GABOURY Grave Stones

Gaboury, Mary: October 21, 1903  - July 24, 1986 {also on Lemke grave stone page}

Gaboury, Eugene, 92 of Grande Prairie: August 11, 1898 - April 30, 1991 {also on Lemke grave stone page}

Eugene Gaboury
On Tuesday April 30, 1991, Gene Gaboury resident of Grande Prairie Care Centre (Central Park lodge), passed away at his residence at the age of 92 years.
 Gene was born in Little Falls Minnesota on August 11, 1898. He moved to Canada in 1912 where he settled in Rosthern, Saskatchewan.
He met Mary Lemke and they were married August 20, 1920 at Rosthern.
   They moved to the Peace River area in 1928. The couple resided in the Fitzsimmons area until 1955, moved to Goodwin where they resided until 1985 when they moved to Grande Prairie.
   Gene Gaboury is survived by children: Sadie and John Sarmaga, Bud and Lucielle Gaboury, Lawrence and Faye Gaboury, Alice Jennings: 14 grandchildren: 32 great- grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild: brothers and sisters: Edmund Gaboury, Irving and Nita Gaboury, Evelyne Reneault, Phoebe and Rene Bouchard, Pam Clark, Mable Lavassier.
   He was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1986, infant son Billy in 1922, sisters Cara, Eva, Lena and brother Eddie.
   Funeral service for the late Eugene Gaboury will be held from Oliver Funeral Chapel 10212-102 Street, Grande Prairie on Saturday, May 4 1991 at 11:00 am with Pastor Vern Begalke officiating. Interment to follow in Glen Leslie Cemetery. If friends desire memorial donations may be made to Camp Tamarack or to the charity of one's choice.
   Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Oliver Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-2929.
CLIPPED FROM: The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada • Fri, May 3, 1991 Page 2
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Mary Lemke married Eugene Gaboury (1920)

Block 64, Plot 1 & 2

GABOURY, Faye L.: April 9, 1938 - January 10, 2007 {also on Coney grave stone page}

Faye Gaboury, 66, of Salmon Arm
   Faye Gaboury, resident of Salmon Arm, British Columbia and former longtime resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta passed away on Monday, January 10, 2005 at the Q.E.II Hospital in Grande Prairie at the age of 66 years.
   Faye was born on April 9, 1938 in Grande Prairie. She married Lawrence Gaboury on April 29, 1955. The couple farmed on the banks of the Smoky River. They followed the B Track Quarter Horse Race Circuit for numerous years. She was an avid curler and golfer.
   She is survived by her husband Lawrence of Grande Prairie, her children: Jim (Lana) Gaboury of Grande Prairie. Carrie (Bill) Hoy of Calgary, Janet (Darrell) Waldner of Bezanson, her grandchildren: Jason, Shalah, Misty, Melanie, Kellie, Crista, Sandi, Chelsie, and Kyle, her great grandchildren; Savannah, Austin, and Ethan, her brothers and sisters; Marj Robideau, Keith (Kay) Coney, Jean (Ray) Robideau, Rick (Linda) Coney, Brian ( Sandy) Coney as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
   Public visitation will be on Friday, January 14, 2005 from 7-8 p.m. from Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Ave.) Grande Prairie.
   Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church (10206-100 Ave.) Grande Prairie on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating. Interment to follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Lunch will follow the interment service at the Bezanson Golden Years Centre.
   Memorial donations will be announced in Friday's paper.
   Special thanks to Dr. Guhle, the nurses on 3North and friends and family for their support. 
Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site)
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GABOURY, Lawrence: January 27, 1928 - November 29, 2007 {also on Coney grave stone page}

Lawrence Gaboury
   Lawrence Gaboury, long-time resident of the Bezanson area, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 at Mackenzie Place in Grande Prairie at the age of 79 years. Lawrence was born on Jan. 27, 1928 in Grande Prairie. He grew up in the Teepee Creek area, where, with his brother Bud, he participated for many years at Teepee Creek Stampede. (They put new meaning in the Teepee Creek Terror).
   There he met his beautiful wife Faye. The couple farmed on the banks of the Smoky River where they raised their three children. Lawrence is survived by his children; Jim (Lana) Gaboury, Carrie McQuaig, Janet (Darrell) Waldner, his grandchildren; Jason, Shalah, Misty, Melanie, Kelli, Crista, Sandi, Chelsie (Kurtis) and Kyle, his great grandchildren; Savana, Austin, and Ethin.
   He was predeceased by his wife Faye, parents Eugene and Mary and brother Bud.
   Funeral service will be held at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Ave) Grande Prairie on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating. Interment to follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery with lunch to follow at the Bezanson Legion Hall.
   Special thanks to all the nurses and staff at Mackenzie Place.
   Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com
   Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 03 Dec 2007, Mon  •  Page 7

