John Waddell of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 75 years. John will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife and ‘partner-in-all’, Marion; his son, James (Connie) Mielnichuk of Innisfail; and his three daughters, Charlene (Dana) Ulveland of Salem, Oregon; Brenda (Paul) Kusch of Sylvan Lake; and Sharon Waddell (Tyler) of Edmonton; as well as seven cherished grandchildren: Jason, Jennifer, Ryan, Jill, Richel, Amanda, and Kyle; and seven precious great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister, Janet Waddell of Edmonton; his nieces and nephews; and many, many close friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Isa and Dave. With respect for John’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in John’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late John Waddell entrusted to the care of

John Wolney of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with his loving wife by his side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 71 years. John was born in Eckville, Alberta and lived most of his early life in the Leslieville area. He moved to Prince Rupert, B.C. before settling in Fox Creek for 38 years, retiring in 2011. John was in the first Instrument Technician class at NAIT, and went on to become an electrician as well. He was an avid garage sale and antique guru, and especially enjoyed collecting Inuit and Indigenous artifacts. John also took great pleasure in his garden and his fruit trees. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he particularly loved his horseback trips to the mountains west of Rocky Mountain House with long-time friends, Ken Terry and Wayne Terpsma. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Jean; his daughter, Beverly (Michelle); his son, Eric (Julia); as well as his precious grandson, Jackson; and his black German shepherd and faithful walking buddy, Jenny. He will also be lovingly remembered by his mother, Bernice; and his sister, Marilyn Baggs and her family. John was predeceased by his father, Teofil; and two brothers, Dennis and Barry. A Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate John’s Life was held at the Leslieville Community Centre, Leslieville on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in the Leslieville Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial tributes in John’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Community Health Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late John Wolney entrusted to the care of

Rance W. Curtis, ‘the Trapper’, of Hoadley, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre ~ Area Three on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Rance will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his family: his beloved wife, Sandy; four sons, John (Susan) Curtis of Hoadley; Wilfred (JoAnne) Curtis of Red Deer; George (Dawne) Curtis of Sundre; Ken (Wendy) Curtis of Rimbey; five daughters, Alberta (Rod) Sawley of Rimbey; Marlene (Bruce) Phillips of Ponoka; Jenny (Richard) Parker of Edson; Colleen Pittman (Bruce Redpath) of Breton; Sheila (Randy) Warner of Cherhill, Alberta; his stepson, Scott (Carrie) Taylor of Calgary; and his stepdaughter, Susan Taylor (Chris Bryant) of Canmore; as well as 24 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by two brothers, Jerry (Verna) Curtis of Tisdale, Saskatchewan; and Ken (Judy) Curtis of Kitchener, Ontario; and two sisters, Bernice Ruston of Calgary; and Janice Schiestel of Port Elgin, Ontario; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, other family members, and many cherished friends. Rance was predeceased by his first wife, Inez in 1993; his son-in-law, Kelly Pittman; three grandchildren: Kevin, Kim, and Jessica; two brothers, Joe and Winston; and his sister, June Bond. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant. Interment took place immediately after the Funeral Mass in the Hoadley Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the Hoadley Community Hall, Hoadley. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Rance’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Fish and Game Association, Box 634, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the Hoadley Cemetery Fund, R.R. 2, Bluffton, Alberta T0C 0M0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Rance W. Curtis entrusted to the care of

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Chris Connolley of Bentley, Alberta. He passed away suddenly, as a result of a motorcycle accident, on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the age of 42 years. Chris will be forever remembered and greatly missed by his beloved daughter, Kaili Connolley of Edmonton; his loving parents, Lorraine and Gord Connolley of Bentley; and his treasured brother, Shaun (Mandi) Connolley of Airdrie, and their son, Sam. He will also be forever remembered by his special friend, Patricia Wilton and her children, Reagan and Scott, all of Penhold; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many close and cherished friends. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Chris’ Life was held at the Blindman Valley Ag Centre, 5202 - 51 Street, Bentley on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Greg Rathjen and the Reverend Wayne McCrackin officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in the Bentley Cemetery, Bentley. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Chris’ Memory may be made directly to Diabetes Canada, 220 - 6223 - 2 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J5 (www.diabetes.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Chris Connolley entrusted to the care of

Garnet P. Waldner of Bluffton, Alberta passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his home on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 64 years. In the hearts of Garnet’s loving family, he will always be remembered with many precious memories, especially all the fun times they had together in the meat shop, Rimbey Meat Processing, which he ran with his father for many years. Garnet was also known for being the local Scouts leader for several years, and took great pleasure in many family camping trips. He treasured every opportunity to be surrounded by his family and friends; whether it was when moving cattle or branding them, or just enjoying a simple card or board game. Garnet also appreciated any occasion to visit, and would look forward to attending hall suppers and pancake breakfasts where he loved to tell his stories any chance he had! Garnet will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 39 years, Anita; two sons, Danny of Bluffton; and Mike (Keri) of Red Deer; and two daughters, Telitha (Brad) McDonald of Red Deer; and Starla (Martin) Ross of Grande Prairie; as well as seven cherished grandchildren: Xander, Colby, Maya, Quinn, Carter, Jasper, and Hunter. He will also be lovingly remembered by his brother, Neil of Joussard, Alberta; his two sisters, Sheila (Mike) Kavanagh of Mission, B.C.; and Della Peabody (Pat Dube) of Pigeon Lake; and his stepsister, Lynn Breen of Innisfail; in addition to Nana Ida Rolin Waldner of Camrose; and Grandma Fay Waldner of Rimbey; plus several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many close friends. Garnet was predeceased by his father, Percy in 2016. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Garnet’s Life was held at the Liberty Hall (east of Hoadley, Alberta on Hwy 611) on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Kevin Marney officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Garnet’s Memory may be made directly to the Liberty Hall Society, Box 10, Site 11, R.R. #2, Bluffton, Alberta T0C 0M0 (www.libertyhall.ca); or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4C4 (www.heartandstroke.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Garnet P. Waldner entrusted to the care of

Günter Wollenberg of the Yeoford District, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Friday, November 6, 2020. Günter was born in Germany in June, 1932. At the age of 21 years, together with his friend, Ernie, they decided to immigrate to Canada. Their idea was to only stay a short while, with adventures in New Zealand and Australia being the next part of their plan, but Canada didn’t let them go anywhere! They loved it and stayed! Günter worked for many years in Saskatchewan. He first worked in Fisk, and then later worked with the Goldsmith family in Hoosier. It was at a house party in Kindersley, where Günter met the love of his life, Ilse, and in November, 1963 they were united in marriage. In 1967, Günter and Ilse relocated to Alberta and worked for Keith and Lois Rosenberger, and later for Dale and Beth Massie. Over the years, Günter remained friends with all those he worked for. Günter and Ilse started their family with the birth of their first daughter, Victoria, and Tracy followed a short 14 months later. Having two daughters was his biggest joy! They were very active in the Balzac United Church, and the deep friendships they formed in the Balzac community lasted the rest of their lives. They became truly Canadian! Their dream of owning their own piece of land came true when Günter and his twin sister, Christel inherited some money after the death of their parents. A piece of land in Yeoford became a reality in 1981, and Günter and Ilse moved there permanently in 1991 – with 20+ pregnant cattle in tow! Many happy years were spent building strong friendships in Yeoford and area. In 2018, as Günter’s health deteriorated with a mild stroke and dementia, he stopped farming and rented out the pasture to trusted neighbours. Ilse looked after him full-time until July, 2020 when Günter moved into Rimbey Long Term Care. Despite the excellent care he received, he passed away at 88 years young. Günter and Ilse would have celebrated 57 years of marriage. Günter will be forever remembered and greatly missed by his loving family: his beloved wife, Ilse; and his two daughters, Victoria (Kevin) Walkes of Calgary; and Tracy (Todd) Robertson also of Calgary; as well as four cherished grandchildren: Kurt, Evangeline, Hannah, and Zoe; in addition to several other relatives and many close friends. Günter was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Hedwig; and his twin sister, Christel in 2020. A Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Günter’s Life will be held in the Summer of 2021. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Günter’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre – Long Term Care, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Günter Wollenberg entrusted to the care of

