Obituary of Alexander Lorenz

Alex Lorenz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta at the age of 88 years. Alex was born in Bodo, Alberta on November 16, 1925 to Leo and Rose (Reinhart) Lorenz. He was the oldest of their three children. In 1935 Leo and Rose moved their young family from Bodo to Strome. Alex worked on the family farm until 1947 when he purchased three quarters of land just south of Strome, and began his own farming career. But the most important event of 1947 was that he married Lorraine Niehaus, on August 6, 1947. This marriage would span the next 67 years. Together they raised their family of six children, five boys and one girl. The farm was expanded over the years, and Alex was kept busy raising children, crops and livestock. During this time he enjoyed curling, the fellowship of Knights of Columbus and visiting family and friends in the neighbourhood. After 50 years of being active on the farm and with failing health, Alex and Lorraine rented out the farm and moved from Strome to a Condo in Camrose. In 2011 Alex was no longer able to manage on his own, and took up residence in a nursing home in Camrose, where he resided until his passing. Left to cherish in his memory are his loving wife Lorraine; his children: Dwayne (Bobbie), Dwight (Marilyn), Donald (Cheryl), Gerry (Doris), Terry (Freddie) and Audrey Hansen; 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Alex is also survived by his sister Clare Vaugeois, and sister-in law Velna Lorenz. He was predeceased by his father Leo, his mother Rose, and his brother Norbert. His presence will be sadly missed by family and friends. A public visitation was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. from the Burgar Memorial Chapel (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, AB.) A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (5010 48A Ave, Camrose, AB) with Rev. Larry Pederson as celebrant. Inurnment has taken place in the Strome Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one's choice.