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With sadness we announce the passing of Denis Potvin of Bluffton, Alberta on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the age of 38 years. Denis' complete obituary notice will be placed shortly.

Donna Lorraine Perlitz (née Spycher) of Blackfalds, Alberta passed away after a brief illness, with her daughter by her side, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 69 years. Donna was one of five children in her family. She was a loving mom, grandma, auntie, and cousin; as well as a dedicated friend. Despite any hardships she was faced with, Donna remained strong and true to her beliefs. She lived by these words, “this too shall pass.” Donna’s favourite times were spent with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by those whose lives were touched by hers. Donna leaves to mourn her loving daughter Stacey Perlitz; and two treasured grandchildren Kayla and Dylan Dawe. She also leaves to mourn her remaining siblings, Eddie Spycher and Rachel Deetjen; as well as a large circle of extended family members; and all her dear friends. Donna was predeceased by her parents Godfrey Spycher (1970) and Ramona Langmuir (Anderson-Spycher) (2008); brother Rod Spycher (1997); sister Audrey Cummins (2011); and her son Billy Perlitz (2020). An Informal Gathering, Celebrating the Lives of both Donna and her son Billy, will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church, Bentley on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Mark Stevenson officiating. Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome to attend. If desired, memorial donations in Donna’s memory may be made directly to the Grace Lutheran Church, Box 298, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the late Donna Lorraine Perlitz entrusted to the care of

With sadness we announce that Bruce James Bardenhagen of Eckville, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 87 years. Bruce was born on his parent’s homestead near Gilby, Alberta in 1936. He went on to live a life full of adventure, great friends, sports, travel, fly fishing, and a ton of hard work – which Bruce loved! He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Bruce will be forever remembered by his loving wife Joan; son Rod (Cristy) Savoy of Whitecourt; and a cherished granddaughter Tiffany. He will also be forever remembered by his sister Ruby Cherniak of Edmonton; as well as several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends. Bruce was predeceased by his parents Eric and Linda; and his sister Lorraine Loomer. A Celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at a later date, when the warm summer weather permits. If desired, memorial donations in his memory may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6 (www.heartandstroke.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the late Bruce James Bardenhagen entrusted to the care of

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Gary A. Howse of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the age of 75 years. Gary will be remembered by Mary; son Steven; and daughters Laura, Michelle, and Lisa. He will also be remembered by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Gary was predeceased by his parents Frank and Flo; and his son Jason. With respect for Gary’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in his memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the late Gary A. Howse entrusted to the care of

“The Lord spoke to the heavy hearts that stood with hats in hand, 'Your sadness pains me deeply and I know you'll miss this man.'” - Baxter Black With immense heartache we share that John Rance Curtis of Hoadley, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 69 years. John experienced an accident with his tractor in January and endured a lot of broken bones. He put up a good fight, but his kind and loving heart wore out. John was born on August 28, 1953 in Red Deer, Alberta. He was the eldest of nine children born to Rance and Inez Curtis. John met the love of his life, Susan Tregunna, at a Saddle Club dance in Mount Forest, Ontario. They were married and their first child, Brenda, was born in Mount Forest. Their adventures out west began shortly after. The young family settled down in Hoadley, Alberta and their second child, Robert, was born in Rimbey. John then accepted a job at Burns Ranches in Calgary where they lived for a while, and where their third child, Derek, was born. In 1977 they relocated to Big Valley and John worked for Brian and Ione Butterfield. The family then moved again in 1992 to the Santee's Farm north of Crestomere, returning to Hoadley in 1994 where John took over the family farm and they would stay. Family was very important to John. He was extremely proud of his children, and he treasured any time spent with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was filled with pride to have both of his great-grandsons named after him in the last year. John also loved hunting, fishing, ranching, golfing, and rodeoing. In 2000 he embarked on another adventure that he adored, which was driving school bus. He loved the kids and the kids loved him! He also participated in a few bus rodeos, teaching some of the other drivers how to accomplish some of the obstacles. John was also the president of the Hoadley Hall Board and of the Hoadley Cemetery. As well, he served on the board of the Lacombe Feeders Association. In his lifetime, there were many things John was "always" known for. He was always ready to help whoever needed it, and he always included everyone so no one felt left out. And John also always had time for a visit - which is why he was "always" late! John will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Rest high on that mountain, cowboy. Your work on earth is done. John will be forever remembered by his loving wife of 50 years, Susan; his children Brenda Smawley (Lorne Wheeler) of Pigeon Lake; Robert (Charlotte) Curtis of Donalda; and Derek Curtis (Cheryl Frank) of Ponoka; as well as his grandchildren Darien (Madi), Jenna (Wyatt), Meghann (Cody), Ben (Roisin), Jed (Jesse), Jake, Rex, and Camryn; and his precious great-grandchildren Seara, Rylee, Easton, and Owen. He will also be forever remembered by his siblings Wilfred (JoAnne) Curtis, Alberta Kitchen (Rod Sawley), George (Dawne) Curtis, Marlene (Bruce) Phillips, Jenny (Richard) Parker, Colleen Pittman, Ken (Wendy) Curtis, and Sheila (Randy) Warner; in addition to many nieces, nephews, other special family members, and countless treasured friends. John was predeceased by his mum and dad Inez and Rance; a nephew Kevin; brother-in-law Kelly; and two nieces Kim and Jessica. A Memorial Service will be celebrated in John's Honour at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki officiating. Interment will take place immediately after the service in the Hoadley Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the Hoadley Community Hall. If friends desire, memorial tributes in John’s memory may be made directly to the Hoadley Community Hall, Site 7, Box 30, R.R. 2, Bluffton, Alberta T0C 0M0. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late John Rance Curtis entrusted to the care of

With sadness we announce that Charlesena "Charlie" M. Nachtegaele of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 93 years. Charlie was born and raised in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She began nursing training at the Saskatchewan Psychiatric Hospital, but did not complete her training after she married Victor Nachtegaele in 1949. They purchased a farm east of North Battleford and raised a family of three children Peggy, Larry, and Sheila. In 1963, between Christmas and the New Year, the family relocated to Bluffton, Alberta where they rented a small house for six months before purchasing a farm northwest of Bluffton. Over the years, both Charlie and Vic were active members of the Blindman River Hall and the Royal Canadian Legion in Bluffton. Charlie became a 4-H leader as well, and started a 4-H Sewing Club along with the co-leader Marge Brown. After their children moved out of the house and on their own paths, Charlie worked for a time in retail at the Robinson's store. In 1972 Charlie and Vic became foster parents, and three boys Erwin, Malcolm, and Trevor joined the family and came to stay with them. Before and after the family's journey to Africa, Charlie also enjoyed being a judge for sewing, knitting, and other handicrafts at many of the local fairs. Vic accepted a job in Tanzania, Africa as a field and crop supervisor and shop mechanic with the Canadian Industrial Development Association, together with NAFCO (National Food and Agriculture Corporation), to help grow grain atop the great rift wall. In 1978 the family packed their bags, and Charlie, Vic, Erwin, Malcolm, and Trevor moved to Tanzania. The boys were enrolled at an international school in Arusha, and Charlie learned that cooking meals there were back to the basics. Shopping for groceries was very different as there were no convenience foods available and many items were not always accessible. After three years, they relocated to Sudan for the same type of project for another two years. The boys then attended the international school in Thika, Kenya. They enjoyed many holidays to Dar es Salaam, the Seychelles Islands, and all the nearby parks. Upon returning to Canada and after the boys had graduated, Charlie and Vic sold the farm and moved to their property in Buck Lake. They had a lot of fun joining the Buck Lake seniors in holiday trailer convoys, and fall campouts at the Buck Lake Hall that were complete with an annual play and lots of games. Charlie was a busy lady that was always sewing or crafting, and she enjoyed belonging to many groups. She will be fondly remembered for spurring on lots of good laughs, as well as her keen ability to play a mean game of crib! Charlie will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her two daughters Peggy Mueller of Langley, B.C.; and Sheila (Rob) Budd of Bluffton; her foster son Malcolm Peigan of Edmonton; as well as eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; other family members; and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband Victor in 2013; her son Larry; two foster sons Erwin and Trevor Peigan; son-in-law Norman Mueller; two sisters Shirley Kulyk and Vida Brunwald; and her brother-in-law Steve Kulyk. A Service in Celebration of Charlie's Life will be held at the Rimbey United Church on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Marco Ste-Marie officiating. A private Interment Service took place in the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Charlie’s memory may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion, Rimbey Branch No. 36, Box 508, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Charlesena "Charlie" M. Nachtegaele entrusted to the care of

It is with very heavy hearts we announce that our loving husband, father, grampa, son, brother, uncle, and friend, James Scott Lay of Rimbey, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 70 years. Scott was born in Pendleton, Oregon on October 14, 1952. He served with the United States Army for six years, was an agronomist in the area of field-crop production, and always remained a cowboy at heart. Scott enjoyed rodeo, fly fishing, playing the guitar and singing, telling stories, and a good bout of laughter! His greatest joy in life was his family, and Scott loved his kids and granddaughters with all his heart. He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his family and friends. Scott is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Stacey; his children Jay (Noemi) Lay, Curtis Lay, and Elizabeth (Garett) Stoner; as well as three precious granddaughters Ayla, Emily, and Hannah. He is also survived by his sister Susan (Gary) Panasiuk; his brother Jeff Lay; in addition to several nieces and nephews; other extended family members; and many close friends. Scott was predeceased by his parents Jim and Peggy; his stepdad Pete Stokes; two brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and three nieces and a nephew. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Long Term Care staff in Area Two and Area Three at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. The kind attention and compassion shown to Scott is sincerely appreciated. A special thank you is extended to Dr. de Bruyn for his devoted care over the years. A Gathering of Family and Friends in Celebration of Scott’s Life will be held at the Bluffton Community Hall on Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Diane Weening Arsenault hosting. All are cordially invited to this time of sharing memories, fellowship, and refreshments. As Scott “never met a dessert he didn’t love” – in his honour, please feel free to bring your favourite dessert to share! If friends desire, memorial tributes in Scott’s memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care, c/o the Rimbey Hospital Legacy Committee, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommittee.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late James Scott Lay entrusted to the care of

