MONDAY, February 12, 2018

DANCOISNE

HELEN CECILIA DANCOISNE nee Makarenko, beloved wife of her late husband Glen of 58 years, passed away peacefully at the Fairmont Extendicare, on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the age of 97 years.

Left to cherish her memory and celebrate her life are her loving family: daughters Darlene Hranac of Readymade, AB and Lorna Cannon of South Lake Tahoe, California; son David (Carol) Dancoisne of Coaldale; grandchildren Kim (Don), Steph (Franco) and Mark Hranac, Michelle (Desmond) Murphy, Jason (Lisa) Dancoisne, Shawn Dancoisne and Tyler (Cheryl) Cannon; step-grandchildren Rick and Bob Cannon, Cindy, Clint (Dawn); great-grandchildren Tucker, Sydney, Elly, Colten, Macy, and Hayden, Kirsten D, Blake H, Leslie & Liam Hall, Eire, Aiden as well as many nieces and nephews.

Helen was predeceased by her husband Glen in ’95, son Robert in ’69, mother in ’34, father in ’57, brother Steve Makarenko, granddaughter Starlie Hranac in ’89, step-granddaughter Shannon Pahara in ’13, son-in-law Ed Hranac in ’91, brothers-in-law Eldon and wife Mary Dancoisne in ’56 and Mike Ryznar in ’80 and sisters Sophie Ryznar and Elsie Seekens and great-grandson Jace Pahara in 07.

Helen was born on July 11, 1920 in Lethbridge, to Stephen and Eudokia Makarenko. She attended school at St. Basil’s and St. Patrick’s in Lethbridge.

She married Glen in 1937 in St. Patrick’s Church in Lethbridge. In 1942, they moved to Coleman with daughters Darlene and Lorna, where they have resided since and were blessed with two sons, Robert and Dave.

She was an active member of the Coleman Catholic Women’s League since 1949, as well as a member of the Seniors Club, Preservation Society and Museum Employee over the years at Turtle Mountain Hotel, Holyk’s Grocery and, in her later years, on staff at the Coleman Post Office.

She was thankful and appreciative for the simplest give life had to offer. Her greatest treasure was her family. The love and laughter she received from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her heart with joy.

Although she is gone from our eyes, she will remain in our hearts forever.

A Private Funeral Service was held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, February 10th, 2018, with Alice Takacs officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.

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DYCK

Trenton Joel Dyck, age 13, beloved son of John and Jennifer Dyck of Picture Butte, Alberta, entered the presence of his Lord and Saviour on February 7, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, sister Kallie, and brothers Graham and Gareth.

Trenton was born on September 15, 2004. He was an active baby, toddler and boy, with a big, hearty laugh that made everyone else laugh with him. Early on, he set goals and showed a quiet determination in achieving them. He was inquisitive of the natural world around him and developed a keen interest in reading science-related books, encyclopedias and textbooks, along with action adventure and science fiction novels. He read voraciously and often curled up in his dad’s reclining chair, deeply engrossed in a book. Many hours were also spent building Lego, having outdoor adventures and playing games with his siblings, riding his bike and playing outside with his neighborhood friends. He also treasured numerous fishing trips and outings with his best friend’s family.

Trenton accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour when he was six years old, and had a deep, quiet faith in his resurrected Lord. He often volunteered to help his mom with any kitchen chores, cooking and baking. He served his family and helped with children’s ministries at his home church, and in the community.

Trenton was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive and advanced cancer in late October 2017. He was cared for at home by his family, then spent the last 12 days in Lethbridge Regional Hospital in Pediatric Palliative Care. He endured many months of suffering and looked forward to seeing Jesus face to face. Trenton was able to make a wish through the Children’s Wish Foundation, and donated the amount to Compassion Canada – Haiti – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project, so that children in Haiti will be able to have access to clean water. His vision was that others will come on board and help raise funds for this project so that people can be helped not only with their physical problems, but that they can hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A Celebration of Trenton’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the Coaldale MB Church, 2114 – 18th Street, Coaldale, AB. Private burial will be held prior to the service at the Coaldale Community Cemetery. Viewing will be held Monday, February 12th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Christensen Salmon Funeral Home, 703 – 13th St. N., Lethbridge, AB.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Compassion Canada – Trenton’s Wish, https://compassion.ca/trentons-wish.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca