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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 16 MONDAY JUNE 1, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 PAGE 11
Holy Redeemer Grad Class of 2020!
~ Obituary ~
OBITUARY Alberta “Dawn” King FROISE, Marjorie
OBITUARY
Alberta “Dawn” King, loving wife of
Robert Phillip King, passed away May 19, 1938 – March 26, 2020
nd
March 2 , 2020 at the Edson Long On Thursday, March 26, 2020,
Term Care Facility, at the age of 82 Marjorie Froise of Bonnyville, Alberta
years.
In Loving Memory of
passed into the presence of her Lord
Left to mourn her loss are Daughters
O I In Loving Memory of Shirley (Tim) Biernacki of Blind Bay and Saviour to the wonderful
welcome of "well done, good and
B.C. and Phylis (Murray) Barrass of
Reg Munday
Reg Munday
faithful
Shining Bank, Alberta; grandchildren
B N Who passed away three years ago Leslie (Racheal) Biernacki, Chris servant." Her life was dedicated to the service of the
(Christine) Biernacki, EllenaH (Jason)
Lord, and her passion
Who passed away three years ago
Richard (Tammy) Barrass, Jenny (Derek) Seibel; great
for global missions was evident in her pursuit of a DTH
on April 20, 2017
on April 20, 2017
grandchildren Taran, Josh, Kennedy, Darnell, Ryan, Brandon,
I M Another year has come and gone. Sheldon, Cynthia, Rebecca, Holly and William, as well as four in Missions and
Church Growth, and also in her work as an author,
great grandchildren; brothers Dan and wife Bev Fear of Olds,
Alberta and brother Wenn and wife Myra Fraser of Leduc,
researcher, presenter and
Our hearts still ache for you.
Alberta.
organizer.
T E It's the many sweet memories that May. She spent her childhood moving around South Africa
Dawn was pre-deceased by Sister Joyce and sister-in-law
until settling in
continue to get us through, along with
Dawn was born August 16, 1937 and married the love of her
Johannesburg for many years before moving to
U M all the love in heaven that surrounds life on December 31, 1955. Welkom in support of Harald's
They lived in Calgary and later moved to Edson. After
you. We miss you.
work and then finally Bonnyville, Canada. She
obtaining a homestead draw they moved to and farmed in
succumbed to cancer that had
Fulham, Alberta. After retirement they moved back into Edson.
A O Anne, Brian, Dorothy, Georgie, Memorial Scholarship Fund Box 17, Peers Alberta T0E 1W0 or caused her insufferable pain in the last six months of
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulham
her earthly life.Marjorie will be forever loved by her
Mardel, Brit, Gloria and Michele.
Edson Continuing Care Centre towards the purchase of a
husband; Harald Froise, her children; Timothy (Mary)
th
portable oxygen machine, 3825 – 6 Ave. Edson, Alberta
R R T7E 0C5. Froise, Greta Froise and Linda (Claye) Hopkins,
grandchildren; Borin, Jo, Anna and Eva Froise and
A Celebration of Life will be held in July along with interment
Kristin and Bethany Hopkins as well as her siblings;
at the Shining Bank Cemetery.
I I OBITUARIES & FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL Shirley (Donald) Gordon and Barrie Phipson. An online
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020,
at 11:00 a.m.
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
https://www.bonnyvillebaptist.com/resources/marjorie-
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
E E IN MEMORIES froise/
S S Following the graduation convoy for the HRH graduating class of 2020 on May 30, graduates gathered together for a special COVID-19 photo where they threw
toilet paper into the air as a nod to the traditional cap and gown photos. photo Cassie Kushniruk OBITUARY
~ Obituary ~ KALSHOVEN, Joan
Edwin Shantz With sadness we announce
Holy Redeemer Grad tribute video Alberta, the third child of Allan and Kalshoven (nee Palmer) who
January 19, 1939- April 25, 2020
the passing of our mom, Joan
Edwin was born in Carrot Creek,
EVENT Jessie Shantz. passed away peacefully on
Left to mourn his loss is his partner
REMINDER Anna, his daughters Kimberley, Cherry April 18th, 2020, at the age of
84, in Edmonton, Alberta.