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lucinda “Cindy” L. Sebbelov of Bluffton, Alberta. Cindy passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the age of 63 years. Cindy will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband and best friend Mike; and her three daughters Leeann (Zach) Cross of Rimbey; Kayla (Kraig) Resta of Blackfalds; and Dusti (Tim) Cotton of Leduc; as well as four precious grandchildren Quaide, Kai, Harlow, and Kenley. She will also be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her brother Darrell Dobson of Kelowna, BC; her sister Maryann “Sis” Coldwell of Pollockville, Alberta; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends. Cindy was predeceased by her parents Ernie and Shirley; and her brother John. ”Her fierce power, protectiveness, gentle strength, and endless love will be felt and missed by all who knew her.” With respect for Cindy’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A Family Gathering will take place at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Cindy’s memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division, 200 – 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Lucinda “Cindy” L. Sebbelov entrusted to the care of

Arthur Louis Schell of Rimbey, Alberta was born on April 21, 1931, in Maryhill, Ontario and passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Art will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his children and their spouses Linda Fundytus (Brad Armstrong) of Cochrane; Susan Stout of Breton; Bill (Alma) Schell of Rimbey; Kathy (Gary) Curtis of Campbell River, BC; Joan (David) Coambs of Rimbey; and Mike Schell (Debbie Rogers) of Olds. He will also be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister Eileen Pietraszko of London, Ontario; in addition to many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Art was predeceased by his wife Jean; parents Leonard and Caroline; two brothers Edwin and Leo; two sisters Marie and Madeline; his sons-in-law John McKinnon and Brad Stout; and a grandson Peter Stout. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Bluffton. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Art’s memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Historical Society, Box 813, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Arthur Louis Schell entrusted to the care of The Life of Art Schell Art was born in Maryhill, Ontario and grew up on the family farm milking cows, doing chores, and working with and riding horses. He had five siblings that he played, worked, had fun, and fought with. Art attended Maryhill Separate School until age 14, after which he went back to help his dad on the farm. When he was 18 years old, Art and his cousin Gerry Kurtz decided to go west where they worked on farms and at the Blue Ridge Sawmill. They created memories that Art talked about right up until his passing. After a year they went back home to Maryhill, and Art helped his dad on the farm until he was called upon by his former employer to return to Alberta. When he came home again the following spring, Art met a young lady from Kitchener, Ontario by the name of Jean Metzloff. He chased her until she caught him! Two years later, in 1953, they got married and moved to Alberta. They worked on a farm near Calgary, but when Linda entered the world they moved to a farm near Rimbey, in search of one in the area to serve as a permanent home. They eventually settled on the location east of town. Art had no trouble befriending the neighbours, and they took turns trading labour and machinery. He spent many hours cleaning and repairing borrowed equipment. A few bad years left them destitute. Art was offered a personal loan from a wealthy individual, but with high odds of foreclosure he politely declined and went humbly into the bank and asked for help. The bank manager told him, "Don't you dare give up now", and saw him through the darkest times. They never saw a Christmas with no gifts. The family eventually grew to six kids, and the house began to shrink! Jean already had a floor plan ready, and in 1967 Art and Grampa built a new house - where Bill and Alma now reside. Art and Jean farmed another 33 years before moving into town. Once living in Rimbey, Art enjoyed volunteering at the local truck museum, and he was very proud of his service and membership in the Rimbey Knights of Columbus. For at least 30 years he also never missed an opportunity to donate blood, gaining special recognition from the Red Cross. Dad's Legacy The life skills that dad taught us were well beyond the confines of formal education. He instilled morals, values, and integrity; a handshake was a sealed deal. He maintained that, "If a man's word is no good, he's no good", "No lie can make the truth go away", and "You'll never be perfect; just do your best and nobody can ask for anything more." His wealth was his family. Dad despised laziness, deceit, greed, dishonesty, and arrogance, but he always took the high road when someone shafted him. Although Dad got really cranky if you didn't hold the flashlight just right, or if the truck didn't get back to the combine before the hopper was full, he had no problem shutting down the whole operation to go donate his rare AB negative blood ... "Because somebody might need it!" Dad would sacrifice anything for his family. The trust and good terms which he cultivated was exemplified when Kathy's husband passed away in BC. Dad dropped all of his harvesting to be a support to her, and the neighbours finished his harvesting for him in his absence. He was very fond of most animals, although he had to rename of his cows after five-year-old Linda recited their names in Show and Tell! Dad delighted in problem solving, inventing, and creating things; whether it be something for Mom, new contraptions to make farming easier - such as a wagon to stack round bales before such a thing was available - or something for his kids. He would pull a few pieces of wood or steel out of the scrap pile and disappear into the shop. As I say this I can still hear the hacksaw, welder, grinder, and his homemade drill press. He would emerge a few hours later with a new doll house, toy barn, bird feeder - complete with stand, or a perfectly-fitted bicycle hitch and trailer for his kids to collect bottles. He made those guys on Junkyard Wars look pretty lame. He loved tractors, reading, dancing, debating political issues, and A&W onion rings. At one point, a large portion of pasture and a quarter mile of fence became submerged in water due to an enormous beaver dam. As a well-taught problem solver, Bill procured some dynamite and blew the dam halfway to Mars, draining the small lake in a matter of minutes. The next day we learned how to own a mistake, as Dad went straight to the neighbour to clear the air over a flooded hay crop. The farm was his career, passion, his hobbies, and his life. Dad was elated when Bill chose to take up the traces on the family farm, and he loved to hear how things were going out there, never hesitating to offer his opinion on how things should be done. A couple of years ago, Linda's husband Brad gave Dad a ride all around the farm in his helicopter. Dad would still be talking about that if he didn't have to leave us ... Here's to our good ol' Dad, Who always gave it all he had. Many years of selfless toil, Nurturing that rich Alberta soil. Good ol' Dad was always there, To show us what's right, and what is fair. You're never stuck, he would proclaim, That giving up was pretty lame. There's always a way, and he'd show us how, To fix what's broken, or catch a cow. He made sure we could help ourselves, To navigate problems, or build some shelves. Perfect he never claimed to be, But Dad cheating others, we'd never see. Dad has certainly done his part, Each one of his kids, is a work of Art.

Otto Dan Fodor of Bluffton, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 88 years. Otto was born on October 15, 1934 to Mike and Helen Fodor on the farm by Warburg, Alberta. He was the fourth of five children. Otto attended Rainier School until Grade 8, and then continued to help on the farm. When he was 21 years old, he left home to go to work. Otto worked at a sawmill and on the oil rigs before finally finding a job with the Department of Highways building bridges for nine years. While working on a bridge by Donalda, Alberta, he met the love of his life, Vivian Rider, at a community dance and they were married six months later. They had two sons while travelling with the bridge crew and living in a 20-foot holiday trailer. In 1963, Otto and Vivian bought a farm north of Bluffton, and they built a house where their third son and first daughter were born. They had a mixed farm with dairy, beef, pigs, and grain. He was very proud of growing seed oats that he sold to many people. Otto and Vivian built a new house in 1968 with the help of good neighbours, and their final daughter was born there. Since Otto married a woman who lived by a lake, he learned that fishing was really fun! He enjoyed fishing from a boat even though he couldn’t swim, and liked fishing much better on the ice. Otto also loved auction and garage sales, and was known to find a lot of prizes at the bottom of a box. After selling the dairy cows in 1984, Otto and Vivian spent more time travelling and went to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, and the United States. They also took a bus tour across Canada. When Otto finally retired from farming, he and Vivian went to dance jamborees all over Western Canada. He loved a good polka! Otto also enjoyed floor curling and participated until last year. He was known to be a very competitive player. Otto loved his fifteen grandchildren. He taught them a love of fishing, cards, and was always good for a joke. He was also very proud of his three great-grandchildren. Otto will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Vivian; his three sons Leslie (Elaine) Fodor of Mirror, Alberta and their children Lisa (Graham), Kyle (Michelle), Michelle (Jesse), and Darin; Alan Fodor of Carvel, Alberta and his children Jack and Piper; and Harvey (Laura) Fodor of Red Deer and their children Cole (Emily) and Taylor; and his two daughters Darlene (Stephen) Went of Bluffton and their children Jeanine, Andrew (Rebecca), Chantel (Josh), and Ashley; and Joyce (Gerald) Willsie of Caroline and their children Brittany (Brodey), Erin, and Katelyn. He will also be lovingly remembered by his three precious great-grandchildren Jason, Lyla, and Luke; his sister Helen Proskurnik of Calgary; as well as several other relatives and many close friends. Otto was predeceased by his parents; one brother Frank; and two sisters Betty and Amy. An Informal Gathering Celebrating the Life of Otto Fodor will be held at the Hoadley Community Hall, Hoadley, Alberta on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in his memory may be made directly to the Hoadley Community Hall, Site 7, Box 30, R.R. 2, Bluffton, Alberta T0C 0M0; or to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Otto Dan Fodor entrusted to the care of

On Friday, January 27, 2023, Thomas “Tom” William McGaw of Sylvan Lake, Alberta passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care at the age of 84 years. Tom will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and best friend Judy; his two sons Michael (Kelsey) of Stony Plain; and Stephen (Tracy) of Kamloops, British Columbia; and his daughter Judy (Kerry) Palyga of Calgary. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by six grandchildren Jake, Megan, Joel, Crystal, Kalem, and Shane; many great-grandchildren; his brothers Pat and John, both of British Columbia; in addition to several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and close friends. Tom was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Bea; his daughter Kathy; one brother Gordon; and one sister Marge. A Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Tom’s Life will be announced at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Tom’s memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Thomas “Tom” William McGaw entrusted to the care of

