Hilda May (Houcher) Hankins

The family of Hilda May Hankins nee Houcher would like to announce her passing on November 30, 2024 at the Rimbey Hospital at the age of 78 years.

Hilda was born on June 27, 1946, the fifth daughter to Frank and Alberta Houcher at the Consort Hospital. Hilda had five sisters Joyce, Gladys, Jean, Florrie and baby sister Linda. She had two brothers, Cyril and Wayne. She was predeceased by all except Florrie and Wayne.

Hilda attended school at Little Gap and Consort High School. She then got her LPN certificate and practiced in several hospitals including Red Deer, Lacombe, Consort, Quebec and Rimbey. While she was practicing at Rimbey she met and married Bert Hankins and lived on the Hankins farm on the Northwest corner of Gull Lake. Bert and Hilda had no children.

Hilda’s interests were needle work, horses, dancing at the Forshee Hall and camping.

Hilda was predeceased by her Husband Bert on August 08, 2012. Hilda spent a couple of years living on their acreage East of Rimbey. During that time Hilda found a good friend, Orville, to spend time with. She moved into a home in Rimbey then into the Manor in 2022.

A Celebration of Hilda’s life will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel – Rimbey.

A Private Graveside Service will take place at the Bentley Cemetery at a later date.

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