DELANEY, Wm. Alvin: 1916 - 2002  {also on White grave stone page}

DELANEY, Jessie M: 1919 - April 23, 2007 {also on White grave stone page}

Jessie Margaret Delaney    Jessie Margaret (White) Delaney went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 23, 2007 from the Red Deer Regional Hospital in Red Deer, Alta. at the age of 87 years. Jessie, the daughter of George C. and Lola E. (Munden) White was raised and attended all her schooling in Clairmont, Alta., having been born in her parents' home there in 1919.    She was the youngest of seven children and the only one born in Canada after her family emigrated from Washington State in 1917. Jessie was active in sports as a young woman and played centre on the often-winning Clairmont women's basketball team. She also sang in various church and community choirs. In her later years, she became very interested in crafts and after being well taught by her daughter-in-law, Carol, established herself as the "butterfly lady" at the lodge in Red Deer, selling many dozens of the sun catchers to help raise funds for projects at the lodge. She was involved in many community ventures wherever she lived and served for many years as President of the Home & School Association in Clairmont when her children were growing up. She was an avid reader right up to the recent Easter Sunday when she entered the hospital.    Following her marriage to Wm. Alvin Delaney of East Kleskun, they lived for part of each year on the small farm at Kleskun or in Clairmont at the White residence until 1948. Later homes were in Abbotsford, BC; Clairmont; Tupper, B.C.; Louis Creek, B.C. and finally at the Piper Creek Lodge in Red Deer Alberta for her final five years.    Jessie and Alvin celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1999 in Barriere, B.C. Jessie was predeceased by her husband in 2002 and her brothers: Marion A. (Grace) White; Everett C. White; Daniel J. (Ila) White; sisters: Cleora E. (Hilliard) Jory; Maida J. (Lloyd) Sauder; Evelyn C. (Howard) Anderson. Her only surviving brothers- and sisters-in-law: Raymond I. (Rita) Boyer; Harry E. (Jean) Boyer; Ruby Boyer. She was predeceased by one infant child, James Alvin Delaney, in 1940. Surviving children: Melvin R. (Gail) Delaney of Red Deer, Alta.; Garry P. (Carol) Delaney of Blind Bay, B.C.; Ruth M. (Alvin) Breitkreutz of Grande Prairie, Alta.; Cleora E. (Larry) Stokes of Calgary, Alta.; and Daniel W. Delaney of Barriere, B.C. Jessie also leaves behind eight-grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces and their families.    A short graveside service will be held at Glen Leslie Cemetery east of Grande Prairie (Highway 670) at 1:30 p.m, Saturday, May 5, 2007. Following this will be an informal luncheon reception at the Bezanson Seniors' Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. to offer opportunities to gather and reminisce on Jessie's life. Family and friends are most welcome at either or both.    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kleskun Hill Museum Society, Box 341, Bezanson, Alta., T0H 0G0 or a charity of one's choice.    Supporting services: Personal Alternative Funeral Services of Red Deer and Oliver's Funeral Chapel of Grande Prairie. CLIPPED FROM - Red Deer Advocate, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada  Apr 2007, Thu  •  Page 27

Jessie White married Wm. Alvin Delaney (1939)

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Block 47, Lot 8

DELANEY, Archie Albert: February 24, 1914 - August 17, 1954 {also on Balmer grave stone page}

Bio/DELANEY-Archibald Albert.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

DELANEY, Aagtje (Alice): February 12, 1919 - March 10, 2000 {also on Balmer grave stone page}

