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Chike posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences for your family's loss. One cannot imagine your pain at this time. I pray that God will comfort and surround you with His love now and always. My thoughts and prayer remain with you.
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Toni Pavlic lit a candle
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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My condolences to the Gurney family. Mr. Gurney was one of my favorite teachers growing up. He was a kind and gentle soul. Sad to hear of his passing. May you rest in peace, Mr. Gurney.
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Elsie Kiesman posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2020
Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute to Uncle Alan with us. Truly his love for the Lord was a vital part of who he was and what a wonderful privilege for Uncle Alan to be able to see Christ face to face. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Love Dorrie & Elsie Kiesman & family
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Zane Hartman lit a candle
Monday, May 4, 2020
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Sterling was my best friend growing up. I spent a lot of time in the Gurney house across the street. Mr. (Alan) Gurney was a kind, patient man. I know this because we tested these limits as young boys do. These tributes served him well as a loving, caring father, and a proficient teacher. Although I never attended Mr. Gurney's school, he tutored me in math problem solving and language arts in my elementary years which immediately improved my grades. I learned a lot of life lessons from him, and appreciated his stories and sense of humor. He was passionate about his faith, family, profession, and hobbies. I have fond memories of him and the Gurney family. God be with you in a special way as you grieve. Cherish your memories, and be well.
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Verla Boehlig Penner posted a condolence
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Quentin, Wendy, Wanda, Sterling and families. I'm sorry for the loss of your dad, my Uncle Al. It's strange not to be able to get together to celebrate his life in the ways we're used to. I pray you will have a special time remembering him.
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Laura & Gerry Anderson posted a condolence
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Condolences to my cousins and your children (Uncle Al's children and grandchildren). It is hard losing a parent. The fact that we can't be with you to grieve together also makes it harder. Thinking and praying for you all. See you on-line tomorrow.
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Friday, May 1, 2020
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Hearing the passing away of Allan Gurney brings obvious sadness but also special memories. I first met Allan and Susan in the late seventIes at Central Alliance Church and then multiple times at Southdale Alliance. I have been to their home and enjoyed Some meals. My relationship was enriched because I taught Quentin at Canadian Bible College in Regina.
Alan was a model lay person who invested his time, talent and treasure in the ministries of the local church and wider Kingdom ministries. My family and I are grateful to Alan and Susan who faithfully prayed for us and also financially supported me in my faith based
national and global travel ministries. They unwaveringly believed that JESUS CHRIST is the only way, the only truth and the only life for any human to have the right relationship with God! God’s gift of salvation is absolutely free because of God’s grace and the gift of faith. They cheered me on!
Allan is presently in the loving presence of the Lord he loved, worshipped and served with his spiritual gifts. We will join him later as all members of God’s forever family will do.
Mary and T. V. Thomas
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Karen Knight posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
With a deep sense of gratitude I share in the sorrow of my cousins and their families on the passing of their dear Father and Grandfather. My Uncle Al was the real life "Prince" who came to marry his love, my Mothers sister Auntie Susie. As a 5 year old girl I was thrilled to be one of the Flower Girls at their wedding in 1960. My first impression of my new uncle was one of awe as be wore the most amazing ring on his right hand- a large square Black Alaskan beauty which mirrored his striking dark black curly hair. As our Mennonite family gathered regularly in Altona to visit and eat, Uncle Al was a bit of an anomaly. Although my grandparents welcomed him with open arms, he was the sole member of the family that didn't speak a word of Low German. I recall feeling sorry for him as he graciously sat by the hour, nodding and smiling through conversations that had neither meaning or context for him.
As I found out in later years, this gracious man was a deep intellectual thinker, an educator, a loving loyal father and husband to my Auntie Susie, and a dedicated Christian leader.
I clearly remember having sleep overs with my cousins at their house on Victor Street. My Aunt would teach us to bake cookies and my dear Uncle Al seemed to always have his head in books but also made the time to make us feel like special young girls.
As the years went by, I became the family baby sitter on occasion and also the 1st Piano teacher to Wendy and Wanda beginning Piano lessons. My Mother taught me early on that we supported family members through extending our support in any way we could. We looked up to the Gurney family as Uncle Al was balancing family life, leadership roles at church, and his ongoing studies at Universuty simultaneously.
Many years later as a young Mother, Uncle Al was one of my leading role models and mentor as I returned to University as an adult. He encouraged me to stick with my studies in the Faculty of Education and that my diligence would pay off. When I got my first Teaching job, Uncle Al and Aunt Susie were my biggest cheer leaders. They welcomed me often on my lunch hours while teaching close to their home in the River East School Division. Uncle Al gave me wonderful teaching tips from his decades of experience in Junior High. He told me that his best advice was "get out of Jr. High ASAP ! " Other great advice he gave me was about furthering my University education. "Go back to graduate studies because you love it, not just to make more money" ! I treasure the years of memories, the meals, the support and encouragement I received from this incredible, educated, loving man. He role modeled grace, diligence and love to all that had the privilege to know him. I count myself extremely fortunate to have had such a wonderful Uncle!
What a comfort to know that my handsome childhood Prince is reunited with his Princess in Heaven, Auntie Susie !
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Christianna Calder posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. We knew him for many years as we attended church with him and Susan at Southdale (Cornerstone). He was a man of integrity and a man who greatly loved the Lord. He's probably having a good chat with Darcy right now. Sending lots of love to you all. We know you must miss him deeply.
With love, Christianna, Micah, Joshua, Nathan and Ellie Calder
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Wendy Funk Posted May 5, 2020 at 8:36 AM
Thank you for sharing these words with us as we know you are in the midst of grieving your own loss. We are thankful that you were able to join us for the service yesterday. Peace to you and your family!
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