Obituary of Alan Hagel

Alan Hagel beloved husband of Rita of Beiseker, AB passed away on August 25, 2008 at the age of 65 years. Alan was born on September 10, 1942 in Beiseker, AB and spent his entire life in the Beiseker area as a farmer until 1989 when illness caused him to retire. Alan is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Rita; children, Dallas Hagel of Calgary, Scott and Deb Hagel of Stony Plain, Alana and Alastair Gibson of Didsbury; two grandchildren, Kylee and Carter Hagel of Stony Plain; his mother, Irena Hagel of Innisfail; brother and sister-in law, Ivan and Kathy Hagel of Calgary; sister and brother-in law, Emagene and Larry Selzler of Innisfail; and sister-in-law Donna and her husband Tim Sherwood of Calgary. Alan was predeceased by his father, Clement; brother, Neil; and nephew, Jamie. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (434 – 2 Avenue Beiseker, AB) on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery (Beiseker, AB). Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Arthritis Society, #200, 1301 – 8 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 1B7 Telephone: (403) 228-2571 or 1 (800) 321-1433. www.arthritis.ca. In living memory of Alan Hagel a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.