With sadness we announce that Marie Liner of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the age of 96 years. Marie was born the fourth of ten children to Adolph and Hilda Krossa in Lavesta on August 30, 1926. She married Harry Liner on March 21, 1945, and together they raised their family of three children Susan, Annette, and Gordon. Marie is survived by her loving family: daughter Annette (James) Borthwick; and son Gordon (Linda) Liner; as well as eight cherished grandchildren Monica (Wayne) Hock, Brent Nielson, Darrel Borthwick, Jason (Jie) Borthwick, Bridget (Peter) Dry, Laurie (Kenwyn) Hickey, Jennifer (Adam) Liner, and Kevin (Britney) Liner; and fourteen great-grandchildren Kelsey, Ethan, Hinton, Nathan, Morgan, Jesse, Colton, Bronson, Cole, Hudson, Kade, Bennett, Greyson, and Danton. She is also survived by her brother Albert (Diane) Krossa; her sister Margaret Brunner; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, and several close friends. Marie was predeceased by her husband Harry; daughter Susan; her parents Adolph and Hilda; brothers Henry, Paul, and Fred; and her sisters Martha, Alma, Ida, and Emma. A public Funeral Service in Celebration of Marie’s Life will be held at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Marco Ste-Marie officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Marie’s memory may be made directly to the Rimbey United Church, Box 7, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyunitedchurch.org). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Marie Liner entrusted to the care of

On Friday, January 20, 2023, George Harold Bellows of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care at the age of 96 years. George will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his treasured family: his son Darell (Angel) Bellows of Rimbey; three cherished grandchildren Grace, Ryan, and Michael; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. George was predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Lucy; his wife Muriel; his daughter-in-law Jill; seven brothers Alvin, Ben, Donald, Charles, Lloyd, Lesley, and Allen; and three sisters Bernice, Ruby, and Shirley. A Service in Celebration of George’s Life will take place at a later date. He will be laid to rest beside his wife Muriel in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in George’s memory may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society – Alberta and NWT, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2J3 (www.alzheimer.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late George Harold Bellows entrusted to the care of

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rose Katherine Mary Stewart of Rimbey, Alberta. Rose passed away at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Rose will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her treasured family: her son Keith of Rimbey; and four daughters Virginia of Castor; Brenda (Gary) of Winfield; Carol of Rimbey; and Kim also of Rimbey. She will also be lovingly remembered and forever missed by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brother Hank Regnier of Eckville; as well as various nieces and nephews, other family members, and several close friends. Rose was predeceased by many special family members that played an important role in her life. A Private Family Graveside Service in Celebration of Rose’s Life will be held at the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton with Pastor Marco Ste-Marie officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Rose’s memory may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society – Alberta and NWT, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2J3 (www.alzheimer.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Rose Katherine Mary Stewart entrusted to the care of

Annette G. Lapointe of Rimbey, Alberta, formerly of Hughenden, Alberta, passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Annette will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her eight children Vivian (Cliff) Longman of Rimbey; Janet Klasson of Edmonton; Daniel (Jacqueline) Lapointe of Sylvan Lake; Renée Lapointe (Mike) of Tallahassee, Florida; Suzanne Hayes (Eric) of Calgary; Richard Lapointe (Tracy) of Czar, Alberta; Patrick Lapointe of Rimbey; and Nicole (Calvin) Sayer also of Czar. She will also be lovingly remembered by 18 cherished grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and close friends. Annette was predeceased by her parents; her husband Bob in 2018; son Gilbert; grandson Benjamin; great-granddaughter Brooke-Lynn; one son-in-law Jim; and ten siblings and their spouses. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant. A Family Interment of Annette’s cremated remains will take place at a later date in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Bluffton. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Annette’s memory may be made directly to St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Box 8, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, c/o the Rimbey Hospital Legacy Committee, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommittee.com); or to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Annette G. Lapointe entrusted to the care of

We are sad to announce the passing of Carol Ann Carruthers of Rimbey, Alberta at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Carol was born in Rimbey on July 25, 1946, to Alexander “Sandy” and Esther Langmuir. She was raised on the family farm northeast of Rimbey. In 1951 Carol and her parents returned to England where her father searched for employment. Being unsuccessful, they returned to Canada and settled back on the farm. Carol attended school in Rimbey from 1952 until 1963. On September 7, 1963, she married the love of her life Glenn Leroy Carruthers of Winfield, Alberta. Together they raised their three children Richard, Wendy, and Calvin. Glenn and Carol resided in various locations over their 39 years of marriage; Wetaskiwin, Red Deer, Winfield, Edmonton, and Fort Saskatchewan. They eventually returned to Rimbey where they spent their final years. While living in Fort Saskatchewan, Carol worked at the hospital cleaning rooms and doing laundry. When they returned to Rimbey, she worked as the custodian at the Bluffton School until being placed on disability leave. Carol volunteered and managed Helping Hands in Rimbey for several years. She always enjoyed helping those in need. She often spoke of her grandchildren and loved when they would visit her. ”It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.” Carol has left to mourn her passing her three children Richard Carruthers of Rimbey; Calvin Carruthers also of Rimbey; and Wendy (John) Parker of Edmonton; as well as three cherished grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her two sisters Sylvia Andersen of Red Deer, and Donna (Scott) Jackson of Clive; in addition to several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins and other relatives in Canada, Australia, and England. Carol was predeceased by her parents Sandy and Esther; and her husband Glenn. A Service of Celebration in Carol’s Honour will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest in the Mount Clare Cemetery, Winfield. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Carol’s memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Carol Ann Carruthers entrusted to the care of

- With Love and Kindness - On January 5, 2023, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Rose Mary Anderson (née Hagemann) passed away at home on her farm near Rimbey, Alberta. Rose was 90 years of age. Rose was born on June 3, 1932, in Ponoka, Alberta to Rosa Maria and Matthew John Hagemann. After attending Normal School, she began her teaching career in one-room schoolhouses throughout Central Alberta. Rose later completed her Bachelor of Education degree through the University of Alberta, and went on to be a teacher and administrator at the Rimbey Elementary School. She dedicated over 40 years to her students, and will always be remembered for seeing the positive gifts in each one. Rose married Laurence Anderson in August of 1958. Their love and friendship of 63 years was an example to all. Rose loved gardening and sharing her cooking. She welcomed everyone who came to the farm, and her wisdom and strength were offered with kindness and thoughtfulness. Rose is survived by her daughters Debbie Gustafson (Gord) and Brenda Anderson (Gerald Borgel); and her grandchildren Alexandra and Theron Gustafson. She is also survived by her sister Lorraine McFadden (Gordon); brothers Clarence Hagemann (Donna) and Walter Hagemann (Gladys); sister-in-law Ethel Storhaug; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Rose was predeceased by her loving husband Laurence; brothers and sisters-in-law Vern Hagemann (Doreen) and Stan Hagemann (Geri); and brother-in-law Jo Storhaug. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant. A light lunch will follow in the Parish Hall. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Rose’s memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, or Rimbey Community Health Centre (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommitte.com); to Rimbey FCSS (www.rimbeyfcss.com); to Arthritis Society Canada (www.arthritis.ca); or to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Rose Mary Anderson (née Hagemann) entrusted to the care of

We are saddened to announce that Glenn J. Hoy of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 90 years. Glenn was born in Bashaw, Alberta and worked the majority of his life in the Rimbey area in the oil and gas industry, as well as in the trucking business. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his four children Garry (Sharon), Dawn (Roy), Kevin, and Teresa (Kelton); in addition to seven cherished grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Glenn will also be lovingly remembered by his brother Hjalmar; his sister Betty; along with several nieces and nephews; and many friends. With respect for Glenn’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. He will be laid to rest in the Bashaw Cemetery at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Glenn’s memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, c/o the Rimbey Hospital Legacy Committee, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommittee.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Glenn J. Hoy entrusted to the care of

We are sad to announce that on Saturday, December 31, 2022, Terri Dawn Eaton of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 58 years, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. Terri was born in Trenton, Ontario, and enjoyed working as a hairstylist for 36 years. She worked alongside Arlene Martin, who was her beloved friend and business partner for many years. Terri had a zest for life. She was the kindest, most generous, caring, and loving person to know. Those that knew Terri well, knew that she was the life of the party and was always smiling! Of course she was constantly “company ready” and her famous words, “chop chop” will forever carry a special meaning to her family and friends. Terri will be greatly missed by those who loved her. “Can I have this dance … for the rest of my life.” Terri will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 43 years, Eric “Buster”; and her daughters Melinda (Darryl) Beauregard and Brittany (Murray) King. She was a beloved grandma to Waylon, Wiley, Kaleb, Lacey, and Khloe. Terri is also survived by her parents Troy and Betty-Lou Corrigan; her twin sister Tammi (Ronnie) McBeath; her brother Mike (Julie) Corrigan; in addition to several nieces and nephews; other family members; and many cherished friends. A Celebration of Terri’s Life will be held at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in loving memory of Terri may be made directly to Heart and Stroke Canada, Suite 1200 – 2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4 (www.heartandstroke.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Terri Dawn Eaton entrusted to the care of

