Alonzo Wheeler

It is with heavy hearts that the Wheeler Family announce the passing of Alonzo Guy Wheeler at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital on September 24,2025, after a short illness. Alonzo was 84 years old and resided in Summerford, NL with his wife of 60 years, Judy Laura Wheeler (nee Gates). He was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and trusted friend to many. His friendly demeaner, kindness and faith resonated with all who knew him. He loved his family and friends and in turn was loved back.   

Alonzo was born in Summerford on November 5th,1940 to Katie and Harry Wheeler. He was the second of three sons. He spent his youth in Summerford and after leaving for a short period to work in Toronto, he returned to his hometown where he would later marry Judy Laura Gates, his partner in life and his true love. Together they raised 6 children, Dean, Doann, Dana, Dwayne, Darren and Dayle, just steps away from his own childhood home. 

Alonzo devoted his life to his family and to his friends. He spent his life helping others in every way he could, regardless of who they were or what they did. He spent 30 years of his life working at the Twillingate fish plant and was locally known as the furnace and plumbing man. He took great pride in pointing out homes he had worked on. There were so many. He was an avid Montreal Canadian fan and faithfully watched his team Saturday nights. Alonzo was a good friend to all who called him friend. 

Alonzo was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Katie Wheeler, his parents in law, Lloyd and Lillian Gates, his brother Wilson, brothers in law, Winston Gates, Gordon Gates, Harvey Pelley, sisters in law, Margaret Wall (Gerald deceased), Wanda March, and Myra Gates. 

Leaving to morn with fondest memories, his wife Judy, and children, Dean Wheeler (Sylvia), Doanne Penney (Howard), Dana Wheeler (Wayne), Dwayne Wheeler(Giselle), Darren Wheeler and Dayle Biggin (William); Grandchildren, Nathan Penney (Katherine), Kayla Loosdrecht (Trevor), Hyllary Sparkes (Dwayne), Matthew Biggin, Brooke Wheeler, Daniel Biggin, McKenna Wheeler, Monroe Wheeler, Gabriella Wheeler: Great Grandchildren, Declan Penney, Evelyn Penney, Silas Penney, Wesley Loosdrecht, Willem Loosdrecht, Katie Mugford, Grayson Mugford, and Oliver Mugford. Also leaving to morn, brother, Lloyal Wheeler (Gladys); brothers in law, Maxwell Gates (Mary), Wade Gates, Andy Gates (Marilyn), Calvin March, Lawerence Gates (Nicole), Rocky Gates (Nadine); sisters in law, Brenda Pelley (Gary), Glenda Pelley (Chesley); extended family members Christopher Hussey, Nicole Hussey, Leo Kraayvanger and a large circle of close friends.  

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to staff at the Acute Care Unit at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital and in particular Dr’s Andrew Hunt and Chad Petten. Their generosity and compassion are warmly acknowledged. 

Funeral preparations have been entrusted to New World Island Funeral Home, 177 Road to the Isles, Summerford.  Visitation for family members will take place at the funeral home on Friday September 26th, 2025, between the hours of 2-4pm. A second visitation for family members and close family friends only, will follow at 7-9pm. The funeral service will take place at 1pm on Saturday, September 27th at the New World Island Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Hardy Troake, with interment to follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Summerford. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Alonzo’s name to the Summerford Pentecostal Church Cemetery Fund. Email money transfers may be sent to givingspc@gmail.com. Please indicate in memory of the late Alonzo Wheeler.