GENTILE, Joyce 1922 – 2009

GENTILE, Joyce   1922 – 2009

Gentile, Joyce passed away at Vulcan Community Health Centre April 15, 2009 at the age of 87 years.
Joyce was born March 30, 1922 in Saskatchewan and has resided at the Peter Dawson Lodge for the past eight years where she enjoyed playing cards, recreational games, knitting and crocheting.
Loving mother of two daughters Carolyn (Arno) Baron, Evelyn (Terry) Rhodes, and a son Herb Nyquist, eight grandchildren, eleven great grand children, a sister Florence King of Saskatoon, numerous nieces and nephews.
Joyce was predeceased by her firstt husband Gus Nyquist in 1959, her second husband Angelo Gentile in 1971, three brothers, three sisters

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FATH Pauline “Kay” 1954 – 2009

FATH Pauline “Kay”   1954 – 2009

Fath, Pauline “Kay” of Champion passed away April 9, 2009 at the age of 54 years.
Kay was born October 16, 1954 in Cardston, Alberta to Cory and Patricia Graveland. She attended Del Bonita school and completed her high school in Magrath. Following grade twelve Kay worked for A.G.T. and also worked as a barmaid at the “Old” Legion Hall in Lethbridge.
In 1974 Kay married Graham Scattergood in Lethbridge and worked for an engraving company. Together they resided in Lethbridge and then moved to Picture Butte where she worked for an Insurance Company for a few years. In 1985 she moved

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KENNEDY, Clara Louise 1915 – 2009

Clara Louise Kennedy of Vulcan,  passed away March 29, 2009 in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the age of 93 years.
Clara is survived by two daughters Lorraine Buray, and Linda (Terry Underschultz), two sons Morley and Clayton, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Henry in 1978, a son-in-law Rod, as sister and a brother.
Funeral service was held in Fort Saskatchewan on April 9, 2009 with interment following the service at the Fort Saskatchewan Cemetery.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.  Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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GRAHAM, Kenneth George “Ken” 1924 – 2009

GRAHAM, Kenneth George “Ken”  1924 – 2009

Kenneth George “Ken” Graham, passed away March 19, 2009 at Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 84 years.
Ken was born on November 25, 1924 at Vulcan to Clifford and Leila Graham. and attended Vulcan schools.  He decided at an early age that he wanted to farm so when the opportunity to purchase his Uncle Elmer’s farm arose, he took it.  Ken never regretted that decision.  He retired from farming two years ago.  Ken also had a great love of family and looked after his mother for thirteen years until her passing.
Ken possessed a friendly disposition, great strength,

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BINNING, Keith Elton 1952 – 2009

Keith Elton Binning passed away March 2, 2009 at Rockyview Hospital at Calgary at the age of 56 years.
Keith was born June 15, 1952 at Carmangay, Alberta to Paul and Loretta Binning.  He was the youngest of six children and raised on the farm west of Carmangay. Keith had a special bond with his brother Gary who was always his protector.  He went on to become a carpenter and lived in Granum, Claresholm, Cold Lake, Vulcan and Champion.
Keith is survived by three brothers Gordon (Annette), Duane (Carolyn) and Gary, two sisters Karen (Ron) Fisher, Diane (Gary) Fisher and numerous nieces

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MORTENSEN, Dale Kenneth 1935 – 2009

MORTENSEN, Dale Kenneth   1935 – 2009

Dale ‘Digger’ Mortensen
Dale Kenneth Mortensen passed away on February 27, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer and Parkinson’s.
Besides his wife Louise (Wilson) he leaves his children: Terry (Audrey), Rod (Natalie) and Cindy (Jack Svoboda) and his stepson Stuart (Anita) Selby; five grandchildren – Candice (Darell Tam); Samantha and Sean Mortensen; Tyler and Wyatt Svoboda; his dear sister Margueritte (Mike Snyder); his inlaws – Tom (Marilyn) Wilson, Ken (Myrtle) Wilson, Jim (Melissa) Wilson. Dale was predeceased by his parents James and Chloe Mortensen.
He was born on March 22, 1935 in Swift Current Saskatchewan, worked in the Coal Branch at

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HOFER, Joseph K. 1927 – 2009

Hofer, Joseph K. passed away quietly while doing what he loved best on February 26, 2009 at the age of 81 years.
Joseph was the cow boss for nine years and the German Teacher / in charge of the garden for twenty-nine years.
Beloved husband of Katie Hofer of Little Bow Colony, devoted father of five daughters Sarah (John), Barbara (Ike), Lydia (Paul), Katherine (Dave), Susie, four sons Paul (Ruth), Dave (Wendy), Peter (Katie), Jonty (Sarah), twenty-eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one brother Jacob (Rachel), three sisters Annie (John), Elizabeth (Andy), Susan (Eli), numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews.
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HOFER, Joseph K. 1927 – 2009

Hofer, Joseph K. passed away quietly while doing what he loved best on February 26, 2009 at the age of 81 years.
Joseph was the cow boss for nine years and the German Teacher / in charge of the garden for twenty-nine years.
Beloved husband of Katie Hofer of Little Bow Colony, devoted father of five daughters Sarah (John), Barbara (Ike), Lydia (Paul), Katherine (Dave), Susie, four sons Paul (Ruth), Dave (Wendy), Peter (Katie), Jonty (Sarah), twenty-eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one brother Jacob (Rachel), three sisters Annie (John), Elizabeth (Andy), Susan (Eli), numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews.
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LOVE, Heather Janette 1939 – 2009

LOVE, Heather Janette   1939 – 2009

Love, Heather Janette beloved wife of the late Allen Kenneth Love passed away peacefully February 20, 2009 at Vulcan Extendicare, at the age of 70 years.
Heather was born January 20, 1939 at Carmangay, Alberta to Richard and Gertrude Fraser.  In 1965 she married Allen Love and had two daughters Cathy and Debby. Due to health problems Heather moved to the Ridgeview Lodge at Raymond. From there she moved to Fort Macleod for a short time and then to Vulcan Extendicare in 2007.
In the early years Heather enjoyed camping with family and friends and playing cards.  She also loved to crochet

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LOVE, Heather Janette 1939 – 2009

LOVE, Heather Janette  1939 – 2009

Love, Heather Janette beloved wife of the late Allen Kenneth Love passed away peacefully February 20, 2009 at Vulcan Extendicare, at the age of 70 years.
Heather was born January 20, 1939 at Carmangay, Alberta to Richard and Gertrude Fraser. In 1965 she married Allen Love and had two daughters Cathy and Debby. Due to health problems Heather moved to the Ridgeview Lodge at Raymond. From there she moved to Fort Macleod for a short time and then to Vulcan Extendicare in 2007.
In the early years Heather enjoyed camping with family and friends and playing cards. She also

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