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Pastors and missionaries who have gone on to glory
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  • Mar29Thu

    Delsaut, Marie Dilette

    March 29, 2018
    Marie Dilette Delsaut was born April 16, 1921 and passed away peacefully March 25, 2018. On March 25, 2018, Marie passed away peacefully less than a month short of her 97th birthday.  She died in her sleep cared for lovingly by the staff of Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. She is now in the presence of Her Lord: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord … they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow.’ Rev 14:13
  • Mar5Mon

    William "Bill" James North

    March 5, 2018
    NORTH, William "Bill" J.

    William "Bill" North passed away on Saturday March 3rd, 2018 in his 77 year, at Balderson, ON. A Lanark County entrepreneur was known for his "wheeling and dealing" right up to his last days. Survived by his wife Donna and his children Rev. D. Bruce (Patricia) and his daughter Margo (Kent) Gibson, his grandchildren...
  • Feb14Wed

    HORCH, "Mom" Bertha

    February 14, 2018

    Bertha “MOM” Horch
    Former dorm parent at HCC
    1924-2018  

    Bertha Horch (nee Mammel) , beloved wife of the late Rev. Reuben Horch, a former Evangelical United Brethren Church (EUB) pastor, passed on to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 28 at the age of 93 years. Bertha leaves to cherish her memory, seven...

  • Jan4Thu

    CHESTER, Edward Nelson

    January 4, 2018
    Notice of a Death
    Edward Nelson Chester , passed peacefully on to eternity on January 3, 2018 at the age of 86. He was married for over 60 wonderful years to (Margaret) Noriene (Purdy) until she passed away in 2014. He is survived by 4 children and their spouses and families: John and Cynthia (Jeremy & Suzette, Corey & Ida, Stacey &...
  • Nov16Thu

    BROWN, Ruth

    November 16, 2017

    Ruth Brown passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of Arthur “Art” Brown of Medicine Hat.

    In 1952, Ruth and Art were married and entered the Christian ministry, serving churches in Torrington, Alberta, Lipton, Saskatchewan, Hanna, Alberta and Medicine Hat. Ruth’s natural gifts in music, teaching and hospitality along with her heart to serve the needs of others and especially young people helped the churches they served to flourish. Since 1984, Ruth and Art have enjoyed the home they designed and built in Medicine Hat. It has been the gathering place of their entire family of fourteen over many years. 

    Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday from 12:30 p.m - 1:25 p.m.  The funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.  

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    Your prayers for the family are appreciated.

  • Nov10Fri

    DOW, William Norman

    November 10, 2017
    William Norman Dow , 97, passed away peacefully at the Mitchell Nursing Home, Mitchell, ON on Monday, November 6, 2017.

    Beloved husband of the late Winnifred (McPhail) Dow (2010). Dear father of David Dow (Paulette) of Iowa and Pastor Ernest Dow (Yvonne) of Blyth. Dear father-in-law of Marion Dow of RR2, Staffa. Loving grandfather of Lisa...
  • Sep28Thu

    RIEGEL, Lydia "Lil" Bertha

    September 28, 2017

    Mrs. Lydia “Lil” Bertha Riegel peacefully went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the age of 96 years, beloved wife of the late Rev. Art Riegel. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Bev Schultz, Cheryl (Richard) Schatz and Gloria (Brian) Stevenson; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Jeremy),...

  • Sep7Thu

    MACONOCHIE, Rev. James 'Jim' Johnstone

    September 7, 2017

    Rev. Jim Maconochie went to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 31, 2017 at the age of 97.

    Jim was born in 1920 to Bob and Annie Maconochie on a homestead in Beaver Flats, east of Rocky Mountain House, AB.

    On July 22, 1953, Jim married Jean Burgess. They spent their lives serving in numerous churches throughout Alberta. Jim served on numerous...

  • Sep7Thu

    LAGEER WARNER, Eileen

    September 7, 2017

    Eileen Lageer Warner, 93, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Born in Owen Sound, ON, Canada. Eileen was the daughter of the late Wilmot and Winnifred Lageer. Eileen lived her life for God. She was a missionary in Nigeria for 25 years, having taught in teacher training and theological schools while there. She also...

  • Aug29Tue

    RHEBERGEN, Elaine

    August 29, 2017
    After a recent illness, Elaine passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary. She will be forever loved and remembered by her children Peter (Nelly), Frank (Margaret), Pauline (Henry) Zondervan, Joanne (Walter) Richert, Linda (Henry) Stel, Sharon (John) Sieswerda, and Richard...