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PAGE 26 MONDAY JANUARY 21, 2019 MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 2018 PAGE 13
On January 8, two
members of the Silver
Doves band, Alberta
Williamson and Loretta
Belcourt (Skipper),
were singing and
playing for Parkland
Lodge residents.
Pictured is John
Vanderveen trying his
best to dance with each
of the ladies, as not
many men at the lodge
dance. Way to go John!
photo Deanna
Mitchener
FCSS Busy Babies had some very cute
babies on January 7 during their drop in
session at the Red Brick. This is a great
opportunity for parents to interact, along
with introducing their little ones to
others their age. Making social
connections is important for babies, as
well as the parents. Here at Busy
Babies you can enjoy some playtime
with your baby, take part in activities,
sing songs, and learn rhymes. Busy
Babies is held from 1:30 p.m. until 3
p.m. If you would like to learn more
about this program you can call the
FCSS ParentLink Centre at 780-723-
4338. photo Deanna Mitchener
~ In Loving Memory ~ ~In Loving Memory ~
Irene Sawatzky
April 3, 1931 - January 12, 2019 ED REGNIER
Mrs. Irene Sawatzky of Edson, beloved wife of
Mr. Wally Sawatzky, passed away peacefully Ed Regnier packed his duffle and
surrounded by family on Saturday, January 12, took his final trip across the divide
2019 at the age of 87 years. January 10, 2019 at the age of 72.
Irene was born in Richard, Saskatchewan to
Bernard & Ann Neufeld. She was raised in the He was predeceased by his parents
Binscarth, Manitoba area on a farm with her four Al and Nora, brothers Charlie, Tony,
brothers Jake, Bernard, John and Clarence and Mel, Joe and Alan .
her three sisters Kay, Annie & Grace. Ed is survived by his daughters
Irene completed grade 9 in country school and
moved to Winkler, Manitoba in 1948 where she Maureen Regnier (Shawn Gilbert), their children Shania (Brent),
met Wally. They married November 2, 1950 in Winkler, before moving to Samantha, Sara and Sonya, Christy (Troy) Vooys, Shauna
Hamilton, Ontario where they started their family with Wanda. (Tony) Araneda, their children Easton and Chase, Dana (Glen)
They moved back to Winkler in 1952 where they had Rick and Randy. In Lalonde, their children Shayla (Zac) and grandchild Leo,
January of 1956, they moved to Dryden, Ontario but had to leave due to
pollution from the pulp mill. August of that year they moved to Edson to be Teagan (Cody) and Guerin, lifelong friend Maggie Wilkins-
near Irene's mother. Joy was born in 1957, with Roy following in 1961, and Klammer, brothers Richard, Raymond(Marlene), sisters Stella
then Tammy in 1964. Cooper and Pat (Dave) Haapala, sister-in-law Clare (Rob)
Irene started work at King Koin Laundromat in 1966 and went to work at
J&K Hardware in 1970. In 1977 she started at Sea Spray Laundromat until Thorburn and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
1986. Ed was born in Olds, Alberta and spent his childhood in
Irene loved to cook, bake and enjoyed large family meals as family was Sundre, Alberta. At the age of 16, Eddie trailed horses to
most important to her. She enjoyed playing games, camping, dancing, long Jasper with his brother Charlie. The mountain country between
walks and her puzzles.
Besides her loving husband Wally, Irene will be lovingly remembered by Jasper and Edson became his home, where Outfitting and
her children Wanda (Pete) Haire, Tammy (Ken) Ramsay, Rick (Dora) Trophy Sheep hunting became his lifelong passion.
Sawatzky, and Roy Sawatzky; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; Eddie's Celebration of Life was held in Edson, Alberta, at the
sisters Kay, Annie, and Grace; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and Legion on Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m.
their families.
Irene was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Ann; as well as son Ed's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr.
Randy in 1975, daughter Joy in 2008; and brothers Jake (Jean), Bernard, Sood and the nurses of the Edson Health Care Centre and
John (Jean), and Clarence. Auxiliary for their care and compassion.
A Funeral Service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Memorial Donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Society
Royal Canadian Legion in Edson, with Pastor George Stone, officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Alberta and NWT, 10531 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB,
T5H 4K1.
