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12/07/2025

Holiday Remembrance Program 2025

Join us as we gather in warmth, reflection, and community for our annual Holiday Remembrance Program—a time to honor and remember loved ones who hold a special place in our hearts.

The holiday season can be especially difficult for those experiencing grief. Moments that once brought joy may now feel heavy, and traditions can stir emotions that are hard to navigate. This program is a space where we can come together in understanding and compassion, supporting one another through a time that can feel both tender and challenging. You are not alone, and we hope this gathering brings comfort, connection, and peace.

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (Alberta Time)
Provost Recreation & Culture Centre
5113 43 Street

All are welcome to attend.

For those unable to join us in person, the program will be livestreamed on the GFH website so you can participate from wherever you are.

Livestream Link (available at program time):
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If travelling from Saskatchewan, please allow for the one hour time difference.

12/04/2025

Phillip Donald Arndt was born on July 21, 1948 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to Arthur and Zilla Arndt.

With his family by his side, Phil passed away on December 4, 2025 at the Provost Health Centre at the age of 77.

A man whose hands were rarely still, Phil found joy working in the backyard, camping, fishing, golfing and playing hockey. He will be remembered for his quickness to help, his resourceful nature and his talent for truly 'MacGyvering' things up.

Phil will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Carol (nee Pahlke); his children, Cori (Brad) Hampson, Andrea Arndt and Dana (Brandi) Arndt; and his cherished grandchildren, Kennedy, Bennett, Anwen and Asher.
He is also survived by his brothers, Ken (Kathy) Arndt, Gerald (Evelyn) Arndt, Lawrence (Joanne) Arndt, Lorrie (Lori) Arndt; brother-in-law Norris (Ruth) Pahlke as well as numerous other relatives and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Zilla Arndt; and in-laws, Ed and Eileen Pahlke.

A funeral service will be held for Phil on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Provost United Church with Pastor Paul McCormick officiating. Interment to follow at the Provost Cemetery.

For those travelling from Saskatchewan, please allow for the one hour time difference.

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12/04/2025

Penny Lynn Jansen
October 18, 1949 – December 3, 2025

Penny Lynn Jansen passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 76. Penny was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a caring grandmother whose kindness and strength touched all who knew her.

She spent most of her life in British Columbia, where she grew up and raised her family, before moving to Alberta to remain closer to her loved ones during the last years of her life. Her family is deeply grateful for the care she received and for the support offered by friends, relatives, and caregivers throughout these past years.

Penny will be remembered with love, gratitude, and enduring affection by all who were part of her life.

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12/02/2025

Simon Gabriel “Gabe” Fleck was born in Provost on November 13, 1937. He grew up on the family farm homestead 4 miles southeast of Bodo. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Gabe attended Bodo school for grades 1–9. At this time, Provost Public School was being built. So a few of the boys from that area got hired to help build this school that summer. It was at this time dad decided he did not want to be a brick layer for the rest of his life.

He attended Consort school for grade 10, Provost school was now completed so back to Provost for grades 11 & 12. In Provost, he rented a room on the west side of town (Mrs. Scheck's house). It was so cold there in winter that the wash basin water froze and you could see your breath in every room of the house!

After graduation Dad moved to Edmonton to work at a cement company installing steps. But in the winter of 1961 Dad and Bob Wetzstein made the decision to head to the ice fields and cut block ice for 90 cents an hour. Then back to the farm for the next three seasons—spring, summer and fall.

Dad met mom at a dance in Bodo on a blind date; they dated 4 years and were married in June of 1964. They farmed on the family farm and they had 4 children.

He passed away on December 1, 2025 at the Provost Health Centre at the age of 88 years.

Gabe will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 61 years, Angie; children, Myrna (Pat) and their children, Lyndsay (Anil), Lisa and Lauren; Murray (Trish) and their children, Curtis (Courtney) and Tanner (Tamara); Lorna (Rob) and their children, Jessie (Austin), Logan (Isha) and †Brad; great grandchildren, Sadie and Lainie Fleck; sisters, Adeline and Loretta; and sisters in law, Nellie and Josephine.

Gabe was predeceased by his son, Brad in 2012; parents, Katie (Gramlich) and Peter Fleck; brothers, Arnold, Gilbert and Wilf; brothers‑in‑law, Adam Fisher, Joe Hummel, Peter Scherger and Albert Weinkauf; and parents in law, John and Paula Weinkauf.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Provost, Alberta with Father Avinash Francis SAC officiating. Following the service, all are invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Provost Recreation & Culture Centre.

For those unable to attend, Gabe’s service will be livestreamed and accessible through the GFH website at the time of the service.

