Alvin LeRoy Larkins of Vulcan, beloved husband of Jeanette, passed away peacefully at the High River Hospital Long Term Care on August 29, 2022 at the age of 88 years.
Alvin was born June 14, 1934 in Champion, AB, 3rd son born to Edmund and Rose Larkins in a family of eight children. They lived in Champion where his Dad worked for different farmers. The Larkins family moved to the Henry Horn farm 21 miles southeast of Vulcan in January of 1942. Henry, his wife and son Emil had been killed in a car accident near Barons and Ed Larkins was given the opportunity to rent the land and thus began farming. While living on the farm, 3 more daughters and 1 son were born, making a family of 8. They included Irvine, Don, Alvin, Marlene, Yulonde, Florence, Norman and Marj. The boys were initiated into farm life by learning to milk cows, feed pigs and harness the horses to work in the fields. Prospect Slope was the first school the Larkins children attended after moving to the farm. When it closed, they went to Reid Hill School then high school in Vulcan.
Alvin and Jeanette (Greaves) were married in November of 1959. The family consisted of one son and three daughters – Sheila, Brad, Gwen and Dianna. Alvin was an original member of the Credit Union, past active member of the Vulcan Elks Lodge and a life member of the Vulcan Legion.
Besides his loving wife Jeanette, Alvin is survived by his children – Sheila (Darrell) Belanger, Brad (Lana) Larkins, Gwen (Jim Drewry) Brown and Dianna (Scott) Perryman, 6 grandchildren – Stephen (Alex) Belanger, Samantha (Justin) Belanger, Karlee (Mike) Skitch, Brady (Doris) Leismeister, Montana Perryman and Morgan Perryman; 3 great grandchildren – Emily, Rylan and Layton, siblings Marlene Soby, Florence (Benny) Brown, Norman Larkins, Marj (David) Sande, sister-in-law Goldie Larkins, brother-in-law Lyle Walters and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ed and Rose Larkins, sister Yulonde, brothers Irvine Larkins, Donald (Jackie) Larkins and brother-in-law Michael Soby.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 2 pm at the Vulcan United Church, Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating. Inurnment Vulcan Cemetery.
Tributes in Alvin’s memory can be made to the Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation, Box 28, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
To the Larkins Family,
So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy.
He was a good man. I always learned something from his stories and tales from his past . He made me feel welcome no matter where we met. My condolences.
Gord & Diana McPherson.
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Uncle Alvin. I fondly remember him as a welcoming man with a heartfelt laugh. Always had time for a chat and visit. He will be missed by all.
Sorry I could not attend the service. My mom said it was beautiful.
THANKS ALVIN
Our deepest sympathy to all the Larkins on Alvin’s passing. I know we didn’t get together often but when we did it was always a good time.
Sheila, Darrell and Family,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to all the family in the passing of Alvin. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jeanette and family
Its hard to come up with words that might make this very tough time any easier. Please accept our deepest condolence.
I think we go to a better place and Alvin is there, telling his stories and sharing his wonderful sense if humor.
Our thoughts are with you
Pat and Lesley
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to you Jeanette , and all the Larkins family.
My sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Alvin.
My deepest sympathy to the Larkins family.
My sincere sympathy goes out to all members of The Larkins family on the passing of Alvin. Special thoughts are with Jeanette, and with Gwen and Brad … and Marj Sande! Alvin lived a long and full life, and had a large and extended loving family … but that does not make his loss any easier to deal with. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. I also send my sincere regrets that I will be unable to join with you at the service for Alvin! I wish I could be there! Marvin Maronda of Lomond.
Deepest condolences to the family.