Obituaries

Redelback – Elizabeth Redelback, beloved wife of the late Christian Redelback, passed away at her home near Brooks on Thursday January 16^th, 2020 at the age of 100 years. Elizabeth was born in Mehtelek Szatmar Megye, Hungary on February 27^th, 1919 to Gabriel and Vera Varady. Elizabeth received her education in Mankota, Saskatchewan, where she lived with her family. She married Chris Redelback on November 20^th, 1938 and they began farming and fishing after living in Brooks for a short time. They later moved to North Head gates, Lake Newell in 1941. She was very involved with the chores of tending to the livestock and deeply loved gardening, raising sheep and chickens, and cooking. Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by all her family. She was predeceased by her husband Chris on March 30^th, 1974; son Dale; brother Gabriel and her sister Bertha. She is survived by her loving children, Ron and his wife Judy; daughter Janet and her husband Lloyd Mapes; grandchildren Landon, Hayden, Shea, Haylie, Laurie, Warren, Amber, Barry, Shane; great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 24^th from Brooks Cemetery. Pastor Don Gries officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held following the Graveside Service at the EID Legion, Brooks.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM

BROOKS, ALBERTA

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Chapple – Henry Louis Lawrence Chapple of Brooks, beloved husband of Roberta Chapple, passed away in Brooks on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at 4:00 PM from Smith Memorial Chapel. Rev. Esther Crews officiating. In memory of Henry, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of choice.
Cremation is entrusted to and conducted by Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks
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Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM BROOKS, ALBERTA 

Condolences may be forwarded through   www.sfh.ca

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Penny Mary Worms

June 27, 1949 – January 4, 2020

Penny Mary Worms (née Jennings) – never call her by her legal name Penelope ! – was born on June 27th, 1949 in Rochford, Essex, UK.  She grew up in various small villages and towns in England depending on where her father was a teacher.  After completing three A-levels, in English, French and Latin, she was offered a place at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School.  In the end, Penny decided to go to nursing school at Westminster Hospital Nursing School.

While working as a student nurse at Westminster Hospital in 1968, Penny met a young intern named Jean-Manuel Worms.  She was reading a book in French that he had left on the ward.  They were married in Torquay, Devon, UK on November 22nd, 1969.

In July 1972, Penny and Jean-Manuel emigrated to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.  They moved further west to Brooks, Alberta, Canada in December 1972, where they stayed until 2003.  Their daughter Claire was born in 1975 and their son Alex was born in 1977.

Penny was one of the founders of the Brooks Nursery School in 1978.   Around 1980, she experienced major vision problems and became a client of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).  Later on, the CNIB recruited her to help with other clients, particularly those who had recently lost their vision.  Penny was such a keen learner that, even though she had major health issues on top of being legally blind, she pursued university courses through the Medicine Hat College, Brooks Campus where she excelled in Philosophy, English and French.  She also gave private French lessons.  After obtaining her ham radio license, Penny was an active member of the Brooks Ham Radio Club.  She helped set up various disaster coordination maneuvers, as well as helped organize the emergency and safety procedures of the Brooks Dinosaur Triathlon.

Penny was an excellent business manager which allowed her husband to retire at the age of 60!  Penny and Jean-Manuel retired to Canmore, Alberta, Canada in 2003.  Despite enormous health issues, she was able to create and maintain lasting and meaningful relationships through email and phone calls.  Penny loved spending time with her family and especially loved being a grandma!

Penny was predeceased by her son Alex.  She is survived by her husband Jean-Manuel, daughter Claire (Tomas) Gendron, grand-daughter Sophie, brothers Nick (Viv) Jennings and Peter (Cheryl) Jennings, sister Katie (Jeremy) Pyne, and cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews in Oakville, Ontario, the UK and Australia.

Penny died on January 4th, 2020, and was buried in the Canmore Cemetery.  A celebration of Penny’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club.  Instead of flowers, please consider a donation, in her memory, to the CNIB, her favorite longtime charity (1-800-563-2642), or to the sea otters (through the World Wildlife Fund), a recent passion of Penny’s.

