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Frank was born on October 13, 1946 in Carrot River, Saskatchewan and passed away on October 17, 2025 in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 79 years.
Frank is lovingly remembered by his sons Michael, Travis (Ashley Clementovich), and Jesse; his daughter Kati-Ann (Sean) Garrett and their children Avery, Wylder, and Blu; sister Ella Monroe; brother Sylvester (Carol); brother Joe; sister Edna (Harry) Breitkreuz; as well as numerous family members, and friends.
Frank was predeceased by his mom Annie (nee Hemmelgarn) Kirchner; his dad Frank Kirchner; brothers Raymond, Edward, and Arnold; sister Lena; sisters-in-law Erma, Pearl, and Darlene; and brother-in-law Bob.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025.
To view the livestream, please scroll down to the viewing window below.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Ponoka Minor Hockey or any charity of your choice.
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and start to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride."
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