Obituary of Esther Lane

B I O G R A P H Y LANE: Esther Venegas Lane passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the age of 55 years. Esther is survived by: her loving husband Charles Lane of Blackfoot, Alberta her brother’s and sisters: Danny, Orpha, Fe, Felly, Rojelio, Henry and Felicisemo Jr. as well as many friends and relatives. Esther was predeceased by her mother in 1951, her father in 1984, her brother’s Juan and Elmer, and her sister Ruth. The funeral service for Esther was conducted from St. John’s Anglican Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend David Turvey officiating. A eulogy was given by Skipper Lane. Hymns sung were “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah,” and “Lead On O King Eternal,” accompanied on the organ by Pat Skinner. Active pallbearers were: Garry Minish, Jessie Leodones, Fred North, Eric Lane, Robert Cuny and Warren Barter. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Esther Venegas Lane Venegas was Esther’s mother’s maiden name. The custom in the Philippines is that the second name is the mothers maiden name. Esther - Hebrew Persian origin - A Star Shining One Esther was born February 17, 1951 The year the World’s 1st Cobalt Cancer Treatment Center opening in London, Ontario. It would be years before this center would affect her life. Also that year - Zenith Radio introduced Cable television - Chrysler introduced power steering - Remington Rand launched the 1st commercially available computer - Univac 1 Esther Venegas Villasor Lane Born February 17, 1951 in San Remçgio, Antiquç, Philippines. In June 1989 Esther flew into my life from Hong Kong and we were married in August. We settled on the farm at Blackfoot and it wasn’t long before Esther discovered the Farmers Market. She was proud of her garden and loved to sell her produce at the market, and always greeted her customers with her beautiful big smile. The market reminded her of home. Esther enjoyed having the girls join her at Karoke. She was a very caring person, it always bothered her that we lived here with so much and her family at home did not. After many operations and periods of poor health over the years, she was diagnosed with Cancer in March 2003. This was followed by Chemo, Radiation Therapy, surgery and much suffering, and in the evening of October 5, 2006 she could fight no longer, so my beautiful island girl when home. The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God Was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone; For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. — Author Unknown — Card of Thanks Esther’s family would like to thank all the doctor’s and staff at the Lloydminster Hospital for making her so comfortable. Thank you to Reverend David Turvey, organist Pat Skinner, eulogist Skipper Lane and the pallbearers for creating such a memorable service to honor Esther. Also, thank you to St. John’s A.C.W. ladies who made such a wonderful lunch. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, made donations, dropped off food to the house, attended the funeral and to everyone who sent their thoughts and prayers. Charles Lane & Families Donations in memory of Esther may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.