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Workes – Ruth Alice Workes of Taber, beloved wife of the late Ford Workes, passed away in Taber on Friday, January 17^th, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 18^th at 1:30 PM from Brooks Evangelical Free Church. Interment at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Ruth, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to to S.A.B.C. at Box 99 Lomond, AB T0L 1G0 or at www.sabc.ca/donate.

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MARTHALLER – Juanita Ann Marthaller of Brooks passed away peacefully January 14th, 2020 with her family by her side at the age of 77. Juanita resided in Brooks for the last 36 years, 13 of those years she lived in the Pioneer Villas where she had many good friends. When her health began to fail in 2018, she relocated to Brooks Health Centre Long Term Care and enjoyed playing bingo and loved her bike ride with the physio therapy girls. She was predeceased by her parents Simon and Beota and three sisters, Doreen, Victoria and Simone. Juanita is survived by her two daughters: Carolyn (Ray) of Duchess, Teresa (Daren) of Medicine Hat; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, with one more due in May that she was very much looking forward to meeting, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the staff at Brooks Health Centre for the care Mom received while she was residing there. A private family Funeral Service was held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 17 at Thom’s Funeral Home. Lunch was held for the family at the funeral home immediately after the service with a Graveside Service in Taber at 2:00 pm at Taber Memorial Gardens. In memory of Juanita, if family or friend’s desire, memorial tributes may be made to Diabetes Association (Brooks and District).

DENAULT – With deepest sorrow, we announce that Dylan John Denault; our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Monday, January 13th. Dylan grew up in Bancroft, Ontario. He was an active, happy child and spent a lot of his time quading, boating, fishing and ski-dooing. Dylan was a true friend to his friends and would do anything to help those he cared about. Those who knew Dylan, even just a little, have lost a shining light in their lives. Dylan will be missed everyday by his father, John Denault, his mother, Erin Denault, sister, Shannon, nephew; Elijah, sister & brother-in-law; Brittany & Shawn Louiseize, nephew; Aiden, his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many great friends. We know Dylan is now with his maternal grandparents, Jack & Doreen Doherty, and his paternal grandparents, Betty & Jack Denault, and is loved as much in heaven, as he is here on earth. Memorial Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brooks on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Pastor John Theiss Officiating. In memory of Dylan, if family or friend’s desire, memorial tributes may be made to Calgary Dream Centre at 4510 Macleod Trail South Calgary, AB T2G 0A4 or online at https://calgarydreamcentre.com/donate/
For further information, to leave a message of sympathy or to light a candle in memory of Dylan, please visit www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.

Telysa Alexis Finkbeiner, daughter of Lonny and Tracy Finkbeiner passed away suddenly on January 12, 2020 at the age of 13. Born March 16, 2006 in Brooks, she was a sister to Ronan Finkbeiner and Nathan Douglass. Also survived by her Aunt Shelley (Boyd) Crockett and Mikayla of Calgary; Aunt Shenade (Andrew) Finnestad and Jackson of Calgary; and Uncle Ryan (Natasha) Johnson, and Aunt Roxann Johnson, and Elli and Peighton of Okotoks and Brooks.  Telysa is survived by her grandparents Elsie Kovacs-Koza Cooper and Art Cooper of Duchess, Glynda Finkbeiner of Brooks, Denise Ochikawa of Brooks and Great Grandma Helen (Norm) of Washington, in addition to numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Telysa will be reunited with her Grandfathers Dennis Finkbeiner and Archie Ochikawa in heaven. Telysa was currently enrolled in grade 8 at Christ the King Academy. She enjoyed figure skating and was always eager to volunteer helping the younger skaters and talked one day of becoming a skating coach. Telysa enjoyed numerous activities with family and friends such as camping, boating, quadding, swimming and tubing. She had a kind and nurturing heart particularly when it came to babies and young children. Telysa was always with her friends having sleep overs and playing games. Telysa spent time creating crafts, collecting recipes and baking with her friends. She would write beautiful and insightful poetry that touched all who had the opportunity to read it. Telysa loved to read and was an avid collector of various things. Her considerable collection of pictures and various keepsakes of animals showed a deep love for all animals, although cats were her favorite. Telysa was known for her quiet and compassionate demeanor. Her laughter was infectious, and she was often seen with a mischievous smirk.  Telysa’s soul will always be remembered for her gentle and genuine inner beauty. A funeral Service was held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Brooks, Alberta on January 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm, with cremation to follow. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to mental health programming in local Brooks schools. These donations can be dropped off at Christ the King Academy, St. Mary’s Church or Thom’s Funeral Home or at the funeral service. Cheques payable to Christ the King Academy, 440 1st St. W Brooks, AB T1R 1L7. For further information, to leave a message of sympathy or to light a candle in memory of Telysa, please visit www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.

