1938 – 2025
Mr. Larry Jakob Heth passed away on the evening of January 8, 2025, at the Innisfail Rosefield Centre, Continuing Care Home.
He is lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Brenda Houle and Sherri Heth, and his son, Robert (Rina) Heth. He also leaves behind three brothers: Galen (Ratna) Heth, Melvyn (Lianne) Heth, and Howard (Bev) Heth, as well as one sister, Linda (Dave) Galloway. Larry is further survived by his uncle, Glenn Krause, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and his grandchildren: Camile Houle (Dannelle), Brandon Houle (Amy Darichuk), Molly Houle-Kryvenchuk (Jon), and Jordyn Lewis (Devin Borchuk); and his step-grandchildren: Rosanna Carter (Mike), John DeRosa (Wendy), Gabe DeRosa, and AJ Bouk (Em Seal). He was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Adrian, Korbin, Jayson, Jakkoby, Kyra, Jaxxon, Koletin, and Penelope, as well as step-great-grandchildren: Stephanie, Emily, Vanessa, Giovanni, Marcello, Maya, Kaylie, Giavanna, and Valentino.
He was predeceased by his parents, Jake and Alice Heth; his partner, Bettie Weigl; and his brothers: Donald Heth, Wayne Heth (Lou Ellyn), and Bryan Heth. Larry was born on February 3, 1938, in Eastend, Saskatchewan. In 1948, the Heth family moved from a farm near Eastend, Saskatchewan, to a farm in the Centerville District in central Alberta.
As a young man, Larry worked a variety of jobs. In 1961, he married Helen Fowler and moved to Edmonton, Alberta, where he began his career in accounting. Between 1962 and 1968, Larry’s three children were born. In 1982, he relocated to Innisfail and started an accounting firm, which he operated until his retirement. Larry was a member of the Markerville Historical Society and enjoyed morning coffee with friends. He also loved traveling and researching his family history. Throughout his life, Larry had a passion for cars—particularly Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. He loved buying, selling, trading, and driving cars, both for himself and for others. As a family, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Innisfail Rosefield Centre for taking such good care of our father, Larry, during his time there.
We are grateful for the friendships and sense of community he fostered in Innisfail. A Come and Go Tea in Larry's honour will be held at the Fensala Hall, in Markerville, Alberta on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Alberta Diabetes Foundation 8602 112 St N.W. Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006
