Domingo: Adrian Michael 1928 - 2005
Surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren, Adrian Domingo
passed away peacefully on Friday Sept 16 at Foothills Hospital after a two year
bout with cancer. Adrian was born in Bangalore, India, the third of four
children of Peter and Magdalene Domingo. Following his university education he
began his teaching career in Ethiopia where his new bride Merle joined him.
After a few years in England, the family immigrated to northern Alberta and
eventually settled in Drumheller for 32 years. Adrian was a respected and
esteemed English teacher who honored each individual student's potential and
uniqueness. He retired in 1989 and moved to Calgary in 1997. Adrian was
predeceased by his brother Patrick. He is survived by his dearly loved sisters
Mary (Minnie) and Hyacinth both in India. He and his devoted wife Merle just
celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary along with children Nimi and Paul
Bowman, Ravi Domingo and Elana Sabajon, Prem and Claudia Domingo, Leela Domingo,
and Vijay and Suzanne Domingo. He was devoted to his beloved grandchildren Maia,
Jarod, Gloria, Jadon, Anu, and Adrianna. Adrian's priority was his
family and he will be fondly remembered for his wisdom, compassion, commitment,
integrity, and selflessness. He took great joy in the celebration of birthdays,
anniversaries, and special occasions. His warmth, affection, humour, and love
have given all his family many beautiful memories of this wonderful husband,
father, and grandfather. Adrian was a dedicated servant of God who endeavoured
with all his heart to follow in the footsteps of Jesus whom he loved. He was
committed to daily prayer, meditation, and devotion. He was faithful to the
Church and to the sacraments, especially the Eucharist which he regarded as
God's greatest gift. He was a fabulous gardener whose glorious flowers
reflected his tender care and attention. He taught all who knew him by his
example especially in the last hours of his life. As he prepared for his death
he drew his family close to him and gave of himself. He reminded them that the
answers to your questions will be placed within your heart. Above all, his final
hours proclaimed, "Be Not Afraid." Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers
and Tributes at Ascension Catholic Church, Calgary (1100 Berkshire Blvd NW) on
Tuesday Sept 20th , 2005 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Wednesday, September 21st, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. also at Ascension Catholic Church.
Forward condolences through
www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In keeping with Adrianıs sincere passion to help
the poor, in lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to: Doctors
Without Borders (402-720 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON M5S 2T9), Child Care
International (Box 2099, Springhill N.S. B0M 1X0) or ESK OMI (Box 159 St.
Norbert, MB R3V 1L6). In living memory of Adrian Domingo, a tree will be planted
by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET
NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
Engel: Germaine Doreen
Germaine Doreen Engel (nee Gayse) of Sylvan Lake passed away in Red Deer on
September 15, 2005 at the age of 65 years. Germaine is survived by her son Keri
(Michelle) Hagemann and family; her daughters Shauna (Pat) Voltner and family,
and Rhonda (Charlie) Schwab and family; her mother Alice Gayse; her sister
Beverley (Wayne) Miller and family; her brother Barry (Monika) Gayse and family;
and her husband Ervine Engel. Prayers were held at the Our Lady of
Assumption Catholic Church on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 7 P.M. for the
late Germaine Doreen Engel. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of
Assumption Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. with
Reverend Father Victor Eze officiating. Inurnment will follow at Drumheller
Cemetery on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 3 P.M.
Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral
Homes, entrusted with arrangements. (403) 887-2151.
Erickson: Arnold Roy 1912 - 2005
Arnold was born September 9, 1912 in Kulm, North Dakota and died September 13,
2005 in Drumheller, Alberta. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara, in 1995, six
brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two sons, LaVerne (Arlene)
grandchildren Kyrsten and Kjel, and Timothy (Karla) grandchildren Jill (Jeff),
Matthew (Shauna) and Mark; one daughter, Flora Mae (Allan) Simpson grandchildren
Wendy and Harlan (Leah), and six great-grandchildren; one sister, Lenora (Henry)
Goertz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arnold moved with his family to the
Hythe district in the Peace River Country in 1927. He was in the first
graduating class from Peace River Bible Institute. His first pastorate was in
North Star. He founded churches in Manning, Notikiwin, Deadwood, Edmonton, and
Keep Hills. He married Clara Graber in 1939 and went on to pastor churches in
Edmonton, Rosebud, Lethbridge and Camrose. In 1981 he and Clara retired to
Rosebud to be with their children and grandchildren in helping develop Rosebud
School of the Arts and the Canadian Badlands Passion Play. In his later years,
Arnold had time to write a history of Prince Bernadotte of Sweden and his family
history. He will also be remembered for his many drawings and paintings.
Arnold's Godly influences and positive outlook on life made a deep impression on
his family, friends, and acquaintances. His lifeıs work is an enduring legacy.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 20 at Rosebud Church, internment
at Rosebud Cemetery. Donations may be made to Rosebud School of the Arts for the
Arnold and Clara Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund (Box 654, Rosebud, AB T0J
2T0) or Peace River Bible Institute (Box 99, Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0).