Our loving mom, grandmother, great grandmother, and JJ, Joyce M. MacKinnon of Bentley, Alberta, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 85 years. Joyce was born in Lorlie, Saskatchewan on May 28, 1937. She was the second child born to her parents, Bill and Tillie Webster, in a family of four children. Joyce loved her parents and siblings immensely and often told fond stories of her life growing up. After completing her schooling, Joyce went to work as a telephone operator in Virden, Manitoba. While living and working in Virden, she met Danny Kurtz and they were married in 1955. During that union they welcomed two daughters Debra Jean in 1961, and Karen Michelle in 1962. Joyce and Danny were divorced in 1972. Joyce then met the love of her life, Leonard “Abe” Bennefield, and they were married in 1975. Sadly, Abe passed away in 1976 from cancer. Joyce was broken, but stayed strong to raise her two daughters. On January 23, 1983 she was united in marriage to Albert “Bert” MacKinnon. They farmed near Bentley, where Joyce loved the farming life and was a great farm wife. Bert passed away in 1996. After twelve years, Joyce sold the acreage and moved into a condominium in Bentley. It took her some time to readjust to town life again; however, Joyce loved her condo and resided there for ten years before selling it and moving in with her daughter and son-in-law. In her lifetime, Joyce never spent one day in the hospital. She was always extremely grateful for a long and healthy life, but the last 17 days proved to be too big of a fight for her. “You put up a good fight, Mom, and we are all very proud of you. You are missed dearly and will never be forgotten. We love you.” Joyce will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her daughters Debbie Jahraus (Greg) of Leslieville; and Karen Metro (Dave “Red”) of Bentley; as well as her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Cody (Trisha) and their daughter Harper of Bentley; Krista (Mark) also of Bentley; Lacey (Brent) and their family Brayden and Brody of Drayton Valley; and Jace (Brianna) of Australia. She will also be lovingly remembered by her siblings: Doreen of Regina, Saskatchewan; Bob (Maureen) of Camrose, Jean of Whitehorse, Yukon; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many close friends. Joyce was predeceased by her parents; and her husbands Abe and Bert. A Graveside Service in Celebration of Joyce’s life will be held in the spring at the Vig Cemetery, Bentley on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in her memory may be made directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Joyce M. MacKinnon entrusted to the care of

Bernard “Barney” E. Oldfield of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Barney will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 61 years, Vi; his son Calvin (Tara Lynn) of Swan Hills; and two daughters Cindy Oldfield of Leduc, and Wendy (Howard) Whattam of Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. He will also be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends. Barney was predeceased by his parents, Manton and Evelyn; and two sisters Helen Huculak and Jean Oldfield. An Informal Gathering in Remembrance of Barney’s Life will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest in the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Barney’s memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care, c/o the Rimbey Hospital Legacy Committee, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommittee.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Bernard “Bernie” E. Oldfield entrusted to the care of

With sadness we announce that Walter Arthur Kowalzik of Rimbey, Alberta passed away quietly at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 91 years. Walter was born on September 23, 1931 at home in Kipp, Alberta. His early years in Southern Alberta were working with his father and brother on the family farm. His family later relocated to the Rimbey area where they worked hard together on the mixed farm, and Walter quit school to become a full-time farmer. In later years he also worked off the farm including Ropers in Rimbey, but mostly with Flint at the Rimbey Gas Plant. Walter retired after 25 years at the gas plant. He remained working on the farm with his son Doug for a while until fully retiring and moving into town in 1991. Walter continued to venture out to the farm to help out, and make sure Doug was doing things right! During his retirement Walter became more involved with the church, where he found strength and comfort and could help out wherever he could. A fall this past July landed Walter in the hospital, where he remained until his passing. Walter leaves behind his three children Murray (Hazel) Kowalzik, Karen (Larry) Wolansky, and Doug Kowalzik; as well as five grandchildren Shannon (Byron) Fraser, Landon (Bree) Kowalzik, Shieghla (Meg) Kowalzik, Erin (Jeff) Fuson, and Brad (Sarah) Wolansky; and eight great-grandchildren Braiden, Tessa, Leeland, Nathanial, Izabella, Zoey, Ali, and Leo. He also leaves behind Dorothy’s children and grandchildren; a special family that played an important role in Walter’s life, sharing many stories and laughs. Walter is also survived by several nieces and nephews; other family members; and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Julia; his first wife Velma; his second wife Dorothy; his brother Johnnie; sister Lillian; in addition to numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Walter’s Life will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Schultz officiating. Walter will be laid to rest in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in his memory may be made directly to the Zion Lutheran Church, Box 133, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care, c/o the Rimbey Hospital Legacy Committee, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommittee.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Walter Arthur Kowalzik entrusted to the care of

Shirley Mae Hancik of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 88 years. Shirley was born on November 6, 1934 in Lacombe, Alberta to Fred and Ruth Taylor, the fifth of nine children. She grew up near the Homeglen District and obtained her schooling in Crystal Springs and Rimbey. In 1952 Shirley was united in marriage to John Hancik. During their 44 years of marriage, they raised their family of five children in the Forshee District. Shirley was active in the Forshee Ladies Club for many years. She also helped to support the family over the years by working at the Rimbey Hospital, Alberta Registries, the Rimbey Gift Shoppe, as well as holding some cleaning contracts. After John passed away in 1997, Shirley moved into Rimbey. She then relocated to Red Deer in 2005, where she made many new friends at the old-time dances. In 2013 Shirley moved back to Rimbey, where she resided until her passing. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her five children: Carleen and Jiun Shigematsu of Red Deer; Bob and Chiko Hancik of Lacombe; Dick and Marj Hancik of Rimbey; Connie and Mike Stang of Calgary; and Brenda and Phil Soderberg of Bluffton; as well as thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother Ron Taylor of Edmonton; her sister Phyllis Yassinsky of Calgary; four sisters-in-law: Ann and Ivan Houghton of Rimbey; Helen DePauw of Lacombe; Teresa Taylor of Stony Plain; and Betty Taylor of Rimbey; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, John; her parents Fred and Ruth; four sisters Vernus Worman, Pat Jones, Mary Kelley, and Joy Koble; and two brothers John and Gale. The Hancik Family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff in Long Term Care at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. Thank you for the excellent care of our mom, and the amazing kindness you provided to her! A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the spring at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant. Interment will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Bluffton. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Shirley’s memory may made directly to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care, c/o the Rimbey Hospital Legacy Committee, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommittee.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Shirley Mae Hancik entrusted to the care of

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marvin Irvin Thebeau of Rimbey, Alberta on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Marvin will be remembered forever by his wife of 58 years, Jean Thebeau; his two sons Raymond (Sheila) Thebeau of Breton; Clifford Thebeau (Kari Mair) of Bluffton; and his daughter Kathy (Myran) Beelby of Bluffton; as well as eight treasured grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He will also be remembered forever by his sister Lorene Johnson of Rimbey; in addition to many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many cherished friends. Marvin was predeceased by his parents Elie and Edna; four brothers Leonard, Ronald, Elmer, and Donald; and two sisters Leona and Lorna. Marvin’s family would like to thank Rimbey FCSS, Rimbey EMS, Fire & Rescue, the doctors and staff at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Dr. Rylance, and STARS Air Ambulance. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Marvin’s life will be held at the Hoadley Community Hall, Hoadley on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Todd De Haan officiating. Marvin was laid to rest during a Private Family Interment Service at the Hoadley Cemetery on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Gene Whitehead officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Marvin’s memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, c/o the Rimbey Hospital Legacy Committee, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhospitallegacycommittee.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Marvin Irvin Thebeau entrusted to the care of

With great sadness we say goodbye to Kathryn “Kathy” Jenine Howse, our loving mother, sister, partner, and friend. Kathy passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 60 years. Kathy was born in Calgary on January 20, 1962. She spent her childhood days in blissful freedom; watching birds and frogs at a wetland, riding bikes, and hanging out with friends. Embracing that freedom, Kathy was a life force who jumped in with both feet. She was outspoken, confident, and had a great sense of humour. Her love of the outdoors continued throughout her life, as she was an avid camper who travelled all over Alberta and B.C. exploring as many lakes and campsites as she could. The greatest pride and joy for Kathy was her daughters. She loved them with such a big love; she embraced motherhood and considered every moment with them as a precious gift. Another love for Kathy was animals. This passion took her to Africa in her youth, and she had a lifetime of pet companions who were part of her family. A house full of kids, dogs, and laughter makes a home. Kathy had many friends that she made while living in Beiseker, Airdrie, and Rimbey. She was a member of the Beiseker Bullets hockey team, where she played for years and coached for the last eight years. Her teammates became some of her closest friends, and would frequently gather with the team. Kathy leaves behind her loving daughters Savannah and Hailey; her sisters Heather, Cindy, and Jennifer; and her partner Shawn, who joined her on her travels and heroically cared for her during the years of her illness. She also has several nieces and nephews, other family, and many friends who will miss her laugh and honest insights. Kathy was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Jenny Howse. A Gathering in Kathy’s Honour will take place this summer at the Red Lodge Provincial Park Campground, near Bowden, Alberta, to celebrate everything that was Kathy’s life and her love of the outdoors. Family and friends are welcome. She will be laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery, Calgary at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Kathy’s memory may be made directly to the Canadian Animal Task Force Society, Bay F, 3851 – 21 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T5 (www.cataskforce.org). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Kathryn “Kathy” Jenine Howse entrusted to the care of

We are sad to announce that on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, we had to say goodbye to Jacqueline “Jackie” Essensa of Bashaw, Alberta. She passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 79 years. Jackie will be forever remembered and greatly missed by her son Stephen Essensa; her daughter Lisa (Dwayne) McBeath; and her loving companion and best friend of nine years, Brian B. She will also be forever remembered and greatly missed by her grandchildren Shawn, Stephanie, Alanna, Kaitlyn, and Jessica; and her great-grandchildren Bella, Aurora, and Barrett. With respect for Jackie’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in her memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Jacqueline “Jackie” Essensa entrusted to the care of

Robert “Bob” Arnold Geilen of the Breton, Alberta area went peacefully to heaven on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He passed away at Villa Caritas in Edmonton at the age of 80 years. Bob will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Marguerite; his children Janette (Scott) Langford, Bob Jr., Debbie Mellor, Leona (Mike) Williamson, Lorie (Sean) Jarvis, and Tammy Dianocky (Jason); as well as his grandchildren Courtney, Lucas, Reid, Alicia, Samantha, Sarah, Beth, James, Hope, Ashley, and Evan; and one great-granddaughter Annika. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sisters Bella (Gus) Soudant, Elsie (Pete) Willems, Corrie (Rod) Leroy, Theresa (Martin) Van Sloun, and Louise Allen; his brother John Geilen; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends. Bob was predeceased by his parents Hubert Hein and Louise; two brothers Paul and Joe; and one sister Mary Willems. A Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Bob’s Life will take place in the summer at the Yeoford Community Hall on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He will be laid to rest in the Bunker Hill Cemetery, Winfield at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Bob’s memory may be made directly to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, c/o University Hospital Foundation, Donor Office – Room 1H1.91, WMC 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7 (www.givetouhf.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Robert “Bob” Arnold Geilen entrusted to the care of

