It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred (Millie) Homan on July 1. Millie went peacefully, surrounded by family, after a bout with pneumonia. Born July 29, 1928, in Coronation, Alberta, Millie was just shy of celebrating her 97th birthday.

Millie was pre-deceased by her parents, Tobias and Yolanda Larson, siblings Nellie, Lars, Orlind, Isabelle, Sarah, husband Raymond, daughter Vicki and grandson Jason. She is survived by her family: Diane(Homan) and Roger Price, Barry and Darlene, Daryl and Diane, Betty(Homan) and Dave Jones, Wanda(Homan) Hewitt, Donna(Homan) and Tom Day, Tyler and Tara, and half-brother Jim Steele. In addition, Millie was a grandmother and great-great-grandmother to 51.
Millie grew up in Nose Hills, just North of Veteran, where her family farmed. She was a big part of the farming operation, doing hours of chores before riding her horse to Nose Hills School. Millie married Ray Homan in 1947 and they stayed close to home, settling in the Nose Hills area. Millie and Ray wanted a large family and finally settled on 8 children! They moved into Veteran around 1952 and continued farming for several more years; eventually selling the farm to Davis’s in 1974. Ray last worked for the Department of Highways until his passing in 1977. Millie stayed in Veteran and continued to raise her kids until adulthood. She would eventually move to Coronation and then onto Red Deer where she was closer to family. Millie spent her final years at the Villa Marie Senior Assisted Living home in Red Deer where she made a lasting impression on staff and neighbours.

Millie had a passion for cooking and gardening; she spent countless hours tending to her garden and preparing meals for her family. Millie loved to dance and socialize; her and Ray would attend local dances frequently. They also spent a lot of the summer(Sundays) at Capt Ayre Lake, where the kids swam and parents visited. Millie loved music, some of her favorite artists were George Jones, Neil Diamond and Allan Jackson – they would often be playing in the house on a quiet afternoon.

Millie was well known in the community for her kindness and generosity, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Millie cherished the time spent with her family during holidays and special occasions. She loved hosting family gatherings and having everyone together under one roof. As extended families grew, it became very challenging to host such occasions in a small house in Veteran, so those get togethers became an annual event hosted by other family members or at community centers.

Millie’s legacy will live on through her family and the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed. There will be a Celebration of Life for Millie in Red Deer on Saturday, July 19th, 1:30PM at the Eventide Funeral Home.

• Date : 2025-07-01
• Location : Eventide Funeral Home