and son Dana (Dawn), grandchildren
submitted HRH graduation. One such message came from Math to organize a full Graduation Ceremony pending and great grandchildren. Edwin was She will be dearly missed by her children:
Teacher Diane Williams who sang a short song the recommendations from Alberta Health predeceased by his son Rodney (1975)
FCSS Bag of Fun: and daughter Gina (2019), his parents Susan (Bob) Lypkie, Margot (Eric) Porter,
Looking for fun things It goes without saying that this year has not for a class she won't soon forget. Services. “The students voted this spring Allan (1974)& Jessie (1998) Shantz, his Karen (Scott) Engel and Trevor (Tammy)
brothers Ian(2015) and Lea (2016) and his sister Mary Howland
to do with your gone to plan for many scheduled events and The final component was perhaps the most overwhelmingly that they would like to have a (2018). Kalshoven, as well as her grandchildren Joel,
children? FCSS will activities thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. important of all: calling the Grads names. Tobin full graduation sometime in the fall,” says Tobin Edwin is survived by his siblings Lulu (Edward) Chizek of Christopher, Gregory, Tiffany and Taylor, three
deliver you a Bag of One such event was the Holy Redeemer and Churchill said the names of each of the who added that components like the Catholic Creston, BC, Herbert (Sandra) Shantz of Lac La Biche, sister- great grandchildren, and many friends and
in- law Hilary Shantz, sister in law Sarah Radcliffe, and Allan
Fun for free! Each Graduation celebrations. But that did not stop the Grads just as if they were to cross the stage to Light of Learning and the Valedictorian Address (Susan) Shantz of Peers, AB . He is also survived by numerous extended family.
week FCSS will have HRH staff for wanting to show their love and receive their diplomas. While their name was would be included. “We will continue to work to nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. She is survived by her sister Mary Boyer. She
Edwin grew up in Carrot Creek, AB attending Sparta School
themed bags for appreciation for the Grad Class of 2020 through called, a video showed a photo of the student. this end so long as AHS restrictions are lifted.” and Niton High School. He had numerous jobs working on is predeceased by her husband Floyd in 1989.
children ages 1-6. the creation of a special Tribute Video. As the video was shared on social media many Until then, the staff and school community farms and service stations until he joined the army in 1961. He In Joan's memory donations to the
Bags will be delivered “Due to the health restrictions from AHS it people commented how it brought tears to their would like to wish the graduates well as they was a corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces as aviation Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute or a
technician until honourably released in 1970. After his release
on Tuesdays. Door became impossible for us to hold a traditional eyes. start the new chapter in their lives and begin the he worked as an automotive mechanic in Ontario, Alberta and charity of your choice would be welcome.
step drop off only; in- Grad,” says Principal Betty Churchill. “But we Churchill's final message to the students next adventure in their lives. Vancouver Island where he spent over 40 years. In his later Due to Covid 19 and the current restrictions
years he enjoyed gold panning and listening to music. He
town delivery only. just wanted to do something to tell our thanked them all for the amazing memories. To view the video, go to holyredeemerhigh.ca. never lost his love of the outdoors and this shy, quiet man was on gatherings, a celebration of her life will be
County residents must graduating students how proud we are of them Following that, there was another musical tribute If you would like more information on this happiest when he was outside. Due to his health his last three held at a later date, at the Westlawn Funeral
be able to pick up and how much they are loved and missed at our for the Grads complete with an array of photos article please feel free to contact the school at years were spent in continuing care. Home & Cemetery in Edmonton, Alberta.
Following cremation, there will not be a service for Edwin at
Tuesday between 8:30 school.” that capped off the 30 minute video. 780-723-7437, visit our website at this time. His ashes will be interred at a later date.
am and 3:30 pm at the With that came the idea to create a video Looking to the fall, Holy Redeemer is hoping holyredeemerhigh.ca. In lieu of other tributes, donations, if desired, may be directed
FCSS Family Centre. to Edson Continuing Care in memory of Edwin Shantz. Westlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery | Arbor Memorial Inc.
