Category Archives: Obituary

Obituary

Carole Ann Christensen-Ili

1949-2018

Carole Christensen-Ili passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on July 31, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Carole was born in Innisfail on February 3, 1949 to Stanley and Delia Christensen. She was raised at Dickson and took her schooling at Spruce View and secondary at Olds College where she obtained her secretarial degree. She worked for the Bank of Montreal in Lacombe for a number of years and lived in what is now Flatiron Historical Building. There upon she moved to Red Deer where she was employed in the office at Mitchener Centre. From there she obtained a position at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for some 30 plus years until her retirement in 2010. Carole loved travelling to far away places such as Jamaica, Belize, China and numerous trips to Disneyland, Disneyworld and Hawaii where she met Palei Ili and on March 17, 1990 they married and went back to Ili’s home in Tonga for a few months. After her retirement she chose to keep her life busy with volunteering and held a position on the board of the Condo Assn. where she lived. Carole is survived by her husband Palei and her four sisters: Marguerite, Lavonne (Perry), Deanna (Gene) and Darlene (Norman); along with her nieces and nephews: Teena, Stanley, Derek, Trevor, Laramie, Cody, Jedediah, Desiree and Dakota; many close friends and of course her beloved cats.

If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to the Red Deer Regional Hospital ICU. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403-227-0006, www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

Davidson, Obituary

Camber, Edward

The family of Edward Camber sadly announce his sudden passing at the Davidson Health Centre July 24, 2018.

Ed was born to Ted and Betty Camber May 17, 1944.

He took his schooling at Lothian and Chatham country schools.

Ed’s love of animals was instilled in him at an early age. He farmed with his parents and worked at PFRA pastures Birsay and McCraney and helping many others with their livestock needs. His love of horses extended to racing chariots and chuckwagons.

Ed is survived by his wife of 43 years Susan (Turner); daughter Dixie (Cory) Dean; grandchildren Bryce, Chase Lyn and Quayden; Son Riley (Tamara); grandchildren Sam, Josh, Zak, Kaitlyn, Colton and Emma; brothers Arthur (Dianne) and Fred.

After marrying Susan they lived in Davidson and Bladworth for a short time. In the spring of 1985 they moved to the close-knit community of Maple Valley where they enjoyed many years raising their family.

Failing health forced them to move to Davidson in early 2014 by July of that same year Ed took up residence at the Davidson Health Centre, where he received excellent care. He accepted where he needed to be sharing life stories with fellow residents and staff.

A memorial service was held at the Davidson United Church July 30, 2018. Arrangements were entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson.

For those so wishing to do so, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada, Parkinson’s Canada or Davidson Health Centre Foundation (trust).

Craik, Obituary

Ehman, Dennis Robert

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Dennis Ehman, who left us suddenly on August 6, 2018. Dennis was born at Holdfast, Saskatchewan, on June 14, 1936. He farmed nearby at Craik, first with his father Robert “Bob,” and later with his son, Tom. He was a graduate of the College of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, where he met his bride Gail (O’Hara) Ehman. They married on July 9, 1960, and raised four children on the farm, before retiring into Craik (in summer) and to Mesa, Arizona (in winter). Dennis is predeceased by Gail and their infant son, Michael, and by his parents Robert and Irene. He leaves to mourn his children Amy Jo (John Bertolini), Maureen (Tony Oleskiw), Tom (Tallie) and Jim (Sherrie), and four grandchildren Evan, Emily, Megan and Amanda, as well as his sisters, Elaine Baker and Kathleen Loffler, Gail’s sister Peggy Salmon, and their families. A funeral for Dennis will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Craik, followed by a luncheon in the Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Craik, Obituary

McAlpine, Jean

Margaret Jean McAlpine passed away August 5, 2018 at the Craik Health Centre. Jean was born in Wilnecote. England, November 1, 1924 and grew up in Tamworth with her parents and sister Gwen. She served in the Women’s Land Army during World War II working most of the time at a dairy farm. After the war she corresponded with a friend who was a war bride. She then began writing to their friend Neil McAlpine and in 1952 came to Canada where they met and married. They raised two sons Leonard and Nigel (Jo), on the farm at Aylesbury. They retired to Craik in 2000 and Neil passed away in 2004. She loved her granddaughters, Lynley (Chris Laine) and Jenny (Darren Mason), her cabin at Lovering Lake, her dogs and her tropical fish.
Thanks to the staff at the Craik Health Centre who cared for her in her last months.
A private family burial service will take place at a later date. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Margaret may be directed to the Aylesbury Cemetery Fund.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Davidson, Obituary

Schmidt, Delbert

Delbert Schmidt of Tugaske, Sask. passed away in his 87th year on August 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife Margaret and his two children: Mina (Clem) Sanden, and Della Schmidt; his two grandchildren Dillon Sanden and Jessie Sanden. A celebration of life will be held August 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Tugaske Town Hall. Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, Sask.

Kenaston, Obituary

Sorotski, Juliann

1944 – 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juliann Sorotski on July 13, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer. Juliann was born on February 28, 1944 to Joseph and Antonia Matycio. She attended school in Young and then graduated from teacher’s college in Saskatoon. She began a short teaching career before marrying Michael Sorotski on July 14, 1962. Together, they raised five children: Sheree, Glenda, Michelle, Darren and Corelie (Teaka). Juliann worked tirelessly alongside Michael with the family business and farming operations. Even though the farm and business kept her busy, she still found time to serve as a substitute teacher and on the local school board for many years. She always participated as an active member of St. Andrew’s Parish and the CWL. Juliann was one of a kind, and a genuine lady; at all times putting others before herself, ready to lend a helping hand. Juliann was predeceased by her husband Michael; infant daughter Louise; daughter Sheree (missing); daughter-in-law Donna Sorotski; parents Joseph and Antonia Matycio; parents in-law Steve and Anna Sorotski; brother Gordon Matycio, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Juliann is survived by her children Glenda, Michelle, Darren and Corelie (Corey White); grandchildren Lucas, Lauren and Lana Fertuck, Kadence and Keaton Kish, Lexi and Jada White, Junell Sorotski; great-grandson Chase Fertuck; sisters Lillian Tisnic, Josephine Ackerman, Grace (Joe Obee), Gladys Rue, Marion (Walter Srochenski) and Virginia (Arnold Frey); brothers Victor (Iris), Roger, Ronald (Janet) and Ernest (Bette) Matycio. For friends so wishing, memorial donations may be directed to St. Andrew’s church fund or the Davidson Health Centre. The Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday, July 19 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Parish, Kenaston, Sask. Arrangements were entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, Sask.