Clair Shank would like to advise everyone that his work here is done. On Friday, January 31, 2020, while in his 89th year, Clarence ‘Clair’ Rosario Shank took a call from a higher power to travel to an urgent appointment from which he will not be returning. He was sitting in his favorite chair watching the news at the Rocky View Lodge in Crossfield, Alberta when the call came in. As Clair was mostly deaf, his were the only ears the call was for. We know he is delighted to trade in his Alberta Government pension for a reunion with the absolute love of his life, Rosalind ‘Rose’ Shank (nee Benz), as well as his beloved siblings and other friends and family. Born in Athabasca, Alberta on April 16, 1930, Clair was the youngest child of Eddie Gideon Shank and Rosanna Goulet. Growing up on a farm meant a lot of hard work, but the benefit was a tremendous amount of learned skills. At age 14, Clair helped his brother, Terry build an entire house in Tawatinaw, Alberta. His mother had other ideas for her youngest, however, and Clair was encouraged to finish his high school education. To save his exceedingly good looks from the family sport of boxing, Clarence quickly distinguished himself as an accomplished athlete pitching softball, and took his team to the Provincials. He earned pocket money by hustling at the local pool hall, and was a successful actor and student politician at Athabasca High. He charmed everyone. A love of motorcycles had him set off cross-country on a black Triumph Trophy Twin after graduation to seek fame and fortune, stopping along the way to work and fund his travels. He found love. Working as a psychiatric aide in the criminally insane division of the Weyburn Mental Hospital in Saskatchewan, he met a psychiatric nurse, Rosalind, at a staff dance. They danced. They fell in love. He left. Clarence later travelled to central Saskatchewan to ask permission from Rosalind’s father for her hand in marriage. He returned and proposed. To be worthy of her (and to be able to earn more than her), he enlisted in the Air Force as an officer and reported for boot camp in London, Ontario. After training in Clinton, Ontario as a radio operator for ten months, he was chosen as a marker for the show drill for Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh’s royal visit at Trenton, Ontario. Rosalind was stunned to see her betrothed on the big screen during a video clip before the feature film at a Saskatchewan theatre. Hundreds of love letters inherited by the family attest to their long- distance romance and commitment to each other. Clarence and Rosalind eloped to Montreal on April 5, 1952 during a two-week break in officer training. A telegram to Clair’s family left everyone wondering who he had married, as it was signed only, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Shank’. Relocation found them in Edmonton after Clair was posted to 435 Transport Squadron, which circulated the ‘Fly Boys’ to a ground squad. He was 21 years old. As a radio operator in his Air Force career, Clarence flew all over the world and survived several crashes and near misses. Roxanne was born, and the decision was made for Clair to hang up his flight suit and attend the University of Alberta as a mature student, upon which he completed a B.Sc. and a B.Ed. in 1960. He was the first person in his family to earn a university degree, and the only graduate with a five-year-old daughter in the audience of adults. Clair worked as a teacher in Saskatchewan, and then joined the Federal Government in Ottawa in 1964. The water was good in Ottawa, and the family quickly added Calla and Meritt. Clair relocated the family back to Alberta in 1973 with his new position with the City of Calgary, and then to Edmonton in 1976 with the Alberta Provincial Government in the Lougheed years. His natural leadership and a succession of promotions resulted in Clair’s position as Assistant Deputy Minister of the Attorney General’s Department at the time of his retirement in 1987. Likely, he was the only cowboy gracing the halls of the legislature with his signature western style. Clarence and Rosalind retired to Parkland Beach and enjoyed 23 happy years at Gull Lake, Alberta. Unexpectedly, Clair became a widower after 59 years of marriage, and spent his remaining years at Cedarwood Station in Airdrie, and most recently, Rocky View Manor in Crossfield. He continued to drive, was a prodigious reader, enjoyed his weekly dinners with Meritt and Shelley, his visits from his children and grandchildren, as well as staying informed and debating current events. A self-professed ‘news junkie’, he remained engaged with the world at a level higher than any of his three children. Clair was keenly intelligent and generous with his time, knowledge, resources, and love. He was exceedingly proud of his family; and remained an active father, grandfather, and great grandfather until mom called him home. One always knew the social group that Clair belonged to. In business, he was Clair; to his Air Force buddies, he was Rosie; to his siblings, he was Clarence; to his kids, he was simply Dad. A strong, tall man who took the time to acknowledge everyone he interacted with, who had a large laugh, and was alternately amused and irritated by people’s poor choices, especially politicians. In his younger years, Clair could dance a mean jive and could recite all of ‘The Shooting of Dan McGee’, as well as sing Tennessee Ernie Ford’s ‘Sixteen Tons’ in a beautiful baritone. He made sure his kids had all the life skills he could impart; whether learning to drive a car, wiring an outlet, shooting a rifle, picking rocks out of the family vegetable garden, filling out tax returns, wielding a chain saw, or drafting a resumé. A study in contradictions, Clair enjoyed fishing, but didn’t eat fish; chose to live by the lake, but couldn’t swim; taught theology, but was conflicted; was outwardly gregarious, but naturally shy. He encouraged everyone to plan for tomorrow, but live for today. Clarence will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his daughters, Roxanne Shank (Murray Kammer) of Egbert, Ontario; and Calla Shank-Hogue (Mike Magnus) of Greenwich, Nova Scotia; and his son, Meritt (Shelley) Shank of Airdrie; as well as the gifts of his six grandchildren: Forrest Kammer, Rheiner Kammer, Skye Shank, Chad Shank, Jasper Hogue, and Zoe Hogue; and three great grandchildren: Kaleb Shank, Addisyn Shank, and Mason Shank; in addition to many nieces, nephews, and friends. Clarence rejoins his parents, wife, twelve siblings, and his son-in-law. The family wishes to thank the caring and dedicated staff of the Rocky View Lodge in Crossfield, as well as Dr. Odubanjo. Also greatly appreciated is the help and compassion of Sonja McAlpin and Laverne Oberhammer. A Public Graveside Service in Celebration of Clarence’s Life will be held at the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Sonja McAlpin, Life Celebrant. A reception will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Clarence’s Memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5; (www.cancer.ca); or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 – 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4C4 (www.heartandstroke.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Clarence ‘Clair’ Rosario Shank entrusted to the care of

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Reginald John Damiani of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Reg was born in Rimbey on September 15, 1928, the youngest of three children born to Dominic and Maria Damiani. He spent his early years on the family farm in the Fuller District west of Rimbey, and attended school at Fuller and Lavesta. Reg began his working career farming for his brother-in-law, Wilfred Marchildon, and then went to work on the drilling rigs, mainly with Regent Drilling. During this time, Reg met the love of his life, Shirley Stern, and they were married in 1954. Reg and Shirley continued to travel around Northern Alberta with the rigs until 1960, when they purchased their farm in the Lavesta District. In addition to farming, Reg also worked at the Rimbey Gas Plant for over 30 years. He sold the farm to his son, Shane in 1992 and retired from the gas plant in 1993, but continued to help around the farm for many years. During the early 60s, Reg played guitar in a dance band. He was always busy tinkering or building something, and loved inventing easier ways to do things. He also enjoyed dancing, and especially enjoyed their many camping trips to Prairie Creek with family and friends. Reg was proud of his family, and loved to spend time with them. His grandchildren loved to listen to his many stories about his experiences on the drilling rigs, as much as Reg liked telling them! Reg will always be remembered and greatly missed by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; and his four children: Pamela (Bob) Lawson, Shane (Shelley) Damiani, Darren Damiani (Theresa Pletz), and Shauna (Geoff) Brodie; as well as nine cherished grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by his brother, Reno (Beth) Damiani; and two sisters-in-law, Irene Cross and Norma Stern; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many close friends. Reg was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Lena; his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Ida Stern; sisters-in-law, Amy Bushey and Elsie Reis; and brothers-in-law, Wilfred Marchildon, George Stern, Norman Stern, Wilfred Bushey, Tobi Cross, and Joe Reis. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Reg’s Life will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Schultz officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Reg’s Memory may be made directly to the Lung Association, Alberta and NWT, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2 (www.ab.lung.ca); or to the Iola Fairview Cemetery, R.R. 2, Bluffton, Alberta T0C 0M0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Reginald John Damiani entrusted to the care of

Leslie ‘Les’ John Holmes of Bentley, Alberta passed away at the Bentley Care Centre on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Les was born in Loverna, Saskatchewan on April 11, 1925, an hour after his twin brother, Lloyd. The family moved to New Brigden, Alberta, and in September, 1933 his father purchased the Co-op General Store in Bentley, which was sold to Les and Lloyd in 1959. In 1957, Les acquired some Hereford heifers from Gerald Wilson, and Lloyd purchased heifers from Louis Szasz. ‘Twin L Herefords’ was formed, and in 1959 they purchased a quarter section west of Bentley from Walter Stephenson. In 1983, the family celebrated 50 years operating the Bentley Mercantile (which is now the Monkey Top Saloon) and sold the business in 1986. Les continued to live on the farm until the land and cattle were sold and he moved to Red Deer. Les was a director of Merco Wholesale for 15 years, spent 12 years as a trustee on the Bentley Hospital Board, and was a 60-year member of Elks Canada. He had a strong interest in the community and donated his time to see Bentley thrive. In 2016, Les moved to the Bentley Care Centre. Les was a kind and generous man who loved to entertain. He enjoyed holidays in Borrego Springs, California and Hawaii before purchasing a home in Saanichton, Vancouver Island. Les will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sister, Doris Garries of Bentley and her family; his twin brother, Lloyd Holmes of Saanichton, B.C. and his family; as well as many amazing life-long friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Mary Holmes; his brother-in-law, Ralph ‘Red’ Garries; and his sister-in-law, Sharon Holmes. A Funeral Service in Celebration of Les’ Life will be held at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Bentley Cemetery, Bentley at a later date. The family is eternally grateful to the staff at the Bentley Care Centre for their kindness and compassion. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Les’ Memory may be made directly to the Bentley Care Centre, Box 30, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0; or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Leslie ‘Les’ John Holmes entrusted to the care of

