MURRAY WOLFER

1964 - 2004

Murray Lane Wolfer, beloved husband of Annette Wolfer of Hays, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 1, 2004 at the age of 39 years.
Murray was born in Brooks, Alberta on October 23, 1964, the youngest child born to Allen and Pearl Wolfer. He attended school in Hays from grades one to nine and graduated from Vauxhall High School. Murray married Annette Machacek on April 23, 1988. Murray and Annette ranched with his brothers, sister and parents in the Cessford and Hays area and he was also self employed as a battery operator in the oil industry. Murray's first love was his family; in particular his children Jesse and Valerica.  One of his greatest joys was watching his son Jesse play volleyball and taking Valerica for rides on her horse, Buddy. Murray also loved the company of family and friends while camping and enjoyed sports such as golf.
Murray will be forever missed and loved by his wife Annette and children Jesse and Valerica of Hays; his parents Allen and Pearl Wolfer of Hays; sister Shirley (Jack) Tamaki and brothers Ken  Wolfer and Terry (Donna) Wolfer; a nephew Shaun Dennis; uncle Harold Wolfer; aunts Marjie McCue and Gladys Nixon and numerous cousins. Murray is also survived and loved by Annette's family;  Frank and Linda Machacek; Patrick (Angela) Machacek; nephew Peyton Machacek; niece Hannah Machacek; grandmother Lillian Paterson and numerous aunts and uncles.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324-2 Ave. North, Vauxhall on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 5 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Father Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant.  Interment to follow in the Hays Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Murray's name may be made to the Hays School, General Delivery, Hays, Alberta T0K 1B0.