1930 ~ LILY MURRAY ~ 2020

Lily “Lil” Elizabeth Murray, beloved wife of the late G.W. Murray, passed away on January 15, 2020, at the age of 89 years. She was the second youngest of six children born to Peter and Magnhild Andersen, pioneer farmers south of Whitla, Alberta.  Lil married G.W. on September 25, 1949.  They headed almost immediately to live in a sheep camp on the prairie for several months, later moving to Scandia and finally settling on the ranch in Tilley. They ranched there for many decades and raised their four children, George, Susan (Ian), Pat and Bryon (Carrie). Lil & G.W. have nine grandchildren, Erin, George, Jessa, Stephen, James, Erik, Haley, Olava and Ingrid, and seven great grandchildren.  Lil also leaves behind sisters Ella Murray and Ann Murray and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased her husband, G.W. who passed away on June 25, 2008, brother Martin and sisters Bertha and Marie and son-in-law Ed Brooke. By those who fondly remember her, she will be sadly missed. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend.  Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1.  To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading:   Lily Murray, 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.

Sawatsky – It is with sadness that the family of Linda Sawatsky (Gosling) of Bassano, announce the passing of their beloved mom, grandma, sister, auntie and friend on Friday January 10^th, 2020 at the age of 66 years. Linda was born on January 20^th, 1953 in Bassano to Sidney and Luella Gosling. Her kind and compassionate nature led her into her most fulfilling role caring for seniors. She was a devoted mother to her 2 kids and enjoyed many camping, boating and outdoor adventures with them. Her creative abilities was seen in her flower arranging and gardening. Her devotion to the services and bible studies at the Evangelical Free Church was one of her many passions. She loved a good joke and visiting with her many friends. Her laughter and radiant smile will be one of her many traits missed by those who knew her. Her outstanding courage and strength will never be forgotten. She was predeceased by her parents, her son Trevor Lemire and her soulmate Ray Duperon. She will be missed and loving remembered by her daughter Michelle; grandsons, Tyden and Isaiah; granddaughters, Kailey, Nicole and Alissa; great grandson Lukas and numerous other family. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, January 18^th at 2:00 PM from the Bassano Community Hall. Pastor Don Philip officiating.

Cremation is entrusted to and conducted by Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM

BROOKS, ALBERTA

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KLASSEN, Walter

July 27, 1930 – Bassano, Alberta

January 10, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Walter Klassen, beloved husband of Frieda Klassen (nee Sawatzky) of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 89 years.

Walter was raised on the farm in Rosemary, Alberta.  He met the love of his life, Frieda, in Clearbrook, and they were married in 1961. They settled in Calgary where they had four children.  Walter will be remembered for his strong work ethic, kindness and generosity.  He enjoyed a 37 year career driving Greyhound bus.  When he wasn’t driving bus he could be found in his workshop honing his carpentry skills.

Walter is survived by his loving wife Frieda, four children; Sharon Klassen (Doug Beddome), Jim (Daylene) Klassen, Mark (Paula) Klassen, Tanya (Corey) Janssen; four grandchildren, Marie, Jayce, Katrina and Luke; one brother Arthur (Frances) Klassen; sister-in-law Margaret Klassen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Wilhelm Klassen, brothers Peter (Katie), William and Ernest.

Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, Elboya Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow on the upper level, Elboya Chapel, at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Walter’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

Walter’s family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the palliative care team at Southwood Hospice for their exceptional care in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please remember Walter through a donation to hospicecalgary.ca.

A tree will be planted in living memory of Walter Klassen. McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.