Those travelling from Saskatchewan, please allow for the one hour time difference.

For more information, please visit:
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11/28/2025

Rudolph Stang
December 29, 1933 – November 22, 2025

Prayers will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. SK Time, and the Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. SK Time. Both services will take place at St. Mary’s Church in Macklin with internment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saskatoon Friendship Inn in Dad’s honor. The Mass of Christian Burial will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend, it will be accessible through the link below or by going onto the GFH website at the time of the service.

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For those travelling from Alberta, please allow for the one hour time difference.

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11/28/2025

Alice “Marilyn” Babcock was born in Provost, Alberta on March 12, 1939 to Jim and Ida Todd. She was the little sister to Rodney and Dave. For the first year of her life, they lived around the Metiskow area and in the spring of 1940 the family moved south of Czar to the current location of Todd Ranch, which would be her home for the next 18 years.

She attended the one room school house of Lakesend until Good Luck reopened in 1949 where she continued her education until it closed in 1955 when she was 15-years-old. She rode her horse or walked to school with her brothers. When Good Luck closed, she boarded in Sedgwick and attended school for a brief time. School was not one of her loves even though she had a Gramma that was a school teacher.

She worked for Kenny and Bette Anderson for a period of time looking after their kids and cooking. She lived at home until April of 1958 when she married Ronnie Rolls and they resided on their farm south of Veteran. Tragically 15 months later Ronnie passed away of cancer. In 1960, Marilyn married Bill (G. William) Rolls, Ronnie’s brother, and they resided on the same farm south of Veteran until 1978 when they built a new home just outside of Veteran. In 1989, Bill and Marilyn divorced. Some years later Leonard (Dillon) Babcock, Marilyn’s elusive neighbor, came into her life. Dillon and Marilyn were married on December 30, 1993 and she moved to Dillon’s farm, a few miles east of Consort. They were married for just shy of 32 years before she passed away.

Marilyn had three children: Bob, Todd and Lisa. Family was very important to her. Her children and grandchildren were Marilyn’s pride and joy and although she may not have been able to see them often, they were always in contact by phone. She would host many holiday meals, and could always fill you in with what was going on in their worlds.

Marilyn worked her whole life. On the farm she would work with the cattle, drive tractor, run the bailer or drive truck as well as tending the house, garden and making meals. After moving to Consort she worked at the Consort Lodge and in later years volunteered one day a week at the New to You store. She enjoyed the work and the visiting. Even while working away from the farm, she never let up on her farm work.

Marilyn had a kind heart and was loved by all. Neighbours and family were very important to her and if she wasn’t entertaining, they were going out. She loved animals and always had cats, chickens and milk cows around. She loved travelling and although she had visited 4 continents, some of her favorite places were Maui, Victoria (Bouchard Gardens) and Dory Lake.

Marilyn passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospital on November 26, 2025 at the age of 86, surrounded by her family. Marilyn will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew her.

Marilyn leaves to mourn her husband, Dillon; her children, Bob (Noreen), Todd (Holly) and Lisa (Kerry); grandchildren, Cory, Chelsey (Tyler), Nicole, Amy, Jeremy, Jordan (Kelsie) and Jessy (Beth); and great grandchildren, Jade, Presley, Quinn, Callie, Alyvia, Graycen, Rohnyn, Sophya, Jaxxon, Nixxon, Jude and Eli; brother, Dave (Maxine); sisters-in-law, Janet and Joan (Guy); brother-in-law, Brian (Roberta); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.

Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Ronnie; parents, Jim and Ida Todd; in-laws, George and Lizzie Rolls; mother-in-law, Florence Babcock; brother, Rodney; sister-in-law, Shari; brother-in-law, Georgie; and baby boy Rolls.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Consort Sportex Curling Rink. A private family interment will follow at the Metiskow Cemetery.

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11/27/2025

On November 25, 2025, Maureen (Speers) Flett passed away peacefully at Wainwright Continuing Care, with Katie and Derek lovingly by her side.

Maureen will be forever remembered by her family: her devoted husband of 54 years, Derek Flett; her son Jeremy Flett and his wife Sarah, with their daughter Dani; and her daughter Katie Redekop and her husband Jeff, with their children Mercedes and Jacob.

Maureen lived her life grounded in a deep love for Jesus and her family. Her faith shaped everything she did. She loved people wholeheartedly and cherished every opportunity to visit, connect, and offer encouragement. She had a generous heart for volunteering in the churches she attended and throughout her community.

A funeral service to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Czar Community Hall.

