Alfred TAUSCHER Obituary
Mr. Alfred Tauscher of Barrhead, AB passed away on March 23, 2013 at the age of 69 years.
He is survived by his loving family; wife of 43 years, Darlene (Weeks); two children; daughter, Kathy (Brett) Carlson of Lethbridge and son, Darren of Barrhead; two grandchildren, Elora and John Wulf; mother, Anna Tauscher; brother, Reine (Marge); six sisters, Helga, Ursula, Christel (Harvey), Mary (Doug), Linda (Tom) and Rose; as well as numerous other family and many dear friends. Alfred is predeceased by his father, Frank in 1999.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church. Interment to follow at the church cemetery with Father Martin Jubinville celebrant. Donations gratefully accepted directly to Barrhead Healthcare Centre, St. Anne's Catholic Church Kitchen Fund or charity of one's choice.
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Brian/Carol Graham
April 15, 2013
Darlene, Kathy, Darren and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Alfred was a great husband; father grandfather and friend. We have been friends with Alfred Darlene and family for many years. Alfred was a great person always ready to help out and full of impishness, Loved to joke and tease. His smile was wonderful. Brian and Alfred were kindred spirits in the fire dept. and the planning and building of the existing Barrhead firehall. Many trips spent visiting firehalls. They were both truly proud of their accomplishments. Alfred was also very involved in his community and career. Brian and I are honored to call Alfred our friend and we are both better people having known him.
We have wonderful memories of the catering and cooking for the Barrhead Fire Dept. hockey tournamnents with Alf and Darlene in the Legion Kitchen. Many laughs and hard work were shared.
Brian was very honored to be asked to be a pall bearer even though we couldn't be there you were all in our hearts and prayers. The world was truly Blessed to have Alfred among us and he has made us all better people because of it. Thanks for the memories our friend and you are now watching over us from above and smiling down on all of us.
Darlene Kathy Darren and family may the memories live on in your hearts forever as I know they will.
God Bless and may his light shine down on all of you.
Brian/Carol Graham
Kathy McBain
April 2, 2013
I just heard of Alfs' passing and am deeply saddened by it. We worked together for many years at AB. Transportation OHS Section. I could always depend on Alf for assistance
or just a friendly chat. My condolences to his family, he will be missed.
Rodge Rodrigue
March 28, 2013
Alf was a kind, generous mentor to me and I will miss him.
Murray Armitage
March 28, 2013
Alf's smile was quick, warm and genuine. He had a knack for making everybody feel welcome and valued. His ability to include everybody and his straightforward approach to work and friendship was appreciated. He will be missed.
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Chris Benesch
March 27, 2013
With great sadness we express our heartfelt condolences to Darlene and the family. Alf was a true gentlemen and strong advocate for the EMS in Barrhead and it was our pleasure to know and work with him over the years.
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Kate Davis
March 27, 2013
My sympathy goes out to all of the Tauscher family. Alf was a true gentleman. He was friendly, helpful ,kind and always willing to offer advice and guidance. It was a true pleasure and my honour to have worked with him. He will be missed.
March 27, 2013
I had the pleasure of knowing Alf, for a number of years, through work. He was a generous and giving man and a pleasure to know. He will be missed.
Denise Keyes, , Edson
March 27, 2013
Darlene and family our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Pierce and Helen Peters(Edmonton,AB)
helmut & maureen Fiebich
March 26, 2013
So sad to hear of Alfred's passing. We always thought of Alfred as a man of integrity who showed us by example how to live a full and honest life. He will be missed by many.
Lyle & Gwen Birnie
March 26, 2013
Alfred was a true friend and we will miss him. Our sympathy to Darlene and family
Linda Bouyea
March 26, 2013
Darlene and Family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Alf was a wonderful man, always smiling and giving a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a man among men. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May beautiful memories help sustain you.
Randy and Karin Sutherland
March 26, 2013
Deepest sympathy to you all for your loss.