Courtney-Winterıs Funeral Homes are in care of the funeral arrangements.
Laverty: Dorothy Elaine 1937 - 2005
Dorothy Elaine Laverty (nee Bazant) was born in Medicine Hat, March 8, 1937 to
Leo and Lydia Bazant. She grew up on a farm in the Strathmore area and later in
Calgary, near Nose Hill Creek, the third child of eleven. She attended St.
Josephıs school and went to become a nurses aid (CNA). Her family was proud.
Subsequently she had postings in Didsbury, Elkpoint, Castor and Innisfail. Her
family recalls her attending many a family crisis, helping out wherever she was
needed. Ultimately she ended up working in Hanna, where she met her husband,
Terrance and changed her career. She had four daughters, Patricia, Nancy, Terrie
and Erin, and was very proud of each one of them in their own way. Early on
Dorothy was involved in many service clubs; the Verdant Valley Dorcus branch of
the Womenıs Institute, Order of the Royal Purple, and later as a thespian with
the Passion Play Society. She was a stand-in several locally filmed movie
productions. Between 1965 to 1976, she drove the Starland County school bus,
braving the cold and mosquitoes. She worked on the family farm in the Hand Hills
area and was known to have a gigantic garden. Her family recalls many a week
canning and later entire freezers full of vegetables from it. Although moving on
from the farm, she never lost her love of the earth and soil, and was known to
have a green thumb. She was passionate about greenhouses and attending her
garden. She had a great love of animals and rescued more than a few strays
throughout her life. In later years she loved to travel the mountains, knit and
play the piano. She passed away September 12, 2005 after a lengthy battle with
cancer. She is predeceased by her parents; brother Michael; sisters Mary,
Florence, Virginia, and Judy; nephew Bradley Bazant; and brother-in-law Len
Odnokon. She is survived by her daughters Patricia Laverty-Rolf (Douglass),
Nancy Main (Darryl), Terrie Laverty, and Erin Laverty (Brian); her childrenıs
father Terrance Laverty; grandchildren Daniel Main, Ryan Wood, Kyle Wood, Justin
Main, Aidan Rolf, Tyler Parenteau, Lauren main, and Matthew Rolf; sisters Audrey
Tiberio (Sebastian), Marjorie Odnokon, Sylvia Gillespie, Sandra Land (Fred);
brother Peter (Dorothy); brother-in-laws Doug Carmichael (Judy) and Dale Hagen
(Mary); along with numerous nieces, nephews and relatives in the Strathmore
area. She will be sorely missed. Life is eternal And love is immortal And death
is only a horizon And a horizon is nothing but the limit of our sight. Funeral
Mass was held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at
11 a.m. with Father Wayne Poile as celebrant. Interment followed in the
Strathmore Catholic Cemetery.
Noy: Bill 1939 - 2005
Bill Noy passed away at the Strathmore Hospital on September 19, 2005 at the age
of 66 years. He is survived by his ever-loving wife and faithful companion
Vivian, his children Darryl (Sue) Noy, Bev Bureau, Janet Noy (Scott Verge) and
Shelley (Paul) Herr and his grandchildren Brittany and Lauren Bureau, Toby and
Samantha Noy, Adelle and Calvin Herr. Also loved by his sisters Mary Kettenbach,
Helen (Aaron) Wiltzen, Jean (John) Cammaert and Ann (John) Ashton. He was born
on January 23, 1939 to Alphonse and Wilhelmina Noy of Rosebud. He graduated
from the University of Saskatchewan in 1961 with a degree in Agriculture and met
his wife Viv while there. In University, Bill received many awards including the
Tommy Fraser award for Outstanding Sportsman. Bill and Viv married in October
1963 and they returned to Rosebud to farm with his father. Bill was very active
in community work, serving on the Rosebud Hall Board, the Rosebud Lions Club,
Rosebud Gas Co-op and the Municipal Planning Commission. Bill and Viv retired to
Strathmore in 2000. They became actively involved in the Strathmore Seniors
Centre where Bill particularly enjoyed many hours with new friends. Bill enjoyed
nothing better than a hard day's work on the farm, travelling, windsurfing,
snowmobiling, camping with family and friends, a day's fishing at Fork Lake or a
card game with friends. He was known as a prankster and his sense of humor was
enjoyed by all who knew him. In later years, Bill was slowed down by Parkinson's
Disease, which he faced with courage and peace of mind. This is not a sad day -
rejoice because Bill lived each day as if it were his last. Memorial Mass will
be celebrated at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Rockyford on Friday, September
23, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Parkinson's Society of Southern Alberta (201, 5636 Burbank Cr., SE, Calgary T2H
1Z6) or the Alberta Children's Hospital Speech and Language Department (1820
Richmond Road, SW, Calgary T2T 5C7). WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore)
in care of arrangements. 934-5666