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
One bag per family. tribute. “One of the most important moments for FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton AB CA, T5P 4A6
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
To receive this week's Grads and their families is to hear their child's Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 T: (780) 484-5500
bag, please input your name be called to receive their high school www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
information diploma,” says Assistant Principal Paul Tobin
In Loving
atresearch.net/r/ZS6F who was the primary creator of the video. “We In Loving
Y85. For more know it was not the same, but it was our way of
memory of
information, contact acknowledging this momentous occasion in these memory of
780-723-4338 or young men and women's lives.” OBITUARY
Enid
sarahm@edson.ca. The video included a number of components. Melvin William Soltys Enid
Biron
First were speeches of congratulations from Biron
Churchill and Tobin, who also said a special Mel was born to parents Julia and Basil on their
who passed away
prayer for our Grads as they move into homestead in Hines Creek on August 20th, 1940. As a who passed away
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
adulthood. In addition to their speeches was a child, he moved to Edson, AB where he took all his
message from Living Waters Superintendent Jo- schooling, graduating from Edson High School in
1958. He was an active participant in sports and
Anne Lanctot who gave positive words of school activities where he made many lifelong friends. She was a Daughter,
She was a Daughter,
wisdom for the graduating class. Mel married his high school sweetheart Liz in 1962.
Mother,
The next component saw the teachers and MP Gerald Soroka (pictured) as well as Town and County officials passed by HRH's 2020 For several years they lived in Edmonton starting their Mother,
careers before moving back to Edson, where Mel
Grandmother, Wife
support staff each give a special message to the graduates on May 30 during a graduation convoy hosted by the school's parent committee. continued his life-long insurance career becoming a Grandmother, Wife
grade 12s congratulating them on their photo Cassie Kushniruk partner with his father-in-law in Pattinson and Soltys and Best Friend.
and Best Friend.
Insurance, then a partner in INSCO, before opening
his own insurance agency Soltys Insurance.
For his many years of volunteer work in the
R
community, Mel was honoured as a Life Member of Remembered every dayemembered every day
the Edson Kinsmen Club, and as Edson Citizen of the
by your Family and Friendsy your Family and Friends
Year. Heading the fundraising to build the Seniors b
Pioneer Cabin was another project dear to his heart.
Re-enacting the pioneer journey from Edson to Grande Prairie by horseback was a
memorable adventure that Mel, "Sagebrush Soltys", always treasured!
After retiring in 1999, Mel and Liz spent many years enjoying their motorhome travels and
their years in Bucerias, Mexico where they made such special friends. Even after Mel’s
stroke in 2009, he was able to spend time in Mexico in the winter and his cabin on the
McLeod River in the summer- his happy places!
But family was the most important part of Mel’s life! His children Melinda-Rae (Colin),
Gregory, and Raeleen (Jason) knew him as a kind and loving father, and in their adult lives
as a role model - a man of incredible integrity and character. His grandchildren Mya and Ty,
Jenna and Justin, Brianna and Samantha knew their Grampy/Poppi as a kind, gentle and
sweet man who loved playing cards, doing puzzles, going quad riding at the cabin and the
one who always had "projects" for everyone and himself in the bush, shed or woodpile!! He
loved them dearly, and has left them with so many endearing memories and stories to tell!
Mel also leaves his sister Lydia Johnston and many nieces and nephews, as well as his
brother-in-law George and sister-in-law Margaret with forever memories, and so many
special friends who have touched his life and spirit as he has touched them!
Health failed Mel many times in his lifetime, but he always fought back with incredible
determination, hard work, amazing attitude, and with positive results. But sadly, his last
battle could not be won, and he passed at home in Calgary on May 5th, 2020, finally at
peace.
A life well lived. A man loved and respected by so many!
A Celebration of Life for Mel will be held in Edson hopefully later in the summer.
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Mel’s obituary at
www.McInnisandHolloway.com. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Mel’s
memory, the family asks you to consider the Edson Senior Pioneer Cabin, 836-7th avenue,
Edson AB T7E 1K8 or Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331-29 street, NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2.
