Alfred Carl Deters

DETERS-Alfred Carl, late of Sedley, Sask. died peacefully at Grace Hospice, Regina on Monday, September 5th, 2005 at the age of 85 years after surviving cancer for 23 years. He was predeceased by Regina, his loving wife of 53 years; his brothers Gerald, Oscar, and Fred; and his sisters Ida and Klema. Alfred is survived by his sister Blanche Luttmerding of Armstrong, BC and by five children: Bernard Deters, Edmonton, AB; Louise (Bob) Krewusik, Grand Cache, AB; Alison Deters, Regina, SK; Susan (Ken) Feltin, Emerald Park, SK; Jim (Jan) Deters, Leduc, AB. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the special joys of his life his grandchildren: Quincy, Karl, Kelan, and Kurt Deters and their mom, Barb Deters; Rob and Devin (Michelle) Krewusik; Kenda (Dave) Nelson, Bobbi (Marc) Paolini, Laura Kambeitz (Scott Watkins), Jennifer Kambeitz and their dad, Jim Kambeitz; Christopher Feltin (Alison Borrajo), Bryan (Laurel) Feltin, Cameron Feltin (Robin Moen); Michael and Steven Deters; and five great grandchildren: Spencer Deters, Renee and Jade Nelson, Joseph Paolini, and Cale Krewusik. Alfred was born in Czechoslovakia on March 28, 1920 and immigrated to Canada in 1929. He spent most of his life in the Sedley area and was a well-known and respected businessman, farmer, and community pillar. He was an avid curler and a long-time Roughrider and Blue Jays fan. He served on the Sedley Village Council, Credit Union Board, Rink Board, Optimist Club, and he was the mayor of Sedley for a number of years. He cherished his family above all and appreciated the companionship and support of so many good friends. An invitation is extended by the family to celebrate Dad's memory at a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady Grace Roman Catholic Church in Sedley with Fr. Louis Abello presiding. A private family interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Pasqua Hospital or to Grace Hospice at William Booth Care Home. The family extends sincere gratitude for the care and compassion extended to Dad by Dr. Whittick, by Joan and staff at the Hillsdale Personal Care Home, and by the nurses and staff at the Pasqua Hospital and Grace Hospice.