ALBERS: Clifford Nicholas
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May 9, 1930 鈥� September 18, 2016
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It is with sorrowful hearts that the family of Mr. Clifford 鈥淐liff鈥� Nicholas Albers of Humboldt, SK, announces his death on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at Humboldt District Hospital. He was 86 years of age. Cliff was born to Bernard and Gertrude (nee Weber) Albers on Friday, May 9, 1930, at Humboldt. He grew up on a farm near Marysburg and moved to Marysburg at the age of 14. Growing up he worked on his brothers鈥� farms and the Co-op store in Marysburg. In his early 20's he worked as a lineman with Saskatchewan telephones. Easter Tuesday, April 12, 1955 he married Bernadette Lukan. These two soulmates were together for 61 years. Shortly after their marriage Cliff got a job at Dust鈥檚 service station in Humboldt so he wouldn鈥檛 have to be away from his family. From there he went to work for Len Schmidtz the Imperial Oil agent in Humboldt. Cliff eventually took over as the Imperial Oil agent, owning the business for 31 years. After retiring from Imperial Oil he bought a rental business which he ran for ten years. At various times of his life Cliff鈥檚 pastimes included curling, bowling, golf, square dancing, gardening, cross country skiing, woodworking and supporting the Humboldt Broncos. He was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus achieving the level of 4th Degree. Being part of the community was important to him and he spent many hours volunteering on parish council and various activities supported by the parish and the Knights of Columbus. The greatest joy of Cliff鈥檚 life was spending time with his family. He was proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who remember him as a gentle soul who loved giving and receiving hugs. Before passing he commented on how perfect he felt his life had been and we wish to thank all those who were a part of it. Cliff will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 61 years, Bernadette 鈥淏erni鈥� (nee Lukan) Albers; their three children and eight grandchildren: Clark (Yvonne) Albers of Wakaw Lake, SK, and family, Janelle (Colin) Wist of Saskatoon, SK, Deanna (Brandon) Rinta of Lewiston, ID, and Christina (Byron) Bitz of Saskatoon, SK; Roxanne (Rod) Hamm of Stony Plain, AB, and family, Brett (Heidi) Hamm of Loch, Australia, Jana (Mitch) Bjorgan of Spruce Grove, AB, and Shawn Hamm of Edmonton, AB; and Craig (Deborah) Albers of Spruce Grove, AB, and family, Matthew (Elissa) Albers of St. Albert, AB, and Andrew (Levylyn) Albers of Edmonton, AB; two sisters: Florence Schreiner of Humboldt, SK; and Jean Schreiner of Comox, BC; and by numerous nieces and nephews.听 He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Gertrude (nee Weber) Albers; and by two brothers and four sisters:听 Ray (Caroline) Albers, Helen (Ed) Bittman, Mary (Anthony) Stroeder, Hilda (Louis) Frank, Al (Hilda) Albers, and Theresa (Frank) Schreiner; and two brothers-in-law: Jacob Schreiner and Arnold Schreiner. The Prayer Service for Cliff was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., led by Nestor Trach, and organist Kathy Phillips. Scripture readers were Yvonne Albers and Deborah Albers, and the eulogy was delivered by Jana Bjorgan. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Greg Smith-Windsor and concelebrated by Fr. Paul Paproski, OSB. Others taking part were: Rod Hamm, crossbearer; Roxanne Hamm and Clark Albers, scripture readers; Craig Albers, intentions; Cliff鈥檚 grandchildren, giftbearers; Florence and Rick Schreiner, and Josephine and Mel Stroeder, memorial table attendants; and Bernadette Albers, urnbearer. An honor guard was formed by members of the 3rd Degree and Abbot Severin Gertken 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Cliff鈥檚 life鈥�. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