Faye Coney married Lawrence Gaboury (1955)

Block 67, Lot 3

GABOURY, Lucille Mae: March 2, 1928 - November 2, 2018 {also on Steeves grave stone page}

 Lucille Mae Gaboury
   Lucille Mae Gaboury, resident of Grande Prairie, formerly of Teepee Creek, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Grande Prairie Care Centre, at the age of 90 years.
   Lucille was born March 2, 1928 and was the fifth of six children born to Guy and Marie Steeves. She married Bud Gaboury in December 1947 and they had two sons.
   She will be sadly missed by her sons Wayne (Barb), and Doug (Jane); and brother Bill Steeves. She will also be lovingly remembered by grandson Wade (Danielle Hogg) Gaboury and great-grandchildren: Taylor, Reid, Addison and Tanner Hogg; granddaughter Michelle (Geoff) Jackson and great-grandchildren: Elyse (Joseph), Genevieve and Madeleine; granddaughter Nicole (Marcus) Hallowes and great-grandchildren: Lane, Triston and Weston; granddaughter Connie (Joe) Lange and great-grandchildren: Chloe and Hannah; granddaughter Tammy (Jason) Finch and great-grandchildren: Jessica and Riley; granddaughter Kim (Mitch) Maisonneuve and great-grandchildren: Halle and Macey; and granddaughter Krystal Gaboury and great-grandchild Riese (Chris McLennan).
   She was predeceased by her husband Bud Gaboury, parents Guy and Marie Steeves, sister Edith, and brothers: Harold, Clarence, and Herb.
   A Private Family Memorial will be held in spring 2019. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com
Published in Grande Prairie, Daily Herald-Tribune website on November 9, 2018

GABOURY, Bud: March 7, 1926 -July 26, 2006 {also on Steeves grave stone page}

"Bud" Albert Gaboury
   "Bud" Albert Gaboury, longtime resident of Grande Prairie and areas, passed away at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the age of 80 years.
   A memorial gathering will he held on Saturday, July 29, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall (9912-101 Ave), Grande Prairie.
   Arrangements by Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel.
OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL& CREMATORIUM


CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 27 Jul 2006, Thu  •  Page 7 
- In Loving Memory Of Bud Gaboury, 
Loving and kind in all his ways
Upright and just to the end of his days
Sincere and kind in heart and mind
What a beautiful memory he left behind
Always loved and remembered.
Published in Grande Prairie, Daily Herald-Tribune - August 6, 2010

Lucille Steeves married Bud Gaboury (1947) 

Cremated to be buried at Teepee Creek

GABOURY, Peter Denis: February 28, 1941 - October 18, 2002

Peter Dennis Gaboury, 61, of Bezanson
    Peter Dennis Gaboury, 61, passed away quietly on Friday, October 18, 2002 at the Queen Elizabeth ll Hospital. He will be missed dearly by family and friends, who remember him best as a loving husband, kind father and devoted friend. Peter was an integral member of the Bezanson community, where he resided for 25 years. During his lifetime he drove truck, worked in the oilfield, was an honorary member of the Northwest Rodeo Association and farmed along with his wife Pat. Peter is survived by his loving wife Pat, children Shannon, Jeffrey (Satchan), Patrick (Laura) and Gina, seven grandchildren, mother Agnita, sisters Lorraine and Linda, and brothers Walter, Bill, Laverne, Gerry and Harvey. His family also extends to his many lifelong friends he has made throughout the years.
   He is predeceased by his father Irving, brother Lawrence and father and mother-in-law Pat and Jennie McNally.
   His funeral will take place at the Bezanson Community Church on Wednesday, October 23. 2002 at 1 p.m.
   Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, (106, 223 12 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB. T2R 0G9) would be appreciated in lieu of flowers, to commemorate Peter's compassion for children.
   OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
   TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 22 Oct 2002, Tue - Page 7

Block 82, Lot 2

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JENNINGS, Alice: March 22, 1932 - June 13, 2020 {also on Jennings grave stone page}

