EDMUND HIRCH

1929 ~ 2019

Edmund Hirch of Bow Island, Alberta, has gone to be with his Lord, passing away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Friday, May 31, 2019, at the age of 89 years. He married the love of his life Ruby (nee Ciesla) in 1956 and in 1963 they moved to Bow Island where they farmed for over 54 years. Along with Ruby, Ed will be lovingly remembered by their three children: Richard (Barbara), David (Janet) and Christine (Darren) as well as eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Paula. A Celebration of Ed’s life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 104 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island, on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mac de Waal officiating. Interment will follow at the Bow Island Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Golden Age Centre, 206 – 5 Avenue East, Bow Island. Memorial donations in Ed’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief, #600 – 177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0W5 or to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, P.O. Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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