MOLNAR
Mary Olive

January 18, 1925 - April 20, 2020

MARY MOLNAR passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Health Centre Long Team Care on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her beloved Alex December 4th, 1991.
Mary was born in Taber to parents Bill and Helen Kusnir. At an early age, Mary learned the value of ‘earning your way’ as she would pull a wagon around her neighborhood filled with vegetables for sale from her parent’s garden. She was soon known as “Mary Sunshine” for her big smile and sweet disposition.
On November 20, 1943, Mary wed Alex Molnar, a local farm boy, at Knox United Church in Taber. She spent many years working with her husband on the family farm south of Fincastle. In 1970, the couple sold the farm and moved to Taber. Mary worked a few odd jobs before winding up her working resume at KFC. That was a job she truly loved and looked forward to every single day.
Throughout her life, Mary loved gardening, was an excellent cook and baker and loved hosting gatherings for family and friends. She was affiliated with the Women of the Moose for many years and was a Senior Regent at one point. She belonged to several choirs over the years and to hear her sing “Ave Maria” was truly something to behold. Family was everything to Mary, and her grandchildren were her world. In addition to being adored by her own grandchildren, she was considered ‘Grandma Mary’ to the many neighborhood kids on her block as well.
Besides her husband Alex, Mary was preceded in death by son John (1978), parents, brother-in-law Tony Perl, and many brothers and sisters-in-law on her husband’s side. As well, a niece and a nephew.
Mary is survived by her daughter Shari (Brian) Kinniburgh of Drumheller; two grandchildren Mark (Kelly) Kinniburgh of Red Deer and Jennifer (David) Norman of Cold Lake; great-grandchildren Ethan, Evan, Sophie, Brett and Troy; sister Anne Perl of Taber; nephew Ken (Marilyn) Perl and family and niece Pat Perl (Gary Bodnar). Mary also has nieces and nephews across the country.
A private family service will be held for Mary.
To send a condolence, please visit Cornerstone Funeral Home at www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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MOE
Ludwig (Ludy)

August 14, 1920 - April 26, 2020

Ludy passed away at the Hanna Long Term Care at the age of 99. He was born in Kiran, Norway and came to Canada with his parents and younger sister at age 4. They rented a couple of different farms southeast of Hanna before buying some land northeast of Craigmyle in the Princeton area where he attended school.
Growing up on the farm led to a love of agriculture and the eventual taking over the family farm. While playing guitar at a nearby community dance, he met a young lady by the name of Grace Kalenith and they were married in November 1953. Donald was born in September 1954, and Edward in May 1957. Ludy lived on the farm until health issues prompted a move to the Hanna LTC in 2016.
Over the years, Dad enjoyed many hobbies including: music, hunting and fishing, lapidary, electronics, painting, welding, auction sales, and fixing things. He was thrilled when two granddaughters arrived, and he had someone to teach how to fish!! Spoiling the girls became a new hobby!
Upon retiring from farming, his activities included hydroponics, gardening, wine making, rummage sales, and archery. The coffee pot was always on at the Moe home.
Ludy is predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Astrid, and sister Anne.
He is survived by sons Don (Angie) and Ed, and granddaughters Jesse (Peter) and Tasha (Nick).
Many heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at HLTC who made his life pleasant in his final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hanna Ladies Auxiliary (Hanna Long Term Care) Box 23, Hanna, Alberta, T0J 1P0.
Hopefully, we will be able to have a celebration of life for Ludy this summer.
Hanna Funeral Services Ltd., entrusted with the care and arrangements; 403-854-5956, www.hannafuneral.ca