In living memory of Melvin Soltys, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross
Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82
Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 PAGE 11
Holy Redeemer Grad Class of 2020!
~ Obituary ~
OBITUARY Alberta “Dawn” King FROISE, Marjorie
OBITUARY
Alberta “Dawn” King, loving wife of
Robert Phillip King, passed away May 19, 1938 – March 26, 2020
nd
March 2 , 2020 at the Edson Long On Thursday, March 26, 2020,
Term Care Facility, at the age of 82 Marjorie Froise of Bonnyville, Alberta
years.
In Loving Memory of
passed into the presence of her Lord
Left to mourn her loss are Daughters
O I In Loving Memory of Shirley (Tim) Biernacki of Blind Bay and Saviour to the wonderful
welcome of "well done, good and
B.C. and Phylis (Murray) Barrass of
Reg Munday
Reg Munday
faithful
Shining Bank, Alberta; grandchildren
B N Who passed away three years ago Leslie (Racheal) Biernacki, Chris servant." Her life was dedicated to the service of the
(Christine) Biernacki, EllenaH (Jason)
Lord, and her passion
Who passed away three years ago
Richard (Tammy) Barrass, Jenny (Derek) Seibel; great
for global missions was evident in her pursuit of a DTH
on April 20, 2017
on April 20, 2017
grandchildren Taran, Josh, Kennedy, Darnell, Ryan, Brandon,
I M Another year has come and gone. Sheldon, Cynthia, Rebecca, Holly and William, as well as four in Missions and
Church Growth, and also in her work as an author,
great grandchildren; brothers Dan and wife Bev Fear of Olds,
Alberta and brother Wenn and wife Myra Fraser of Leduc,
researcher, presenter and
Our hearts still ache for you.
Alberta.
organizer.
T E It's the many sweet memories that May. She spent her childhood moving around South Africa
Dawn was pre-deceased by Sister Joyce and sister-in-law
until settling in
continue to get us through, along with
Dawn was born August 16, 1937 and married the love of her
Johannesburg for many years before moving to
U M all the love in heaven that surrounds life on December 31, 1955. Welkom in support of Harald's
They lived in Calgary and later moved to Edson. After
you. We miss you.
work and then finally Bonnyville, Canada. She
obtaining a homestead draw they moved to and farmed in
succumbed to cancer that had
Fulham, Alberta. After retirement they moved back into Edson.
A O Anne, Brian, Dorothy, Georgie, Memorial Scholarship Fund Box 17, Peers Alberta T0E 1W0 or caused her insufferable pain in the last six months of
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulham
her earthly life.Marjorie will be forever loved by her
Mardel, Brit, Gloria and Michele.
Edson Continuing Care Centre towards the purchase of a
husband; Harald Froise, her children; Timothy (Mary)
th
portable oxygen machine, 3825 – 6 Ave. Edson, Alberta
R R T7E 0C5. Froise, Greta Froise and Linda (Claye) Hopkins,
grandchildren; Borin, Jo, Anna and Eva Froise and
A Celebration of Life will be held in July along with interment
Kristin and Bethany Hopkins as well as her siblings;
at the Shining Bank Cemetery.
I I OBITUARIES & FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL Shirley (Donald) Gordon and Barrie Phipson. An online
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020,
at 11:00 a.m.
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
https://www.bonnyvillebaptist.com/resources/marjorie-
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
E E IN MEMORIES froise/
S S Following the graduation convoy for the HRH graduating class of 2020 on May 30, graduates gathered together for a special COVID-19 photo where they threw
toilet paper into the air as a nod to the traditional cap and gown photos. photo Cassie Kushniruk OBITUARY
~ Obituary ~ KALSHOVEN, Joan
Edwin Shantz With sadness we announce
Holy Redeemer Grad tribute video Alberta, the third child of Allan and Kalshoven (nee Palmer) who
January 19, 1939- April 25, 2020
the passing of our mom, Joan
Edwin was born in Carrot Creek,
EVENT Jessie Shantz. passed away peacefully on
Left to mourn his loss is his partner
REMINDER Anna, his daughters Kimberley, Cherry April 18th, 2020, at the age of
84, in Edmonton, Alberta.
