Alex Wesolowski of Vulcan, passed away at his home on July 16, 2013 at the age of 67 yrs.
Alex was an avid gardener and fisherman and enjoyed the simple things in life.
He will be remembered by longtime friends Christina ( Mike) Kimm of Calgary where they resided on the same street as Alex. He worked as a welder at the ship yards in Vancouver for many years until he was injured in an motor vehicle accident, following his recovery he moved to Calgary, were he met Christina and later her husband Mike, who also lived on the same street. He
LESLIE, Bernice Henrietta Pauline 1924 – 2013
Bernice Leslie, formerly of Mossleigh, passed away July12, 2012 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 89 years.
Bernice was born in Bassano, AB, one of 6 girls and 2 boys, to Fred and Tillie Bertschy. Bernice grew up in Southern Alberta and went to school in Mossleigh. She met Hugh Leslie in the fall of 1941 and they married in October of the following year at Knox United Church in Calgary. Bernice and Hugh lived their lives in Mossleigh.
Loving mother of a daughter Judy Leslie of Ventura, California, a son Doug Leslie of Carseland and his close friend Veronica Petri
GROSS, Paul J. 1928 – 2013
Paul J. Gross passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Riverbend Colony at the age of 84 years. Paul was born September 30, 1928 at Magrath, Alberta.
Funeral Service Monday, July 8 , 2013 at 11:00 am at the Riverbend Colony, Mossleigh, AB.
Interment Riverbend Colony Cemetery.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
COFIELD, Gerald H. “Buck” 1928 – 2013
Gerald “Buck” Cofield of Vulcan, formerly of Claresholm, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 5, 2013 in Vulcan at the age of 86 yrs.
Born on April 24, 1927 in Wainwright, AB, in his early years, Buck came south to the Bar U Ranch and worked there until it was sold and then worked seismic for a few years with GSI. He went to work for the MD of Willow Creek in 1965, first from the shop, then as Assistant Fieldman until his retirement.
Buck loved sports, especially baseball and curling. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who
PROHL, Kathleen Candace 1955 – 2013
Kathleen Candace Prohl of Vulcan, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, on June 26, 2013 at the age of 57 years.
Arrangements are pending.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
GROSS, John J. 1937 – 2013
John J. Gross passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Brant Colony at the age of 76 years. John was born May 29, 1937 at Wrentham, Alberta.
Funeral Service Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Brant Colony.
Interment Brant Colony Cemetery.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
FATH, Robert Edward 1917 – 2013
Robert Edward Fath, 95, of Champion, Alberta, passed away in the presence of his family June 14, 2013.
He was born to the late Stephen and Anna Fath, October 28, 1917, in Champion, AB. Robert attended public school in Champion and Calgary, where he lived with his parents for a short time before returning to the family farm, where he farmed for the remaining years of his life.
Bitten by the farming lifestyle, Robert continued the farm tradition. With all the hours needed to raise crops, livestock and his family, Robert still found time to pursue his many sporting interests and going
PERLEY, Susan 1919 – 2013
SUSAN PERLEY (NEE MATEJKA)
Susan Perley (nee Matejka) of Vulcan, passed away June 12, 2013 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 93 years.
Susan is survived by her two daughters, Judy (Del) West, Jane (Jon Burden) Perley, five sons, Les (Selma), Bill, Ron (Lisa), Dennis (Cheryl) and David (Audrey) Perley, 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Sue Perley, a sister Mary Silk and two nieces and a nephew. Suzanna was predeceased by her loving husband John in 1995, her parents and son John Perley in 2006.
Funeral Service Wednesday, June19, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Church of Christ
HONESS, Russell Allan 1922 – 2013
Honess, Russell Allan, beloved husband of Mildred (formerly of Lomond), passed away June 7, 2013 in Brooks, AB.
Russell was born March 15, 1922, the oldest son of William & Verda Honess. He received all of his schooling at Midway School (east of Lomond). Russell’s dad passed away in 1932 so at the age 14 years, Russell left home to work for farmers at Rainier and the Bow City Coal Mine. On June 18, 1943, Russell married Mildred Armstrong. This year they would have celebrated their 70th year of marriage. In 1944, Russell contracted polio and spent 3 months in the
SELLAND, Peggy 1929 – 2013
Peggy Selland of Vulcan, passed away on June 3, 2013 at the Vulcan Extendicare, at the age of 83 years.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on June 6, 2013.
Tributes in Peggy’s honor may be made to the Vulcan Extendicare Ladies Auxiliary, Box 810, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.