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MARTIN

October 6, 2009

MARTIN, Fred Fred Martin passed away peacefully at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre on Thursday, September 17, 2009.  He was born in Success, Saskatchewan on May 29, 1925. He moved from Meadow Lake to Alberta during the Depression. He met his future wife, Wreta, in Ponoka and was married in June of 1954. He worked at AHP for many years in the maintenance department until his retirement. Fred was an avid trapper, involved Legion member and took an active interest in community affairs. Fred was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was well known in Ponoka for being a kind and helpful friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Wreta; sons, Lorry (Florence) of Calgary and Rick (Peggi) of Ponoka; and his grandsons, Eric (Marlee) of Edmonton, Jesse of Vancouver, Travis and Craig of Calgary.  At Fred’s request, no Funeral Service will be held.  Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre Palliative Care or Ponoka Home Care. Arrangements Entrusted To Ponoka Funeral Home ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~