Obituary of Cecilia Holland

B I O G R A P H Y HOLLAND: Cecilia Veronica Holland passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at the age of 82 years. Cecilia is survived by: four children: Dale Holland and his wife Diane of Whitecourt, AB; Vernon Holland and his wife Lynn of Rivercourse, AB; Bruce Holland and his wife Judy of Lloydminster, AB; Gayle and her husband Dave Weishaar also of Lloydminster; six grandchildren: Ward Holland, Brooke (Chad) Smith, Tristan Weishaar, Jewel Holland, Lexi Weishaar and Tagen Weishaar; two great grandchildren Jaxon and Rowan Smith; her sisters: Eleanor Witzaney and Adeline and her husband Frank Heitt; her brother Joseph Witzaney; her brother-in-law Emil Wiesner; her sister-in-law Agnes Witzaney and special cousin and friend, Mollie Bystrom, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Cecilia was predeceased by: her loving husband Floyd; her parents John and Laura Witzaney her sister Isabel Wiesner; her brothers Clarence Witzaney, John Witzaney, Tony Witzaney and Florence Witzaney; her sisters- in-law: Anne Witzaney and Hilda Witzaney. A prayer vigil for Cecilia was conducted on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta with Father Adam Lech officiating. Pat Hankey played the organ. Mass of Christian Burial was conducted on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church with Father Adam Lech officiating. A eulogy was given by her grandson Tristan Weishaar. Special prerecorded hymns were sang by son, Bruce Holland. Leader of songs was Marlene Risling and Carmelita Swan accompanied by Donna Weston on the organ. Honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in Mom's life. Active pallbearers were: Tristan Weishaar, Lexi Weishaar, Tagen Weishaar, Ward Holland, Brooke Smith and Jewel Holland. Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Our Tribute to Our Loving Mom & Grandma Mom’s greatest joy was to be surrounded by all her family. She loved being Mom and Grandma. She loved her God and had an amazing faith in the power of daily prayer. She loved her visits with all her friends, spending many hours nurturing her beautiful flowers and cooking and baking for others. Her youthful mind and spirit let her have lots of fun with her grandchildren. We will all, so, miss her big smile at the door when we dropped in for a coffee and a chat. Many of our memories were shared in the beautiful eulogy given by her grandson Tristan at the funeral. A Mothers Love Is Forever As children We can’t comprehend or fully realize The meaning of our mother’s love, how tender and how wise, The patience and forgiveness that are part of everyday, The unexpected “little things” she does in her own way. Years go by before we can look back on life and see Through older eyes and wiser hearts her love and loyalty, And yet its these and other special things We’ll hold so dear, For memories of her steadfast love will keep her ever near. Card of Thanks Our family would like to thank everyone who shared in Mom’s life. Thank you to Dr. Jill Lakins for your care and friendship of Mom over the years. Thank you to the ambulance attendants, Dr. R. Rogers, and nursing staff for your care received. Thank you to Cam Steuart for your kindness and support. Thank you to Father Adam Lech for your prayers and comforting support. Thank you to Melanie for the reading at the prayer service. A special thank you to grandson Tristan for the memorable and heartfelt eulogy. Thank-you to Wayne Witzaney for doing the readings. Thank-you to Pat Hankey, Marlene Risling, Carmelita Swan, Donna Weston and son Bruce Holland for your gifts of music. Thank-you to the grandchildren for being the pallbearers. Thank you to the C.W.L. for serving a nice lunch. Thank-you to our relatives, friends, and neighbors for your kindness shown to us all, with your prayers, attending the services, mass, visits, phone calls, food trays, flowers, cards and donations; your support has been a blessing. Thank you to Glenn and Dave McCaw and staff for your kindness and compassion through the funeral arrangements. Thank you seems like such a small word to express to you all just how much your kindness, thoughtfulness and caring has meant to us all. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray - If so - we saw it there; Perhaps you spoke the kindest words - as any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all - But thought of us that day ... God Bless you all Gayle, Dave & Family Bruce, Judy & Family Vern & Lynn Dale & Diane Donations in memory of Cecilia may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Diabetes Association.