Bill Vik of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the age of 89 years. The following was written by Bill, himself: My Life by Bill Vik “I was delivered into this world on May 20, 1930 in the Taber Hospital to my parents, Joseph and Teresa Vik. My parents immigrated from Hungary. My grandfather was the first to arrive in the 1920s, followed by my father in 1926. My mother followed in 1928 with my brother, Joe and my uncle, John. They were sponsored by Ted Allen who owned a farm east of Taber on which my grandfather, my father, and Uncle John all worked. I do not recollect my early years on this farm. I recall moving to a farm two miles west of Taber, to another farm owned by the Malloe’s. They owned and ran the lumber yard in Taber. My best recollection was when I started school in Barnwell in 1937, and remember walking to the school bus in the cold winter, a half-mile walk. I do not recollect anything of importance happening on this farm other than our walk to Taber to the movies every Saturday afternoon to the matinee, which was 25 cents. My next note of interest was our move to a farm north of Barnwell. This farm was purchased by my father and uncle, jointly. How they managed this, I will never know as they were dirt poor. By now our family was complete when Bert and George were born on this farm. Brother, Joe, myself, and Barney – which made five boys. Growing up on this farm and going to school was very hard, as I spent a lot of time away from school helping on the farm. When I left school, I enrolled in a vocational school in Edmonton studying diesel automotives. After I received my diploma, I returned to Taber and went to work for Campbell Electric as an apprentice electrician. I never followed the things I studied in Edmonton, but it gave me a lot of experience on engines, which served me well, and I never regretted taking the course. In 1950, I left Campbell Electric and went to work for Calgary Power, as it was known then. I started on July 20, 1950, and worked in the district office in Taber, then spent time on the construction crew, from there to the Picture Butte district, then back to the Taber district office. While in Taber, I met and married by wife (Winifred Jackson). We were married on November 11, 1953. Our children were all born in Taber; Brian in 1956, Cathy in 1959, and James in 1964. We built two homes and a four-suite apartment block during our time in Taber. In 1965, we were on the move again to Lacombe. This move lasted a year and a half, and then we moved to the farm known in the area as the original Rimbey Farm, ½ mile west. This was our last move with TransAlta Utilities, as I retired in 1982 after 32 years. Retirement did not work for me, so I went out and bought a truck and Caterpillar tractor which I worked for a couple of years. I ended up selling the equipment. The Rimbey Farm, which we had been renting, came up for sale and we were given first option to buy it, which we did. I worked the farm and worked for TransAlta for 20 years. After I left TransAlta, I went to work during the summer for Alberta Hail and Crop as an adjuster for a couple of years, then moving on to work as an inspector for the Apiculture Department as a bee inspector for a couple more years. I had considerable knowledge in this field as I had kept bees for 25 years, starting in Taber. In 1992, we sold 142 acres of the 230, and we had approx. 75 acres left. We started a driving range and golf course on the 75 acres, and operated it for seven years. In 2008, we sold the 75 acres and the golf course, keeping one acre where our present house is located. During my life, I have belonged to several organizations in all the communities we have lived. In Taber: the Kinsmen Club, Fire Department, and Curling Club; in Lacombe: the Curling Club, and Masonic Lodge; and in Rimbey: the Lions Club, Curling Club, and Masonic Lodge. To this day, January 8, 2015, we still reside in Rimbey.” Bill will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 66 years, Winifred; and his three children: Brian (Janice) Vik of Edmonton; Cathy (Jeff) Bryant of Lacombe; and James Vik (Elaine Mcinnes) of Edmonton; as well as six grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by two brothers, Barney (Tootsie) Vik of Taber; and George (Marilyn) Vik of Chilliwack, B.C.; his sister-in-law, Helen Vik of Calgary; in addition to many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and several close friends. Bill was predeceased by his two brothers, Joe and Bert. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at the Rimbey Christian Reformed Church, Rimbey on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend David Holmes officiating. He will be laid to rest in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Bill’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com); or to the MG Society of Canada, c/o Treasurer, Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada, 247 Harold Avenue, Stouffville, Ontario L4A 1C2 (mgcanada.org). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Bill Vik entrusted to the care of

It is with great sadness that the family of Roger ‘Ramjet’ Edward Outten, of Gull Lake, Alberta, announces his passing after a brave battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Roger was born on July 30, 1945 in Brooks, Alberta and grew up in nearby Duchess. He was a seaman with the Royal Canadian Navy, before a 30-year career with the Calgary Fire Department where he retired as a Captain. During his three-year stint in the Navy, Roger met the love of his life, Mary Kathleen Roebuck. They met in Burnaby, British Columbia, and shortly after, in 1964, the pair were united in marriage. Since then they have had many adventures together, including raising their two children, James and Teresa. Roger was a golfer, an unofficial photographer, and a king of chili cook-offs. He was also a capable carpenter and could build, fix, and fabricate just about anything. For the last 15 years, Roger and Mary did exactly what they always wanted to do – they travelled the world together, circumnavigating the globe numerous times while making footprints in 6 of the 7 continents. Roger made an impression on those he met wherever they went, and he leaves behind friends all around the world. Roger will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife, Mary, as they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on December 19, 2019. He will also be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his daughter, Teresa (Rob) Simpson of Leslieville; his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Outten of Stony Plain; five grandchildren: Jennifer, William (Jenilee), Clayton, Joel (Aimee), and Jared; four great grandchildren: Tessa, Isaiah, Audie, and Tyson; as well as his brother, Ron Outten of Saskatchewan; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. Roger was predeceased by his parents, Edith and Thomas; his son, James in 2017; and two sisters, Shirley and Cynthia. With respect for Roger’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Roger’s Memory may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2 (www.albertacancer.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Roger ‘Ramjet’ Edward Outten entrusted to the care of

Leonard Clarence ‘Gary’ Soderberg of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Gary was born in Rimbey on February 26, 1942. The following was written by Gary, himself: "Lived in Iola area for first year. Then moved to Red Deer with my younger sister, Gail and my parents, Clarence and Hazel Soderberg in 1943. Grew up in, and took my schooling in Red Deer, Alberta. Grades 1 and 2 at Old North Red Deer School, Grades 3 to 7 at Central School, Red Deer, Grades 8 and 9 at River Glen High School, high school at Lindsey Thurber Composite High School. I then left after two semesters in Grade 10 to commence my working career. I completed my grade 12 GED in 1987, and had the pleasure of sharing the same graduation year as my daughter. I did a lot of odd jobs when I was a kid trying to earn a buck. At nine years old, I sold newspapers on the street, then became a rink rat at the arena for a while. I worked as an usher at three movie theaters. I worked for the D.P.W. at P.T.S. (now Michener Centre) as a laborer, then got on as a ward attendant at D.T.S. and Deerhome. After leaving Deerhome, I worked at many jobs: pump jockey, beer parlor waiter, taxi driver, with my dad on the farm, doing house construction and renovations. I earned my credentials as an insurance adjuster, but didn’t pursue the field. I’ve spent time in the “oil patch” working on service rigs. I then got on as jail guard at Bowden Institute, juvenile section (one of my best jobs ever). From there, due to some life circumstances and an opportunity that arose, I began working in the mine at Pine Point, N.W.T. It was here that my love for “big” mining trucks, loaders, cats, etc. took hold. After a couple of years, I moved down to Smithers, B.C. where I got a job with the B.C. Forest Service, Engineering and Maintenance, as a janitor/laborer. That transitioned into equipment operator and then to Jr. Road Foreman. At this time, the Forestry phased out Engineering and Maintenance and starting contracting out the work. At that time, I moved over to the town of Smithers as an equipment operator. This, however, didn't last too long as ambition got in the way. I had gotten married to Mary Schenk and started a small family ... shortly after, we moved to Telkwa, B.C. I bought a logging truck and hauled logs for the West Fraser Mill in Smithers. After a few years, I sold the truck and our home in Telkwa, B.C. From here we moved to Grand Forks, B.C. I got on with the Highways Department driving snowplows/sanding truck for the winter. Then in the spring of 1980, a business opportunity came along and we ended up in the pub business at a little place called Wasa, B.C. We had some tough times for a bit, but got through them. But unfortunately, a family split forced the sale of the pub in late 1983. It was one of the best, most fun, hardest working jobs I had, but I loved it. From there I odd-jobbed it, driving gravel truck, etc. for a couple years. I then got on with the Department of Highways in Cranbrook, as plow/sander truck driver, etc. This lasted to early 1989, when I got a chance to go back to mining at Tumbler Ridge, B.C. I worked there until 1992, when I was laid off and returned to Rimbey, AB. Here I began working for two different contractors in the oilfield business, operating dozers and hoes till January, 1995. Then I was called back to Tumbler Ridge and worked till the shutdown until early '98. From there I moved down to Winfield, AB and bought a home. In 1999, I went to work for a private contractor in Fort McMurray, AB driving haul trucks and dozers at Syncrude. I then got the chance to get on at Suncor as an equipment operator. I worked here until late 2003 when torn shoulder ligaments and muscles forced me onto long-term disability. I wasn’t able to return to work and I retired officially in 2007. I spent my time at home in Winfield. My original home was lost in a devastating fire in 2001, while I was away in Fort McMurray. We bounced back with a new 16 x 76 manufactured home, and this I shared with my special gal-pal, Maudie for many years. Around this time, I was fortunate to connect with my son, Mark, thanks to my daughter’s assistance. Due to my increasing health challenges (I beat lung cancer x2), Maudie had to relocate to Lacombe and I had to sell my Winfield home. I bought a motorhome and spent the winter of 2013-14 touring Vancouver Island, a lifelong dream on my bucket list. I never got to the East Coast or Alaska as I wished I could have, as continued failing health forced me into this old folks home here in Rimbey. My love of music was ignited when my mother gave me an old “Stella” guitar when I was about 14. I learned a few chords and played along with my sister, Gail on her accordion. I had always loved music, all kinds, but leaned to old time/country and western, old time rock and roll. I had played with several different groups/people, etc. since I was a teenager, and ended up forming an old time dance band (The Midnight Ramblers) while in Smithers. We all became great friends and shared many good times. We became quite popular and played a pile of wedding dances, service clubs, rodeos, hotels, fall fairs, etc. We played together for about 6-7 years. Unfortunately, the band broke up when I left the Bulkley Valley. While in Wasa, I continued pursuing my love of music and set up P/A's, amps, keyboards, etc. at our pub and played there myself, and often invited fellow musicians to drop in and play along. It was a great time! I also used to play solo at times in some of the other pubs and hotels in the area. I took a break from playing after selling the pub. I did start playing again a bit after I had moved to Winfield. I played once a month with some locals at the local Legion Branch. All through the years I had been writing songs and poems, and had been writing a lot more from the 80s on up. A chance and offer came up to record some of my songs onto CD. I recorded two CD’s, all my own songs. Some people liked it. This was another bucket list item that I was proud to accomplish. I still have enough new and old songs to fill a couple of more CD's. I don't know if I'll ever get them down on tape, because my hands are so numb I have a hard time playing my guitar. I have a song, special for my daughter, Stacy that I sure want to get recorded. Anyway, it's nap time.” Gary leaves behind his loving family: one daughter, Stacy Soderberg (Guy Maloney) of Calgary; one son, Mark Stade of Edmonton; and a very special friend and partner, Madeline ‘Maudie’ Hoy of Lacombe. He is also survived by his sister, Gail Nesimiuk of Surrey, B.C.; two nieces and several cousins; as well as many friends, old and new. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Hazel Soderberg (Aldrich); and his nephew, Bryan Mitchell. With respect for Gary’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Gary’s Memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca). To view the complete obituary that honors Gary’s life, or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Leonard Clarence ‘Gary’ Soderberg entrusted to the care of