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11/25/2025

Just a gentle reminder about our upcoming Holiday Remembrance Program. This gathering is especially meaningful as we honor the families served through GFH from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, whose loved ones will be acknowledged in both our slideshow and program.

More importantly, this event is open to anyone seeking a caring, supportive space to hold their grief as we move into the holiday season. You don’t have to walk this time of year alone, we welcome you with open hearts.

We truly hope to see you there.

11/24/2025

With deep gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Rudolph Stang announces his peaceful passing on November 22, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on December 29, 1933, Dad grew up with a strong work ethic, a deep love for the land, and a commitment to community that shaped every part of his life. As a lifelong farmer, he poured his energy, skill, and heart into the fields he tended. His dedication to agriculture was more than an occupation, it was a calling, and he took great pride in nurturing both the soil and the values it taught: patience, resilience, and humility.

Dad was a pillar of the Macklin community. Whether through volunteering, offering a helping hand to neighbours, or showing up at local events and organizations, he quietly but consistently strengthened the town he loved. His presence was steady and dependable, and his contributions (often made without fanfare) left a lasting impact.

A man of unwavering faith, Dad was a devoted Catholic, grounding his life in prayer and service. His faith guided his decisions, shaped his character, and provided deep comfort throughout his life.

Those who knew Dad will remember his gentle nature, his straightforward wisdom, and his ability to find joy in simple things. He was a man of integrity, generosity, and deep compassion.

Dad’s hands shaped the land and his faith and kindness shaped the lives around him. He will be deeply missed.

Rudolph will be forever missed by Gwen, his loving wife of 66 years, his children: Lisa (Gerry) Holst, Michele (Denis) Kohlman, Carlene (Jim) Friedrich, Teresa (Frank) Bast, Phil (Rhonda) Stang, Trish (Greg) Holst, Maureen (Daryl) Stang, Bill (Jolene) Stang, Brian (Tannis) Stang and his Grandchildren: Christopher (Trisena), Curtis (Tatiana), Sheryl (Jordan), and Bradley (Danielle); Alanna (Brad) and Matthew (Taylor); Kerry, Kelsey, and Andrew; Dustin (Taya), Spencer (Kali), and Alexa (Kye); Amelia; Austin (Kirsten) and Jadyn (Greg); Colton (Alexandra), Lane (Desiree), Shelby, Adine (Mike), and Paige (Brandon); Dylan, Taya, and Kallen; Davin, Lenay, and Deidrick; and Great Grandchildren: Casen, Kieva, Harlan, Brodie, Liam, Sawyer, Penelope, Hailey, Emma, Avery, and Briar. All of us will forever cherish his memory and the example he set.

Rudolph is survived by his brothers and sisters: Kay Zerr, Mark (Rita), George (Cathy), Sister Rita, Hildegarde (Merv) Prediger, Bernie (Joe) Tuchscherer, Richard (Helen), Lucy (Don) Adams, Leonard (Sandra), and Gwen’s family: Anne Loran, Dorothy (Michel) Fortier;

Rudolph was predeceased by his parents Wendelin and Eugenia; his sisters and their husbands: Barbara (Steve), Mary (Lefty), in-laws Ed Zerr and Isabel Stang; Gwen’s parents, Emil and Maria and family; Bill, Hugo (Geree), Tom (Millie), and Lis Loran.

Prayers will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. SK Time, and the Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. SK Time. Both services will take place at St. Mary’s Church in Macklin with internment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saskatoon Friendship Inn in Dad’s honour.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the community for the outpouring of love and support.

We invite all to join us at the Macklin and District Communiplex for lunch with fellowship and stories in celebration of Dad’s life. We have the hall booked for the day and would encourage people to stay and visit.

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11/12/2025

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of their Mother/Baba, Madeline Worobo (Sirman), on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Madeline Worobo (Sirman) was born on October 17, 1930 to John and Polly Sirman of Hemaruka, Alberta. She was one of 11 children in the Sirman family.

On October 22, 1948 she married Alexander (Alex) Worobo of Pemukan, Alberta. They resided on his family farm north of Monitor then moved to Hemaruka. Throughout their marriage they lived in Consort, Sherwood Park and Bruderheim. They welcomed four daughters into their world; Linda Mae, Brenda Carol, Caroline Marie and Sharon Alexandra.

Madeline enjoyed gardening, baking/cooking (she was the best), shopping and spending time with her family. In her earlier years, she enjoyed community dances, curling and discing. She cherished the road trips that were taken over the years with family. Her relaxing time was occupied with playing solitaire, reading, listening to music, embroidery, word searches and keeping up with her favourite soap operas. She enjoyed playing numerous card games/games with family; a good game of Canasta or crib was a favourite.