We are greatly saddened to announce that Gordon “Gordie” L. Fowler of Bluffton, Alberta passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton on Friday, December 16, 2022 at the age of 61 years. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by his family: his mother Isabel Fowler of Bluffton; and his three brothers Clifford (Ingrid) Fowler of Edmonton; Jim (Tammie) Fowler of Red Deer; and Harold (Jody) Fowler of Grande Prairie; as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Gordon was predeceased by his father Bill in 2011. Gordon’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Manzankowski Alberta Heart Institute for their tireless care and compassion. “Gordon needed each one of you throughout his stay, and we are forever grateful.” A Memorial Service in Gordon’s Honour will be held at the Bluffton Community Hall, Bluffton on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Deacon Jeff Barkman officiating. Fellowship and refreshments will follow. Gordon will be laid to rest in the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton in the spring of 2023. If friends desire, memorial tributes in his memory may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1A6 (www.heartandstroke.ca); or to Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, #400, 11010 – 101 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4B9 (www.spi–ab.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Gordon “Gordie” L. Fowler entrusted to the care of

With heartfelt sadness we announce that L.F. Terry “Terrible T” Tarrabain of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Terry was born and raised in Rimbey, and was known to many as “Terrible T.” He worked extremely hard for that nickname! Terry had a “need for speed” – and thrived in the company of anything fast! He especially loved cars and motor bikes, and definitely respected the roar of a “finely tuned” engine! Terry lived by his motto, “I did it my way.” Terry will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Maralyn; two sons Curtis Bradshaw (Robin) of Hoadley, and Rick Bradshaw of Rimbey; and two daughters Char (Don) Bell of Bluffton, and Lora Bradshaw (Rob) of Red Deer. He will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Don Jr., Jerry (Kristen), Tom (Danielle), Brandon, Odin (Abbi), and Jaxon (Zephyr); and his great-grandchildren Dawn, Ryder, Rowan, Isaac, Charley, Tucker, Kasey, Jeppson, and Rosey; in addition to several nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as many treasured friends. Terry was predeceased by his father Albert; his mother Phyllis; one brother Dennis; and a cousin Cindy. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest in the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Terry’s memory may be made directly to the Central Alberta Humane Society, 4505 – 77 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4P 2J1; or to any local animal shelter. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late L.F. Terry “Terrible T” Tarrabain entrusted to the care of

Our beloved cousin and friend, Margaret Elizabeth Jost of Winfield, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the age of 83 years. It is always difficult to summarize the life of someone so loved and missed. Margaret was a kind and beautiful soul, and she will be forever in our hearts. Margaret lived a modest life. She loved her home and garden, and the peace they gave her. Margaret was always happy to share a meal, and provide a shoulder to lean on when needed. Words can’t express the depth of the loss felt by her family and friends, but we are comforted knowing that she is safe in the warmth of angels. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her cousins Rose Marie and Catherine Garvey; many additional cousins residing in British Columbia; as well as several second cousins. She will also be lovingly remembered by her dearest friends Raymond (Janet) Becker of Buck Lake; Fairlie Janz of Winfield; and Shannon Leask of Pendryl; in addition to numerous other relatives, friends, neighbours, and acquaintances. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Ed and Elizabeth “Lizzie”; and her brother Edward “Eddie” Jost in 2021. A Graveside Service will be held in the Maywood Cemetery, Buck Lake at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Margaret’s memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Margaret Elizabeth Jost entrusted to the care of

Rosella May Monteith of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the age of 92 years. Rosella will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her three sons Jim Monteith of Rimbey; Alan Monteith of Violet Grove, Alberta; and Leonard (Atsuko) Monteith of Coquitlam, British Columbia; and her daughter Diane (Bob) Shave of Breton; as well as ten grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; and seven great, great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sister Muriel Carson of Victoria, British Columbia; a special niece and her husband, Kelly and Bill Hansen of Rimbey; in addition to many other nieces, nephews, and family members; along with several cherished friends. Rosella was predeceased by her parents Albert and Serreta Trefry; her husband Ron; brother Victor Trefry; and her sister Marie Hutchinson. With respect for Rosella’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in her memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Rosella May Monteith entrusted to the care of

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Grace den Engelsen of Rimbey, Alberta, passed away quietly at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the age of 88 years. Grace was born in Breezand, North Holland, Netherlands on March 20, 1934. She and Arie met each other while he was working in her home town of Breezand. They fell in love and soon were married on June 1, 1956. Shortly after, on June 7, 1956, they immigrated to Canada and settled in the Red Deer, Alberta area. Sixteen years later, in 1972, Grace and Arie purchased a small dairy farm just outside the town of Rimbey. They later sold the dairy farm and went into beef farming just north of Rimbey. Grace was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening, loved flowers, and nature. Grace was also passionate about photography, and loved photographing family and anything that sparked her interest – even the local Farmer’s Market. Her pictures were often seen in the local newspaper. Shortly after losing her husband of 40 years, Grace moved into Rimbey. She became involved with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, then the Rimbey branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Rimbey Horticultural Group. She also loved to dance and attended many local dances. Grace will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her. She is lovingly remembered for her friendly personality and cheerful smile. Grace is survived by her loving family: her son Clark (Shaunna) den Engelsen of Red Deer; and her three daughters Dorothy (Huibert) Vleeming of Ponoka County; Mary Olson of Rimbey; and Ali (John) Fontana of Leslieville; as well as ten cherished grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters Nieske (Cor) Drop of the Netherlands; and Grietje (Ed) Houtkooper of Spain; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many dear friends. Grace was predeceased by her parents Klaas and Dora Bergsma; her beloved husband Arie; one brother Iene Bergsma; and one sister Martha Zijlstra. A public Funeral Service in Celebration of Grace’s Life will be held at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Marco Ste-Marie officiating. Interment will follow in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Grace’s memory may be made directly to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1-020 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1 (www.albertadiabetesfoundation.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Grace den Engelsen entrusted to the care of

It is with deep sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Winnifred “Winnie” Elaine Amie Norstrom (née Bushey) of Rimbey, Alberta. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the age of 77 years, reunited in heaven with her loving husband Gene. Winnie was born in Rimbey in March of 1945 to Wilfred and Amy Bushey, the eldest of six children, and spent her childhood on the family farm in the Lavesta area. Her early schooling took place at the Lavesta School, then a year at Buck Lake, later finishing her education in Bluffton. One day while walking down the street in Bluffton with her cousin, Virginia, a handsome young man working at the Esso Bulk Station approached Winnie and asked her out on a date. Their first date was a movie in Rimbey at the theatre. In 1962 Winnie and Gene became engaged and were married in September of that year. Winnie and Gene resided in Bluffton and started their family shortly thereafter with the births of Raymond, Dean, and Steven. During this time Winnie was not only raising her own family, but also babysitting for other families. In 1972 the family moved to Rimbey, and a couple years later Brent completed the family of four boys. In those early years, Winnie loved spending time camping, fishing, and being a loud, cheering hockey mom to her boys! Visiting the farm in Lavesta was also an important weekly venture for Winnie and her family, where many fond gatherings took place. Winnie was baptized, confirmed, and married at the Zion Lutheran Church. Being raised and having a Christian life was very important to her. She was an active member, and served on the board of the LWML and the church’s Ladies Aide. She also joined the choir and had a beautiful singing voice. Winnie’s first job, outside of being a homemaker, was working at the Rimbey Beauty Salon. Her next job was at the Rimbey Co-op, starting first in the bakery and then in the meat department. Winnie ended her working career with employment at the Parkland Manor as the supervisor of housekeeping. Winnie also enjoyed many hobbies and loved being creative. She especially accomplished a lot of crocheting, a pastime she greatly enjoyed. Together with her sister Michelle, they pursued candle-making, building Christmas centre pieces, and drying sliced apples to make rose bouquets which they sold at the Rimbey Market. Winnie also loved to bake, and she poured her love, heart, and soul into it. It was always a treat to taste her fresh-baked bread or buns, lefse, potato donuts, or a delicious jelly roll. Most important in Winnie’s life was her family, and spending as much time as she could with them. And when playing any type of card game or horseshoes, she was always up for a challenge and was quite competitive. Winnie is survived by her loving children Raymond (Kathy), Dean (Jennifer), Steven (Bob), and Brent (Natasha); as well as her cherished grandchildren Jordan (Stephanie), Mitchell (Jacqueline), Connor, Kristin, Megan (Nic), and Logan; and precious great grandchildren Colter and McKenna. She is also survived by her sisters Melody (Bob) Hansen, Myla (Brian) Hansen, and Michelle (Garry) Zelasek; her sister-in-law Velma Capaniuk; brother-in-law Harvey Norstrom; and brother-in-law Rick Gibson; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Winnie also leaves to mourn her passing, her best friend Ruth Donald. She was predeceased just a short time ago by her beloved husband of 60 years, Gene. Winnie was also predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Amy; her sister Sharon Bushey; her brother David Bushey; along with her brother-in-law Jim Capaniuk; brother-in-law Dale and his wife Dorothy Norstrom; sister-in-law LaVerne Norstrom; sister-in-law Rita Gibson; and her father- and mother-in-law Harry and Gertie Norstrom. A public Funeral Service in Celebration of Winnie’s Life will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Schultz officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Winnie’s memory may be made directly to the Zion Lutheran Church, Box 133, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Winnifred “Winnie” Elaine Amie Norstrom (née Bushey) entrusted to the care of