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Marie Hofer (nee Gabas) of Sunnyside, Alberta, formerly of Calgary, on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the age of 63 years. Diane was born on December 27, 1955 in Brooks, Alberta to Joe and Marjorie Gabas (nee Ruckman), where she grew up in the rural communities of Tilley and Markerville before relocating to Calgary in 1966. Diane was united in marriage to Edward Hofer in 1978. Diane will be forever remembered by her loving family: her husband, Edward; her children, Ian (Solange) Hofer of Calgary; and Andrea (Igor) Aleksic of Sherwood Park; and three grandchildren: Korben, Verity, and Requinn; as well as her sister, Deborah (Tony) Webster of Nanton; and her brother, Matthew Gabas of Calgary. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Rimbey Hospital for their caring and compassionate care. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Diane’s Life was held at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, 10620 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. A reception followed at the church. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Diane’s Memory may be made directly to Diabetes Canada, 220, 6223 – 2 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J5 (www.diabetes.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Diane Marie Hofer (nee Gabas) entrusted to the care of

Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Marie Smith of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Gwen will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her son, Butch (Nicole) Smith of Rimbey; and her three daughters, Marie (Kent) Freer of Oak Harbor, Washington; Carol (Harley) Hawkings of Sylvan Lake; and Shelly (Keith) Innes of Calgary. She will also be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by eight special and cherished grandchildren: Taylor, Sam, Kennedy, Guy, Jennifer, Stephanie, Valerie, and Carmen; two precious great grandsons, Aksel, and Vincent; as well as two sisters-in-law, Margaret Wagers, and Olive Lund both of Innisfail; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many treasured friends. Gwen was predeceased by her parents, Leroy and Alice Pardo; her beloved husband, Don in 2009; and four sisters: Stella, Mavis, Jean, and Wilma. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Gwen’s Life was held at the Leedale Community Centre on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Sonja McAlpin presiding. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Gwen’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Marie Smith entrusted to the care of

It is with deeply saddened hearts that we say ‘good-bye’ to our beloved mother, Grams, Great Grams, and dear friend, Marjorie Olive Sutela of the Hespero District. She passed away peacefully at the Royal Oak Village, Lacombe on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the age of 96 years. Marjorie was born in Eckville, Alberta to Calvin and Mae Fletcher. She resided at her farm after her husband, John passed away in May, 1969, until her illness in 2016. Marjorie then moved to the Royal Oak Villa in Lacombe until her passing. She was very active in the Hespero community; enjoying canvassing for cancer for many years, and she helped start the school reunions for the districts. Marjorie took great pleasure in her handicrafts, and made many quilts throughout the winter months. She also loved gardening, especially flowers; and enjoyed baking, collecting history, and doing search-a-word. Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by her children: Calvin (Gloria) Sutela of Calgary; Shirley (Wilbert) Kendall of Lacombe; Byron (Edith) Sutela of Red Deer; and Susanna (Greig) McDougall of Australia. She will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Tracy Sutela (Ian Tindall), Cory (Andrea) Sutela, her beloved Kelly Kendall, Mike (Kim) Kendall, Jonathan Sutela, and Christine Sutela (Tyler Lester); her great grandchildren: Zachery, Samantha, Greg, and Benni; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Marjorie was predeceased by her parents, Mae and Cal; her beloved husband, John; an infant son, Joshua in 1946; her brother, Ken; and her sister, Hazel. With respect for Marjorie’s wishes, a Private Family Graveside Service was held in the Hespero Cemetery on Friday, November 8, 2019 with Pastor Alvin Oberhammer officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Marjorie’s Memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Burial Arrangements for the Late Marjorie Olive Sutela entrusted to the care of

Doreen Yvonne Montalbetti of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 82 years, following the results of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 29, 2019. Doreen was born, raised, and united in marriage in the Springdale and Bluffton Districts in Alberta. Together with her husband, Joe, they then resided for ten years near Cranbrook, B.C., returning to Alberta to live and farm in the Blindman River District for many years. They retired to Rimbey, where Doreen resided until her passing. As a young woman, Doreen began her career working as a bookkeeper for the Montalbetti Brothers General Store in Bluffton; and then as a school secretary, first in Bluffton and then while living in Cranbrook, B.C. Doreen’s last employment was with the Bank of Montreal in Rimbey, of which she enjoyed for 19 years. Her memory will be forever cherished by family and friends. Doreen will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son, David Montalbetti (Kathy Ramsey) of Salt Spring Island, B.C.; and her daughter, Susan Montalbetti of Calgary; as well as five treasured grandchildren: Isaac, Luke, Sam, Taylor, and Che. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother, Wayne (Dianne) Carr of the Springdale District; two special nieces, Maureen (Rob) Adams of Forestburg, Alberta; and Shelley (Greg) Johnson of Veteran, Alberta; in addition to other extended family members, and many close friends. Doreen was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Alfhild Carr; and her beloved husband, Joe in 2016. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Doreen’s Life was held at the Liberty Hall (east of Hoadley, Alberta on Hwy 611) on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Gene Packwood officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Joe at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Doreen’s Memory may be made directly to the Blindman Handi-Van Society, Box 982, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Doreen Yvonne Montalbetti entrusted to the care of

Hendrik ‘Henry’ de Vries of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Henry will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family: his beloved wife of almost 55 years, Margaret; his son, Jim (Tracy); and his daughter, Tanja (Robert) Stoner; as well as four cherished grandchildren: Garett (Elizabeth), Joel (Lauren), Jacee (Colin), and Jenna (Nick); and four precious great grandchildren: Nixon, Ayla, Ella, and Emily. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister, Meintje Post of Holland; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many close and treasured friends. Henry was predeceased by his parents, Harm and Tietje; his beloved grandson, Dylan in 2006; two brothers: Jan, and Hans; and three sisters: Jantje, Anna, and Tiete. An Informal Gathering of Family and Friends in Celebration Of Henry’s Life was held at the Rimbey Drop-In Centre, 5110 - 53 Avenue, Rimbey on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Henry’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Hendrik “Henry” de Vries entrusted to the care of

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Carol Plumb of Bluffton, Alberta. She passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Carol was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta on June 3, 1942 to Edward and Helene Jehn. She grew up in the Pipestone area west of Wetaskiwin, and attended school in Pipestone and Calmar. Carol’s father passed away when she was only 12 years old, and when she was able, Carol worked to help support herself and her family. After her mother was remarried to Ralph Cudmore, the family relocated to Rimbey where Carol completed her Grade 12 education. Following graduation, she was employed with A.G.T. in Rimbey and Calgary. In 1964, Carol was united in marriage to Gordon Plumb and they resided in Drayton Valley and Rimbey until 1969. The young couple then embarked on an adventure together; travelling and working in Australia, New Zealand, and England. In 1971 they arrived back in Alberta, settling in Rocky Mountain House for several years before returning to farm near Rimbey. Carol enjoyed many career accomplishments in the accounting, retail, and real estate professions. She was active in the Kinette Club for many years; and also served on the board of the Rimbey and District Cultural and Recreational Society, the organization that was instrumental in the building of the Rimbey (Peter Lougheed) Community Centre. Carol took great pleasure in spending her free time quilting, curling, golfing, and in any of the social aspects of skiing! She also possessed a passion for seeing new places and new things ~ so to embark on trips in later years to Europe, Africa, Central and South America, and the east coast of Canada ~ were several dreams fulfilled. But Carol’s biggest love … was being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. This brought her the greatest joy of all! Carol will always be remembered and greatly missed by her beloved husband, Gordon; and her loving children: her son, Mitchell Plumb (Tryane) of Bluffton, and their family: Ethan and Kyra; and her daughter, Christine Plumb (Steve) of Rimbey, and their family: Katelyn, Ashley, Steven, and Amy. She will also be lovingly remembered by two brothers, Bill Jehn (Donna) of Fort St. John, B.C.; and Dallas Jehn also of Fort St. John, B.C.; and one sister, Linda (Buzz) Campbell of Rimbey; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many close and cherished friends. Carol was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Helene Jehn. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Carol’s Life was held at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre, Rimbey on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend David Holmes officiating. She will be laid to rest at a later date in the Columbarium at the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Carol’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com); or to the Rimbey Curling Club, Box 768, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Carol Plumb entrusted to the care of

Marion Lauraine Hunt of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Marion will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her family: her daughter, Pat Annable of Rimbey; and her cherished grandchildren: Marion (Shawn) Schultz, Dona Annable, Richard Kuffner, Dan Hunt, and Rhoda (Pete) Willburn; as well as ten precious great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her siblings: her brother, Glen Wright of Meyronne, Saskatchewan; and her sister, Vera Thom of Calgary; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends. Marion was predeceased by her beloved husband, John in 2002; her son, Randy in 1983; and one sister, Lois Jackson. With respect for Marion’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. She will be laid to rest beside her husband, John in the Woodrow Cemetery, Woodrow, Saskatchewan at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Marion’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Marion Lauraine Hunt entrusted to the care of

