MacKay, Alvin Kenneth
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alvin Kenneth MacKay, of Hinton, Alberta on November 10th, 2011 at the age of 85 years.
Alvin is survived by his wife Daisy of Hinton, Alberta, his children: Dianne (Ron) Erickson of Hinton, Alberta, Lynne (Al) Timmerman of Edmonton, Alberta, Joyce Koch of Hinton, Alberta, Bob (Diana) MacKay of Edmonton, Alberta, Lorrie (Glenn) Ross of Hinton, Alberta, Debbie (Terry) Workun of Hinton, Alberta, Sissy (Wayne) Parnall of Hinton, Alberta, John MacKay of Hinton, Alberta, A.J. (Johnny) MacKay of Hinton, Alberta and step children Ellen Wuskynyk of Hinton, Alberta, Yvonne Garneau of Sundre, Alberta and Mariea (George) Ostashek of Hinton, Alberta.
Their beloved boompa is survived by 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Alvin is also survived by numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Alvin was predeceased by his first wife Joan in 2003, daughter Joan Carol in 1951 and son Alvin in 1953 as well as his parents George and Hughena MacKay, four brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services for Alvin Kenneth MacKay will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of the Foothills Catholic Church in Hinton with Father Brian Inglis presiding. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Hinton, Alberta.
In lieu of other tributes, the family suggests donations, if desired be directed to
Palliative Care, Hinton General Hospital, 1280 Switzer Drive, T7V 1V2, Hinton, Alberta, in memory of Alvin Kenneth MacKay.
HINTON FUNERAL SERVICES, 780-865-1234, entrusted with all arrangements.
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