Rondy Kyle
March 26, 2013
Darlene, Darren, Kathy and family,
I was saddened to hear of Alfred's death. He always had a friendly hello to us every time we visited my parents, and was a caring neighbour.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
With heartfelt condolences,
Rondy and family
Brenda Harris-baron
March 26, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the Tauscher family at this sad time. I rode on the school bus with Alf, and then had the opportunity to work at Alberta Transportation during his tenure there. May your happy memories sustain you in the days ahead. I'm sorry I'm unable to attend services, as we are out of country at the moment.
Jerry Wiese
March 26, 2013
A great person and great at his work .
Shall be missed .
March 26, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Darlene,Darren,Kathy and family with Alfred's passing.We have many fond memories of Alf. He was always full of mischief and generous with his time.
We first met Tauschers in 1978 as new neighbors. Alf introduced himself, helped unload the truck and invited us into his home for a generous lunch Darlene had prepared. We enjoyed late back yard BBQ's featuring SCULLY BURGERS. Alf woke early on weekends and would join me at work for coffee.
We remember Halloween with Alf wearing a monster type face mask jumping in front of our window scaring us and the rest of the neighborhood. Alf was excellent mechanic and wood worker. He even repaired the water heater in my father- in- laws motor home.. Alf was the FIREMAN on our annual fishing trips. His kindling was 4 to 6 ft. of deadfall. He would make it into this large teepee, give it a good dose of gas , throw a match at it and run. Hopefully you would still have eyebrows after it lit.
Alf was honest, hard working and his word gold. He was someone you could count on. We will all miss him.
Murray and Marj Cherry Saskatoon
Doug Krysa
March 26, 2013
I worked with Alf in the Barrhead Transportation office for several years (since 1981). His smile and positive attitude were always present. He loved to play tricks on the girls and make everyone laugh. He was always there to help out and look after our coffee fund to make sure there was always enough in it for flowers for someone ill or who needed cheering up.
He definitely loved family and from his words and actions you knew he was always proud of them. It doesn't seem fair that such an illness should fall on our bud and friend and in such a short time and take him from this world. Definitely he will be missed and Chris and my deepest sympathies go out to Darlene and family and to his mom and siblings.
Marilyn Lamb
March 26, 2013
Holding you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele Montgomery
March 26, 2013
Kathy and Brett, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that many of us in Lethbridge are thinking of you, and you are in our prayers.
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March 26, 2013
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March 26, 2013
Alf at work - AB Transportation
Edie Yuill
March 26, 2013
I had the privilege to work with Alf for thirty-two years with Alberta Transportation and before that, three years with the County of Barrhead. His deep commitment to both his jobs and the safety of the school children and bus drivers and then the motoring public and highway contractors were only second behind the love and commitment he had to his wife Darlene, children Kathy and Darren and most recently his beloved grandchildren Elora and Wulfie. He spoke of all of them often and with such love and pride that everyone knew they were the apples of his eye. The world was a better place with Alf in it and he will be deeply missed by all that knew and worked with him. The twinkle in his eye when he pulled a prank was a delight to see and he loved to pull pranks! He was always the first to volunteer to sweep the snow, carry a box or fill the photocopier with paper. He was one of a kind and heaven will definitely have a special spot for him. My deepest sympathy goes to his mother, Darlene and family and his siblings plus all the many friends he left behind.
Judy Mathison
March 26, 2013
Would like to extend my sympathies. Always enjoyed seeing Alfred come through the Barrhead Town Office.
Mel Labrie
March 26, 2013
I am shocked to hear about Alf's sudden passing. I considered him a true friend and valued co-worker. My deepest condolences to Darlene and the family
Linda Murtha
March 26, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Alf's passing. He lived life to the fullest and talked about, bragged about and told stories about his family who he loved deeply.
Bruinella Mitchell
March 26, 2013
I was very honoured to have known Alfred for a long time. He always walked into the Town Office with a big smile and a wonderful greeting to all of us. I am very sad to hear of Alfred's passing, he will definately be missed by many. Deepest condolences to Darlene and your family.
Rick Kowalik
March 26, 2013
I was so sad to hear of Alfred's passing, he touched a lot of lives in a very positive way and he will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tauscher family at this very difficult time.
Bill & Eileen Cowley
March 26, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Alfreds' sudden passing. We send our deepest sympathy.
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