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Published: 06 January 2017

Marie Angela Christensen (Nee Gagne)
Born: August 23, 1943
St. Paul, Alberta
Passed Away: December 30, 2016
Edmonton, Alberta

Marie Christensen passed away peacefully at age 73 years. She leaves to mourn the loss her three children, Dwayne (Shawna), Larry, and Rhondelle (Doug); six grandchildren, Tanya (JJ), Jamie, Jenna, Kyle, Amber and Kurtis; two great grandchildren, Ty and Nolan; four sisters, Germaine (Richard), Lorraine (Robert), Rejeanne (Mervin), and Angel (Syd); two brothers, Lucien and Joe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Marie was predeceased by her husband, Ron Christensen; son Brian; parents, Rene and Marie-Anne (nee Brisson) Gagne; brothers Richard, George, Alphonse, Victor and Arthur.

Marie was a wonderful, kind hearted woman, who was always there to help when needed. Her positive attitude, and her wisdom, was her trademark. She loved travelling, and being with her family, and her friends. She was involved with acting in skits at the senior’s center, playing bocce ball, floor curling, crib, bingo, and helping as a volunteer in various activities.

Funeral Service

Saturday, January 7, 2017
Viewing 1:30 pm ~ Service 2:00 pm
Edmonton Seniors Society (Calder Senior Center)
12963 - 120 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta

Donations

North West Edmonton Seniors Society               
12963-120 St                                                       
Edmonton, AB                                                       
T5E 5N8

and/or

Haying in the 30’s – Cancer Support Society
Box 35
Mallaig, AB
T0A 2K0

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Published: 31 October 2016

Maurice Gagne
December 30, 1952- October 19, 2016

Maurice passed way peacefully in his sleep in the arms of his loving wife Sherry, surrounded by his family and close friends.

He will be greatly missed, lovingly remembered, and honored by his wife, Sherry; children, Amore (David Garnett-Bennett), Breanne (Jason Anderson), Cody (Jennifer Perkins); nephew Ron (Shandy Poulin); as well as his cherished grandchildren, Cameron, Zea, Reilly, Samantha, Syler and Ruby. He is also survived by his mother, Gertrude Hartry; sisters, Alma (John), Elaine (Mark), and Lucille; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Maurice was predeceased by his father Alphonse and brother Normand.

It was Maurice’s wish that no public memorial be held.

Donations may be made to:

Haying in the 30’s

Box 35
Mallaig, Alberta
T0A 2K0

and/or

Elk Point Palliative Care
5310 – 50 Avenue
Elk Point, Alberta
T0A 1A0

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Published: 04 August 2016

Marvin Joseph Kosinski

September 9, 1950 - July 30, 2016

Marvin is survived by Jo, his loving wife of 43 years; his son, Dylan (Leah); grand-daughters, Andi-Mae and Josie-Gray; brother, Rodney (Nancy); many close family members and dear friends.

Marvin is predeceased by his father, Joseph Kosinski; mother, Annie Kosinski; and sister, Colleen Kosinski.

 Marvin grew up in Daysland, Ab. He began his work at Northgate Pontiac/Buick at the age of 18 when he moved to Edmonton. He and Jo where married on July 6, 1973. The birth of their son, Dylan soon followed in January 1974.  They moved to Bon Accord in January of 1975 where they made their home. For the following years he was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He spent his time finishing the interior of their western style home, countless hours coaching baseball and hockey, and restoring classic cars.

Memorial Service

Saturday August 6, 2016
at 1:00pm
Lilian Schick School
4509-54th Avenue
Bon Accord, AB

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in memory of Marvin to

Cross Cancer Institute
Alberta Cancer Foundation
11560 University Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
T6G 9Z9

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Published: 03 August 2016

D.F. “Snip” Loblick

August 25, 1929 – July 29, 2016

Snip was born at home in Stony Plain, Alberta on August 25, 1929 to his parents Albert and Helena (nee Schindler) Loblick. He passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016 at the Kipnes Center for Veterans, Edmonton, Alberta.

Snip leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 62 years Shirl (nee Schauer) Loblick; his eldest son, Donald Loblick of Gibbons, Alberta, youngest son Merlin (Silvana) Loblick of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Corrie (Shawn) Melloy of Edmonton, Alberta, Ryan (Angela) Loblick of Mission, British Columbia, Shawn (Kristie) Loblick of Gibbons, Alberta, Jessica Loblick of Denver, Colorado, and Ben Loblick of Denver, Colorado; great grandchildren, Alyssa Loblick, Faith Loblick, and Jaxson Loblick; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Snip was predeceased by his parents, Albert Loblick in 1960 and Helena (nee Schindler) Loblick in 1963 both from Gibbons, Alberta; older brother, Norton Loblick in 2006; and sister, Bernice Pollock in 2013.

The family invites you to join them for a Legion Memorial Service which will be held to honor and celebrate Snip’s life on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm, at The Cultural Center 5115 – 51 Street Gibbons, Alberta.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to to CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans, 4470 McCrae Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5E 6M8  and/or the Gibbons Legion 226, 5027 50 St,Gibbons,Alberta T0A 1N0.