and son Dana (Dawn), grandchildren
submitted HRH graduation. One such message came from Math to organize a full Graduation Ceremony pending and great grandchildren. Edwin was She will be dearly missed by her children:
Teacher Diane Williams who sang a short song the recommendations from Alberta Health predeceased by his son Rodney (1975)
FCSS Bag of Fun: and daughter Gina (2019), his parents Susan (Bob) Lypkie, Margot (Eric) Porter,
Looking for fun things It goes without saying that this year has not for a class she won't soon forget. Services. “The students voted this spring Allan (1974)& Jessie (1998) Shantz, his Karen (Scott) Engel and Trevor (Tammy)
brothers Ian(2015) and Lea (2016) and his sister Mary Howland
to do with your gone to plan for many scheduled events and The final component was perhaps the most overwhelmingly that they would like to have a (2018). Kalshoven, as well as her grandchildren Joel,
children? FCSS will activities thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. important of all: calling the Grads names. Tobin full graduation sometime in the fall,” says Tobin Edwin is survived by his siblings Lulu (Edward) Chizek of Christopher, Gregory, Tiffany and Taylor, three
deliver you a Bag of One such event was the Holy Redeemer and Churchill said the names of each of the who added that components like the Catholic Creston, BC, Herbert (Sandra) Shantz of Lac La Biche, sister- great grandchildren, and many friends and
in- law Hilary Shantz, sister in law Sarah Radcliffe, and Allan
Fun for free! Each Graduation celebrations. But that did not stop the Grads just as if they were to cross the stage to Light of Learning and the Valedictorian Address (Susan) Shantz of Peers, AB . He is also survived by numerous extended family.
week FCSS will have HRH staff for wanting to show their love and receive their diplomas. While their name was would be included. “We will continue to work to nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. She is survived by her sister Mary Boyer. She
Edwin grew up in Carrot Creek, AB attending Sparta School
themed bags for appreciation for the Grad Class of 2020 through called, a video showed a photo of the student. this end so long as AHS restrictions are lifted.” and Niton High School. He had numerous jobs working on is predeceased by her husband Floyd in 1989.
children ages 1-6. the creation of a special Tribute Video. As the video was shared on social media many Until then, the staff and school community farms and service stations until he joined the army in 1961. He In Joan's memory donations to the
Bags will be delivered “Due to the health restrictions from AHS it people commented how it brought tears to their would like to wish the graduates well as they was a corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces as aviation Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute or a
technician until honourably released in 1970. After his release
on Tuesdays. Door became impossible for us to hold a traditional eyes. start the new chapter in their lives and begin the he worked as an automotive mechanic in Ontario, Alberta and charity of your choice would be welcome.
step drop off only; in- Grad,” says Principal Betty Churchill. “But we Churchill's final message to the students next adventure in their lives. Vancouver Island where he spent over 40 years. In his later Due to Covid 19 and the current restrictions
years he enjoyed gold panning and listening to music. He
town delivery only. just wanted to do something to tell our thanked them all for the amazing memories. To view the video, go to holyredeemerhigh.ca. never lost his love of the outdoors and this shy, quiet man was on gatherings, a celebration of her life will be
County residents must graduating students how proud we are of them Following that, there was another musical tribute If you would like more information on this happiest when he was outside. Due to his health his last three held at a later date, at the Westlawn Funeral
be able to pick up and how much they are loved and missed at our for the Grads complete with an array of photos article please feel free to contact the school at years were spent in continuing care. Home & Cemetery in Edmonton, Alberta.
Following cremation, there will not be a service for Edwin at
Tuesday between 8:30 school.” that capped off the 30 minute video. 780-723-7437, visit our website at this time. His ashes will be interred at a later date.
am and 3:30 pm at the With that came the idea to create a video Looking to the fall, Holy Redeemer is hoping holyredeemerhigh.ca. In lieu of other tributes, donations, if desired, may be directed
FCSS Family Centre. to Edson Continuing Care in memory of Edwin Shantz. Westlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery | Arbor Memorial Inc.
