Arturo John “Art” Leoni of Vulcan , Alberta passed away suddenly at his home January 11, 2006 at the age of 87 years.
Art was the owner and operator of the Vulcan Food Market on main street in Vulcan since it’s beginning in 1968 until his passing.
Lovingly remembered by his son Ken (Bev) Dorchak of Lethbridge, their children Travis Dorchak of Salt Spring Island, B.C. and Christa (Keith) Denhoed of Coalhurst, a sister Katherina Kuruluik of Picture Butte and a nephew Frank. He will also be sadly missed by a very special friend and neighbor for over thirty years Edna Uhl
DUECK, Georgina Mae “Gene” 1936 – 2006
Georgina Mae “Gene” Dueck passed away January 9, 2006 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 69 years.
Gene was born on May 22, 1936 at Hamilton, Ontario to George and Lillian Jones. She was one of four children. Her parents separated when she was eight and Gene moved with her father to Manitoba to live with an uncle. Gene attended a Catholic Convent school in Manitoba. Her father passed away when Gene was 16 years old. She worked at several jobs in Winnipeg until 1962 when Gene met Frank. She moved to
KARY, Lillian Mae “LIl” (Nee: Hughes) 1935 – 2006
Lillian Mae “Lil” (Hughes) Kary of Calgary passed away suddenly January 1, 2006 at Calgary Foothills Hospital at the age of 70 years.
Lil was born July10, 1935 at Lomond, Alberta to Earl and Alberta Armstrong. She attended Lomond School and at an early age married Roy Hostetler in 1954. They continued to reside in Lomond and raise their three children, Bruce, Arlie and Debra, until his passing in 1965. In 1967 Lil married Llewellyn Hughes and he adopted all three children and they resided in Vulcan. She moved to Calgary in 1975 and attended Calgary
DANN, Walter James 1924 – 2006
Walter James Dann of Vulcan passed away on January 1, 2006 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 81 years.
Walter was born December 11, 1924 at Reid Hill, Alberta to Ben and Marie Dann. He attended Sonny Lake school until 1941 then began working first for Carson McKay and then other farmers in the Vulcan area. Walter married Bonny Berg on March 29, 1944. In 1946 they moved home to the family farm in the Reid Hill district to help his dad farm. One of his life long highlights was when he received his
WALDNER, Jacob J. 1920 – 2005
Waldner, Jacob J. of Wild Rose Colony, Vulcan, Alberta passed away December 22, 2005 at the age of 85 years.
Jacob was born at the Old Elm Colony, Magrath, Alberta on February 29, 1920. He moved from the Old Elm Colony Magrath to the Wild Rose Colony Vulcan in June 1990.
Beloved husband of Annie, loving father of six daughters Ruth, Annie, Susanna, Mary, Judy, Linda, six sons Edward, Jonathan, Joseph, Lawrence, Jacob, Joel and a twin sister Elizebeth.
Jacob was predeceased by a son Daniel, five brothers David, Joseph, John, George, Michael and seven sisters Sarah, Mary, Katie, Justina,
DANIELLS, Albert John “Bert” 1921 – 2005
Albert John “Bert” Daniels passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on December 15, 2005 at the age of 84 years.
Bert was born July 17, 1921 near Ceylon, Saskatchewan to Alfred and Annie Daniels. He attended school in the farming community and moved to Calgary, Alberta where he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army in May 1939. After completing boot camp Bert was sent to Europe and served in Italy and England until returning to Calgary in 1945. Later the same year he married Alice May Thompson and Bert began his apprenticeship as a sheet metal worker.
DOW, Margaret 1919 – 2005
Margaret Dow formerly of Champion, Alberta passed away peacefully at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 86 years.
Margaret was born on November 22, 1919 at Medicine Hat, Alberta to Percy and Cecile Gatenby. She attended school in Medicine Hat and Winnifred, Alberta. The family moved to Champion in 1931 and Margaret continued her schooling at Champion. Margaret married Douglas Dow in 1942. She loved being a farmer’s wife. Margaret loved the quiet life on the farm, working in her vegetable garden and raising chickens and turkeys.
Margaret loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an active member
MIDDLETON, Marjorie Dorothy 1923 – 2005
Loving mother of 4 daughters Judy Middleton (Gary Kennedy) of Okotoks, Wilma Middleton of Medicine Hat, Cathy Lee Middleton of Vulcan, Lynn Christiansen of Okotoks, 3 sons Frank (Adelita) of Vulcan, Robin (Shelley) of Lethbridge, Bill of Calgary, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters Viv Larsen of Vancouver, Rita Love of Vulcan, a brother Stan (Gladys) Martin of BC, sister-in-law Tory Martin of Calgary and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marjorie was predeceased by her husband Roger, grandson Jesse Middleton, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and her parents.
Born January 22, 1923 at Vulcan, Alberta.
Died December 7, 2005 at Vulcan, Alberta.
Inurned Vulcan Cemetery, Block
WURTZ, Katie 1931 – 2005
WURTZ, KATIE
74 years
Born June 29, 1931 at Magrath, Alberta
Died November 30, 2005 at Vulcan, Alberta
KATIE IS SURVIVED BY TWO BROTHERS CHRIST AND JACOB WURTZ AND A SISTER-IN-LAW RACHEL WURTZ.
KATIE WAS PREDECEASED BY TWO BOTHERS JOHN AND SAMUEL AND HER PARENTS.
BOOTH, Alberta May 1911 – 2005
Alberta May Booth passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2005 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 94 years.
Alberta was born July 7, 1911 at Claresholm, Alberta to Andrew and Martha Hartwick. She attended Lomond School and after graduation attended Normal School in Calgary. Alberta taught school for one year (1930-31) at Prairie Queen then the school closed due to small enrollment. In October, 1934 she married Earl Armstrong and had three children. Alberta and Earl bought the corner (Elliot and Erskine) store in the mid 40’s and sold it to Sam Croissant. They