With sadness we announce the passing of David Michael Keith of Drayton Valley, Alberta on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He passed away peacefully at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 61 years. David will be sadly missed and his memory forever cherished in the hearts of his loving family: his father, Herb Keith (Joyce) of Rimbey; his two sisters, Linda (Ray) Babiuk of Innisfail; and Patty Keith of Red Deer; and his sister-in-law, Linda Keith of Airdrie; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many close friends. David was predeceased by his mother, Maxine in 2006; and his brother, Randy in 2011. A Special Gathering of Family and Friends in David’s Honour was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rimbey on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in David’s Memory may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Suite 202, 11227 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0L5 (www.kidney.ca); or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late David Michael Keith entrusted to the care of

Linda Ann Gordon (nee Dahms) of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 63 years. Linda will always be remembered and greatly missed by her loving family: her husband and best friend, Charlie; and her brother, Allen (Laine) Dahms of Rimbey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other extended family members, and many close and cherished friends. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Dorothy and Raymond Dahms; one brother, Calvin Dahms; one sister, Barb Nashiem; and her nephew, Lee LaPeare. An Informal Gathering of Family and Friends in Celebration Of Linda’s Life was held at the Leedale Community Centre, Leedale, Alberta on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Linda’s Memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, #201, 9452 - 51 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5A6 (www.cancer.ca); or to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Linda Ann Gordon (nee Dahms) entrusted to the care of

Ronald ‘Ron’ W. Beaulieu of the Gull Lake, Alberta area passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Ron will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife, Shirley; and his two children: Raquelle Pilon, and Stephen Beaulieu and their spouses, both of the Vancouver, B.C. area; as well as six grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by three sisters: Janet, Betty, and Kathy; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Arlene and William; the mother of his children, Gwen; two sons; and one sister, Janey. With respect for Ron’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. An Informal Family Gathering will take place at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Ron’s Memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Ronald ‘Ron’ W. Beaulieu entrusted to the care of

Larry L. Conway of Rimbey, Alberta passed away suddenly, at the age of 74 years, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, September 7, 2019 - ten years to the day of the passing of his son, Rodney. Larry will be forever remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife of 48 years, Colleen; his son, Greg Conway (Brenda Lewis) of Rimbey and their family: Cody Lewis (Rhea Frank) and their children, and Dustin Lewis; and his daughter, Carla Conway of Red Deer. He will also be lovingly remembered by three brothers: Frank (Doreen) Conway of Boissevain, Manitoba; Everett (Lorraine) Conway of Vulcan, Alberta; and Myles (Bonnie) Conway of Leduc; as well as one sister, Gloria Ventnor of Victoria, B.C.; in addition to many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many special friends. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Gladys; his daughter, Lesley; his son, Rodney; two brothers, Sheridan and Harvey; and his sister, Pat Imbery. With respect for Larry’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. A Family Celebration will take place at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Larry’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Larry L. Conway entrusted to the care of

Carole Ann Cech of Bluffton, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Carole Ann Sutherland was born on May 23, 1942 in New Westminster, B.C. to Dave and Ella Sutherland. She was their first born. The young family did not stay long in B.C., moving into a small general store near Unity, Saskatchewan when Carole was very young. Her parents, along with Carole and her four siblings, ran the general store for many years. When she was about ten years old, the family packed up again, this time relocating to Alberta. They bought a farm and became new farmers in Bluffton, where Carole attended school alongside her siblings. She met her best friend, Frank Cech while he was helping on her family’s farm, and the two were united in marriage in November, 1960. After they were married, Carole and Frank moved into a home on the Cech family farm, only three miles away from her parent’s home. Together they worked on the mixed farm and raised two children, Jerry and Marie, who also pitched in to help. Between farming and raising a family, Carole found time for a few part-time jobs … some of them a bit unusual! She was known as the ‘Bluffton egg lady’, often calling herself the ‘crazy egg lady’! She sold fresh farm eggs and pickled eggs by the dozens! She was also the ‘auction truck lady’ for Allen Olson auctions, and she enjoyed meeting many people and sharing farming stories. In her spare time, Carole was a large part of the Bluffton Hall for many years, working in the kitchen with the ladies club, as well as serving as a hall board member. Carole and Frank were big supporters of the Bluffton Hall, helping to organize fall suppers and monthly cabarets! She was also a terrific cook and was renowned for her many home-cooked dishes; and she was a fantastic hostess - a role she absolutely loved! Carole was thrilled whenever she had a house full of family and friends to share food, drink, and music. Many nights after cooking all day, she would join in with her accordion and would play music into the wee hours. Carole worked hard and played hard her whole life. She was not one to say ‘no’ to helping out her neighbours - whether it was helping with farm work, or building the first straw house! She will be dearly missed at home, and in the community. Carole will be forever remembered by her loving family: her son, Jerry (Sheila) Cech of Bluffton and their two children: Kara (Justin Van Heuvel), and Cory; and her daughter, Marie Cech of Bluffton and her two children: Tia, and Trent. She will also be lovingly remembered by her siblings: three brothers, Allen (Cheryl) Sutherland also of Bluffton; Jim (MaryAnn) Sutherland of Calgary; and Don (Marie) Sutherland of Princeton, B.C.; as well as one sister, Kathleen (Rick) Smith of Port Alberni, B.C.; in addition to many nieces, nephews, other family members, and several close friends. Carole was predeceased by her parents, Dave and Ella; and her beloved husband, Frank in 2015. A Public Graveside Service in Celebration of Carole’s Life was held at the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Oke presiding. A time of fellowship and refreshments followed at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rimbey. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Carole Ann Cech entrusted to the care of

Ella Bulych of Gull Lake, Alberta, formerly of Kelliher, Saskatchewan, passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Rimbey, Alberta on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Ella embraced her family with her love, gifts of kindness, and her caring and sharing spirit. She had a twinkle in her smile - and everything she did, she did gracefully. Ella’s quick wit and her fabulous sense of humour will be greatly missed by all. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, family games, fishing, computer games, and puzzles. Most of all, Ella loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. We will forever remember her in sharing her favourite phrase … “Love you to the moon and back.” Ella will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her beloved family: her son, Gerry (Adele) Bulych of Regina, Saskatchewan; and her three daughters: Virginia Pestaluky of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Mary Ann Ross of Strathmore, Alberta; and Sandra (Rick) Slemp of Gull Lake, Alberta; as well as ten cherished grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her siblings: one brother, John (Carol) Dugalo of Oliver, B.C.; and one sister, Olga Bulych of Kelowna, B.C.; in addition to several nieces, nephews, other family members, and many close friends. Ella was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Mary Dugalo; her beloved husband, Mike; her grandson, Stacy; and three sisters: Helen, Pearl, and Anne. Funeral Mass was celebrated at the St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, Kelliher, Saskatchewan on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Father Albert Schmitz, Celebrant. Interment followed in the St. Vladimir Cemetery, Kelliher, Saskatchewan. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Ella’s Memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200 - 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded directly to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Ella Bulych entrusted to the care of

Inez From (nee Sherwood) of Bentley, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the age of 95 years. Inez Agnes Sherwood was born in Lacombe, Alberta in 1924, the first child of Kathleen Parry and Ivan Sherwood. The family eventually expanded to include four more sisters and two brothers. Inez attended the Galbraith School in Lethbridge until the family moved to the Winfield area, where they found themselves a busy life of farming and tending to a number of pigs, cows, chickens, and a team of horses. All the children had to do daily chores, and as the oldest, Inez was in charge of cooking. This was the beginning of becoming an exceptional cook. In the winter, she also had to melt snow for water to wash clothes. Soon the children would attend Norbuck School, which was one-room for Grades 1 to 9. There were many stories of walking 2 ½ miles (one way), cutting through fields in all types of weather, carrying Roger’s Golden Syrup pails which would contain their lunch of a Roger’s syrup sandwich … and maybe an apple for dessert! Luckily, in the winter months these frozen sandwiches would thaw out by lunch time from the warmth of the barrel fire used to heat the classroom. Inez attended the Winfield School before returning to Lethbridge Collegiate. It was there she realized a future career in education, and travelled to Victoria, B.C. to attend Normal School where she received her teaching certificate. Her first teaching position was at Kraus Creek School in Westbridge, B.C., yet another one-room school house for Grades 1 - 8. Inez was an excellent teacher, and proceeded to encourage her kid sister to pass Grade 8. In 1947 a young man, Oliver From, cut and supplied the school with firewood. After a few square dances and do-si-dos together, they were united in marriage in 1949 and moved to a small farm and began raising purebred registered Hereford cattle. In 1960, Oliver and Inez relocated to Calgary to continue ranching before moving north and settling in Bentley in 1963. It was here that Inez created a full life as a farm wife for the next 50 years. She continued with her outstanding cooking skills; providing the hired hands working in the fields with delicious fresh-baked cinnamon buns, and awesome ginger snap cookies. Her bachelor brother was always given an ice cream bucket of cookies to take home with him whenever he stopped by for a visit. A summer tradition was making Christmas cakes, where everyone had to have a stir and make a wish! Birthday cakes were also a joy for Inez to bake! She also had a beautiful garden with lots of veggies and, of course, those favourite ‘to-die-for’ raspberries! Fruit and venison were canned to last over the long, cold winters. Raising chickens provided fresh eggs, while milking cows provided fresh cream and butter. Every day began with the morning ritual of turning on the radio to listen to the weather forecast … a must-know for all involved in the farming industry. Following that, one must not forget to feed the hungry mouths of the cats and dogs waiting at the back door for their breakfast. Then, of course, the wonderful and colorful display of hollyhock plants had to also get their morning drink as well. They provided much pleasure and brightened Inez’s day! Calving time was especially busy. Inez would be decked out in her rubber boots, hat, scarf, gloves, and at least four layers of ‘clothing’ to venture out to the barn at all times of the day and night to help bring a newborn calf into the world. Later, many hours would be spent bottle-feeding those precious little ones. When not tending to the outside world, Inez would be found inside sewing on her treadle Singer sewing machine, crocheting, or reading numerous letters received from her brother who was working in the oilfields in the Middle East. She also had a love of classical music, and at the age of 60 years, she studied and received her piano certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Inez enjoyed life to the fullest and worked very hard at any task set before her. She spent her last years at the Eckville Manor, and will be fondly remembered as kind, warm-hearted, gracious, and friendly. Inez will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her siblings: her brother, Don Parry of Cardston, Alberta; and her two sisters, Illaena Rudy of Ladysmith, B.C.; and Irene Shelfontiuk of Castlegar, B.C.; in addition to her nieces and nephews: Suzanne, Shirlene, Michelle, Illa, Sean, and Rick; as well as many other relatives, and several dear friends. Inez was predeceased by her parents, Kathleen and Ivan Sherwood; her husband, Oliver in 2016; one brother, Menz Sherwood; and two sisters, Peggy Sewell, and Betty Sherwood. A Public Graveside Service in Celebration of Inez’s Life was held at the Bentley Cemetery, Bentley on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Mrs. Sonja McAlpin presiding. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Inez’s Memory may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4C4 (www.heartandstroke.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Just as Inez always extended to everyone her friendly wave and a ‘best wishes’ salutation … we wave back for the very last time. Best wishes, Inez … you will be missed by many. Burial Arrangements for the Late Inez From (nee Sherwood) entrusted to the care of

