Wayne Robert Hoffman, born February 5, 1947 at Medicine Hat, Alberta to Theodore Hoffman and Mathilda Koch, passed away February 2, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask. Wayne is survived by his wife of 46 years Gisele (nee Hebert), his children Derrick & Erin (Evan & Brantley) (North Battleford), Chelsea & Geno Froese (Swift Current); Mother, Matilda (Tilly) - Medicine Hat, AB; Sisters, Kathy & Jim Schneider (Cameron, David, Lauren) - Edmonton, AB, Joanne Hoffman (Landen, Aaron, Nicolas Strube) - Calgary, AB; Nephew – Travis Hoffman (Saskatoon); Niece – Raelynn Hoffman (Calgary); Sister’s-in-law: Florette Crawford, Edmonton, Rosalie (Jerry) Frass, Regina, Trudy (Mike) Carriere, Calgary, Suzanne (Grant) Carlson – Outlook; Brother’s-in-law: Daniel (Linda) Hebert – Sherwood Park, Raymond (Linda) Hebert – North Battleford, Edward (Michele) Hebert – Sherwood Park; Numerous Nieces & Nephews. Predeceased by: Father – Theodore (Ted) Hoffman; Brother – Russell Hoffman; Sister-in-law – Linda Hoffman; Brother & Sister In Laws – Frank & Arlene Hebert; Allen Crawford. Service Of Celebration & Thanksgiving For Wayne’s Life was held Monday, March 6, 2017 - 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church – North Battleford, Sk. Honour Guard was formed by the K-40 & K-ettes of the Battlefords. Honorary Pallbearers were Better Home & Gardens Real Estate Agents & Staff. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
Card of Thanks
Thank-you to Father Nestor Gregoire, Reverend Roger Lavoie, the Cross and Urn Bearers, Readers, the Offertory Gift Bearers, Pianist Glenn Goodman and Soloist Robert MacKay for making the Memorial Service so special. Special Thanks to Eulogist Wayne Standbrook for the awesome way you walked us through Wayne’s 69 + years of his life. After Graduating from Business College, Wayne started his Career in Management with Woolworths then Woolco taking him to various cities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In 1975, Wayne changed professions and became a Real Estate Agent and Property Manager in the Battlefords - spent 41 years doing what he loved. Wayne was an active member of Kinsmen & K-40 for 47 years. Also a member of the Legion and of the former Battlefords Union Hospital Board and was then appointed to the Prairie North Health Region Board. Wayne loved golfing and playing musical Instruments but most of all, he loved his family, friends and his community. Thanks to Bob MacKay & the staff at the Battlefords Funeral Service for their professional manor and kindness bestowed on the family. Thanks goes out to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Clergy & Staff for your assistance & guidance. Thanks to everyone who brought gifts of Food, Flowers, Cards, Donations in lieu and offered words of sympathy and encouragement; and a big Thanks to the Gold Eagle Events Centre Staff for the lunch they served following the Service.
