REGNIER: Euclide
Euclide Regnier, aged 81, beloved husband of Agnes for 60 years,
passed away in Trail, B.C. on Monday, February 19, 2007. Leaving to mourn seven
children including Anita (Phil) Shandera of Calgary, Morris, Robert, Carol,
Donna, Howard and Dennis; 11 grandchildren including Nathan (Tanya) Shandera of
Drumheller, Natalie Shandera and Nancy Shandera of Calgary. Also survived by
three great-grandchildren, Samantha and Philip Jr. of Drumheller, and Austin of
Calgary. Funeral services were held February 23, 2007 in Trail, B.C.
SIMPSON: James Arthur January 4, 1920 -
March 1, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Simpson announces his
passing. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 63 years, Polly;
their children, Jane Rosgen (Jerry), Inez Dahl, John Simpson (Lorna), Jim
Simpson (Angela); 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren plus one on the
way. Born in Edmonton, AB Jim was raised on the family farm near Delia, AB.
After serving in the Air Force during WWII, Jim returned home with his bride,
Polly. They took great pride in raising their four children and in farming for
60 years. During his years as a farmer, Jim also volunteered his time as a Cub
Scout leader and baseball coach, contributed 62 years to the Delia Legion Branch
#61 (including a term as President) and was an avid bridge player. After moving
to Drumheller in 2005, Jim took joy in being able to spend time with his family
and especially to be with his wife, Polly, who was the love of his life. A
funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at the Delia
Community Hall followed by lunch. There will be a private family graveside
service prior to the funeral. The family wishes to recognize and thank Dr.
Graham and the staff of the Drumheller Health Care Centre. If friends and family
so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ZILLI: Katherine January 1, 1909 - February 28, 2007
Katherine Zilli, 98, passed away peacefully at the Pioneer wing of
the Continuing Care Unit of the Drumheller Regional Hospital. She was
predeceased by her husband Luigi Zilli, and recently her daughter Elizabeth
Cook. Katherine is survived by her grandchildren Catherine Todd (David), Rob
Cook (Janice), Jamie Cook (Eleanor); great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Robert
Todd: Jillian, Alex and Caitlin Cook; Brendan and Reagan Cook.
Our family is filled with awe at the remarkable journey through life our loving grandmother has traveled upon and it has “made all the difference”. She has borne witness to almost a century of world history and changes such as two World Wars, the Spanish Influenza epidemic, travel in space, heart transplants and the computer age. Her life is a symbol of the immigrant story which involves perseverance, hopes and dreams, and a tribute to the heartiness of the pioneer spirit. Katherine’s adventure as a young woman began leaving Poland, crossing the Atlantic Ocean, and arriving at Saint John, New Brunswick where she journeyed by train to Trail, BC. There she learned to speak English, fell in love with Luigi Zilli and moved to New Castle and then Midland to begin another chapter of her life as a homemaker and mother to daughter Elizabeth. Katherine worked joyfully in her garden of vegetables and flowers, filling her home with mouthwatering aromas of food cooking and bread baking in the oven. Family and holiday traditions were a very important part of Katherine’s life. Everyone that knew Katherine found her to be kind and fun loving. Her greatest virtue was the ability to love her family so completely and to leave us with many cherished memories. It is through her strength and loving devotion that we honour her legacy. Our grandmother’s journey is complete, but she will never be forgotten.
A Funeral Service was held on March 5, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Church. If friends desire, donations may be made in memory of Katherine to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Room 124, Professional Building, 430-6 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat AB, T1A 2S8.