Alice (Aagtje) Balmer, 81, formerly a Delaney, of Grande Prairie    Mrs. Alice Balmer is now with our Lord. She passed away peacefully at the Q.E.II Hospital on March 10, 2000 at the age of 81 years. She suffered from kidney failure and was on dialysis for  the last six years of her life.    Alice was born in Tolbert, Leek, Netherlands, February 12, 1919 to Harm and Grietje Renkema. She had three brothers and four sisters.    During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in W.W. II, Alice received her nursing degree and also a diploma in Psychiatric Nursing and Midwifery.    She met and later married Archie Delaney who was serving with the Allied occupation forces in the Netherlands.    In 1946 she came to Canada as a war bride with their first daughter June. Archie and Alice bought a 1/4 section of land through the VLA in the Glen Leslie area east of Grande Prairie where they farmed and expanded their family with a set of twin girls and later a son.    Archie died in August 1954 after a tractor accident in the Kleskun Hills.    That winter Alice and her children moved into a new home built in Grande Prairie for them by family, friends and Legion members.    Alice worked hard and made many sacrifices, probably the greatest being to remain in Canada rather than return to her family in the Netherlands. She felt Canada offered a better future for her children. Her decision was made easier because of the support of Archie's family.    In 1955 Alice started working full time at the Grande Prairie Municipal Hospital where she worked until 1978. At the time of her retirement she was the Nursing Supervisor of women's medical and pediatrics.    Alice married William Balmer in December 1972. They were active members of the Church of Christ where she had many close friends. Alice is lovingly remembered by her husband William, daughters June (Gordon) Price, Eveline Delaney, Irene (Joseph) Riou, son Raymond Delaney, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also sadly missed by her sisters Hinke Hoekstra-Renkema, Klas (Arend) Stall and let Van der Velde-Renkema as well as many nieces and nephews.    Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ, 9602 - 92 Avenue, Grande Prairie, on Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Alan Jones officiating. Interment to follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Lunch at the Legion at 4 p.m.    If desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 14121 - 128 A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4P5. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie Telephone 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada,  13 Mar 2000, Mon  •  Page 5

Alice Renkema married Archie Delaney (1945) then William Balmer (1972)

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Block 44, Lot 7 & 8

DELANEY, Albert (Bert) Richard: - March 2, 1941 - July 27, 2005

Albert Clarence Richard Delaney    Bert passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 27.2005, at the age of 61, Bert was a longtime and well-known resident of the Peace Country. He was born in Sexsmith, AB, March 2, 1944, and attended Morning View School and later Sexsmith Public School. Bert has been involved in thoroughbred racing, judging World Pro Chuckwagon racing, as well as driving his team of Percherons. After 18 years, he was again involved with the Ag. Society, contributing to the planning and expansion of the grandstand and the racing association.    Bert started his own business, West Country Products, in 1977, which still currently operates East of Grande Prairie. In 1982, he acquired the Home Hardware franchise in Grande Prairie and later purchased the Revelstoke store in Grande Prairie. After combining the two stores, Bert opened a new Home Hardware Building Centre in 1987. After selling that business, Bert and Dianne along with Layne and Cathy, took over the UFA Petroleum Agency in Grande Prairie until recently turning to retirement where he hoped to go back to his love of selling farm products, and spending more time with his granddaughter, his family and his horses.    Bert was especially proud of his children, Layne for many years working with him, and Lana for graduating from veterinarian medicine this spring. He deeply loved his wile, Dianne, who supported him in all his endeavors, successes and challenges. Together they brought meaning to each others lives and the lives of their children.    He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife Dianne of 39 years; his son, Layne and his wife, Cathy and their daughter. Mackenzie of Grande Prairie, AB: daughter, Lana Delaney (Ryan) Shoemaker of Saskatoon, Sk., his mother Rose Fitzsimmons of Sexsmith, AB: brother, Bob (Mary) Delaney of Spruce Grove. AB: brother, Dale (Theresa) Delaney of Sexsmith, AB; sister. Rita (Henry) Mitchell of Teepee Creek, AB and sister. Joanne (Leo) Perry of Grande Prairie, AB.    Bert was predeceased by: his father, John Delaney and step-father John Fitzsimmons.    Funeral service will he held an Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Clarkson Hall. Evergreen Park. Luncheon will follow the service and a private graveside service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may he made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.     OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM    TELEPHONE (780) 532- 2929    "Dedicated Service Since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 29 Jul 2005, Fri  •  Page 7