Annie ‘Ann’ Krossa of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with her loving daughter, Bev by her side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Area Two on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Ann was born at home near Mendham, Saskatchewan. In April, 1943 she moved with her family to a farm east of Rimbey, and in May she turned 14 years old. Ann, along with many of her siblings, were hired out to neighbours doing any job they could get. The days were long and the work was hard. Ann met Henry ‘Hank’ Krossa at the age of 17, and two years later, on October 9, 1948, they were united in marriage. Ann and Hank worked construction and painted houses. They started in Ponoka, and then worked at the barracks at CFB Griesbach in Edmonton, and the homes at CFB Penhold. In 1954 they purchased the Ray Stoner farm on Westlake Road by Gull Lake, and in 1965 they purchased the Ed Ellsworth farm as well, also on Westlake Road. They raised two children, farmed, and kept painting - this time locally. In her lifetime, Ann worked hard in the fields with her father, and then for many years alongside her husband. She also waitressed, cleaned rooms, painted, and had a huge market garden. Ann sold homemade baking, milk, cream, veggies, and eggs to bring in extra income. She also baked and made many meals for family and guests, and was well-known for her exceptional kuchen and delicious donuts! She was also known for her beautifully kept home and yard. Ann loved dancing, a good game of cards, and ice fishing. After her husband passed away, Ann became Don McFadyen’s dance partner, and for five years they entertained in several long-term care facilities. In July of 2012, Ann broke her hip. Her struggles continued between 2012 and 2018, as during this time she broke both of her hips, her leg, and her back. In September, 2018, with the onset of dementia, Ann moved into Rimbey Long Term Care. Throughout her life, Ann always had a strong work ethic. She believed that if you were going to do something - do it to the best of your ability. She was kind, helpful, always welcoming, and possessed a wonderfully wicked sense of humour. She loved her family unconditionally, and they, in turn, loved her. She will be missed and forever remembered. Ann will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter, Beverly Dorey; her daughter-in-law, Brenda Krossa; and her two precious grandchildren: Jason, and Michelle (Kyle Fodor). She will also be lovingly remembered by her sister, Edna Schmidt; her sisters-in-law: Thordis Bailie (Don), Marie Liner, and Marg Brunner; her brothers-in-law: Fred (Eileen) Krossa, Al (Diane) Krossa; and Roger Ezeard; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, many other relatives, and a host of cherished friends. Ann was predeceased by her parents, Gottlieb and Susanna Reis; her beloved husband, Henry; her son, Dan; her son-in-law, Ernie Hudon; and her dancing partner, Don McFadyen. She was also predeceased by a large extended family: two brothers: Joe (Elsie) Reis, and Fred Reis; four sisters: Mary Odenbach (Albert), Kay Kozak (Allan), Rose Parker (Bill), and Elsie Neutzling (Ken); her mother and father-in-law, Hilda and Adolf Krossa; sisters-in-law: Martha Hill, Alma Kristensen (Paul), Ida Perry (Chuck), and Emma Ezeard; and her brothers-in-law: Paul (Gwladys) Krossa, Harry Liner, and John Brunner. With respect for Ann’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. Interment will take place in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Ann’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Annie ‘Ann’ Krossa entrusted to the care of

Alan Forbes of Bentley, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Area Three on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Alan was the biggest Toronto Maple Leafs enthusiast ~ and quite likely, the most dedicated fan of ‘Leaf Nation’ in all of Canada! He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his son, Corey Forbes of Red Deer; his daughter, Tabitha (Dave) Miller of Bentley; as well as two cherished grandchildren: Nicole (Johnny), and Darien (Tanya); and three precious great grandchildren: Aiden, Makayla, and Porsha. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by three sisters: Bonnie (Sandy), Ruth (Art), and Joan (Conrad), all of Ontario; numerous nieces and nephews; and his two special friends, Patrick and John, of whom Alan greatly treasured for their camaraderie. Alan was predeceased by his parents; James and Inez; and three brothers: Danny, Donny, and Jimmy. A heartfelt thank you is extended to the nursing staff of Area Three for their compassionate and warm-hearted care. Your many kindnesses enabled Alan’s home to be friendly and comfortable, and your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. With respect for Alan’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in his memory may be made directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Suite #150, 9405 - 50 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2T4 (www.mssociety.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Alan Forbes entrusted to the care of

Mark Wilhelm of Bentley, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 96 years. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Inge; his stepson, Jerry Labis of Edmonton; and one step-grandson. He will also be lovingly remembered by numerous other relatives, and many close friends. Mark was predeceased by his parents; one brother, Frank Stumpf; and one sister, Mary Roder. With respect for Mark’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Mark’s Memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Mark Wilhelm entrusted to the care of

Iva M. Kimberley of Rimbey, Alberta, formerly of Sechelt, B.C., passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Iva will be remembered by her two sons, Kent (Christina) Indseth of Nanaimo, B.C.; and Kerry (Teresa) Indseth of Vancouver, B.C.; and her daughter, Tracy Richards of Kelowna, B.C.; as well as five grandchildren, and one great grandson. She will also be remembered by three sisters: Doris Porter of Ontario; Sybil Blair also of Ontario; and Billie McNutt of Rocky Mountain House; her sister-in-law, Millie Ouderkirk of Cloverdale, B.C.; in addition to many nieces and nephews, other family members, and cherished friends. Because Iva made friends so easily, she had many far and wide! She was quick-witted, and possessed a great sense of humor. Iva was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Clara Ouderkirk; two brothers, Keith and Dale; and two sisters, Ruth Cramb and Lorna Reightley. With respect for Iva’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Iva M. Kimberley entrusted to the care of

Alice Steele of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Long Term Care on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Alice will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her beloved husband of 64 years, Howard; and her loving family: her two sons, Kent (Freda) Steele of Gleniffer Lake, Alberta; and Reg (Jenny) Steele of Red Deer; her daughter, Karen (Dennis) Bryanton of Rimbey; and her daughter-in-law, Cindy Hansen of Whitecourt; as well as nine cherished grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother, Tom (Charmaine) Kinch of Chilliwack, B.C.; and two sisters, Fran Yule (Murray Foster) of Strathmore; and Darlene (Barry) Ferguson of Brant, Alberta; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other family members, and many close friends. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Gertrude Kinch; and her son, Allan Steele in 2004. A Public Gathering of Family and Friends in Celebration of Alice’s Life was held at the Rimbey Drop-In Centre, 5110 - 53 Avenue, Rimbey on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Alice’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre ~ Long Term Care, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Alice Steele entrusted to the care of

Alice Picketts of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Long Term Care on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Alice was born in Rimbey on February 9, 1932. Following high school she met her first husband, John MacDonald and they had four children: Nick, Jean, Rick, and John. They lived in the Niagara region of Ontario in St. Catharines and Queenston. Alice and John divorced, and in 1974 Alice was united in marriage to Russell Picketts. They were married for over 45 years and enjoyed many adventures together. Alice loved to garden and travel. She also took great pleasure in spending many years in Rimbey at the Drop-In Centre, floor curling and playing bridge. Alice and Russell spent endless hours with their grandchildren and children; traveling to B.C., Ontario, and throughout Alberta. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Alice will be lovingly remembered by her beloved husband, Russell; her children: Nick (Charlotte) MacDonald of St. Catharines, Ontario; Jean (Roman) Bachynsky of West Kelowna, B.C.; Rick (Sandy) MacDonald of Lake Country, B.C.; and John (Cora) MacDonald of Niagara Falls, Ontario; as well as nine grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by Russell’s children: Annette (Gary) Carmichael of Calgary; Colleen (Ken) Parker also of Calgary; and Brian (Ann) Picketts of Edmonton; in addition to eight additional grandchildren, eleven additional great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and many dear friends. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Sarah Wilson; Russell’s son, Dwayne Picketts; her brothers: Roy, Alan, Dan, Herb, and Ran; and her sisters: Roxy, Eileen, and Janet. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Alice’s Life was held at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 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 Alice’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre ~ Area One, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Alice Picketts entrusted to the care of

Barb Burby of Innisfail, Alberta, formerly of Bluffton, Alberta, passed away very peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice Society, Red Deer on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the age of 77 years. She was born in Ontario and relocated to Alberta in 1973, where she resided until her passing. Barb will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by her beloved husband and best friend, Brian; her three sons: Michael (Denise) Georgeff of Menominee, Michigan; Kevin (Bev) Georgeff of Wetaskiwin; and Scott Georgeff of Ponoka; and her stepdaughter, Donita (Vince) Fowler of Calgary; as well as five cherished grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. She will also be lovingly remembered by her special friends, Lil and Keith Kendrew of Rimbey; in addition to several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many additional close friends. Barb was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Headley Mayors; and her sister, Betty. A Private Family Service will take place at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Barb’s Memory may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3S6 (www.reddeerhospice.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Barb Burby entrusted to the care of

