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Charles E. WOOD
May 2, 1938 - December 17, 2023
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On December 17, 2023, Mr. Charles Wood of Saddle Lake passed away at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary; 2 daughters & 1 son, Natalie, Wayne (Joline) & Sabrina; adopted son, Chris (Loran Cardinal-Wood); 9 grandchildren, Terrence, Jeremy, Barry Jr., Jason, Darcy, Vinson, Robyn-Lee, Mikayla & Madison; 6 great-grandchildren, Janessa, Jeren, Taylor, Kace, Mila & Luna; numerous relatives & friends. Mr. Wood was predeceased by his parents, Louis & Emma Wood; paternal grandparents Miscihk & Wapoos; maternal grandparents, Wipemes & Wāpāsēs; sons, Barry, D’Arcy & Jason; siblings, Elizabeth Cardinal, Alex, Norman & Jerome Wood; grandson, Justin (Dustin) Wood; chapan, Phoenix Stone. A Wake will be held on Wednesday (leaving Grace Gardens at 3:00 p.m.) & Thursday, December 20 & 21 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Victor Houle will emcee, with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Marie Lakusta
Relation: Friend
Mary and family my sincere condolences for your loss. Charlie will be missed. Remember all the fond memories to help you through this difficult time.
From: Norbert Ward
Relation: No relation
My condolences to the family , was a pleasure to have known him , he was a great leader and well respected man
From: Dorothy Cyr
My sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss, and will be praying for strength, peace and comfort for you Mary and your family. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1
From: Russell J Whitford
Relation: Friend
A fine and humble gentleman, I was always honoured to be in his presence.
Farewell Sir
From: Lindsay Haag
Dear Mrs. Wood, Wayne, Natalie, Sabrina and families. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a most respecting, good father, family role model and leader in the community. He led by example and wisdom in a soft spoken voice. My sincere condolences to all you in his passing. He lived a great life of accomplishments and has a lot to be proud of. It is with great regret I am unable to attend. Most sincerely Lindsay & Elena, family and Henry Haag,
From: Donna Soprovich
Relation: I knew Charlie & Mary through golf at the Two Hills Lions Golf Course
Mary and Family
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
From: Pat Marcichiw
Relation: Friend
My sympathy to Mary and family…May good memories console you during this difficult time…his memory will be immortal!….
From: Jo Whitford
Relation: Friend
My sincerest condolences to Mary, Natalie, Wayne, Sabrina and all other family members. Charles was a very inspirational man who had respect from all who knew him. I wish I could be there with you but I endured a hip replacement a couple of months ago. I will call your home phone number in a while. You will be very busy with family and loved ones. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
From: Donalda Stanley
Relation: Friend’s father
So sorry for your loss my friend (Sabrina) prayers for you and your family! God Bless
Service Schedule
Wake
Date & Time:
December 20, 2023
Beginning at 3:00pm
Location:
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Procession leaving Grace Gardens on Wednesday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
December 22, 2023
Beginning at 10:00am
Location:
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
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