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Block 79, Lot 6

DELANEY, John R.: 1811 - 1955 {also on Smith & Fitzsimmons grave stone page}

Bio/DELANEY-John Robert.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

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Block 47, Lot 7

DELANEY, Rose: September 13, 1921 - July 20, 2006 {also on Smith & Fitzsimmons grave stone page}

Rose Smith married John Delaney on February 14, 1939
Rose passed away in 2006 and was buried at the St. Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery in Sexsmith.

DELANEY, June Alice - May 19, 1946 - June 6, 2011 {also on Harding grave stone page}

June Alice Delaney    June passed away peacefully to our Heavenly Father after a long battle with cancer. She passed away at home in Rosedale, AB. with her sister Eveline and brother-in-law Mark Adams at her side. June was born in the Netherlands and raised in Grande Prairie.       She was predeceased by her parents Archie and Alice Delaney. June is survived by her 2 children Laurie (Dick) Van Gennie, Larry (Anna) Harding and 3 grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters Eveline (Mark) Adams and Irene (Joe) Riou and her brother Ray Delaney as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.    A memorial service will be held at the Glen Leslie Cemetery August 26, 2011 at 2pm.    Memorial Donations in honor of June's mother Alice Delaney: The Kidney Foundation, 14121 128 A Ave., Edmonton, AB T5L 4P5 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 17 Jun 2011, Fri  •  Page 50

Block 44, Lot 8

ADAMS, D. Mark: September 18, 1947 - January 13, 2015 {also on Adams grave stone page}

Mark passed away suddenly at Red Deer Regional Hospital January, 13, 2015 at 67 years of age.    Mark was born in New Westminster, B.C. and raised in The Crooked Creek area. He was predeceased by his parents Cliff and Laurette, and his brother Duane.    Mark was a devoted husband, amazing father and grandfather and a great friend to many. Mark is lovingly remembered by his wife Eveline, children; Scott (Rachelle) Adams, Nicole (Wayne) Cote, Michael Pennington, Gwen (Dean) Robideau, Gayle Ritchie and 11 grandchildren. Mark is also sadly missed by his brothers, Darrell (Lolita), Darcy (Judy); sisters Darlene (Gary) Gall, Lynn (Keith) Foster, Linda (Kenny) Gawron, as well as many nieces and nephews.    Funeral services will be held at Bezanson Community Church June 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.    Interment to follow at Glen Leslie Cemetery Clipped from Funeral Card - June 27, 2015

ADAMS, Eveline Rose: August 12, 1947  - September 29, 2023 {also on Adams grave stone page}