Jim Stutheit of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Acute Care on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Jim was born in Rimbey, where he was raised and obtained his schooling. He enjoyed farming for many years in Rimbey and area, and together with his wife, Rose they raised their family and worked hard on the farm. In 1988, Jim and Rose retired and moved to Enderby, B.C. where Jim followed his passion for carpentry and building beautiful log furniture. They later relocated to Dawson Creek, B.C. in 1995, and built log homes and a school for the Hutterite Colony in the area. In 2001, Jim and Rose moved back to Rimbey where they resided until his passing. Jim will forever be remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife, Rose; and his two sons, Wesley (Bonnie) Stutheit of Westlock, and their children: Livia, and Aleta; and Mark (Tamara) Stutheit of Rimbey, and their children: Kaylea, Kendra, and Chloe. He will also be lovingly remembered by his brother, Ted (Joan) Stutheit of Rimbey; and his sister, Marilyn (Ray) Bosh of Lethbridge; in addition to many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Jean and Alvin Stutheit. With respect for Jim’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Jim’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Jim Stutheit entrusted to the care of

Murray Polushin of Calgary, Alberta, formerly of Rimbey, Alberta, passed away quietly at the Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Murray will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother, Mark (Deborah) Polushin of Rimbey; and his four sisters: Connie Jensen (Edwin Erickson) of Buck Creek; Mary (Kris) Ormberg of Rimbey; Beth Polushin (Hugh Smith) also of Rimbey; and Margie Polushin of Edmonton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other family members, and many close friends. Murray was predeceased by his parents, Annie and Mike Polushin. A Private Family Gathering will take place at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Murray’s Memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Murray Polushin entrusted to the care of

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Donald John Noble of Rimbey, Alberta. Donald passed away quietly at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Born on March 17, 1927 at Acme, Alberta, Donald was the first son born to Wes and Maria Noble. In April, 1934, the family moved from Acme to a quarter of land east of Rimbey. Donald started his schooling at the Delf School in Acme, and finished his education at the Wooddale School near Rimbey. Donald bought the family farm in 1945, and in February of 1952 he was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Evelyn Starozik. This union was blessed with four children: Wayne in 1956, Jim in 1961, Ken in 1963, and Karen in 1965. For many years, Donald was active in the area doing custom brushing and breaking with his brother, Hardy. In the late 1940s he started Don Noble Trucking; hauling lumber, posts, grain, machinery, gravel, and drill mud to well sites, as well as livestock to several auction markets throughout Central Alberta. In 1981, he was even recognized by CFCW radio station as the ‘trucker of the day’! In the late 1940s and 1950s, Donald also did some sawmilling in the winter months, and in the early ‘80s he even obtained a working sawmill and would happily cut wood for his friends and neighbours. In 1989 Donald’s son, Jim moved back to Rimbey to farm alongside his dad, and that continued right to the day of his passing. Cattle had also been a large part of Donald’s life for over 60 years; and in 2007, at the age of 80 years, the decision was made to sell the cattle and continue with a grain and forage operation. Donald could be seen quite often raking hay, hauling bales, or harrowing mole hills. Whether it was fishing and hunting with family, or just being outside on the quad enjoying what the farm had to offer, Donald took great pleasure in being outdoors. He absolutely loved when family and friends stopped by for a visit, and his story-telling and shared experiences of the past were always memorable. Donald’s love of life will be deeply missed. Donald leaves to mourn his passing his loving family, his sons: Wayne (Karen), Jim (Donna), and Ken (Cheryl); and his daughter, Karen (Keith) Kreil; as well as 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by two brothers: Bill (Sadie), and Johnny (Sharon); and three sisters: Joy (Lloyd) Sheils, Jessie (Robert) Gates, and Rosie Smithson (Delbert); in addition to many nieces and nephews, additional relatives, and a host of special friends. Donald was predeceased by his parents, Wes and Maria; his beloved wife, Evelyn; his daughter-in-law, Laurel; his granddaughter, Jenny; his great granddaughter, Rowen; one brother, Hardy; one sister, Evangeline; and several other cherished family members. In heartfelt appreciation, the family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the Rimbey Hospital for every kindness they extended to Donald, and the wonderful care they provided to him during his stay. With respect for Donald’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Donald’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre ~ Long Term Care, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Donald John Noble entrusted to the care of

Wayne Curtis Hanna of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his son, Anthony Hanna (Kyla Berry) of Victoria, B.C.; two daughters, Caroline Hanna (Kelly Moorman) of Red Deer; and Leslie Baird of Vancouver, B.C.; as well as four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He will also be lovingly remembered by his stepchildren: Warren Young of Lillooet, B.C.; Denise Riggs of Chilliwack, B.C.; and Racheal Riggs of Abbotsford, B.C.; in addition to three step-grandchildren, six step-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Erland and Tillie; one brother and two sisters. With respect for Wayne’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Wayne Curtis Hanna entrusted to the care of

Denise Vinten of Hoadley, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Acute Care on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the age of 52 years. Denise will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her friend and partner, Ken Smillie of Hoadley; her loving son, Nathan Geddert (Haley Grundy) of Red Deer; and her sister, Debbie (Jerry) Moos of Eckville; as well as other family members, and many treasured friends. With respect for Denise’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Denise Vinten entrusted to the care of

Dorothy Lee Kowalzik of Rimbey, Alberta passed away quietly at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Acute Care on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her beloved husband and best friend, Walter; and her daughter, Bonny (Ken) Olson of Rimbey; as well as five grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. She will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her brother, Jim Wiley of Okotoks; her brother-in-law, Jim Cottrell of Calgary; in addition to Walter’s family; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends. Dorothy was predeceased by her son, Pat; and an infant son. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Dorothy’s Life was held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Schultz officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Dorothy’s Memory may be made directly to the Zion Lutheran Church, Box 133, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Dorothy Lee Kowalzik entrusted to the care of

Thyra V. Dodd (nee Kellgren) of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Thyra will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Russ; her two sons, Slade Dodd of Beaumont; and Travis (Carol) Dodd of Drayton Valley; and her daughter, Tammy Dodd of Edmonton; as well as three cherished grandchildren: Kayla, Julie, and Leah. She will also be lovingly remembered by her mother, Ivy Kellgren of Rimbey; her three brothers: Arnold (Margaret) Kellgren of Drayton Valley; Dwight (Rita) Kellgren of Alder Flats; and Arvid (Patsy) Kellgren of Camrose; and her sister in-law, Maida Kellgren of Beaumont; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and many close friends. Thyra was predeceased by her father, Al in 2007; and her brother, Viego in 2014. A Gathering of Family and Friends in Celebration of Thyra’s Life was held at the Alder Flats Community Centre, Alder Flats on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Thyra’s Memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Thyra V. Dodd (nee Kellgren) entrusted to the care of

Paul Raymond Lees of Rimbey, Alberta, formerly of Winfield and Red Deer, passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Area One on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Paul’s career included employment as a mechanic at several farm machinery businesses; as well as being the City of Red Deer Fire Department’s first mechanic, maintaining all the emergency vehicles and equipment. When he wasn’t working, Paul enjoyed golfing and fishing as often as possible. Lapidary became his retirement hobby, and he could be found at many farmer’s markets selling his jewellery. The Lees Family would like to thank the staff in Area One at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre for their excellent care of Paul. Paul will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children: Doug of Rimbey; Brian (Therese) of Calgary; Sid of Bassano, Alberta; Karen (Terry) of Winfield; and David of Airdrie. He will also be remembered by his four grandchildren: Matt (Marla) of Winfield; Phil (Lynette) of Rimbey; Elizabeth (Matsu) of Olds; and Adam (Briana) of Calgary; as well as his six great grandchildren. Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife, Fannie in 2017. An Informal Gathering of Family and Friends in Celebration of Paul’s Life was held at the Yeoford Community Hall, northeast of Winfield (at the intersection of Township Road 470 and Range Road 31), on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Interment followed the luncheon in the Bunker Hill Cemetery, Winfield. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Paul’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre ~ Long Term Care, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Paul Raymond Lees entrusted to the care of

Marie Olson of Rimbey, Alberta, 96 years young, passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. She was very special - and her light will forever be missed. Marie was born on March 8, 1923 at Bluffton, into the family of George and Eliza Donnelly. When she was 14 years old, she left home to finish her high school education at St. Joseph’s Convent, a catholic boarding school in Red Deer. Marie attended the Convent for three years. After her graduation, she became a teacher and taught one year at the Dakota School near Crestomere, then one year at the Rutherford School east of Tees. Marie married Richard Olson (or Dick Olson to all who knew him) on December 23, 1944 in Prince George, B.C. Dick was an enlisted man and his company was stationed in Prince George for six months. At that time, Marie worked as a cashier at the Bank of Montreal. At the end of W.W. II, Marie and Dick settled down in the town of Rimbey. They owned Dick’s Garage, a mechanic shop, and raised a family of 14 children on a farm south of Rimbey. Marie excelled at caring for sick or injured children, bookkeeping, managing monster gardens, organizing to-do lists for each child after school, and cooking huge meals for her family and friends. Marie and Dick travelled and camped extensively throughout Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, and the southwest United States for 15 years. Marie found great pleasure in her involvement with the Catholic Women’s League, the Symond’s Ladies Club, Amnesty International, as a tutor for the Canadian Literacy Guild, a treasurer for St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, and a member of the Rimbey Drop-In Centre. She also had a passion for watching baseball games, reading, playing Scrabble, jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, and completing the Weekender crossword puzzle from the Saturday edition of the Edmonton Journal each week. The last eight months of Marie’s life were spent in the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. Even through this trying time, she displayed a tremendous faith in God, a smile for all who visited her, and a thankfulness and respect for her many caregivers. Marie was a treasure who will be missed by all the souls she has touched through her travels in this life. The Olson Family extends a special thank you to Dr. deBruyn and the many caregivers of the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, in Acute Care and Extended Care, who helped to make our “little mother’s” final hospital stay a comfortable one. Marie will be lovingly remembered by her family: Maurice and Linda, Len and Wendy, Duane, Leanne and Ken, Sharon and Warren, Denyse, Rick and Carla, Valerie and Dennis, Greg and Carol, Melanie and Bert, Laurie and Brian, David and Teresa, Mary, Bonnie and Hawkeye, Elaine, and J.P; as well as her 89 cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren; her sister, Leona and Jim; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and her many special friends. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Eliza; her beloved husband, Richard; her sons, Brian and Gary; her brothers: Francis, Nelson, Joe, David, and Gilbert; and her sister, Fidelas. Relatives and friends were invited to a Prayer Vigil which was held at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. with the Reverend Father Dan Gurnick presiding. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Bluffton. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Marie’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com); or to St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Box 8, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Marie Olson entrusted to the care of