Madeline was predeceased by her loving husband, Alex; parents, John and Polly Sirman; 10 siblings - Mary, Bill, Dave, Ann, Edna, Kay, Jessie, Doris, Mike and John; son in law, Warren Meers.
She leaves to mourn her daughters Linda, Brenda (Meers), Caroline and Sharon; her grandchildren Dawn and Kirk Meers, Erin and Carson Bergman as well as her sisters in law, Rose Sirman and Lily Letniak and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank her doctors, Ns/LPNs/HCAs/nurse practitioner for giving her a quality of life in her last few years. As well, thank you to the Consort Seniors Lodge staff and HomeCare workers. Know that everyone´s care and compassion has not gone unnoticed; thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

As per Madeline´s request, only immediate family will have a graveside service.

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11/11/2025

On behalf of the Sortland Family, we announce the passing of Bonnie Lynn Sortland.

Bonnie passed away surrounded by the love of her family on November 10, 2025 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 73 years.

Bonnie is lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Richard; 4 children, son, Brian (Joyce) and their children, Carson & Sophie; Son, Kirk (Melonie) their children, Daphnie (Jeremy) and Kale; Son, Bruce (Karen) and their children, Gabriel, Easton and Eliana; daughter, Amber (Delayne) Schaffer and their children, Kianna, Keaton and Kenzie; and her brother, Len Fossen.

A funeral service will be held for Bonnie on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Consort Sportex – Curling Rink with Darrel Durksen officiating. Interment will follow at the Lakeroad Cemetery.

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11/11/2025

We come together with heavy hearts to honor Lyle Joseph Hauck, whose life though marked by struggle, was rooted in love, loyalty, and quiet strength.

Lyle was born on October 7, 1961, in the embrace of the family farm, the fifth of six children to Norbert and Madeline Hauck. He grew up surrounded by the rhythm of the land, the laughter of siblings, and the steady hands of parents who taught him the value of hard work and family. As a young man, Lyle left the farm to live with his uncle Charlie—his mother’s brother—a move that spoke to the deep bonds within this family. It was a chapter of independence yet always tethered to home.

In 1985, Lyle began a fifteen-year journey with CP Rail, steady and reliable, running equipment from Provost all the way to Manitoba. He knew the rails like the back of his hand, guiding heavy loads across the prairies, mile after mile, in sun, snow, and wind. Later, he found joy working alongside his friend Sheldon at Oxamitny Trucking—a place where camaraderie made the long hauls lighter and the days brighter. Lyle had a helper’s heart. He was the one his brother, Darrel could always call when it was time to mend fences for the cattle. Together they worked the posts and wire, side by side—until one stubborn post pounder claimed a finger and a half. Lyle never complained. That was Lyle: resilient, good-natured, and never one to let pain define him.

About seven years ago, Lyle made the difficult choice to move to Edmonton. He returned only twice—once to stand beside his family at his brother Allan’s funeral, and again to say goodbye to his beloved mother, Madelene. Each time, the pull of grief brought him back, but Edmonton called him onward again.

He was a sweet and kind soul—gentle in spirit, quick to listen, slow to judge. But life is rarely gentle in return. Addiction crept in, quiet at first, then relentless. It dimmed the light we all knew in him, and for too many years, it held him captive. Yet even in his darkest seasons, those who loved him never stopped seeing the man beneath—the brother, the friend, the uncle with the warm smile and the willing hand. Earlier this year, cancer found him. It started in his leg, and Lyle—our strong, quiet Lyle—was scared.

On November 6, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Lyle Joseph Hauck left this world. He was 64 years old. Today, we don’t remember him only for his struggles. We remember him for his laughter on the farm, his steady presence on the rail line, his loyalty to Sheldon, his sacrifice for Darrel’s cattle, the brief but heartfelt returns for Allan and Madelene, and the kindness that addiction could never fully erase. Lyle taught us that a life doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. That love endures beyond distance and brokenness. That even a quiet man, far from home, can leave a loud echo in the hearts of those who knew him. Rest easy, Lyle. You are home now—whole, free, and forever loved.

He will be forever missed by his father, Norbert; brothers, Eric Gerry and Darrel; and sister, Maxine; as well as multiple nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.

Lyle was predeceased by his mother, Madelene; and brother, Allan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lyle on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Provost, Alberta with Father Avinash Francis SAC officiating. Interment will follow at the Provost Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and accessible through the GFH website at the time of the service.

If travelling from Saskatchewan, please allow for the one hour time difference.

For more information, please visit:
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