Margaret Alke, born in Vancouver, BC on October 18, 1916 passed away in Chilliwack Hospital on September 14, 2007.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2005, her eldest daughter Eloise Pettigrew (Wally) in 2006 and her grandson Aaron Gagnon in 1997.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Mary-Susan Gagnon (Peter), of Chilliwack, Elizabeth Alke of Edmonton, AB and Hillary Bray (Ian) of Surrey, BC and her son, Byron (Carol) Alke of Courtenay, BC; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Margaret and John moved from White Rock to Hope in 1986 and then due to health concerns, moved to Chilliwack in 2001 to be closer to their daughter, Mary-Susan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Chilliwack on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 11:00 am. Rev. Paul Than Bui, celebrant.
Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chillliwack.