Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.
Mary Winkler
Mary is survived by her sister Elsie Kenney and brother David Halvorsen; children: Chuck Winkler, Gary Winkler, and Cindy Oler (Randy Oler); grandchildren: Dan Winkler (Mimi Winkler), Dustin Winkler, Lacey Stafford (Josh Stafford), Cody Oler, Dylan Oler, and Jessica Oler; and great-grandchildren: Daniel Winkler, Ryder Stafford, and Parker Stafford.
Mary is survived by her sister Elsie Kenney and brother David Halvorsen; children: Chuck Winkler, Gary Winkler, and Cindy Oler (Randy Oler); grandchildren: Dan Winkler (Mimi Winkler), Dustin Winkler, Lacey Stafford (Josh Stafford), Cody Oler, Dylan Oler, and Jessica Oler; and great-grandchildren: Daniel Winkler, Ryder Stafford, and Parker Stafford.
Mary and Carl had a love for motorcycles for many years before bravely packing up the family and moving to Algeria, where they spent many years travelling around the world and making lifelong friends. After returning to Alberta, Mary began her career as a Medical Receptionist for Alberta Children’s Hospital for over 17 years and then retired to Stirling, AB. Mary spent many years happily camping with friends and family, attending to her garden, enjoying companionship of her beloved pets, Mya and Carly, and bowling with Carl and the rest of their league.
A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at the STIRLING COMMUNITY CENTRE, 409 – 2 Street, Stirling, AB, on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. All are welcome who knew and loved Mary to come and pay their respects and share memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army (salvationarmy.ca)
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We all know that one day we will say “goodbye” or “till we meet again” depending on our beliefs. I’d like to believe we will see Mary and Carl together where they are now. We’ve known Mary for over 64 years as we rode motorcycles together when we first met. I was always envious of Mary as she had her own motorcycle not long after we met them. As the years passed we kept in touch via phone, letters &Christmas cards. In the past few years Chuck has been instrumental in keeping us informed of how Mary was when we hadn’t heard from her. When Carl passed away I was concerned about her as she was much like me in that we were very close to our spouses. Thankfully her children and her friends were close by. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we may not be able to attend the memorial as it is a long drive from our home in Enderby BC to Sterling and my Frank can no longer drive so I would have to drive and we have medical appointments right up until the day prior to the service. Please know we send our love and condolences to the whole family. We will pray for you and for Mary as she joins Carl in Heaven. May God be with you all as you say your final goodbyes. Frank & Betty Lucianovich