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IAM CONVENTION 2022

Events, General information

Red is the color this year for all Canadian Delegates of the 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention.

After a long delay of 2-years due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention is finally taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 3-7, 2022.

(picture taken October 6, 2022)
Brother Kyle Franzen, Business Representative IAMDL14
(IAM Edmonton Auto Lodge 1722)
Brother Victor Quintanilla, Business Representative IAMDL14
IAM Edmonton Auto Lodge 1722)
Sister Darlene Hein, President IAMDL14
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NORMAN R.I.P.

Events, Retirees

(picture taken September 22, 2017)
Norman G. Bezanson
IAM District Lodge 14 Retiree
Former Grand Lodge Representative/Organizer
IAM Local Lodge 1722 Member / Formerly IAM Local Lodge 1579 Member
(September 20, 1929 – January 27, 2022)

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Brother Norman Bezanson passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of 92.  He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Donna and son Robert (Armando), as well as his six grandchildren Sara, Kya, Celeste, Noah, Samuel and Hope.  He is predeceased by his wife Marie Ella June, sons Ellis and Karl, sisters Mary and Maude and brother Blair.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home (10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton).  You can view the service from this link.

R.I.P. NORMAN

Events, Retirees

(picture taken April 26, 2018)
Norman G. Bezanson

IAM District Lodge 14 Retiree
Former Grand Lodge Representative/Organizer
IAM Local Lodge 1722 Member / Formerly IAM Local Lodge 1579 Member

(September 20, 1929 – January 27, 2022)

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Brother Norman Bezanson passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of 92.  He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Donna and son Robert (Armando), as well as his six grandchildren Sara, Kya, Celeste, Noah, Samuel and Hope.  He is predeceased by his wife Marie Ella June, sons Ellis and Karl, sisters Mary and Maude and brother Blair.
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DAY OF MOURNING

Events

While we remember those who lost their lives or were injured in a workplace tragedy,
commit to improving Health and Safety in EVERY workplace.

Kevin Clark laying a wreath in tribute to the recently fallen
& recently injured member’s of IAM Local Lodge 99.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Events

Kevin & Deb Clark
picture taken 2018

Best Friends for life, as husband and wife.

Happy 37th Anniversary from your Brothers and Sisters at the Machinists Union, with many more years to come.

R.I.P. LEN

Events, General information, Retirees

Leonard Loza
IAM Local Lodge 99 – Retiree
(picture taken March 27, 2018)

(March 19, 1948 – April 26, 2020)

With a sad and heavy heart we advise that Brother Leonard Loza passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 72.

Greg Loza (son) advised that his dad, our brother, passed away peacefully and will be missed by his family and many friends.  Len’s family will be having a grave side service for him.  Unfortunately due to the current coronavirus situation and accompanying regulations there will not be many people allowed to attend.  The family plans to have a memorial service at the Holy Trinity Church once the social distancing situation is over.  R.I.P. Brother Leonard.  We miss you so much each and every day . . .

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R.I.P. HOWY

Events, General information, Retirees

Howard Ellis-Toddington
IAM Local Lodge 1579 – Retiree
(picture taken July 7, 2005)

(July 7, 1954 – April 18, 2020)

It is with deep sadness that we inform Brother Howard Ellis-Toddington passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 65.

Derek Ellis-Toddington (son) advised that his dad was cremated and they will not be having a service.  Howy wished to be taken to his home town of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan to be laid to rest.  R.I.P. Brother Howy.  You touched so many lives and made us better because we knew you.

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