Alvin John Winch of Milo, beloved husband of Sheila, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB on December 28, 2022 at the age of 78 years.
Alvin was born July 20, 1944 in Bassano, AB to Hugh & Bernice Winch.
Besides his loving wife Sheila, Alvin is survived by his four daughters – Deb Schiller, Louise (Kevin) Krebs, Carla Winch and Kristal Winch, 5 grandchildren Colby (Katie) Schiller, Courtney (Shane) Smith, Rebecca, Brooke and Eryn Krebs, 2 great grandchildren Royce & Audrey Smith. Siblings Dorothy Boyd, Marvin Winch, Carol (Bruce) Henry, Frances (Earl) Auvigne, Margaret Seebeck and Lyle (Joan) Winch and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Hugh and Bernice Winch brother in-laws Gordon Boyd, Calvin Seebeck & Melvin Beagle and sister-in-law Myrna Winch
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 1:30 pm at the Milo Community Hall. Family Interment O’ Perfect Peace Cemetery, Milo, AB.
Tributes in Alvin’s memory can be made to the Milo Development Co-op (Restaurant), Box 201, Milo, AB T0L 1L0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Shelia and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your extended family during this time.
My deepest condolences to the whole Family. He was a great guy and a wonderful community leader.
Sorry I couldn’t make the service.
Ron Deitz
Our sincere sympathies to ALL the Winch families on the untimely passing of Alvin. Hoping there are many great memories of happier times.
Our condolences to the entire family, close friends and neighbours. Sorry to hear of Alvin’s death. We enjoyed our brief time with him this summer up in Fort McMurray. He was a kind man and a good storyteller.
Sheila and family
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May your wonderful memories of Alvin help you through this sad and difficult time. Take care
Stan & Helen Ann
I will miss my long time friend of 75 years, as grew up together on neighboring farms. We went to school and in the same grade for many years. My condolences to the family and all his many friends. I am sick at heart to lose him.
Bob & Sarah Scott
To Sheila and family and all Alvins brothers and sisters. Our sympathies are with all of you at this sad time
Gracemary(Seebeck) Holthe and family
Sorry to hear of your loss, Sheila, and family .Sylvia Sutherland
So sorry to hear this. Sympathies to your family.
Dear Sheila and family, we were sad to hear the news about Alvin. Time between our visits seemed to shorten, once we started talking and catching up. He will be missed by many.
Our condolences
Harvey Boyd and Jean Holden
I’m so sad to learn of your great loss, Sheila and family. My heartfelt condolences to you all.
So sorry Sheila and family he was a good friend.
Dear Sheila and family … my sincere sympathy goes out to you all at this sad time! The thoughts of many are with you now!
Dear Sheila, Deb, Louise, Carla, Kristel and families. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences on the passing of Alvin. He was a man who was very compassionate, thoughtful, respectful and a friend to all!! We know he will be dearly missed by everyone who had the privilege to have known him!!
Love always, Ron and Val
So sorry to hear this news! Alvin was a kind man and a great neighbour. Our condolences go out to you all!!