Ann Lien of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Ann will always be remembered and greatly missed by her loving family: her two daughters, Angela Fawcett (Randall Simonson) of Red Deer; and Liza Fawcett of Rimbey; as well as twelve cherished grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother, Matt (Lorna) Hayes of Ontario; two sisters, Blanche Stevens of Red Deer; and Patsy Pankhurst also of Ontario; and her very special friends: Linda, Dave, and Keith Kenney; and Allan Nadeau, all of Rimbey; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, and many other family members and close friends. Ann was predeceased by her parents, Lillian and Wilfred Hayes; her beloved husband, Ralph in 2006; her daughter, Melanie Fawcett in 2018; and seven brothers and five sisters. With respect for Ann’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Ann’s Memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Ann Lien entrusted to the care of

Ken Johnston of Buck Lake, Alberta passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Ken will be forever remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife, Irene; and his loving family: Miles (Eleanor) Johnston of Winfield; Riley Johnston (Debbie Hall) of Buck Lake; Brian (Marg) Johnston of Terrace, B.C.; Kevin (Jessica) Johnston of Winfield; Lori (Darryl) Darby of Stony Plain; Linnette (Tony) Abbott of San Antonio, Texas; and Terri (Paul) Coulas of Grande Prairie; as well as eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister, Fern (Lloyd) Edwards of Blackfalds; in addition to numerous other relatives and many dear friends. Ken was predeceased by his parents; his son, Wendall; and one brother, Wilfred. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in the Poplar Valley Cemetery, Winfield. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Ken’s Memory may be made directly to the Winfield Community Health Centre ~ Home Care, Box 114, Winfield, Alberta T0C 2X0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Ken Johnston entrusted to the care of

James ‘Jim’ David Goodspeed of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 55 years. James will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his parents: his mother, Sharon and Leonard Marshall of Bluffton; his father, Ray Goodspeed of Hoadley; in addition to his two brothers, Steve (Teresa) Goodspeed of Rimbey; and Rick Goodspeed of Hoadley; as well as his niece, Kendra; and two nephews, Jesse and Kyle. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of James’ Life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rimbey on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Greg Rathjen officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in James’ Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late James ‘Jim’ David Goodspeed entrusted to the care of

Brian Duncan Mooney of Buck Lake, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the age of 71 years. With an amazing smile and his great, sarcastic sense of humor, Brian loved to laugh. He lived life to the fullest, and was happiest when in the company of his family and friends sharing many stories. An avid fan of the Calgary Flames and the Stampeders, Brian took great pleasure in teasing his mother and father-in-law whenever Edmonton lost. He loved to play pool, and relax and listen to good music, often singing along. Brian enjoyed his profession as a mortgage broker alongside his wife in the little cabin on the lake. This was one of his favorite places to be, where he could fish and spend quality time by the water. He also loved to travel and share those experiences with all the kids. Brian was a proud father and grandfather, and loved his family deeply. If you were fortunate enough to have a special place in his heart, that was a very special place to be. Brian will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his beloved wife and best friend, Danelle; three sons, Shawn Mooney of Airdrie; Cody Brown (Emma Thomas) of Red Deer; and Shae Brown (Karina Cross) also of Red Deer; and one daughter, Kacie Brown of Buck Lake; as well as six treasured grandchildren: Jayden, Taylor, Brent, Aiden, Enzee, and Judah. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother, Gary (Janet) Mooney; and his sister, Maureen (Bill) Chapman, both of Ontario; in addition to many other close family members and friends. Brian was predeceased by his parents, Dianne and Cam; and his son, Brent. With respect for Brian’s wishes, no formal funeral service was held. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Brian Duncan Mooney entrusted to the care of

Joanne Marshall of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the age of 58 years. Joanne will be forever remembered and greatly missed by her loving family: her two sons, Shane, and Jaime (Rochelle); and her daughter, Jessie all of Rimbey; as well as four precious grandchildren: Braydan, Briana, Nevaeh and Aubree. She will also be remembered and sadly missed by Jaime’s father, Brian ‘Ben’ of Rimbey; several other family members; and many, many close and cherished friends. Joanne was predeceased by her parents, Gil and Jacqueline Wiseman. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Joanne’s Life was held at the Vern Poffenroth Memorial Arena, 5109 - 54 Street, Rimbey on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. with Mr. Chad Beagle hosting. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Joanne’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Minor Hockey Association, Box 896, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Joanne Marshall entrusted to the care of

‘Brian’ Frederick Ross of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Brian will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his best friend and companion, Patricia; his son, Scott (Candice) Ross of Bluffton and their children: Casey, Chloe, and Ella; and his daughter, Tresa (Troy) Lowe of Rimbey and their children: Breanne, Brooke, Avery, and Adison. He will also be lovingly remembered by his mother, Margaret Dykmans of Calgary; and his four siblings: sister, Laura (Lyle) Folkman of Calgary; sister, Paula (Randy) Stroobant of Calgary; new-found brother, Robert (Kendra) Fleckenstein of Medicine Hat; and new-found sister, Natasha (Jim) Walton also of Calgary; as well as many other close friends and family members. Brian was predeceased by his father, Frank; and one brother, Leonard. A Celebration of Brian’s Life was held at the Rimbey Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Grant Rainey officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Brian’s Memory may be made directly to Kids in Sports, c/o Janet Stout, Box 655, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late ‘Brian’ Frederick Ross entrusted to the care of

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Pearl Joyce Stout on Wednesday, April 3, 2019; beloved wife of 61 years to James Bradley Stout, and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Pearl was born on January 3, 1939 to William and Sadie Grundy, the second youngest of seven children. She was born into the pioneer lifestyle and grew up on a farm west of Rimbey. Pearl worked as a nurse’s aide, and for a period of time worked at both the Rimbey and Eckville hospitals. She was united in marriage to the love of her life and her best friend, James Stout on October 25, 1957 at the Rimbey United Church, with the wedding dance held at the Last West Hall. Pearl and James moved to the farm she grew up on in the fall of 1958, where they raised their six children: Boyd, Tony, Lorne, Wade, Diane, and Stacy. Pearl was dedicated to her family and the farm. She had a kind and generous heart, and was always willing to help out friends and neighbours. She loved all animals; especially dogs, bottle-fed calves ~ her “bottle babies”, and birds. Pearl’s cooking skills were unsurpassed ~ her fried chicken and pumpkin pie are legend! She also loved to listen to music and sing along with sparkling green eyes, red hair, and laughter! She especially enjoyed dancing with her love, Jim. Pearl is welcomed into heaven above by her angels: her son, Wade; her brothers: Bill, Tom, and Fred; and by her parents, Sadie and William. Rest peacefully, Little Red. We know that we will see you again and that your spirit is with Wade now, as well as with other loved ones who have passed before. Until we meet again, you will always be held in our hearts. Pearl is survived by her loving family: her husband, James ‘Jim’; her sons: Boyd (Kathy), Tony (Jenny), and Lorne; and her daughters: Diane (Mark), and Stacy (Barry); as well as fifteen precious grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and her treasured sisters: Janet, Anita, and Grace. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Pearl’s Life was held at the Rimbey United Church on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Margaret Lange and Pastor Terry Oke officiating. Pearl was laid to rest with her son, Wade in a Private Family Interment Service at the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Pearl’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Pearl Joyce Stout entrusted to the care of

Dale Christianson of Bluffton, Alberta passed away at his home on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 67 years. Dale was born on March 13, 1952 in Hanna, Alberta, and lived on what is now the Calgary Stampede Horse Ranch. In 1958 he moved to Chinook, Alberta; where his family had cows, horses, and farmed. Dale was united in marriage to Gloria in 1992, and welcomed two step-daughters into his life. During the summer of 1993, the four of them moved to Bluffton where he continued to raise cows and to further expand his passion for horses. Dale was actively supportive in community events in both Chinook and Rimbey; such as playing cards, rodeos, dances, brandings, and many other events. Dale will be forever remembered and sadly missed by his loving family: Lynette (Phil) Wheale and their children: Grady, Kecia, and Corbin of Rimbey; and Candice (Jason) Bennink and their children: Cayden, Lexi, and Keanen, also of Rimbey. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his two sisters, Patsy (Brian) Walton; and Terry-Anne (Bob) Cockburn, both of Hanna; as well as several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many close friends. Dale was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Doreen Christianson. A Gathering of Family and Friends in Celebration of Dale’s Life was held at the Bluffton Community Hall, Bluffton on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Stan Skeels hosting. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Dale’s Memory may be made directly to Kids in Sports, c/o Janet Stout, Box 655, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0. Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Cremation Arrangements for the Late Dale Christianson entrusted to the care of