Eveline Rose (Pennington) Nee Delaney Adams    It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mom, Eveline Adams. She passed away after a short battle with cancer. She is now peacefully with our Lord and her family in heaven.    Mom was born at Johanna’s Maternity Hospital in Sexsmith, AB, on August 12, 1947, approx. 15 minutes after her twin sister Irene. She grew up on a farm in the Kleskun Hills until she was 8 years old. The family moved into town after her daddy was killed in a tractor accident the year before. As Mom grew older, she found a love of sports including basketball, baseball, and figure skating.    In her adult life, Mom wore many hats. She was a registered nurse in Grande Prairie, Edmonton, and Red Deer. She then moved onto sales and sold mobile homes in the late 70s and early 80s before our family ventured into owning other companies throughout Alberta. During this time, Mom found a passion for finance and excelled at it! She worked for the Scotia Bank for 20+ years and for HSBC until her retirement.    Mom was also one of the original founding members of the Grande Prairie Christian School. She enjoyed giving to those in need, lending a hand where needed, cooking extra meals, or just spending time with people who needed it in her community.    Mom instilled in us the importance of having faith, love, compassion, and understanding. We all have the ability to show love and compassion, and it costs nothing. This is what Mom would want us to do.    Eveline is survived by her brother Raymond Delaney; son Michael Pennington; daughters Gwen (Dean) Robideau and Gayle Pennington; grandchildren Anthony Robideau, Lindsay (Marcus) Thompson, Morgan (Sean) Hamilton, and Brandon Lawrance; and great-grandchildren Alec and Xave Hamilton, and Elizabeth Delaney Thompson, the newest member of the family.    Eveline was predeceased by her husband Mark Adams; parents Archie and Aagtje (Alice) Delaney; sisters June Delaney and Irene Riou; and her brother-in-law Joe Riou.    A Celebration of Life for Eveline will be held in June 2024, at the Glen Leslie Cemetery. As more information is available, it will be added here.    We wish to thank everyone who looked after our mom through homecare and hospice, and Dr. Angela Barreth.    Memorial donations of items can be made to Points West Living Hospice, 11460 104 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 3G9.    Monetary memorial donations can be made to Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society.    Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830-7742 bfch.ca Clipped from Bearcreek Funeral Home  - Website - October 2023

Eveline Delaney married Alex Lawrance then Len Pennington then Mark Adams

Block 103, Lot 3 & 4

AMES, Fred Earnest: 1901 - January 9, 1982  {also on Ames grave stone page}

AMES, Edna Beatrice: December 29, 1905 - September 1, 2000  {also on Ames grave stone page}

Edna Beatrice Ames, 94, of Grande Prairie Edna Ames, resident of MacKenzie Place, Grande Prairie, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2000 at the age of 94 years. Edna was born in Thessalon, Ontario on December 29, 1905 and moved to the Kleskun Hill area with her widowed mother and 5 siblings at approximately 12 years of age. On June 24, 1925 she married Fred Ames and lived in the Bezanson area where they raised their family and farmed. After Fred's passing she lived in several places including Valleyview, Dieppe Manor and Heritage Lodge in Grande Prairie, Alberta.    Edna is survived by her children: Edith (Milfred) Patterson of Grande Prairie Russell (Joan) Ames of Grande Prairie Ruby (Eldon) Wurtz of Wanham Fern (Ron) Joyce of Stettler, 16 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband in 1982 after 57 years of marriage.    Funeral service will take place on Friday, September 22, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Avenue) with Rev. Jonathan Sigglekow officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Leslie Cemetery. Memorial donations may he made to the Q.E.11 Hospital Foundation (MacKenzie Place). OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie Telephone 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 20 Sep 2000, Wed  •  Page 5

Edna Delaney married Fred Ames (1925)

Block 47, Lot 1 & Block 47, Lot 2

BRYENTON, Ada Violet: September 25, 1909 - September 19, 2006 {also on Bryenton grave stone page}

Ada Delaney married Art Bryenton (1928)

BRYENTON, Arthur (Art) Thomas:  {also on Bryenton grave stone page}

Block 13, Lot 1

BREITKREUTZ, Ruth: August 5, 1948 – March 23, 2014 {also on Breitkreutz grave stone page}

