Obituaries
Maria Urbina
22/07/1949 - 27/03/2021
Obituary For Maria Urbina
“Having a place to go, is called a Home. Having people to love, is called Family and to have both is called a Blessing” – Pope Francis
Maria it is wonderful to recognize how much your life has left a unique and everlasting impact in each of our lives. We thank the Lord for the privilege of having you in our lives as a beloved: Wife, Mother, and Nana. You gave us an example to follow, and it is our hope and prayer that the Lord will illuminate our way and bring us closer in your memory.
Your light will always shine brightly in our hearts, we love you!
-Your Husband, Children and Grandchildren
The 27th day of March God opened the Doors of His Kingdom to welcome home his daughter:
MARIA LOURDES URBINA RUEDA
At the age of 71
Having always lived and practiced the Holy Roman Catholic faith, nourishing her soul with the Holy Spirit through The Sacred Sacraments and Papal Blessings.
Her husband, Pedro Joaquin Urbina, Children: Osmar, Walter, Luly, Meylin, Flor, Marta Ivania and Kervin, Her Grandchildren: Alfonso, Lindsay, Jennifer, Kisha, Nikole, Raul, Alexandria & Vidalia, Nephew Javier, In-laws: Cesar, Marcelo, Santos, Grace.
And our Family ask that you raise your prayers to The Almighty for her Eternal Rest.
The wake will take place on Tuesday March 30th, 2021
From 4 pm to 8 pm at the Bear Creek Funeral Home 11802 99 Ave. Please call 780-830-7742 to book a time between these hours to pay your respects.
The Memorial Mass Service will be held on Wednesday March 31st, 2021*
In the Parish of Saint Joseph Catholic Church at 2pm.
*IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS*
For those who would like to join us for the service, it will be live streamed through the Bear Creek Funeral Home Youtube Channel (link found below).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute via https://givetouhf.ca
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
“Tener un lugar donde ir, se llama HOGAR Tener personas a quien amar, se llama FAMILIA y tener ambas se llama BENDICION”- Papa Francisco
Maria Lourdes es hermoso saber que has vivido y has dejado huella en cada uno de nosotros.
Damos gracias a Dios por la dicha de haberte tenido como Esposa, Mamá y Abuelita.
Nos dejaste un ejemplo a seguir y rogamos a Dios nos ilumine y nos ayude a mantenernos
Unidos en Tu memoria.
Siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones, te amamos.
Tu esposo, hijos y nietos.
El dia 27 de Marzo Dios Abrió las Puertas al Sol de Nuestra Familia
MARIA LOURDES URBINA RUEDA
A la edad de 71 años
Habiendo siempre vivido en el seno de la Santa Iglesia Católica Apostólica y Romana, confortada su alma con Los Santos Sacramentos y La Bendición Papal.
Su esposo Pedro Urbina sus hijos Osmar, Walter, Luly, Meylin, Flor, Marta Ivania y Kervin, sus nietos Alfonso, Lindsay, Jennifer, Kisha, Nikole, Raul, Alexandria y Vidalia, sobrino Javier, yernos Cesar, Marcelo, Santos, nuera Grace y demás familiares ruegan que eleven a Dios sus Oraciones para su descanso Eterno.
El velorio se realizará el día 30 de marzo de 4pm a 8pm en el Bear Creek Funeral Home 11802 99 Ave.
Las honras fúnebres se realizarán el día Miércoles 31 de Marzo del 2021 en la Parroquia de Saint Joseph Catholic Church a las 2 pm.*
*DEBIDO A LA PANDEMIA COVID-19 SOLO FAMILIA IMMEDIATA PRESENTE*
Para aquellos que quisieran acompañarnos nos pueden seguir en línea por medio de
Bear Creek Funeral Home Youtube Channel (En el siguiente enlace):
En lugar de flores, donaciones son sugeridas al Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute via https://givetouhf.ca
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com
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11802 99 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 0C7
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What is a funeral?
A funeral is a ceremony for a deceased person prior to burial or cremation. A funeral gives the opportunity for family and friends of the deceased to gather and mourn the passing of their loved one, to share cherished memories and celebrate their life. A funeral is a vital first step to help the bereaved heal after the loss of someone special.
What type of service should I have?
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Funeral directors are in charge of all the logistics following a death. They complete all the necessary paperwork, make arrangements for the transportation of the body, and put into action the choices made by the family in regards to the funeral service and the final resting place of the body. Beyond the logistics, funeral directors are there to provide moral support and guidance for someone coping with death.
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What is embalming and what purpose does it serve?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body; it also slows down the decomposition process and enhances the appearance of the body damaged by traumatic death or illness. Embalming gives time to the family of the deceased to arrange a service, and allows the family the option of having an open-casket viewing.
What do I do if I am not satisfied with the way a funeral was handled?
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How much does a funeral cost?
The cost of the funeral varies depending on the wishes you have. The average cost of a funeral is between $5,000-$7,000, however, it varies greatly depending on the kind of service you desire. In general, cremation tends to cost less than burial. The costs include professional services including transportation, embalming and other preparations, the use of a facility for the ceremony, and the purchase of a casket or urn.
Can I personalize a funeral?
Of course you can, in fact, more and more people are opting for a more non-traditional personalized service. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate somebody’s life. There are many unique ways to celebrate life, let the funeral director know exactly what your desires are and they will honour your wishes.
Do we need to have an obituary notice and what is included in one?
It is highly recommended to have an obituary notice that’s either placed in a local newspaper or placed online. An obituary lets the public know that a death has occurred, and gives them information about the service. Obituaries generally include the deceased’s full name, age, city, and date of birth and the city they were living in when they died. It also includes the name of the deceased’s spouse, along with the names of anyone else significant in their lives, such as parents, children or grandchildren. Space may be limited in a newspaper obituary, but you may include a little blurb on the life and legacy of the deceased. An online obituary or memorial website offers you the chance to add a lot more about the deceased.
What happens if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend?
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Do I need to have an embalming
No, embalming is often an unnecessary expense, even if a viewing is desired. There are times when we would recommend embalming, especially if there is an extended gap between death and burial or cremation.
Why are funerals so expensive?
Funerals are labor intensive and require a lot of work from a lot of people. The cost of a funeral goes beyond merchandise such as caskets, it includes the services of a funeral director in making the necessary arrangements, filling out forms, and dealing with all the other people involved in the death (doctors, lawyers, insurance companies). Funeral directors work an average of 40 hours per funeral. The cost of operating a funeral home is factored into the cost as well. Funeral homes are a 24 hour operation, with extensive facilities that need to be maintained and secured.
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