ALLEN Ernest
Posted: September 19th, 2013MARCH 27, 1919 ~ AUGUST 19, 2013
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest (Pete) Allen at the age of 94 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife of almost 71 years, Helen Allen, his sons: Deloy (Carolyn) Allen, Delerith “Pork” (Martha) Allen and Don (Nancy) Allen; as well as his grandchildren: Doug Allen (Suzanne), Dawn Marie (Ian) Cant, Brad (Jen) Hansen, Darren (Tracy) Allen, and Corrie (Ken) Forbes. Ernest also was blessed with 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren as well as bonus grandchildren Jason (Lisa) Jaffary, Jocelyn (Cory) Horvath, Troy (Jill) Hatfield, and Trevor (Kristi) Hatfield. Ernest was predeceased by his parents Ernie and Jessie Allen, his son Dwayne Thomas Allen and granddaughter Debra Torgunrud. Pete was born and raised in Bow Island where he met and married Helen Marie Fritz of Foremost, AB. They were blessed with 4 sons before moving to Lethbridge to continue his career as a heavy duty mechanic, working for D. McLeod & Son and then R.H. International Harvester. He finished his career as the shop mechanic working for his sons at D.A. Electric before retiring in 1984. Pete and Helen travelled in the early years of their retirement to Hawaii, California, Arizona and to visit numerous relatives and friends in North Dakota. They never missed a family celebration! As the two aged they moved into an assisted living facility. Pete became an amazing caregiver to Helen while keeping his fantastic sense of humor. The nursing staff would always comment how they too loved our Popsie. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 10:00am and 11:00am on Friday, August 23, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4th Street South, Lethbridge. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am with Canon Allan McCuaig officiating. An interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery. Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
Phone: (403)328-2361 Fax: (403)382-3623
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Pete was the Grandfather and Patriarch of this great family. He was and always will be the Great Grandfather of my beloved daughter Dyani Brooke Harris and her Mom, Dawn Marie. He was loved by all and will never be forgotten. Like Pork, he will always remain in my Heart, just as all of those surviving him in this absolutely wonderful family, that is filled with so much Love. God Rest…
Love, Mike