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Dorothy Marie WESLEY

Dorothy Marie WESLEY

Female 1923 - 2005  (81 years)


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  • Name Dorothy Marie WESLEY  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Birth 9 Nov 1923  [1
    Gender Female 
    Census 1926  Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Census 1931  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Death 9 Jul 2005  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Burial 13 Jul 2005  Holy Cross Cemetery/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I1356  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father Joseph Frank WESLEY,   b. 5 Dec 1880, Czechoslovakia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Aug 1978 (Age 97 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary Anna SANTIN,   b. 5 Feb 1881, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1955, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1 Nov 1904  El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Family ID F112  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Larry MCNEIL,   b. Abt 1923   d. 1983 (Age ~ 60 years) 
    Marriage 1 Nov 1975  [1
    Family ID F461  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 9 Jul 2005 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S98] HALLETT, Maryann, Email of 15 Oct 2005.
      Married: Marveline Luella HAUSER, 06 December, 1935

    2. [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.

    3. [S750] Obituary of Dorothy MCNEIL, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 12 Jul 2005;).
      McNEIL, Dorothy Marie On July 9, 2005, Dorothy Marie McNeil of Edmonton passed away at the age of 81 years. Dorothy is survived by two sisters-in-law, Marvy Wesley and Stella Bolton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Larry in 1983; as well as three brothers and one sister. A Funeral Service will be held at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend John McNeil officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to the charity of one's choice. Connelly-McKinley Ltd., 10011-114 Street, (780) 422-2222, to send condolences: www.connelly-mckinley.com

    4. [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.
      Lines 1 thru 5
      Although this census does not specifically reference Viking, we know that is the area that was enumerated.

    5. [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

    6. [S98] HALLETT, Maryann, Email of 15 Oct 2005.
      ...married...November 1, 1904 at El Reno in Territory of Oklahoma, County of Canadian

    7. [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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