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KONTOGONIS, Helene
Helene Jeannette Kontogonis was taken into the arms of an angel on the morning of October 11, 2004. She was a wonderful mother and leaves to cherish her memory and courage, her children Theo and Nick Kotogonis, and their father George; Lori, Kerrie, Jackie and Bradley Parenteau and their father Gary. She also leaves to mourn her father, Ron Secours (Mary) who has been by her side in her last days. Her mother Claudette Lemarche (John). She also leaves behind her loving sister Gisele Troppmann (Ray and family), who gave Helene her unconditional love and compassion thought her illness, brother Joe Secours (Mary) who were also by her side, along with many other friends and relatives. Helene fought a very long courageous battle with a rare, crippling and painful disease called scleraderma. She fought long and hard so she could be here for her children longer. She will be so very much missed by all. If friends so desire, a trust fund has been established for Helene's children at a financial institution in Edmonton, Alberta c/o Gisele Troppmann, 640-34A Ave., Edmonton, Alberta. A Celebration of Helene's Life will be held at St. Vital Roman Catholic Parish, Beaumont, Alberta on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Karol Zynel officiating.
KRISLOCK, Bruce Gilmore
On October 7, 2004, Bruce Krislock of Sherwood Park passed away at the age of 61 years. Bruce is lovingly remembered by his daughter Jacqui (Darren) Millar and their children Conor and Kayla, all of Orlando, Florida; and his son Shaun Krislock of Vancouver, BC. Bruce is also survived by his mother Pearlie, brothers: Keith (Gail) Krislock, Dwight (Val) Krislock; sisters: Lynette (Glen) Boos, Coralee (William) Farrell and sister-in-law Deanna. Bruce was predeceased by his father Gilmore and his brother Brian. Cremation has taken place and respecting Bruce's wishes no formal service will be held.
WORLD, Joan (Nee Millar)
Monday, October 11, 2004 Joan World of Edmonton passed away at the age of 89 years. Joan is survived by her husband, Philip; two sons, Bob ("Jo") and Philip (Marie); nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Joan was predeceased by one son Gordon; one sister and four brothers. A Celebration of Joan's Life will he held on Friday, October 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church 13111-79 Street, Edmonton with Reverend Neil Otke officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
BROWNING, Victoria Hope (Vicki)
Victoria Hope Browning passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2004. Vicki and Ernie were married for 53 years and raised their family of four near Devon, Alberta. Her love for her children and five grandchildren was unwavering. Those family members surviving Vicki include her sister: Natalie Cherniwchan and her immediate family two daughters: Carol (Murray) Griffiths and Cathie; two sons: Gary (Susan Schiefler) and Glenn (Donna McVety). Her precious grandchildren who were her strength and constant source of pride, will deeply miss their grandma: Jesse and Meggan Griffiths (children of Carol and Murray Griffiths) and Caitlyn, Taylor and Sanders Browning (children of Gary and Marilyn Browning). Funeral Service will be held on December 3, 2004 at 1:00 pm at Richmond Park Church, 9340-69 Avenue, Edmonton, with Kevin Cowan and Coleen Farrell officiating.
KNIGHT, Elizabeth "Betty"
On November 26th, 2004, Mrs. Betty Knight of Mulhurst Bay, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in Wetaskwin General Hospital. Betty is survived by her sister, Peggy Ladd, of Red Deer, Alberta; also numerous nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Predeceased by her husband Charlie, brothers Bill and Andy McBain, sisters Mamie Gardner and Jessie Meaver. A memorial service will be held at Mulhurst Bay Community Centre on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of floral tributes donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton.
