Born July 3, 1922
On November 5th, Albert passed away peacefully in Victoria BC. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dora, two daughters, Kate & Joan and Joan’s two sons, David & Adam. He is also survived by his sister Jeanne of Calgary and his brother Roland (Vivian) of Pipestone Manitoba and many nieces and nephews. Albert was predeceased by his brothers Henry (Betty) and Arthur 
(Ruth) of Calgary Alberta.
Born to Octave and Rose Henuset, Albert and his four siblings were hard-working children who grew up on the family farm and attended Belleview’s one-room schoolhouse. His favourite playtime was tinkering in his father’s blacksmith shop, inventing tools with his brothers. His greatest hero was his Grandpa Gonty.
Albert enlisted in the Air Force in 1941 and served overseas as a tail-gunner on a Lancaster bomber. As a veteran, he completed high school matriculation at Tyee Road School in Victoria and attended Victoria College where he met his future wife, Dora Steven, in summer classes. After their marriage, Albert completed his degree in Physics at UBC. In 1954, he and Dora sold all that they had in Vancouver and moved to Midale, Saskatchewan to begin their business ventures in the oil patch. Albert worked on Oil Rigs, Pipelines and finally settled in the Float Equipment business in Edmonton in 1963 where he worked for 45 years creating his company and greatest pride – Top-Co Industries.
Albert’s family wishes to thank Dr Mathes, Dr Jenkins, Dr Yee and Dr Mildenberger, and Dad’s many nurses and therapists for their care of Albert through the past few years. Special thanks to our Cheng (Roselle Bersalona) for her endlessly patient care of Dad and Mom for the past 2 ½ years.
A Visitation will be held at MCCALL BROS. on Thursday, November 17th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. A Funeral Service honouring Albert will be held at 11am, November 18th at the ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 680 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC followed by a light lunch at The Union Club at 1pm. Albert will be interred at Grand Clairiere, Manitoba on November 25th at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Air Cadets Foundation – Royal Roads Squadron 848 OR the Grande Clairiere Cemetery Committee, c/o Harvey Mahy, Hartney, Manitoba, R0M 0X0.
Funeral arrangements by McCall Brothers, Victoria BC and Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden MB. Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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Jack and Rika Dixon
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Gordon & Beverley Lough Beverley and Gordon Lough offer their sincere condolences and love to Albert and Dora’s family.
Although it was only through recent meetings at the Victoria Aircrew Association that Gordon and Albert met, it was soon obvious that we had travelled many common paths. Had we met during our RCAF days, post-war college in Victoria, or University in Vancouver, a happy meeting would certainly have forged a long friendship.
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Tim Wake Kate, Dora and Joan,
Albert is the legendary one I never actually got to meet. By all accounts he was a remarkable man.
I am sorry I cannot be there on Friday. My thoughts are with you.
Love to you all,
Tim
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Jean Stewart & Marilyn Rose We are sorry to hear about your Dad Kate. Our thoughts are with you and your Mum. Love Jean & Marilyn
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Frank Kelly Hello Dora, I saw a picture of a young Albert Henuset in the Edmonton Journal this morning. He had a long and interesting life; the time I spent with Albert was always interesting. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know you and Albert during the time we all spent as pioneers at Swan Hills. Albert left us with a lot of good memories.
Frank Kelly
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Miriam and Dennis To Dear Aunt Dora, Kate and Joan,
We were very sorry to hear of Albert’s passing and want you to know that you are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and I are planning to come for the funeral, so will see you all soon.
Love,
Miriam and Dennis.
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Becky and Ken Thinking of all you girls this week. We will be with you this weekend. May Uncle Albert rest in peace. Thinking of him on this Remembrance Day. He has made a very valuable impact on our world, for which you may all be proud. Sending our love to you.
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Rob Heppell Dear Kate and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Although I never met him, it seems that he had quite an interesting life and a legacy that will remain with those that he touched.
Hugs, Rob & Cindy.
Dear Dora and Family,
Albert was one of the early members of the Vancouver Island Aircrew Association, founded 20 years ago, and we became good friends. We were only sorry that he had to spens o mucy time away in Alberta. We were saddened by his accident at work, and we cannot say how sorry we are for you to lose him, as we are. It is always much too soon.
We particularly want to express our admiration to Kate and to both David and Adam for their wonderful eulogies. We will keep an affectionate eye on Dora; and we wish David and Adam all possible success in their careers.
Fondly,
Jack and Rika