In Loving Memory of Magdalena (Lena) Agnes Houk who was born October 28, 1919 at Â鶹´«Ã½AV Rosenheim, AB and passed away October 27, 2014 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK at the age of 94 years. Lena is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: KEN (Val): Jamie (Teresa) - Jason and Shaela; DENNIS (Sandra): Heather (Rob) Labrecque and Denise (Brad) Blain - Logan; ALEX (Jeanne): Aaron (Diane) - Colton, Chelsey, Keife; Paul (Stephanie) - Samantha; BRIAN (Sheryl): Michelle (Steve) Zinterer - Will; Colby (Tanis) - Tenley and Axton; ROSE (Dale) Payne: Daryl (Collene), Scott (Margaret) - Brianna and Mackenzie; Michael (Patrycia) - Cayla and Sarah; WALTER (Linda): Elissa (Jonathan Adams) and Braden (Sara-Lynn); DEBBY (Frank) Dolney: Chad (Chantelle) and Lora (Jon) Zawada - Asher and Emmerson; siblings: Agatha (+Tony) Koch, Johanna (+Ralph) Kuntz, Katy (Adam) Gerein and Fred (+Margaret) Sander; sister-in-law: Frances Sander; nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents: Anton and Agatha Sander; her husband John Frank Houk; siblings: Bill (+Selma), Wendlin (+Julia), Tony (+Annie), Joe, Steve, Agnes (+Jacob) Houk and Betty (+Joe) Gerein. Vigil of Prayer was held Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. and ÌýMass of Christian Burial was held Friday, October 31, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with ÌýFr Greg Elder Celebrant; both Services from ÌýSt. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. The Cross Bearers were Jamie Houk and Denise Houk Blain and the Altar Server was Paige Schamber. Reception Of The Body: Pall: Dennis, Alex, Brian and Walter; Flowers: Rose and Debby; Crucifix: Ken. The Eulogy was shared by Val Houk and Gifts of Music by Dave McQuaid. Liturgy of the Word was by 1st Reading: Proverbs 31: 10-31 - Elissa Houk; Responsorial Psalm: The Lord’s My Shepherd - Dave McQuaid; 2nd Reading: Revelation - Michelle Zinterer; Gospel: John 14: 1-6 - Fr. Greg Elder; Prayer of the Faithful - Mike Payne, Lora Zawada, Aaron Houk, Shaela Houk and Braden Houk. Liturgy of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Val Houk and Linda Houk. The Pallbearers were Aaron Houk, Chad Dolney, Paul Houk, Jason Houk, Scott Payne, Mike Payne, Braden Houk, Colby Houk and Daryl Payne. Memorials are requested to Heart and Stroke Foundation 279-3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2H8. Interment (Private Family Burial) followed at Catholic Extension, Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200
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CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Lena Houk would like to thank all of our family and friends for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thanks to the staff of St. Paul’s Hospital for the excellent care they gave to our loved one. Thanks to Father Greg Elder for officiating at the beautiful Mass and Prayers; the Senior Choir and Dave McQuaid for the beautiful hymns they sang. A heartfelt thank-you for the lovely lunch served by the St. Vital CWL ladies. A special thank-you to Bob MacKay and Battlefords Funeral Service staff for their compassion and professionalism in conducting the funeral. To everyone, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thank-you. The family of Lena Houk.
