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Pastors and missionaries who have gone on to glory
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  • Feb8Tue

    WILKINSON, Oline

    February 8, 2022

    Wilkinson, Oline (wife of EMCC Ordained Minister, Allan Wilkinson)

    January 30, 2022

     

    Oline Wilkinson (née Levesque), went to her heavenly home on January 30, 2022, in her 76th year, after a long battle with heart disease. 

    She will be forever cherished by Allan Wilkinson*, her husband of 53 years, her children and...

  • Jan10Mon

    Oke, Rev. Dr. Edward Lawrence

    January 10, 2022

    Oke, Rev. Dr. Edward Lawrence  (EMCC Ordained Minister)

    May 7, 1935 – January 3, 2022

    Dr. Edward Lawrence Oke was born in Hanna, Alberta on May 7, 1935, to Harold and Mabelle Oke. He passed away on January 3, 2022, eagerly anticipating a reunion with his parents, his sister Alta Mae Hannah, infant son Brian Edward and infant...

  • Dec13Mon

    DOW, Rev. Dr. Thomas Edward

    December 13, 2021

    DOW, Rev. Dr. Thomas Edward (EMCC Ordained Minister)

    February 5, 1940 - December 8, 2021

     

    Tom passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on February 5, 1940, and raised in Petrolia and Sarnia, Ontario.

    He was predeceased by his parents Harold Dow and Mae (nee Buckner), his first wife Carolyn (nee...

  • Oct19Tue

    KELLSEY, Garry

    October 19, 2021

    KELLSEY, Garry   (Father-in-Law of Rev. Charlie Bowen, EMCC Ordained Minister)  

    On the 10th of October, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Friend, Garland Keith Kellsey, or Garry, as everyone knew him, was welcomed into the arms of His God and Father. Garry leaves behind his dear wife of 61 years,...

  • Jun15Tue

    WILEY, Wilson Thomas

    June 15, 2021

    WILEY, Wilson Thomas  (EMCC Ordained Minister)
    March 14, 1937 - June 4, 2021

    Passed away peacefully at Campbell House on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Prosser). Dear father of Rick, Susan, Randy (predeceased) and Roger (Stacey). Fondly remembered by 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

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  • May28Fri

    BELL, Eldon Wright

    May 28, 2021

    BELL, Eldon Wright  (Father of Denis Bell, Former EMCC Youth Director)
    September 17, 1925 – May 22, 2021

    On Saturday, May 22, 2021, Eldon Wright Bell peacefully passed away at the home of Denis* and Lynda in Collingwood. Eldon was predeceased by his wife Audrey (Reinhart) Bell on August 30, 2020. Dad is now with the love of his life...

  • May26Wed

    WANG, Li-Hsing

    May 26, 2021

    WANG, Li-Hsing , (Mother of Rev. Paul Wang, EMCC Ordained Minister)
    January 11, 1953 - March 15, 2021

    Passing into God's presence at Mackenzie Health Long Term Home at the age of 68, Li-Hsing (a.k.a. Lise) was the beloved wife to Neilson Pan-Shyr Wang for 43 years, and also loving mom to Rev. Paul Wang* and Mary, mother-in-law to...

  • Apr19Mon

    FERGUSON, Alexander McMaster

    April 19, 2021
    FERGUSON, Alexander McMaster   (Father-in-law to EMCC Ordained Minister Rev. Chris Gatten)
    January 7, 1938 – April 15, 2021

    Alex, age 83, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 15, 2021. Born January 7, 1938, in Paisley, Scotland to James and Margaret (McMaster) Ferguson. Beloved husband of 61 years to Letitia...
  • Mar26Fri

    KWAN, Wong Choi Har

    March 26, 2021

    KWAN, Wong Choi Har  ( mother of former EMCC Pastor Enoch Kwan)
    March 25 th , 2021

    Passed away at the age of 97 on the morning of March 16, in her sleep in Dogwood Lodge, Vancouver. She joins with her husband, Kwan Hoi Kung, who went to be with the Lord twenty years ago at the age of 86. 

    She is lovingly remembered by her children,...

  • Mar15Mon

    JONES, Gerald (Jerry) Joseph

    March 15, 2021
    JONES, Gerald (Jerry) Joseph   (Father-in-law of EMCC Regional Minister, Rev. Brian Archer)
    March 20, 1931 - March 7, 2021  

    Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Jones passed away peacefully the evening of March 7, 2021, at Chinook Hospice in Calgary a few days short of his 90th birthday.
    Jerry was born on March 20, 1931, in Halifax, NS. He moved to...