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Monday, April 13, 2015
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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Miss you forever, Daddy
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Cis Nakonechny posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Marlene & family So sorry I was gone during Mel's passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers. What a treasure it was to have known Mel and your whole family - your love, music, laughter and caring. May God in his goodness keep you all in the palm of his hand.
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Rae & Paul Douglas posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mel's passing. Always appreciated working with Mel. He will be missed by yourselves and the community. Please accept our condolences
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Ron & Barb Lorenz, Whitecourt AB. posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Marlene, we have talked about your & Mel's strong faith and our belief in our futures after passing from this walk. While we mourn his loss amongst us, we also have great joy in knowing where his faith has taken him; joining heavenly choirs & orchestras praising God. Our prayers for you and your family will continue to ask for strength and blessings upon you. Also know that your & Mel's faith is an example for us all. May God bless you abundantly as Mel smiles from above. All our LOVE, Ron & Barb
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Morris and Pauline Linge posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mel will be missed. I certainly will miss his trumpet playing during mass.61
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Laurie Gainer posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Marlene - I am deeply saddened by your loss! You and Mel were always so good to me, and along with all the other choir members when I was younger, had such a significant role of love, joy and of course music in my spiritual journey. This is something I am always so thankful for . . . and have great memories of. I know this is just such a deep blow to each of you. I pray your faith guides you through the difficult days ahead as it always has. I extend my love to you from afar. Laurie
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Gilbert and Myrna Allchin posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Dear Marlene and family, Our deepest sympathy from a friend and past co-worker. Our thoughts a prayers are with you at this time.
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Casey Hoogveld posted a condolence
Monday, April 28, 2014
The first word that comes to mind as I remember Mel is gentleman. He was a gentle follower of Jesus and believer in the power of prayer. He used his gift of music to draw others to the lord in a non-threatening way. Mel was a mentor to me on my early spiritual journey, which began in Lloyd when I was thirty. He had an inspiring gentle manner and a rock solid faith that made me want to be a better Christian.
I had the good fortune of playing in Marlene and Mel's choir at St Anthony's parish for several years, which enabled me to become a better musician and a better person. They welcomed me and accepted me just as I was which helped me gain confidence in myself and the gifts that God gave me, for which I will be eternally grateful. That foundation helped me immeasurably when I moved to Calgary and became a music minister and leader myself. I remembered their loving welcoming ways and tried to pass on the love that I received playing with them at St. Anthony's.
We liked to play upbeat contemporary Christian music. I'll always remember Mel's solo trumpet intro on Resucito and his cool blues styling on piano. There was a wonderful sense of community in our little choir group and as we grew together in the love of Christ we began to reach outside St Anthony's as the Sanctuary Singers, playing at the jail in Fort Sakatchewan and at the opening of the John Paul II bible school in Radway.
Sometimes after rehearsal the choir would go for an ice cream treat. It was on one of these occasions that Mel introduced me to the Coke float, which I still make and enjoy to this day.
Mel would get his exercise mowing the grass on the very large sloping front lawn at their acreage west of Lloyd with an old power mower that he had to push. We spent many happy hours at Mel and Marlene's place on special occasions, which included roasting a whole pig on a spit one Sunday afternoon.
Thank you God for the gift of Mel in my life. I pray that you will welcome him into your loving arms, a good and faithful servant and a great trumpet player for your band.
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Morris and Ina Yakubowski posted a condolence
Monday, April 28, 2014
Dear Marlene and family , We're remembering you all in our prayers . May those precious memories of Mel you hold close to your hearts bring you comfort at this time. You all are such a precious and loving family. Love and prayers, Morris and Ina
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Arnie and D'Arcy Harris posted a condolence
Monday, April 28, 2014
Marlene and Family, We would like to express our sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. We're thinking about you.
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Bea Stanley posted a condolence
Monday, April 28, 2014
Marlene and family,so sorry for your loss.You are in our prayers.
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Nita (Herman) Cooper posted a condolence
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Dear Marlene & Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have been there for so many of our family when we needed you. May God bless and hold you all in the days ahead. Love Nita & Al as well as all the Herman families.
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Marlene Neumann posted a condolence
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Murray & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
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Bob and Dorothy Lowrie posted a condolence
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Dear Marlene and family, Such a sad day to read of Mel's death. You and he made a young man's music come to life, Marlene & Company was one of the highlights of my life. I'll always remember how he was such a great band leader,trumpet man and friend. May his memory and the talented family you both brought into the world allow him to live on. Our sympathies.
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Julie Rayson posted a condolence
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Dear Marlene and family, Saddened to learn of the untimely loss of Mel.He was always so helpful at the family get-togethers. His trumpet playing was so special ! I'll always remember his motto ( Keep looking up !) May you find comfort and support from family and friends Sincerely, Julie
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Darren Weinkauf posted a condolence
Friday, April 25, 2014
Sorry to you all, hearing of your loss !!
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Jamie Winter posted a condolence
Friday, April 25, 2014
Melissa and family, I know at times like this it is hard to see past the sorrow, but I hope that reflecting on all the wonderful memories that you and your Dad shared will help you see light again. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
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Eileen Rohs posted a condolence
Friday, April 25, 2014
Marlene and Family. So sorry to hear about your loss. You will always have the good memories - keep them close. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Wendy Whelan posted a condolence
Friday, April 25, 2014
Murray and Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Brenda Brown Garr posted a condolence
Friday, April 25, 2014
Dear Marlene and family So sorry for your loss may God bless all of you in this difficult time.
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John and Marilyn Hoegl posted a condolence
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Dear Marlene and family When God chooses his angles he always chooses the best. He has done it again. We are so sorry to hear of your great loss but also glad he is at peace out of pain. He has left many, many good memories with his trumpet playing at church and other events. Take care all of you and may all your happy memories of a great father and husband help you carry on. John and Marilyn Hoegl
5101 - 50 Street
Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0M2
