Obituary of Russel Holben
Russel Douglas Holben was born to Arthur “Shirley” and Lorene Holben on January 25, 1954 in Galahad.
He passed away on February 9, 2022 at the Louise Jensen Centre in Camrose at the age of 68.
Russel was predeceased by his parents Arthur “Shirley and Lorene, and his brother Edgar.
Left to cherish Russel’s memory are his sisters, Jane Nelson and Marilyn Holben, brother Darrin (Cheryl) Holben, four nieces and nephews, Kayley (Mike) MacMillan, Eric (Tara) Nelson, Logan Holben and Raegan Holben, one great niece, Holly Nelson and one great nephew, Joey Nelson, as well as many cousins, relatives and friends.
Russel was a very unique individual by way of hands on tutoring, however, struggled with school. He greatly enjoyed sports, not playing on any team, yet enjoyed announcing and being score keeper. He loved a good joke and got a charge out of playing pranks on people. Russel was truly a person who never met a stranger. He had a gift of being able to talk to anybody, anywhere. He was also willing to lend a helping hand, if and when needed, and especially enjoyed helping his father at the funeral home. Russel belonged to the Elks and the Legion, and both were a very big part of his life. Russel was a licensed auctioneer and could sing the auctioneer song perfectly. His love for his family was truly heart felt and he would always ask how his nieces, nephews and great niece and nephew were doing. He also valued the friendships he had developed over the years. He will always be loved and deeply missed.
Memorial donations in memory of Russel may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Galahad Cemetery or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Russel
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Death notice for the town of: Killam, Province: Alberta