ATKINSON, Lois Edith
We are sad to announce the passing of Lois Atkinson, beloved wife of the late Edward Atkinson, after a short illness on February 2, 2012 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Lois Edith (McQuestion) was born on August 29, 1931 in Chalk River, Ontario. She attended school in Chalk River and North Bay. Lois joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1951 and met and married Edward Atkinson on June 5, 1954.
Ed and Lois eventually moved to Lethbridge, Alberta in 1973 when Ed retired from the armed forces. Lois worked at the unemployment office until Ed’s death in 1983, then she retired.
Lois became very involved in the LSCO over the years, where she was on the Board of Directors for many of those using her great organizational skills for many activities at the centre. She also helped form the walking group there and enjoyed many outings with them. Lois enjoyed many days at the Fritz Sick Pool with her group at the aqua-fit program. It was there at the senior centre and the pool that she made many of her life long friends.
She is survived by sisters, Isabel Brown of Pembroke, Ont. and Sonia Mulloy of Watertown, New York. Lois is also survived by her brothers-in-law Don (Marie) Atkinson (Ottawa) and Bob Atkinson (Saskatoon). She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. She will also be missed by her “extended family”, Jill Thiessen, Cliff (Joanne) Stroh, Kena (Dave) Beland, Donna (Gerry) Herman and all their families along with many of her dear friends here in Lethbridge.
She was predeceased by parents, Edith and Victor McQuestion, husband Edward, and four brothers, Earl, Leslie, Ken and Floyd. There will be no service by her request. Friends are invited to a Tea held in Lois’ honor at the LSCO on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation are appreciated.
DAVEY ANGUS SMALL FACE
1958 - 2012
Davey (6’6” ~ Stretch) Small Face passed away suddenly at his home in Calgary, January 31, 2012.
He leaves to mourn his loss, daughter Lanny Small Face (Robert Giroux) and her children - Blaze, Elise and Trajan; grandson Jaelin Chief Body; mother Kathleen Steinhauer; brothers Mark (Doreen) Anderson, Gilbert (Cindy) Anderson; Dale Trombley, Richard Trombley and Hank Flamand; sister Celina (Darrel Loyer; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and fellow Sun-dancers.
Davey was predeceased by his father Allen Small Face; daughter Terra Heavy Runner; son Joseph Angus Big Plume; maternal grandparents Ralph and Isobel Steinhauer; paternal grandparents Emil and Olive Small Face.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life at the Moses Lake Gym on the Blood Reserve, on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 12 noon.
HELEN STRZESZKOSKI
1918 - 2012. With deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother / grandmother and great grandmother at St. Michael’s Extended Care Centre on Feb 8, 2012 at the age of “coming on 94” (granny liked to say this.) She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years together Thomasz. Helen is lovingly remembered by her daughter Barbara (Bruce Savage), son Johnny (Jeannie), Grand children Angela (Shayne), Dean (Jolain) Clint, Raquel and Great grand children, Danni and Xander. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held in the spring by family.
There is not enough thanks we can offer to the care givers at St. Michael's for making Helen comfortable during her time there. We thank you very much.
My life’s been full, I savoured much; Family friends good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief; Don’t lengthen your pain with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now -
He set me free.
