January 14, 1947 – February 10, 2012

 

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George William Sandmaier of Strathmore, Alberta.  George passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 10 at the age of 65 years.  Although his life here with us was shorter than we hoped and planned, we will be forever thankful for the years we had with the best husband, father, and grandpa we could have asked for.  He was a generous, caring, hardworking man who will be missed by all who knew him.  He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, Joan, his loving wife of 43 years; children, Kevin (Lynn), Cheryl (Rod), Bryan (Dallas), Allison (Garren), Sasha, and Nikki; grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Tyler, Jared, Curtis, Jordyn, Blake, Brandon, Alexa, and Olivia;  siblings, Marvis (Garry), Joan, Nadine (Paul), Armella (Bob), Rita, Phyllis (Garry), Dennis (Melva), Theresa (Cal), and Kathy (John); father-in-law Leroy; inlaws, Carol (Pat), Doug, Linda (Darrel), Yvonne (Ulrik), Russell (Peggy), Donna (Pat), Bobby (Kathy), Billy (Wanda), and Theresa (Jeff);  numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.  George was predeceased by his parents George and Josephine, mother-in-law Edna, and sister Marilyn.  We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses at the Strathmore Hospital for the loving care, compassion, and kindness shown to George, and our family during this difficult time.  Also, thank you to the staff at the Drumheller Cancer Clinic and Dr. Tang at the Tom Baker Cancer Center for their care over the past year.

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place,

No one else will fill.

In keeping with George’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Strathmore District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J9.  To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.

April 25, 1924 - January 23, 2012

 

The Good Lord tenderly wrapped His arms around Leonie and peacefully took her to join He and Fern by His side on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 9:24 a.m.  Leonie was born in Quebec on April 25, 1924.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Fern of 64 years of marriage, and her son Ron in 1978.  Leonie will be greatly missed by her surviving siblings; her children Huguette Lawson, Diane Lewis, Bernard Garneau (Roberta), Yvon Garneau (Gerda), Jo-Anne MacDonald (Jim Wong), Lynne Klyne Garneau (Maureen); 21 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.  She went peacefully, surrounded by her four daughters and daughter-in-law at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary.  Leonie moved to Strathmore with her husband Fern in July 2006 from St. Catherines, Ontario. During her short time in Strathmore, Leonie made an impact on everyone who knew her.  We love you and miss you Mom.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at Lord of All Lutheran Church (112 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore) at 2:00 p.m.  Please join us on this day to share in her life.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary (201, 222 – 58 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 2S3).  To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.  WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements.  403-934-5666.

DIGGENS, Betty

January 29, 1929 - February 5, 2012

 

Betty passed away at the Strathmore Hospital on February 5, 2012 at the age of 83. She is survived by her three sons and their families; Ronald (Annie) and their children Lynette (Lyle) and Katie as well as Lynette’s children Shanice and Hailey and Katie’s son Harlen; Brad (Katie) and their children Melissa (Mike), Jennifer (Darren), and Samantha; Greig (Brenda) and their children Jessica and Lenny; and daughter-in-law Heather and her children Cary, Chad, and Calsey. She is also survived by her sister Joan (Renate), numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ron in 2008 as well as her son Larry in 1989. Betty was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, and shortly afterwards her family relocated to Calgary where she grew up with her seven siblings and her loving parents, John and Irene. Betty met and fell in love with Ron and the two of them raised their family in Calgary. After the four boys moved on Betty and Ron moved to the dream home they built at Chestermere Lake. In 1994 they then moved to Strathmore where they both lived until they made the final move to be with all those that went before them. Betty’s sharp sense of humor, the way she would confront every situation openly, her quick wit, and the way she always said what she felt at that time, was something all those that knew her will miss forever. The family would like to thank the home care personnel in Strathmore and the wonderful staff and friends at the Strathmore Hospital. In keeping with Betty’s wishes, no funeral or memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Operation Eyesight Universal (4 Parkdale Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3T8) to contribute to a life saving well in Africa that will be drilled in both Betty’s and Ron’s name, memorializing the lives they shared with all of us.  To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.  WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666

 

Cody Gorlick was born on June 7, 1988 and passed away on January 21, 2012.  He is survived by his mom Deborah Gorlick; dad John McGillis; gramma Nancy; girlfriend Amanda and her children; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was predeceased by his grampa Jake.  Cody’s passion was hockey and he played for many teams, including the Team Canada Polar Bears.  He loved his family and friends, poker, pizza, facebook, beer and women.  He was fun loving, easy going, had a great sense of humour, and he was on his way to having a career he enjoyed as a welder. 

“Keep your stick on the ice.”

A gathering will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 408 West Chestermere Drive from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.  To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.  WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666