KURTZ, Ewald
On November 29, 2004, Mr. Ewald Kurtz passed away at the age of 83 years. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Erna, three children; Darlene (Ron) Kalke, Lois (Ted) Caine, Wes Kurtz, two grandchildren; Shawn Kalke, Leanne (Darryl) Yeatman, one brother; Alex (Adella) Kurtz and one sister; Ella Inglesberger. Funeral Services will be held on Monday December 6th at 11:00 am at Southside Pentecostal Assembly, 2821 - 109 Street with viewing one hour prior. Interment to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alberta Beach Camp Society.
SCHULTZ, Arthur
On November 26, 2004, Arthur Schultz of Edmonton, Alberta went to be with his Lord and Saviour, at the age of 102 years. Arthur was born on February 20, 1902 in Konary Poland. He immigrated to Canada in 1928 and farmed in the Bloomsbury/ Barrhead Community for many years. In 1965, Arthur retired and moved to Edmonton where he resided until his passing. Arthur leaves to cherish his memory one son Ernest (Alice) Schultz and daughters Erma Riehl (Clifford deceased), Ida (Karl) Gildemeister and Ruth (Oswald) Wanagas, 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. Arthur was predeceased by his wife Olga in February 2000. A celebration of Arthur's life will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Southside Pentecostal Assembly, 2821-109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta with Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Starehe Childrens Home.
WALLATOR, Florence Mary
Our beloved Mother, Nana, Great-Nana, passed away. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne (Tom) Quigley; her son, Gordon (Wendy) Wallator (New Zealand); five grandchildren, Christina, Curtis, Trevor, Jody and Richard; four great-granddaughters, Krista, Kira, Kelsey and Quinn; her brother, Reverend Charles MacDonald; and two sisters, Margaret Stout and Beatrice Edwards. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon and her son Ross.
"Those we loved don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Forever loved and always dear."
God Bless You.
Cremation has taken place. Inurnment at a later date.
WOIDA, William (Bill)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, Dad and Grandpa on November 25, 2004 at the age of 81 years. He leaves his devoted and loving wife Maureen; daughters, Jane (Lyle) Duncalfe of Innisfail, Louise (Kelly) Reid of Whitecourt; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; sisters, Martha (John) Nay and Ruth McRae; brothers, Fred (Irene), Reuben, Albert (Verla), Gordon (Shirley), Ernie (Donna); sisters-in-law, Alme Woida, Betty (Malcolm) Anderson, Margaret McMurray; many nieces and nephews; dear Bess Kostynuk, good and caring friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his brother Art on November 22, 2004. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at Kirk United Church with Reverend Syd Bell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
ENZLE, Michael Evans
01-10-2007
1948 - 2007 Michael Enzle, Ph.D., was born in Charleston, West Virginia, USA on May 5, 1948 and passed away September 26, 2007 at the Edmonton General Hospital from a brain tumour diagnosed in October 2006. Michael, a dedi-cated teacher and mentor, served as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta for 30 years, where his academic research focused on voluntary consent, privacy issues, and power relationships. In 2004, he was appointed full-time Director of the University's newly-created Human Research Protections Office. Michael contributed to the development and implementation of research ethics boards on campus as well as the University Committee on Human Research Ethics. He chaired the Education Committee of the National Council on Ethics in Human Research and was a member of the Health Canada Research Ethics Board and the Society for Experimental Social Psychology. He was appointed as Chair of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Stem Cell Oversight Committee in 2003. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Monique Martineau; his mother, Mrs. Jean Enzle Hogan of Wapakoneta, Ohio; his brother Mark D. (Shirley) Enzle of New Bremen, Ohio, as well as nieces and nephews. Michael was predeceased by his father, Bill C. Enzle and his stepfather Harold E. Hogan. Donations can be made to Cross Cancer Institute (Marked Brain Tumour Research), 11560 University Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2 Phone: (780) 432-8771 or to the charity of your choice. Michael's wife wishes to thank Home Care, the staff at St. Joe's, the Zetter Centre and Mel Miller at Edmonton General Palliative Care for their kindness and compassion. Memorials will be held at the University of Alberta and in Montreal, both at later dates.