With great sadness we share that Shawn “Foose” M. Matwie of the Rimbey, Alberta area passed away suddenly, as a result of a work-place accident, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the age of 38 years. Shawn will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his best friend and companion Krista of Ponoka; his three sons Corvin of Swan Hills, Jace and Lane both of Blackfalds; and his daughter Aria of Ponoka; as well as his parents Margaret Hummel of Rocky Rapids, Alberta, and Don Matwie of Rimbey. Shawn will also be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by three brothers Jason Matwie of Edmonton, Scott Matwie (Sherry Spath-Hoyt) of Acadia Valley, Alberta, and Zane Matwie of Red Deer; his mother- and father-in-law Maxine and Don Mueller of Ponoka; and his brother-in-law Kyle (Regan) Mueller of Spruce Grove; in addition to several other relatives and many close friends. A Memorial Service Celebration of Shawn’s Life will be held at the Moose Hall, Highway 2A, Ponoka on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. with Curtis Emes hosting. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Shawn’s memory may be made directly to a trust fund for his children, c/o CIBC Ponoka – Transit/Account No. 79/7826230, at the branch location of 5002 - 50th Street, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Shawn “Foose” M. Matwie entrusted to the care of

Colin Robert MacEachern of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 60 years. Colin will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Sharon; and three daughters Chantel of Rimbey; Amber of Caroline; and Jessy of Rimbey; as well as four special grandchildren Payten, Paisley, Landon, and Parker. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister Susan (John) of Prince George, B.C.; his aunt and uncle Jean and Vern of Mulhurst Bay, Alberta; in addition to two nephews, several other relatives, and many close friends. Colin was predeceased by his parents; and his precious granddaughter Zoey. Family and Friends will gather to Celebrate Colin’s Life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rimbey on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Arthur Burnett hosting. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Colin’s memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Colin Robert MacEachern entrusted to the care of

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Christ Scholze announces his passing at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 57 years. Jack was born in Wetaskiwin and lived on the farm in the Brightview area. He was the youngest of eight children, and he loved the farm life. Jack enjoyed riding horses, camping, and being with family and friends. Jack will be sadly missed by Donnalee, his wife of 29 years; his stepson Trevor; and Jack’s three sons Jamie (Tara), Shawn (Jess), and Kyle; as well as his grandson Riley. He will also be sadly missed by his siblings Maryann Mattson, Perry (Joyce), Allen (Darlene), Sharon Walker, Connie Harris (John Burton), and Pam (Mike) Turgeon; two brothers-in-law Peter Nabe, and Randy Nabe; in addition to many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Jack was predeceased by his parents Edgar and Agnes Scholze; his brother Donald and sister-in-law Sandra; brothers-in-law Paul Mattson, and Dwayne Harris; and his nephew Ryan Turgeon. In memory of Jack, a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will take place at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in his memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Jack Christ Scholze entrusted to the care of

It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael John Grumbach of Calgary, Alberta has passed away suddenly at the age of 37 years. Michael was born in Red Deer on May 21, 1985, the second son of Edward and Mhairi Grumbach. He had a full head of black hair at birth. Michael was raised on the family farm south of Rimbey, where he had many adventures with his brothers James and Andrew. Chores included forking up silage for the cows by hand and gathering eggs each day after school. Michael liked to drive tractors, trucks, and anything that moved; and was able to drive the large tandem truck around the farm at a relatively young age (once he could reach the pedals). He was operating the silage cutter as a teenager, and had a healthy competition with James who operated the swather. Once, Michael actually caught up to James and insisted a picture be taken as proof. During the summer his cousin John Badger would stay at the farm, and between him, Michael, and Andrew it was decided to build a fort in the bush. The fort was built on stilts on the side of a hill and was engineered to last. Having not known that floor joists sit vertically, the floor was made of a solid four inches of wood with liberal amounts of nails. It still stands to this day and is structurally sound. Michael grew up in the Anglican Church in Rimbey where he attended Sunday School, was baptised, and confirmed. He also attended the Nazarene youth group with James and Andrew. For many years, Michael was involved with Scouts, having gone through Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Ventures. There was many a camping trip with the Waldners out to the bush in every season, including winter. Michael enjoyed camping with friends, hiking, snowboarding in the mountains, and being active. As a teenager, Michael took dance lessons with Mom and quite enjoyed it. He went on to being involved in a dance club at the UofA, and later various dance groups in Grande Prairie. He even did some competitive dancing. Michael went to school in Rimbey, and after graduation was accepted to the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta. He specialized in electrical engineering, and was accepted into the co-op program. Michael graduated from the University of Alberta in 2008. Following graduation Michael spent a short period back on the farm, and then found his EIT job in Grande Prairie. He purchased a house in Grande Prairie and rented out the rooms, including to his brother Andrew, to pay his mortgage. Michael later completed his EIT and became a professional engineer. He had several different jobs before contracting to Xcel Automation, where he made many friends and really felt in his element. Michael was a proficient engineer and well respected by all those he worked with. He enjoyed working at Xcel and he had only good things to say about them. He proudly wore his matching Xcel hat and jacket home on many occasions. Michael decided to move to Calgary and sold his house in Grande Prairie to Andrew. He then purchased a condo near downtown Calgary, and commuted for a few years while renting a room from Andrew while in Grande Prairie. Xcel opened an office in Calgary recently, and Michael mostly stayed in Calgary in recent years. Even from a young age, Michael always cared about his appearance. He wore a hand-me-down suit to many family weddings, and was always able to find a girl to dance with. In later years he did his hair just so, and cared about what he was seen in. During his first year of university he was placed with a roommate, Kamal, and the two struck up a close friendship. Kamal helped Michael refine his style and encouraged him to go out and be social. Michael also took up cooking and wasn’t afraid to try things, including making his own bread with flour he milled, making a turkey for a holiday meal with friends, or growing his own upright hydroponic vegetable/herb garden in his condo. Michael was always a deep thinker, and always to the point when he did speak. He had that special “Michael smile” when you said something he appreciated. Michael will be dearly missed by his parents Edward and Mhairi Grumbach; and his brothers James (Shawna) Grumbach of Rimbey, and Andrew Grumbach of Grande Prairie; as well as two nephews Nathaniel and Eli; and his niece Julianne. He will also be dearly missed by his uncles Alvin (Sylvia) Grumbach of Spruce Grove, John Kaempf of Sunnynook, Alberta, and Dave Kaempf of Alberta Beach; in addition to his aunt Doreen (George) Badger of Stony Plain. He will also be greatly missed by his many cousins and friends. A Public Funeral Service for Michael was held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend David Holmes and Pastor Terry Oke officiating. Interment followed in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Michael’s memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Michael John Grumbach entrusted to the care of

The family of Arnold Wayne Hood of Ponoka County, Alberta is saddened to announce his passing at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Arnold was born on July 3, 1941, the middle child of George and Irene Hood. He began his employment career at a very young age, and was extremely proud of the work accomplished and the friends that were made along the way. Arnold was a true friend to all, sharing with everyone his friendly smile and firm handshake. Arnold will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Gail Hood; his son Wayne Hood of Winfield; two stepsons Patrick Jamieson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Michael Jamieson of Calgary; and his stepdaughter Cathy Jamieson of Hazlet, Saskatchewan; as well as six cherished grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by two brothers Clarence Hood of St. Brieux, Saskatchewan, and Melvin Hood of Chelan, Saskatchewan; and two sisters Helen Lakinger also of Chelan, Saskatchewan, and Louise Genielle of Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan; in addition to many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; especially his special friends Lyle and Aggie Dymond. Arnold was predeceased by his parents George and Irene; his daughter Janice Williams; and a great granddaughter Emma Vrooman. With respect for Arnold’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. His family and friends will gather in the Summer of 2023 to Celebrate Arnold’s Life. If friends desire, memorial tributes in his memory may be made directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca); the Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4A 0A9 (www.shrinerschildrens.org); the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, 3942 – 50A Avenue, PO Bag 5030, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4E7 (www.albertacancer.ca); or to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Arnold Wayne Hood entrusted to the care of

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Norman “Norm” B. Johnson of Rimbey, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the age of 66 years. Norman moved from Camrose to Rimbey with his parents and sister Lorna in 1961. Later that same year, his brother Leslie joined the family. In April of 1964, Sheila also became a member of the Johnson clan. The family lived in town until they bought a quarter of land where they built their house and family still resides today. Norman obtained his schooling, Grades 1 to 12, in Rimbey. In 1967 Norman’s dad bought property and a building in the town of Rimbey, which was known as the Rimbey and District Tire Shop. Norman would help his dad after school and on weekends. When he turned 18 years old, he worked there full time so that his dad would have more time to spend on their farm. Norman purchased the tire shop from his mom and dad in 1987. Norman worked hard all his life and was looking forward to the relaxing time of retirement. His favourite saying was, “I’ll do it tomorrow, and if tomorrow doesn’t come – then it don’t matter no more.” Norman met Lucille Jones on December 26, 1975. At the time, Lucille resided in Sorrento, B.C. and she didn’t know how their relationship was going to work. They started off writing letters to each other, and as the years went by they started phoning each other. Norman would come for a visit every long weekend, and Lucille fell hard for him! Her dad called him “the bull-headed Swede!” Following her high school graduation in 1978, Lucille moved to Rimbey. They were inseparable after that – where Norman went, Lucille went! They were united in marriage on May 10, 1980. Their first son Steven was born on February 14, 1982. That was the only year Lucille received roses for Valentine’s Day!! On December 21, 1983 their second son Terry was born. To their surprise it was only him, as they were expecting twins! On October 18, 1986 they were again blessed with their third son Derek, who was so eager to see the world that he arrived in 10 minutes! Raising three boys didn’t come without its challenges, but they wouldn’t have changed it for the world! As the boys grew older, Norman would talk about the things that these guys would do, or get into, and he would always have a smile on his face. When Norman and Lucille purchased the tire shop, Norman would work in the shop and Lucille would be tucked away in her office looking after the books. They worked side-by-side for thirty years until they retired in 2017. The first couple of years of retirement, Norman got caught up on his “honey-do list.” Then all he had to do was sit on the deck and watch the lawn grow! He took great pride in how the yard looked! He also spent a lot of time in his shop, his “man cave.” Several times Lucille would go down there and Norman would be sound asleep in his chair! Four hours later he would appear, and would comment that it was just a little “power nap!” Norman joked with Lucille, commenting that one day he was going to pave the driveway so that when they grew old together, they could have wheelchair races!! Norman had been struggling with his health over the past year and a half. On October 22, 2022, Lucille had to say goodbye to her husband of 42 years, her best friend, the father of their three sons, the brother to Leslie and Sheila, the uncle of many nieces and nephews, and the grandfather to two precious grandsons Emerson, who is five; and Daxton, who is three. They were the apple of Norman’s eye!! He was surrounded by his whole family. You will be forever missed by all who knew you. Thank you for all the memories. Thank you for all the years we had together. You may not be walking among us, but you’ll be forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Norm will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife and best friend, Lucille; and his three sons Steven Johnson of Rimbey; Terry (Joyce) Johnson of Sylvan Lake; and Derek (Jennifer) Johnson of Red Deer; as well as two treasured grandchildren Emerson and Daxton. He will also be lovingly remembered by his brother Leslie (Donna-Lee) Johnson of Red Deer; and his sister Sheila Frayn (John Weisgerber) of Rimbey; in addition to many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and several close friends. Norm was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Mary; and his sister Lorna. An Informal Gathering of Family and Friends to celebrate Norm’s life will be held at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre, Rimbey on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Sonja McAlpin hosting. All are cordially invited to attend in Norm’s Honour, joining the family for a time of fellowship, a bit of chit-chat, and refreshments. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Norm’s memory may be made directly to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, 3942 – 50A Avenue, PO Bag 5030, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4E7 (www.albertacancer.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Norman “Norm” B. Johnson entrusted to the care of

