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HANSON - Richard Bruce Hanson passed away at the Delta Hospital in Ladner, B.C. on Tuesday, April 16 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife Ida, children Kristine Coonfer and Oscar Hanson, three grandchildren, Kurt, Lee and Darcy Coonfer and one great grandchild, Evan Coonfer.

He was cremated and a memorial service was held at the Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen on Saturday, April 20th.

Bruce will be remembered as one who loved his family and a great story teller.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Veterans War Museum would be appreciated in his name.

Address: The Kings Own Calgary Regimental Funds Foundation, 4520, Crowchild Trail, S.W., Calgary, Alberta. T2T 5J4.
HOUCHIN - Mr. Wesley William Houchin, beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Houchin of Innisfail, Alberta passed away on May 23, 2002 at the age of 84 years.

Besides his loving wife, Wesley is the loving father of Judy (Bill) Gardiner, Jerry (Cheri) Houchin, and Dean (Judy) Houchin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Innisfail United Church (4720 - 48th Ave. Innisfail) on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 2:00 pm.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Innisfail United Church (4720 - 48th Ave., Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1N6).

As a memorial tribute to Wesley Houchin a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Innisfail) by Innisfail - Olds Community Funeral Service Ltd. "Innisfail Funeral Home & Crematorium" 4415 - 49th St. Innisfail, Telephone 227-0006.


HODGKINSON, Marilynne passed away at the Olds General Hospital on June 4, 2002 at the age of 58 years. She is survived by her husband Norman of Olds, son Scott of Red Deer, daughter Lori (Jim) Knapp and granddaughter Bailey of Bowden.

Marilynne is also survived by her mother Kay Brown of Olds and her brother Campbell (Irene) Brown of Okotoks.

She was predeceased by her father Floyd Brown in 1961.

At Marilynneís request there will be no formal funeral service. A private family graveside service was held on June 8, 2002 at the Olds Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2.

As a memorial tribute to Marilynne Faye Hodgkinson, a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Olds) by Olds Funeral Home & Crematorium, 5303 - 50 Avenue, Olds. Telephone 507-8610.
HUMPHREY - Mr. Edward Arthur Humphrey, beloved husband of Mrs. Marjory Humphrey of Innisfail, Alberta, passed away at the Innisfail Health Care Center on July 14th, 2002 at the age of 77 years.

Besides his loving wife, Edward is the loving father of a daughter, Debbie (Gerald) Pocha of Innisfail, Alberta, a son David (Sherry) Humphrey, of Cochrane, Alberta and four grandchildren, Allen (Cindy) Pocha of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Crystal (Mike) Dentman of Edmonton, Alberta, Robert David Humphrey and Avril Lynn Humphrey, both of Cochrane, Alberta. He is also survived by a brother, James Humphrey of Eastend, Saskatchewan, a sister Dorris Wilton of Surrey, BC, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, neices, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins in England. Edward was predeceased by a son, Robert James Humphrey in January 1973, a brother Richard Ernest Humphrey, and his parents James Richard and Emma Lillian.

Edward was born and raised at Eastend, Saskatchewan. He married Marjory Taylor of Claydon, Saskatchewan, on August 1st, 1944. They had three children, Debra Ruth, Robert James and David Edward. The family had a great love for music. Edward played in the Eastend Symphony Orchestra, and began to play for dances, at the age of 11. He played with the Eastend Rhythm Rascals and the Melody Kings. Most recently he played with the Parkland Olde Tyme Music Makers, spending time playing music in hospitals and nursing homes. Music was Edwardís greatest passion. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to carry on his love for music. Edward enjoyed ice hockey and curling. He coached, managed, and refereed numerous Saskatchewan hockey teams. He was a member of the Leader Saskatchewan Lionís Club. Other interests included fishing, hunting, camping, traveling, watching curling, and the outdoors. He also created handicrafts and donated to numerous community projects, as well as donated countless hours of handyman services to seniors throughout Bowden, Olds and Innisfail. Edward served from August 1944 to June 1947 in the Canadian Artillery, 43rd Field Regiment, Toronto, Ontario. He received the Canadian Voluntary Service medal and clasp, the 1939 to 1945 Star, the France/German Star, and the 1939 to 1945 Defence of Britain Medal. Edward was recently decorated for 55 years continuous service to the Royal Canadian Legion including Branches at Broadview, Saskatchewan, Bowden, Alberta, and Innisfail, Alberta.

A Memorial service will be held at the Innisfail Funeral Home and Crematorium on Saturday, July 20th, 2002 at 1:00 pm.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Center (1331-29th St. NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2) or to the STARS Air Rescue (1441 Aviation Park, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7).

As a memorial tribute to Edward Humphrey a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Innisfail) by Innisfail Funeral Home & Crematorium 4415 - 49th Street, Innisfail, Telephone 227-0006.