OLSON, Brandon (Brad) (EMCC Ordained Minister)
February 3, 1942 – March 12, 2025
On March 12, 2025 Brandon (Brad) Olson passed away peacefully at the age of 83.
Brad is lovingly remembered by his wife, Donna, of 59 years; children, Tom (Pam), Rachel (Cam), Becky, Chris (Sandra); grandchildren, Hailey (Ernesto), McKenzie, Alyssa,...
GAST, Lorne Roger (EMCC Ordained Minister)
October 6, 1940 – February 14, 2025
Roger Gast went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday the 14th day of February, 2025 at Trillium Villa in his 85th year. Roger was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Kathaleen Gast (2024) of 63 years.
Loving father to Paul (Laurie) of London and Bryan...
SHERICK, Phyllis (Missionary to Nigeria)
November 17, 1937 - January 13, 2025
Phyllis Sherick (nee Traub) was born November 17, 1937 and was the third child of six, and first daughter to Harley and Glapha Traub. Phyllis was born in Didsbury Alberta. As a child, Phyllis enjoyed a close bond and friendship with her brother Laverne and on many...
BUDD, Steve Gordon (EMCC Ordained Minister; served at Hoadley EMC, Alberta )
April 19, 1947 - December 9, 2024
Reverend Steve Gordon Budd of Hoadley, Alberta, passed away at home on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 77 years. He is now resting in the comfort of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Steve was born on April 19,...
CARNE, Rev. James “Jim” H. (EMCC Ordained Minister; served in a few of our Ontario churches) July 13, 1930 - October 8, 2024
On the morning of Tuesday, October 8, 2024, our little sister Joy welcomed our Dad into heaven. He was surrounded by the love of his life and best friend P. Lorraine Carne and his girls. His was a life well...
Evans, Rev. Paul (EMCC Ordained Minister)
Reverend Paul Evans passed away on June 12, 2024 in Oyen, AB.
Paul served in May City Missionary Church (east of Olds) from 1979-89, Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church from 1989-98, and Oyen Evangelical Missionary Church (2000-2005). Afterwards Paul retired from ministry and worked for the town of...
FRETZ, Rev. Lloyd David (EMCC Ordained Minister)
1938-2024
With some sadness mixed with joy, we announce the peaceful passing of Rev. Lloyd Fretz into the presence of his Saviour surrounded by his family at Nithview in New Hamburg on April 26, 2024.
Beloved husband to Marie for 65 wonderful years. Loving father to: Matthew (Karen), Alayne...
STUART, Rev. Roy H. (EMCC Ordained Minister)
1932-2024
Roy left us peacefully early Sunday morning, March 17, 2024, at 91. He joins his beloved wife Irene and is survived by their children David (Kathy), Joy (Arthur Dyck), Ellen (Doug Kunyk) and Gloria (Jim Rudenberg), 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Roy and Irene began their...
GINGRICH, Della Viola Beisel (wife of Rev. Virgil Gingrich, EMCC Ordained Minister)
Della Viola Beisel Gingrich passed peacefully from this life into the presence of God on January 25, 2024.
Born in Elmira, Ontario, her 91 years were rich in life lived in Canada but also in Japan and Kenya. With her business training she was a respected office...
Losch, Rev. Theodore M. (EMCC Ordained Minister)
1930–2023
Ted Losch passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (2022). Loving father of Heather DeFrancesco (David), Dale (Jerusha), and Duane (Susan). Cherished grandfather of ten and...