Alice Jennings
Alice Jennings   It is with much sadness I announce the passing of my mom on June 13, 2020 at U of A Hospital in Edmonton.
   Alice Jennings born in Sexsmith, Alberta and died in Edmonton, Alberta where she raised her four children and granddaughter. She was an LPN at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for 25 years retiring 1998.
   She was predeceased by her husband Fred Jennings, her parents Mary (Lemky) and Ugene Gaboury, 3 brothers Billy, Bud and Lawrence Gaboury, daughter Melody (Jennings) Fournier, and grandson Matthew Meyer.
   She will forever be missed by her sister Sadie (Gaboury) Sarmaga, daughters Marlys (Jennings) Meyer, Roxanne (Jennings) Laframboise, son Lamont Jennings, granddaughters Nicole Fournier and Erin Meyer, grandsons Cassidy Laframboise and Riel Laframboise, great grandchildren Kate Meyer, Malcom Meyer, Rachel Laframboise, and Kahlan Laframboise, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
   There will be a small celebration of life @ the Mckerrnan Hall 11341- 78 Avenue July 4, 2020 from 3 pm to 5 pm RSVP raedoe16@icloud.com. We can only have 50 people. Church service and grave side service will take place in the Grande Prairie area on July 18, 2020.
   In lieu of flowers, please instead donate to the Women’s Shelter or Charity of your choice.
Published: 7/7/2020 Alice Jennings - Edmonton's Burial & Cremation Professionals | Trinity Funeral Home Ltd. (780) 474-4663 10530-116 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5H3L7 https://www.trinityfuneralhome.ca/alice-jennings/

Alice Gaboury married Fred (Buster) Jennings

Block 67 Lot 8 (ashes)

SARMAGA, John: May 21, 1919 - April 23, 2005 {also on Sarmaga grave stone page}

John Sarmaga
    John Sarmaga beloved husband of Sadie, resident of Grande Prairie formerly of Bezanson, it is with deep sadness, the Sarmaga family said goodbye to John Sarmaga, age 85, on Saturday, April 23, 2005.
   Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Bezanson Community Church. Interment will follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery.
   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Smoky Legion, #244, Box 11 Bezanson, AB; Canadian Cancer Society; or the charity of your choice.
   Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.


 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 26 Apr 2005, Tue • Page 7

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SARMAGA, Sadie Gertrude: February 29, 1924 - September 15, 2021 {also on Sarmaga grave stone page}

Sadie Gertrude Sarmaga (nee Gaboury)
   Sadie Gertrude Sarmaga (nee Gaboury), resident of Grande Prairie, AB, was born February 29, 1924, in Rosthern, SK, and passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in Grande Prairie, at the age of 97 years.
   Sadie finished her schooling in Grande Prairie and then teacher training in Normal School in Edmonton, AB. For the 1942-43 term, she taught in a one-room school at Tranquility and then at Fitzsimmons School for the term 1943-44. During this 2nd year of teaching, she married John Sarmaga on October 30, 1943, on his extended leave from army service.
   During the next years 14 years she stayed at home to raise her 5 children, and to help John on the farm northeast of Bezanson, AB. Sadie also enjoyed working outside in her garden and greenhouse, plus indulging in her favorite pastime of honing her horseshoe skills whenever she could persuade John to be her opponent.
   Both Sadie and John continued those spirited and highly competitive horseshoe matches throughout their retirement years. Sadie also enjoyed sewing and needlework whenever she could fit it into her busy life.
   Sadie returned to teaching the younger grades in Bezanson, after Audrey was born, where she also filled the position of Principal for a number of years. She later taught Grade 2 at Harry Balfour School in Grande Prairie until her retirement in 1980.
   Her students and grandchildren alike remember and fondly describe Sadie as an easy-going, accepting and nurturing soul who took the time to notice, listen, and make each of them feel special and important She doted on her grandchildren in her later years, creating and participating in activities they enjoyed, and never allowing them to say the B word (bored) as it was not in Grandma’s vocabulary.
   Sadie and John were strong members and faithful supporters of the various early churches in Bezanson. Sadie taught Sunday School for many years and was a dependable volunteer in a number of positions on their Boards. They attended and supported the Bezanson Community Church until they left the farm and moved to Grande Prairie in 1998.
   Throughout their retirement, Sadie loved exploring new and favorite places with John in their truck and camper, and later in their motor-home. They especially enjoyed Jasper, AB, and the mountains, but made a number of longer trips to visit relatives in Windsor, ON, and Dauphin, MB.
Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site)

Sadie Gaboury married John Sarmaga (1943)   

Block 64 Lot 3 & 4

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