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- [S98] HALLETT, Maryann, Email of 15 Oct 2005.
Married: Marveline Luella HAUSER, 06 December, 1935
- [S741] 1921 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 12, Enumeration Sub-District No. 18, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, District No. 12 Victoria, Enumeration Sub-District No. 18 in Iron Creek Municipality, Viking Village, Page 16.
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- [S745] Obituary of Joseph Vincent WESLEY, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 06 Oct 2004;).
WESLEY, Joseph Vincent Joseph Vincent Wesley of Vegreville, Alberta passed away on October 1, 2004 at the age of 89 years after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his wife and best friend of almost 69 years, Marvcline; one son, Gene J. (Barbara) Wesley and their children, Gene M., Kevin and Brenda Wesley; one daughter, Betty (Henri) Dubuc and their children, Jody (Scott) Sugden, Michael (special friend, Sheryl Williams), Aline (Brant) Koroluk, Lana (Jamie) Henry, Martin (special friend, Stacey Goodman); 13 great-grandchildren, Aaron, Olivia and Mark Anthony Wesley, Bradley and Jayden Sugden, Colten, Chase and Calen Dubuc, Cole and Brett Koroluk, Brody, Noah and Emily Henry. He also leaves behind his sister, Dorothy McNeill; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his son, Jack; grandson, Vincent Wesley; sister, Beatrice Merta; brothers, Charles and James; and his parents, Joseph and Mary. Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, Vegreville with Reverend Isagani Avinante as the Celebrant. Inurnment to follow in Riverside Cemetery with all of Joseph's friends as Honorary Pallbearers. If so desired, memorial donations are gratefully appreciated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Homestead Senior Citizens' Lodge or towards St. Martin's Building Fund. Fedun's Funeral Chapel, Vegreville (780) 632-3822. An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
- [S1225] 1931 Census of Canada, Alberta, Electoral District No. 217, Camrose, Enumeration Sub-District No. 77, Seventh Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Municipality of Iron Creek 46-13.
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Although this census does not specifically reference Viking, we know that is the area that was enumerated.
- [S1394] 1926 Census of Canada, Alberta, Enumeration District No. 45, Enumeration Sub-district No. 73, Prairie Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, As there is no image for this census, we will include the particulars of the HoH as all of the remaining family members will be very similar.
Name: Joseph Wesley
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Bohemian
Marital Status: Married
Age: 45
Birth Date: abt 1881
Birth Place: USA
Immigration Date: 1911
Naturalization Date: 1923
Citizenship: Canadian
Residence Date: 1926
Residence Place: Alberta, Canada
Relation to Head: Head
Father Birth Place: Bohemia
Mother Birth Place: Bohemia
Language Spoken: Eng
Can Speak English: Yes
Can Speak French: No
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Family Number: 41
Enumeration District: 45
Sub-District: 73
- [S943] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
Name: James Joseph Wesley
Gender: Male
Death Age: 75
Birth Date: abt 1920
Death Date: Abt 1995
Obituary Date: 22 Jun 1995
Obituary Place: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Newspaper Title: Red Deer Advocate
Spouse: Stella
- [S1395] Obituary of Stella WESLEY-BOLTON, (Name: Red Deer Advocate; Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; Date: Abt. 7 Dec 2022;).
Stella Wesley-Bolton
December 5, 2022
In loving memory ~
It is with great sadness that the family of Stella Wesley-Bolton announce her peaceful passing on December 5th, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Stella was an incredible mother to her five children, grandmother to fifteen children, thirteen great-grandchildren and seven great great-grandchildren.
She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters and three sons. Marilyn (Ben), Carmen (Mike), Brent (Coleen), Blake (Beth) (Kellie) and Glen (Barb). She was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Geraldine Benson, as well eight brothers and two sisters. Stella was the last lone survivor of the Benson family raised by Leo and Geraldine on the family farm and homestead which was located west of Rimbey and centered between the Last West and Leedale rural communities.
Our mother was born on June 7th, 1931 on the Benson family farm during the Great Depression. Stella married James Wesley on December 4th, 1954 - a marriage that would span 41 years. Together, Jim and Stella Wesley raised their five children on West Park Crescent. Stella was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was deeply involved with the choir and altar guild. A strong Norwegian to the core, she devoted her life to raising her children as a faith based Lutheran family. As a mother with red hair and a temperament to match, she instilled a strong work ethic and had high expectations for each of the children. She was an incredible cook and baker, avid gardener and especially enjoyed playing cards. Dancing and camping were her other passions. She zealously supported each of her son's hockey endeavors while working part-time as a rural delivery person for the Red Deer Advocate for twelve years and later on as a food service worker for eight years at the Red Deer College cafeteria.
Sadly, Stella lost Jim on June 20th, 1995, as Jim succumbed to ALS. Life provided her with a second opportunity to deeply love a companion when she married Charlie Bolton of Rocky Mountain House on November 27th, 2004. Charlie's daughters, Catherine, Julie, Nola, Kim, and Rhonda and a son, Charles, warmly welcomed Stella and the rest of the Wesley clan into their close knit family.
Unfortunately, due to a series of debilitating strokes and deteriorating health, herself and Charlie ended up being forced to reside in two separate long term care facilities in Red Deer and Rocky. Despite the physical challenges, they were deeply devoted to one another. Charlie passed away in the fall of 2016, leaving Stella and the Bolton family to grieve the loss of a very kind and gentle man.
Her grandchildren will truly miss her teddy bear buns and ginger snap cookies. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Stella lived each day filled with grace, optimism and humility. She had an intense love for family. The last few years were spent at Bethany Collegeside, near the RDC Campus, where wonderful staff cared for her. As a Bethany resident, Stella was blessed with many frequent social outings to the Legion, the Casino and Bower Mall to update her wardrobe. She truly enjoyed the strolls around the West Park neighborhood - and was especially fond of the frequent walks to the nearby pond to observe the ducks, geese and wildlife.
Close friends and family will forever hold memories of Stella's laugh and stories dear in their hearts.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m., June 10th in the Heartland Room at Westerner Park in Red Deer. Our family is extremely grateful to Dr. Odendaal for overseeing Stella over the past few years at Bethany. The compassion, expertise and high quality of care shown by the AHS Care Responders, the ER front line doctors, nurses and staff on Unit 32 at Red Deer Regional were truly amazing.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada through their website at heartandstroke.ca.
Condolences to Stella's family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net, please indicate "Wesley-Bolton" in the subject line.
Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service Red Deer Alberta 587-876-4944
- [S98] HALLETT, Maryann, Email of 15 Oct 2005.
...married...November 1, 1904 at El Reno in Territory of Oklahoma, County of Canadian
- [S228] Marriage License of Joseph WESLEY and Mary SANTIN, (Date: 01 Nov 1904;).
Although El Reno is not specifically stated in the particulars of the marriage of Joseph and Mary, there is clear reference to Canadian county. Additionally, the details at the bottom of the document - for a different marriage - do specifically refer to El Reno.
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