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In memory of
Mr. Melvin "Mel" Edward Benson
February 14, 1949 - September 16, 2021
Feb 14, 1949 - Sep 16, 2021
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Melvin Edward Benson (“Wapunatew”), beloved father of Cory (Trina), Claire, Kristoffer, Cashton and Georgia, grandfather to Tenaya, Kienna, and Dominic; passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the age of 72 years in Calgary, Alberta.
Mel was First Nations from Beaver Lake Cree Nation, born in Imperial Mills, Alberta on February 14th, 1949.
Mel’s first job was at the age of 10 building fish boxes for five cents a box. He began his career …
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One night I was out at Mel’s acreage N.W. of Drayton for supper. After supper, and telling Mel how much I disliked Scot…
One night I was out at Mel’s acreage N.W. of Drayton for supper. After supper, and telling Mel how …
One night I was out at Mel’s acreage N.W. of Drayton for supper.…
Still think of you often Mel. You’re in my heart forever.
Still think of you often Mel. You’re in my heart forever.
Still think of you often Mel. You’re in my heart forever.
Community Involvement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Stars Air Ambulance
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Calgary Stampede Foundation
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Indspire
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Infinity Women's Cancer Group
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Hull Family Services
Service Organization
Timeline
Born
February 14th, 1949
Passed away
September 16th, 2021
Calgary, Alberta
Survived by
Predeceased by
Lena Benson
Mother
James Benson
Father
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Funeral services provided by
McInnis & Holloway’s “Chapel of the Bells”
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