Ruth Mae Breitkreutz    Ruth Mae Breitkreutz, a resident of La Glace, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the age of 65 years. Ruth was born on August 5, 1948 to William (Alvin) and Jessie (nee White) Delaney of Tupper, British Columbia. Ruth was the fourth of six children and the eldest daughter of the family. Ruth married her "blind date", Alvin Breitkreutz on November 29, 1969 and together they moved to Wembley to raise their family. As her children grew, Ruth found employment at the Wembley Town Office where she worked until she became a Grandma. With the children grown, Ruth and Alvin first moved to an acreage in the Bezanson area and later moved to La Glace, where she resided until the time of her passing.    Ruth is predeceased by: her parents, William (Alvin) and Jessie Delaney; her eldest brother James Delaney; in-laws: Hermann and Emilia Breitkreutz; and brother-in-law Bryan Breitkreutz. Ruth is survived by: her loving husband of 44 years, Alvin of La Glace, AB; her children: Jody (Stan) Sewell of Valhalla Centre, AB; and Jason (Michelle) Breitkreutz of Clairmont, AB; grandchildren Jon Sewell and Hayley Breitkreutz; brothers: Mel (Gail) Delaney of Sylvan Lake, AB; Garry (Carol) Delaney of Kamloops, B.C.; Dan Delaney of Barriere, B.C.; her sister Cleora (Larry) Stokes of Calgary, AB; and sister-in-law Wendy Breitkreutz of Grande Prairie, AB. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.    A Celebration of Ruth's Life was held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 1:30 PM at the Glen Leslie Cemetery (Hwy 670, RR40 east of Grande Prairie, AB). Kevin Throness officiated. "...until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand." For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Ruth to STARS, 10911-123 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V7Z3. Very Respectfully Beaverlodge Funeral Service

Ruth Delaney married Alvin Breitkreutz (1969)

BREITKREUTZ, Alvin: August 5, 1945 - January 2, 2018 {also on Breitkreutz grave stone page}

Alvin Breitkreutz Alvin Breitkreutz, a resident of La Glace, Alberta entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton at the age of 72 years. Alvin Arthur Breitkreutz was born August 5, 1945 in Grande Prairie, Alberta the eldest son of parents Hermann and Emilia Breitkreutz. Raised on the family farm west of Wembley, Alvin didn’t venture far from his roots in adulthood. After marrying Ruth Mae Delaney in November 1969, the couple moved to Wembley and were blessed with two children, daughter Jody and son Jason. Alvin enjoyed playing baseball and had a passion for curling. He was a member of the Wembley Agricultural Society, Wembley Volunteer Fire Department and several other community groups. Alvin loved hunting and camping and treasured memories made with family and friends. Alvin was a career truck driver having experience transporting everything from logs and “beaver biscuits” to grain, fertilizer and equipment. Alvin participated in several regional, provincial and national truck rodeos, receiving multiple awards for his skill and professionalism. Alvin’s finished his trucking career with his 1996 Kenworth working with his Bobcat and installing signs for Weyerhaeuser. His children were blessed with the opportunity to work along side their father during these years. Transitioning slowly into retirement, Alvin went to work for Bobcat of the Peace and after several years finally officially “retired” in August of 2015. After retirement Alvin needed to keep busy and was given the opportunity to help out on the Siebert Farm near LaGlace. He enjoyed the farming experience very much and treasured the friendships made because of it. Alvin’s passion in the last couple years of his life was his “baby”, his 1956 Ford pick-up. Alvin spent countless hours customizing “Grandpa’s Toy” just the way he wanted it, taking it to countless car shows and enjoying endless hours just “cruzin’”. Alvin will be deeply missed by: daughter Jody (Stan) Sewell of Valhalla Centre, AB ; grandson Jon Sewell of Wembley, AB; son Jason (Michelle) Breitkreutz and granddaughter Hayley of Clairmont, AB; Sister-in-law Wendy Breitkreutz of Grande Prairie, AB; brothers-in-law: Melvin (Gail) Delaney of Sylvan Lake, AB; Garry (Carol) Delaney of Kamloops, BC; Dan Delaney of Barrier, BC; sister-in-law Cleora Stokes of Trail, BC; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Alvin was predeceased by his wife Ruth Breitkreutz (Delaney), brother Bryan Breitkreutz, parents Hermann and Emilia Breitkreutz and in-laws William (Alvin) and Jessie Delaney A Celebration of Life for Alvin was held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the LaGlace Bible Fellowship Church. Pastor Nelson Senft officiated. Interment was held in the Glen Leslie Cemetery (Hwy 670 east of Grande Prairie, AB).

Block 81, Lot 2 & 3

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