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condolences to the family of Rev. L. Virgil Lawrence

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Lawrence
Rev. L. Virgil

1935 – 2017

The family of Rev. L. Virgil Lawrence announces that he passed from this earth on December 17th, into the presence of the Lord. Virgil was born in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. The only child of Wesley and Fern Lawrence, he grew up in logging camps and on farms. His family moved to Edmonton when he was a teen, and he graduated from East Glen High School. In 1954, he attended Northwest Bible College in Edmonton, where he met the love of his life, Nina. They married in 1956, and, after graduation, set out to plant Pentecostal churches across Alberta. Churches they planted or pastored over the years include Stony Plain, Hinton, Alliance, Forestburg, Drumheller, and Innisfail. Virgil also served four years in the PAOC district office, as the Christian Education and Youth Director. Planting churches does not offer a salary, so, in the early years, Virgil also put his carpentry skills to good use to support his family, via his own home construction company. Upon retirement in 1999, he embarked on his final building project, building a family home in Penhold, where he operated a small wood-working business and began making toys. An avid outdoorsman, Virgil was well-known for his epic hunting and fishing stories. He had a special love for children and always lit up when his grandchildren and great grandchildren visited. Even in his retirement years, he continued to engage in ministry, serving as a visitation pastor and chaplain in local seniors’ lodges. Virgil is lovingly remembered and missed by his wife and four children: Sharolyn (Rafael) Sanchez of Penhold, AB, Carolee (Duane) Lutz of Evansburg, AB, Danielle (Theo) Klooster of Penhold, AB, and Murray (Karen) Lawrence, of Calgary, AB, as well as 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Virgil will be celebrated at Home Church, 1 – England Way, Red Deer County, AB on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Ministry Canada (100 – Huntley Street), PO Box 5100, Burlington ON L7R 4M2 or through the web site at www.crossroads.ca. Condolences to Virgil’s family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net.
Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service
Red Deer 587-876-4944

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF FRANK WILZEWSKI

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WILZEWSKI
Frank

December 12, 2017

Frank Wilzewski passed away peacefully on December 12, 2017, at the Drumheller Health Centre, at the age of 92 years. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years Hannelore, brothers Rudolf and Heinrich, and sisters Emilie and Maria. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his sons Hubert (Jill), Reinhold (Esther) and their families; sister Gertrud, family members in Germany, and friends. Frank loved his garden and kept their yard in the Greentree subdivision meticulous for 40 years. He enjoyed his daily walks along the river until his final days. McConkey Park was changed from a vacant lot to the park it is now by Frank in the early 1960’s. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Racz, Dr. Tlhape, Dr. Mateer, the nursing staff at the Drumheller Health Centre, the staff at Hillview Lodge, and his many friends. Special thanks to Lynn Zacharuk for her years of assistance and friendship. In respect to Frank’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Drumheller Health Centre or a charity of the donor’s choice.

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DORIS POTVIN

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Doris Evelyn

December 11, 2017

IN LOVING MEMORY

Doris Evelyn Potvin of Drumheller, AB passed away peacefully on December 11, 2017 at the age of 91. It is with great sadness that Doris leaves behind her children, daughter-in-law, Cathy (Rodney - deceased) of Elmworth, AB, Ross (Karen) of Calmar, AB, Stephen (Joyce) of Strongﬁeld, SK, Diane of Drumheller, AB, Sylvia (Neil) of Okotoks, AB, Lisa of Carbon, AB, Tisa (Kevin) of Carbon, AB.Doris is also survived by 20 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren,
3 Great-Great Grandchildren, 2 brothers, Raymond and Clayton of West Brome, QC and numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was predeceased by her son Rodney and great granddaughter, Maia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 19, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 207 - 17 Street NW, Drumheller, AB. The family please requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8.

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