With sadness we announce the passing of Gene Raymond Norstrom of Rimbey, Alberta. Gene passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 83 years. Gene was born in December of 1938 to Harry and Gertrude Norstrom, the middle of five children, on the family farm near Westerose, Alberta in the Battle River area. He started his education at the Lakedell School until the family moved to Bluffton in 1951. Bluffton is where Gene finished his schooling. He enjoyed playing sports growing up, with a special love for baseball and hockey. He played both sports for the Bluffton Bisons. Gene started his work career helping on extended family farms in different parts of the province. In the early 1960s he began working at the Esso Bulk Station in Bluffton. While working at the bulk station, he spotted the love of his life walking on the street. Gene overcame any shyness he had and asked Winnie Bushey for a date! Their first date was a movie in Rimbey at the theatre. In 1962 Gene and Winnie became engaged and were married in September of that year. The next chapter was a move to Rimbey in 1972 after the bulk station was scheduled for closure. Gene subsequently began his employment with Flint at the Rimbey Gas Plant. Pursuing new opportunities, he went on to work on a seismic crew for Pennington Drilling and Blasting. Wanting to be closer to home, Gene then finished his work career in the oilfield construction business for both Straightline and Parkland Oilfield Construction. Gene retired in 1998. In 1963 Gene and Winnie started their family with the birth of Raymond in February. Dean was next in July of 1964, Steven in February of 1968, and Brent completed the family in January, 1974. There were many treasured family vacations over the years. Most were to visit extended family, which was dear to Gene’s heart. He always spoke lovingly of how much it meant to him to spend time with family, especially those he did not get to see often. Gene loved to camp and took time to teach his boys to fish. He was also involved with the kids’ sports as they grew up, and spent long hours at the rink helping, which he loved. There was always room in the car during road trips for teammates, which made the trips so much more enjoyable. Gene was an avid collector, and as the family grew larger with grandkids he began his mission to build collections for them. Hockey cards and coins were his favourites. In 2020 Gene built a large collection of special-edition coins for each of his grandchildren. He was so excited to hand them to each grandchild! It meant the world to him, and now they each have a special collection that will always remind them of Grandpa. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Cribbage and Smear were his games of choice. However, Gene would never say no towards learning a new game, so long as it meant spending time with his family. He also loved music and took great pleasure in going to dances where he could waltz and two-step to his favourite songs. Gene and Winnie always seemed so cohesive on the dance floor. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Winnie; and his children Raymond (Kathy), Dean (Jennifer), Steven (Bob), and Brent (Natasha); as well as his cherished grandchildren Jordan (Stephanie), Mitchell (Jacqueline), Connor, Kristin, Megan (Nic), and Logan; and precious great grandchildren Colter and McKenna. He is also survived by his sister Velma Capaniuk; brother Harvey Norstrom; brother-in-law Rick Gibson; sisters-in-law Melody (Bob) Hansen, Myla (Brian) Hansen, and Michelle (Gary) Zelasek; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins from both sides of the family. Gene was predeceased by his parents Harry and Gertie; brother-in-law Jim Capaniuk; his brother Dale and sister-in-law Dorothy Norstrom; sister-in-law LaVerne Norstrom; sister Rita Gibson; father- and mother-in-law Wilfred and Amy Bushey; and brother-in-law David Bushey. The family would like to thank Rimbey FCSS and the Rimbey Hospital staff. They would also like to express their gratitude to Dr. Imam and the staff at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion. A public Funeral Service in Celebration of Gene’s Life will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Schultz officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Gene’s memory may be made directly to the Zion Lutheran Church, Box 133, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Gene Raymond Norstrom entrusted to the care of

With heartfelt sadness, Evelyn “Ev” Janet Kincaid of Rimbey, Alberta, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the age of 68 years. After 50 loving years, Ev is together again with her beloved husband Kerry Patrick Kincaid, affectionately known as “Chief,” who passed away earlier this year, on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the age of 72 years, with his loving family by his side. Evelyn and Kerry will be forever remembered and greatly missed by their loving son Cory Kincaid of Rimbey; and their precious grandson Cadillac. They will also be lovingly remembered by Ev’s brother and sister, Stan (Sharon) New of Prince George, B.C.; and Sally Johnson of Blairmore, Alberta; several other family members; in addition to the circle of close friends they made while Ev worked at Costco Wholesale for many years, and Kerry spent his lifetime in the concrete business. As they both loved to spend their free time at the racetrack, Ev and Kerry will also be remembered by many racetrack friends and acquaintances. Evelyn and Kerry were both predeceased by their parents. An Informal Gathering of family and friends in Evelyn and Kerry’s Honour will be held at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in their memory may be made to the drag racetrack they enjoyed at Central Alberta Raceways. Donations can be made directly to the Drag Strip, Box 88, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Evelyn “Ev” Janet Kincaid and the Late Kerry Patrick Kincaid were entrusted to the care of

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Peter Warta of Rimbey, Alberta. Peter passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Peter will be forever remembered by his loving wife and best friend of 70 years, Jean; his son John Warta of Red Deer; and his three daughters Hilary Warta of Rimbey; Trudy Warta (Leonard Thorne) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; and Jane (Ad) Vos also of Rimbey; in addition to nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and six great, great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends located in the Netherlands as well as in Canada. Peter was predeceased by his parents Geertruida and Jan Warta; two brothers Jan and David; and three sisters Gees, Griete, and Annie. A public Memorial Service in Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at the Rimbey Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Vanderploeg officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbarium at the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. In acknowledgement of Peter’s immense love for dogs, please donate in his memory directly to Saving Grace Animal Society, PO Box 852, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 (www.savinggracecanada.com). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Peter Warta entrusted to the care of

Ruby Eileen Mandseth of Edmonton, Alberta passed away peacefully at the University of Alberta Hospital on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 95 years. Ruby Eileen Haggis was born on February 5, 1927 in London, England. Her early childhood was spent in the Battersea District near the Thames River where she and her sister Rose were part of a close-knit family. The happy childhood was, however, destined to end early, as by the age of twelve she became part of “Operation Pied Piper” – the evacuation of children from London and other cities in anticipation of Britain entering the conflict which would shape Ruby’s future. She returned to London in time to experience the Blitz – the intense bombing of London by the German Luftwaffe. Nights were typically spent in bomb shelters, including the London underground subway network from which they would emerge each morning to see if their home and neighbourhood had survived. A few years later, Ruby would meet and eventually marry a young Canadian soldier, Rolf Mandseth. When the war ended, she joined the tide of war brides who immigrated to North America to forge a future with their new husbands. The trials of her early life put some steel in Ruby’s spine, strength she would need as she joined Rolf on the family’s subsistence farm. Everything was new to the big-city girl and not made easier by her new family who delighted in teasing her about the challenges presented by her new life. Ruby had to deal with everything from the “outhouse” to the “killer” chickens! But cope she did and she and Rolf began their family, soon moving to the nearby hamlet of Hoadley, Alberta where they lived for the next twelve years before moving to the small prairie town of Altario, Alberta. Ruby was the matriarch of a line which included four children, fourteen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. Ruby was blessed with a life well-lived, surrounded by the love, respect, and admiration of her entire family. Ruby will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her two sons Larry Mandseth (Linda Pederson) of Calgary; and Ken (Carolynn) Mandseth of Edmonton; and her two daughters Janice Crawford of Kinuso, Alberta; and Laura McKeddie of Edmonton. She will also be lovingly remembered by her cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchild; in addition to many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and several dear friends. Ruby was predeceased by her parents Cecilia and James; her beloved husband Rolf in 2000; two grandchildren Samuel and Pamela; her brother Jimmy; and her sister Rose. A public Funeral Service in Celebration of Ruby’s Life will be held at the Hoadley Community Hall, Hoadley on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Oke officiating. Interment will follow in the Hoadley Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Ruby’s memory may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and NWT, #306, 10430 - 61 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2J3 (www.alzheimer.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Ruby Eileen Mandseth entrusted to the care of