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp. A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 26 MONDAY JANUARY 21, 2019 MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 2018 PAGE 13
On January 8, two
members of the Silver
Doves band, Alberta
Williamson and Loretta
Belcourt (Skipper),
were singing and
playing for Parkland
Lodge residents.
Pictured is John
Vanderveen trying his
best to dance with each
of the ladies, as not
many men at the lodge
dance. Way to go John!
photo Deanna
Mitchener
FCSS Busy Babies had some very cute
babies on January 7 during their drop in
session at the Red Brick. This is a great
opportunity for parents to interact, along
with introducing their little ones to
others their age. Making social
connections is important for babies, as
well as the parents. Here at Busy
Babies you can enjoy some playtime
with your baby, take part in activities,
sing songs, and learn rhymes. Busy
Babies is held from 1:30 p.m. until 3
p.m. If you would like to learn more
about this program you can call the
FCSS ParentLink Centre at 780-723-
4338. photo Deanna Mitchener
~ In Loving Memory ~ ~In Loving Memory ~
Irene Sawatzky
April 3, 1931 - January 12, 2019 ED REGNIER
Mrs. Irene Sawatzky of Edson, beloved wife of
Mr. Wally Sawatzky, passed away peacefully Ed Regnier packed his duffle and
surrounded by family on Saturday, January 12, took his final trip across the divide
2019 at the age of 87 years. January 10, 2019 at the age of 72.
Irene was born in Richard, Saskatchewan to
Bernard & Ann Neufeld. She was raised in the He was predeceased by his parents
Binscarth, Manitoba area on a farm with her four Al and Nora, brothers Charlie, Tony,
brothers Jake, Bernard, John and Clarence and Mel, Joe and Alan .
her three sisters Kay, Annie & Grace. Ed is survived by his daughters
Irene completed grade 9 in country school and
moved to Winkler, Manitoba in 1948 where she Maureen Regnier (Shawn Gilbert), their children Shania (Brent),
met Wally. They married November 2, 1950 in Winkler, before moving to Samantha, Sara and Sonya, Christy (Troy) Vooys, Shauna
Hamilton, Ontario where they started their family with Wanda. (Tony) Araneda, their children Easton and Chase, Dana (Glen)
They moved back to Winkler in 1952 where they had Rick and Randy. In Lalonde, their children Shayla (Zac) and grandchild Leo,
January of 1956, they moved to Dryden, Ontario but had to leave due to
pollution from the pulp mill. August of that year they moved to Edson to be Teagan (Cody) and Guerin, lifelong friend Maggie Wilkins-
near Irene's mother. Joy was born in 1957, with Roy following in 1961, and Klammer, brothers Richard, Raymond(Marlene), sisters Stella
then Tammy in 1964. Cooper and Pat (Dave) Haapala, sister-in-law Clare (Rob)
Irene started work at King Koin Laundromat in 1966 and went to work at
J&K Hardware in 1970. In 1977 she started at Sea Spray Laundromat until Thorburn and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
1986. Ed was born in Olds, Alberta and spent his childhood in
Irene loved to cook, bake and enjoyed large family meals as family was Sundre, Alberta. At the age of 16, Eddie trailed horses to
most important to her. She enjoyed playing games, camping, dancing, long Jasper with his brother Charlie. The mountain country between
walks and her puzzles.
Besides her loving husband Wally, Irene will be lovingly remembered by Jasper and Edson became his home, where Outfitting and
her children Wanda (Pete) Haire, Tammy (Ken) Ramsay, Rick (Dora) Trophy Sheep hunting became his lifelong passion.
Sawatzky, and Roy Sawatzky; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; Eddie's Celebration of Life was held in Edson, Alberta, at the
sisters Kay, Annie, and Grace; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and Legion on Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m.
their families.
Irene was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Ann; as well as son Ed's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr.
Randy in 1975, daughter Joy in 2008; and brothers Jake (Jean), Bernard, Sood and the nurses of the Edson Health Care Centre and
John (Jean), and Clarence. Auxiliary for their care and compassion.
A Funeral Service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Memorial Donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Society
Royal Canadian Legion in Edson, with Pastor George Stone, officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Alberta and NWT, 10531 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB,
T5H 4K1.
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp. A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
