laforest officiating. Donations may be made in memory of Lois to Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
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COTTON, Ronald Ronald Cotton passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, on January 24, 2020. He was 78. Ron was born in Calgary in April, 1941 the middle of three boys. He met his future wife, Esther Burgess, in Edmonton. They were married for 45 years and had two children, Floyd and Crystal. Esther passed away in 2018. In Ron’s final years he wintered in the Philippines, and loved every day of it. Ron is survived by his son, two grandchildren from his daughter, Kalista and Kory and his girlfriend, Bonita. His legacy lives on in the lives of his son and grandchildren, who learned from Ron’s consistent example in life that what you do for people is far more important than what you say. Services for Ronald will take place at a later date. Kneehill Funeral Services, Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements. 403-443-5111
PEDERSEN, Victor Raymond November 23, 1942 - January 25, 2020 On January 25, 2020, Victor Pedersen passed away at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Yvette Pedersen and their daughter Michele (Craig) Sagert and their children Alexander and Nicholas and daughter Renee Grimard and her children Jessianne, Kristen and Lucas; brother Ralph (Janet) Pedersen and sister-inlaw Shirley Pedersen. He was predeceased by father Jens, mother Edith and brother Hans. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chailey Historical Society c/o RR#1, Mannville, AB., T0B 2W0 and Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society. Celebration of life and burial to take place at a later date. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
Grandparents and Me Program Creates Love Signs Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Grandparents and their grandchildren were able to enjoy some quality time together making love signs at the Grandparents and Me program at theVegreville and Area Parent Link Centre on January 25. Litania Holyk, Community Programmer said the grandparents used their handprint to create the letter o on the sign and the children made the letter v with their footprint. On the inside was a heart. “We have this program because we really wanted the grandparents to spend time with their grandchildren. Children get to take their love sign home so this activity will get them to look back and see their hand or feet when they were little,” Holyk said. Tamara, who was with her grandson, Emerson said she loves this program
because it gives her a good excuse to spend more time with her grandson. “I spend a lot of time with my grandson
anyway, but this is something for memories because they always do fun activities at this program.”
Tamara with her grandson, Emerson. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