Ruby June Anderson (Hartley-Newman) of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Ruby was born on June 16, 1931 in Calgary, and moved with her parents and her brother Richard to a farm in Alhambra, Alberta where her sister Tilly was born. In 1944 the young family moved to Red Deer where Ruby finished school. She married the love of her life Roy “Chub” Newman in 1952, and they bought a farm seven miles southwest of Rimbey where they farmed together and raised two children; Roger born in 1953, and Karen born in 1956. Roy and his brother Buster owned a chuckwagon team, and Ruby would spend many hours after the races walking the horses along the Bow River. Sadly, Roy became ill and passed away in 1958 at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton at the age of 37 years. In 1960 Ruby married Clarence Anderson from Bentley, and they had a daughter, Della, born in 1962. Ruby was a very hard-working woman. She was kept busy looking after her farm, raising three children, tending to a huge yard and garden, canning fruits and vegetables, and making homemade bread, buns, butter, and jam. She was a wonderful cook and baker, and no one would ever leave Ruby’s home hungry! She also looked after pigs, chickens, and ran a cow/calf operation. When her calves were sold every fall, Ruby would get top market prices. She was very proud of her cattle. Ruby also operated the concession at the Rimbey Auction Mart for almost thirty years, and the Rocky Auction Mart for seven years. She always had homemade meals and pies, and was known for her famous “Ruby Burger.” People would travel from all over, and the business owners in town would go to the Auction Mart for their lunch, just to have a delicious “Ruby Burger”! Ruby was a kind soul, inside and out, and would always go out of her way to help others. She was very social, loved to visit, and also enjoyed going to bingo. Ruby took great pleasure in riding horses, especially with her brother Richard and his wife Helen. They experienced many good times camping and riding in the West Country. Ruby simply loved horses and hummingbirds, and her favourite flower was the pretty, fringe-petaled carnation! In 2011 Ruby endured very bad heat stroke, and her health slowly kept declining thereafter. In 2017 she suffered a stroke that paralyzed her left side, requiring 24 hour care. Ruby then resided in Long Term Care until her passing. Ruby will be forever loved, and missed, and never forgotten by her three children: her son Roger (Sylvia) Newman of Misty Valley, Alberta; and her daughters Karen (Randy) Cross of Rimbey; and Della Anderson-Thebeau also of Rimbey; as well as six cherished grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. She will also be missed by many other relatives and countless friends. Ruby was predeceased by her parents William and Elizabeth Hartley; her loving husband Roy Newman in 1958; her sister Tilly Riske in 2016; a precious great granddaughter Leaira Wilson (Cross) in 2018 at the tender age of five years; her brother Richard Hartley in 2021; and her husband Clarence Anderson in 2021. With respect for Ruby’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in her memory may be made directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Ruby June Anderson (Hartley-Newman) entrusted to the care of

With broken hearts we announce that Coleton Bland of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 29 years. Coleton will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his parents Tammy and Stacey Bland of Rimbey; his sisters Christina (Jamie) Belozer of Pigeon Lake; and Cara Bland of Sylvan Lake; in addition to his treasured nephew Jordan Belozer. He will also be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his paternal grandfather Keith Bland of Buck Lake; as well as numerous cousins, additional relatives, and countless friends. Coleton was predeceased by several of his family members, along with his best friend that he truly missed. Coleton loved spending time at “the ponds” – especially with his friends – where everyone was always welcome. He enjoyed any opportunity to hang out, and appreciated the serenity of the surroundings. Coleton took pleasure in the time he spent helping to keep this special spot looked after and well cared for. “Fly as high as you can and it won’t be long ‘Til I see you again.” A public Memorial Service in Celebration of Coleton’s Life was held at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre, Rimbey on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Marco Ste-Marie officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Coleton’s memory may be made directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association - Central Alberta Region, 5017 – 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4B2 (www.cmhareddeer.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Coleton Bland entrusted to the care of

Dianne Jane Evers of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Long Term Care on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Dianne was born in Calgary on August 5, 1946, a daughter to Crawford and Margaret Harrison. As a young girl she played a variety of sports, including baseball and basketball, as well as participated in the Shooting Club. After graduating high school, Dianne met her future husband Darcy at the roller skating rink. They were united in marriage on November 12, 1966, and welcomed their son Troy in March, 1968. In 1971 they moved to Caroline and opened a business, where Dianne kept the books among looking after many other aspects of the business. They resided on an acreage where she could fulfill her other love for horses and many other pets, including skunks at one time! In 1988 they relocated to Rocky Mountain House and Dianne started a bookkeeping business. She was kept busy with this venture until she suffered a brain aneurysm in 1997. Dianne’s first grandchild was born in 2004, followed by two more in 2006 and 2008. The smiles they brought her … never left her face. Dianne loved her family with all her heart. Dianne will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Darcy; and her son Troy (Dayna) Evers of Condor; as well as three precious grandchildren Crawford, Waryk, and Aldawna Evers. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother Thomas (Dianne) Harrison of Bassano; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Dianne was predeceased by her parents Crawford and Margaret. An informal Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Dianne’s Life was held at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in her memory may be made directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Dianne Jane Evers entrusted to the care of

Peter Washkevich of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 82 years. Peter was born on the family farm on January 19, 1940, to his parents Konon and Elizabeth Washkevich. He was united in marriage to Sandra Cummings on November 6, 1964, and together they enjoyed 57 years of marriage. They were blessed with three children Paul, Greg, and Tracy. Peter farmed west of Rimbey, retiring in 1994. They then moved to the Centreview area, north of Leslieville, until his passing. Peter is survived by his loving wife Sandra; and his three children Paul (Susan) Washkevich of Rocky Mountain House; Greg (Noreen) Washkevich of Ponoka; and Tracy (Bob) Dennis of Valleyview; as well as eight cherished grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Mary Lablanc, Nena Rowat, and Nadia Papp; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many good friends. Peter was predeceased by his parents Konon and Elizabeth; and his brother Mike. A public Funeral Service was held at the Leedale Community Hall on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Marco Ste-Marie officiating. Interment followed in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Peter’s memory may be made directly to the Leedale Community Hall, R.R. 4, Site 4, Box 5, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. For those who wish to watch the pre-recorded video of Peter's Funeral and Graveside Services, please follow the link below. https://www.ofc-ltd.ca/funeral-service-videos Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Peter Washkevich entrusted to the care of

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Allison Powell of Lacombe, Alberta on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 89 years. He passed away peacefully at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre with family by his side. Harry was born in Strome, Alberta on March 1, 1933. He grew up on the south side of Edmonton, quitting school at Grade 8 to go work pipelines with his brother Duncan and his uncle Chester. Harry worked his entire career as a pipeliner and he loved it. Harry moved with his family from Edmonton to Lacombe, and then to the farm outside of Lacombe in 1970, where he continued to pipeline but also operated a small farm. He raised purebred Simmental cows, and won Reserve Grand Champion at Northlands Stock Show and Sale. In later years Harry switched to Charolais cattle. Harry is survived by his daughters Melinda (Steve) McPherson, Jacqueline Powell, Lori Powell, Arlene Soutar, and Kathy (Gord) Walker; as well as his grandchildren Allison (Devan) Krahn and their family Duncan, and Anwen; Megan (Garth) Meehan and their family Everett, Cal, Audrey, and Matilda; Wes (Kendra) Walker; Madison Walker (Cody Kaiser) and their family Keeva, and Brixton; Austin (Julie) Soutar and their son Sawyer; Erinn McPherson (Jordie Laidlaw); and Morgan McPherson. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Harry was predeceased by his parents Robert and Marion, his wife Helen, brother Duncan, sister Joyce, partner Lisette, son-in-law Danny, and sister-in-law Doris. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Harry’s Life was held in the Upper Hall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 79, 5138 – 49 Street, Lacombe on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Interment took place in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Harry’s memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Harry Allison Powell entrusted to the care of

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie, Shellie Elizabeth Jones of Winfield, Alberta. Shellie passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the age of 64 years. Shellie was born on August 6, 1958 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. She was an amazing teacher, spending her entire teaching career at the Breton Elementary School. Shellie and Robert bought their farm in 1989, where they continued to reside. Even with her roots firmly planted, Shellie loved to travel. Shellie will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Robert “Rogie” Rodin; her son Chris Jones of Alder Flats; and her daughter Geneva Rodin of Winfield; as well as two precious granddaughters Emily and Lizz Jones. She will also be missed by three brothers Leroy (Bev) Jones of Ponoka; Doug (Bonnie) Jones of Winfield; and Lance (Caron) Jones of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia; and three sisters Casey DesChamp of Edmonton; Arla Lennox of Winfield; and Julie (Jack) Linklater of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and dear friends. Shellie was predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Florence Jones; her brother Victor Jones; and her niece Terri Spelliscy. A Celebration of Shellie’s Life was held at the Winfield Community Centre on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Randy Jones presiding. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Shellie’s memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Shellie Elizabeth Jones entrusted to the care of

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our beloved Brian Joseph Coley of Blackfalds, Alberta. Brian passed away at the Bentley Care Centre on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Brian was born on May 1, 1944 in Birmingham, England, UK to his parents Joseph and Rose Coley. He was a brother to his siblings John, Margaret, Susan, Ian, Gillian, Michael, and Terry. Together for 43 years and married for 37 of those years, Brian is survived by his loving wife Ingrid; and his sons and daughter: Simon Day, Jeanette Johnson, and Jason Bennett. He was also blessed with beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brian had a strong passion and love for his career working as an engineer that allowed him to travel throughout Canada. He retired happily from Olymel in Red Deer in 2018. Brian was very much a family man and cherished the moments he spent with everyone. He touched many lives, and his infectious smile will never be forgotten. A Celebration of Brian’s Life was held at 68 Camille Gate, Blackfalds on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Brian’s memory may be made directly to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 3942 – 50A Avenue, Bag 5030, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4E7 (www.albertacancer.ca); or to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, Red Deer and Central Alberta Office, Unit G5, 5550 – 45 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1L1 (www.alzheimer.ca). Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. Cremation Arrangements for the Late Brian Joseph Coley entrusted to the care of