Obituary of Ian Hofer

Hofer: Ian Kelvin passed away suddenly in Lloydminster, Alberta on May 10, 2008 at the age of 17 years. Ian will be sadly missed by his parents, Kelvin and Brenda Hofer, of Lloydminster; his brother and best friend Jordan Hofer of Lloydminster; and his beautiful girlfriend, Tayler Swatschina of Lloydminster. Ian is also survived by his grandparents, Dennis and Irene Lorinczy of Lloydminster and Leo and Lorraine Hofer of Goodsoil. Ian will be fondly remembered and missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins: Bob and Kim Lorinczy, Braden and Shelby; Greg and Sue Lorinczy and Haleigh; Debbie and Brent Dallyn, Ashlee (Chris), Amber (Justin), Breanne (Tyson) and Carlee; Murray Lorinczy; Cindy and Greg Bender, Dean (Lisa), Kevin (Crystal), and Lori (Cory, Wylie and Carter); Deb and John Broadley; Darlene and Terry Baer, Thomas, Donovan and Mitchell; Daren and Debbie Hofer, Kaleigh and Derek. The funeral service for the memory of Ian was conducted from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 with Father Ron Dechant and Father Bohdan Nahachewsky officiating. A eulogy was read by uncle Greg Bender. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., administered the funeral arrangements. Honorary pallbearers were all of Ian's cousins. Active pallbearers were friends: Leah Stefanizyn, Brittany Blais, Holly Heffner, Jessie Heck, Allan Baker, Tyler Baker, Evan Keck, Chad Wieman and Michael Stevens. His Journey's Just Begun Don't think of his as gone away - His journey's just begun, Life holds so many facets - This earth is only one. Just think of him as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. And think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched... For nothing loved is ever lost - And he was loved so much. Card of Thanks The family sincerely wishes to thank all those who have expressed their sympathy through cards, visits, phone calls, floral tributes, food and monetary donations upon the sudden passing of our beloved Ian. We especially thank all our family and friends for your tremendous support. We appreciate all that you have done and continue doing to help us heal through this very difficult time. To Father Ron Dechant and Father Bohdan Nahachewsky for your comforting words and compassionate mass. To Anthony Bender for your assistance throughout and beautiful music. To Tom Hall for the beautiful song you wrote and presented at the prayer service in honor of Ian. To the staff and students at Holy Rosary High School for your visits and hugs we especially thank you for all that you have done and are doing in the memory of Ian. Special thank you to Glenn McCaw and the staff at McCaw Funeral Service for their excellent care at this difficult time. Kelvin, Brenda and Jordan Hofer Donations in memory of Ian may be made to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.