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
One bag per family. tribute. “One of the most important moments for FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton AB CA, T5P 4A6
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
To receive this week's Grads and their families is to hear their child's Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 T: (780) 484-5500
bag, please input your name be called to receive their high school www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
information diploma,” says Assistant Principal Paul Tobin
In Loving
atresearch.net/r/ZS6F who was the primary creator of the video. “We In Loving
Y85. For more know it was not the same, but it was our way of
memory of
information, contact acknowledging this momentous occasion in these memory of
780-723-4338 or young men and women's lives.” OBITUARY
Enid
sarahm@edson.ca. The video included a number of components. Melvin William Soltys Enid
Biron
First were speeches of congratulations from Biron
Churchill and Tobin, who also said a special Mel was born to parents Julia and Basil on their
who passed away
prayer for our Grads as they move into homestead in Hines Creek on August 20th, 1940. As a who passed away
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
adulthood. In addition to their speeches was a child, he moved to Edson, AB where he took all his
message from Living Waters Superintendent Jo- schooling, graduating from Edson High School in
1958. He was an active participant in sports and
Anne Lanctot who gave positive words of school activities where he made many lifelong friends. She was a Daughter,
She was a Daughter,
wisdom for the graduating class. Mel married his high school sweetheart Liz in 1962.
Mother,
The next component saw the teachers and MP Gerald Soroka (pictured) as well as Town and County officials passed by HRH's 2020 For several years they lived in Edmonton starting their Mother,
careers before moving back to Edson, where Mel
Grandmother, Wife
support staff each give a special message to the graduates on May 30 during a graduation convoy hosted by the school's parent committee. continued his life-long insurance career becoming a Grandmother, Wife
grade 12s congratulating them on their photo Cassie Kushniruk partner with his father-in-law in Pattinson and Soltys and Best Friend.
and Best Friend.
Insurance, then a partner in INSCO, before opening
his own insurance agency Soltys Insurance.
For his many years of volunteer work in the
R
community, Mel was honoured as a Life Member of Remembered every dayemembered every day
the Edson Kinsmen Club, and as Edson Citizen of the
by your Family and Friendsy your Family and Friends
Year. Heading the fundraising to build the Seniors b
Pioneer Cabin was another project dear to his heart.
Re-enacting the pioneer journey from Edson to Grande Prairie by horseback was a
memorable adventure that Mel, "Sagebrush Soltys", always treasured!
After retiring in 1999, Mel and Liz spent many years enjoying their motorhome travels and
their years in Bucerias, Mexico where they made such special friends. Even after Mel’s
stroke in 2009, he was able to spend time in Mexico in the winter and his cabin on the
McLeod River in the summer- his happy places!
But family was the most important part of Mel’s life! His children Melinda-Rae (Colin),
Gregory, and Raeleen (Jason) knew him as a kind and loving father, and in their adult lives
as a role model - a man of incredible integrity and character. His grandchildren Mya and Ty,
Jenna and Justin, Brianna and Samantha knew their Grampy/Poppi as a kind, gentle and
sweet man who loved playing cards, doing puzzles, going quad riding at the cabin and the
one who always had "projects" for everyone and himself in the bush, shed or woodpile!! He
loved them dearly, and has left them with so many endearing memories and stories to tell!
Mel also leaves his sister Lydia Johnston and many nieces and nephews, as well as his
brother-in-law George and sister-in-law Margaret with forever memories, and so many
special friends who have touched his life and spirit as he has touched them!
Health failed Mel many times in his lifetime, but he always fought back with incredible
determination, hard work, amazing attitude, and with positive results. But sadly, his last
battle could not be won, and he passed at home in Calgary on May 5th, 2020, finally at
peace.
A life well lived. A man loved and respected by so many!
A Celebration of Life for Mel will be held in Edson hopefully later in the summer.
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Mel’s obituary at
www.McInnisandHolloway.com. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Mel’s
memory, the family asks you to consider the Edson Senior Pioneer Cabin, 836-7th avenue,
Edson AB T7E 1K8 or Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331-29 street, NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2.
In living memory of Melvin Soltys, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross
Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82
Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.
