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Minnie Benson
November 11, 1942 - January 22, 2017
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On Sunday, January 22, 2017, Minnie Maria Benson (Quintal) of Elk Point passed away at the age of 74 years. Minnie is survived by her sons, Walter Benson of Elk Point, Ben Benson of Elk Point, Richard Benson of St. Paul, and Ralph and Doris Benson of Elk Point; daughters, Winnie Pelletier and Matthew Tobin of Edmonton, Rema Quintal of Edmonton, and Shirley Benson and Mark Stanley of Frog Lake; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; her friends, nieces, nephews and two beloved puppies. Minnie was predeceased by her husband, Emile Edwin Benson in 1984; daughter, Lydia Benson; grandson, Damian Pelletier; son-in-law, Dennis Pelletier; parents, Patrick and Jean Quintal; siblings, Madeleine, Mary, Annie, Robert, Isadore and Albert. A Wake will be held on Thursday, January 26 at Owl River Recreation Centre, Owl River (leaving Grace Gardens at 1:00 p.m.). A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Lac La Biche. Deacon E.J. Sehn will be officiating, with interment in Our Lady of the Snow Cemetery, Big Bay. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Georgina Boucher
Relation: -
RIP Minnie,our sincere condolences to the family
From: Gordon and Louise Dunning
Relation: neighbours to Ralph
Our sincere condolences it is never easy to see our loved ones go but God has prepared a resting place. RIP Minnie. Mothers are always precious, her memories will be with all of you forever
From: Sonny Edward Desjarlais
Relation: A family friend
To all the Benson family, My most deepest and sincere Condolence. It is sad news to hear of your moms passing. I knew both of your parents growing up in L.L.B they were both great people. May your mom RIP, from my all my family to yours Our most sincere Condolences.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 27, 2017
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
St. Catherine''s Roman Catholic Church
Lac La Biche, AB Canada
Lac La Biche, AB Canada
Wake
Date & Time:
January 26, 2017
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Owl River Recreation Centre
Owl River, AB Canada
Procession leaves Grace Gardens at 1:00 p.m. Thursday.
Owl River, AB Canada
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