All Obituaries

Klaas Jan Stol of East Coulee, beloved husband of Dana Lee, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 at the age of 62 years.  Klaas was born in Drumheller to parents Annemarie Helge Stol and Klaas Jan Stol. Growing up in East Coulee and attending school primarily in Drumheller, Klaas was the eldest of five siblings. He worked from an early age finishing concrete with his father, eventually taking over the business, East Coulee Concrete.  Klaas has been a pillar of the community...

Stephen Bert McGougan July 16, 1935 - March 21, 2024 Marlene Lorraine McGougan September 27, 1944 - March 17, 2016 Together again Steve was born to Albert & Lilly McGougan on July 16, 1935, and passed peacefully in his sleep on March 21, 2024.  He was raised on the family farm near Trochu, Alberta. The youngest of 7 siblings, he seemed to be the prankster of the family. He had convinced his one sister that dessert should always be eaten before the main meal. Dad had many...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Darren Gerald Wolf, 52, on March 20, 2024. Darren was the second born of three sons to Sandy and David Wolf of Morrin on June 7, 1971. He attended Morrin School and during that time enjoyed playing many sports, especially hockey. Darren married the love of his life, Tracy Nelson, on May 20, 1995 in Delia. They have two daughters, Caitlin and Nicole. Though Darren was outnumbered by girls in the house, he loved the three of...

Kenneth Frederick Pearce July 31, 1930 ~ March 19, 2024 It is great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ken Pearce on March 19, 2024 at Memory Lane/Continuing Care (Drumheller) surrounded by his loving family at the age of 93 years. Ken was born July 31, 1930 in Kidderminster, England.  Ken married Georgina Evans on February 11, 1967 in Kidderminster.  The couple immigrated to Canada in 1968, settling in the Drumheller valley.  Their first child Sharon was born in 1969,...

Konrad Werner Grabner December 13,1928 -March 12, 2024 Irma Pipke Grabner January 24, 1934- April 3, 2016 Together again  Much loved by daughters Irene, Bernice, and Janet Grabner (John Dahm), grandchildren Jasmin Dahm (Travis), Eddie Dahm, Alex Grabner (Dan) and great-grandchildren Chloe, Brady and Kaleb.                 Mom and Dad were born in Bavaria, Germany. They met at 18 and 24 years old and bravely...

Ken Ho Mah January 4, 1938 ~ March 11, 2024 86 years of age It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Ho Mah, longtime resident of the Drumheller Valley on March 11, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta at the Wing Kei Care Centre with his family by his side. Ken was born on January 4, 1938, Canton, China.  He took his schooling in Canton and Alberta.  Ken emigrated to Canada in 1950 settling in the Drumheller Valley.  He and his partners took over the Diana...

CHRISTENSEN – Harry Anthony Christensen of Dalum Alberta passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, at the age of 98 years. Harry was born April 23, 1925, on the family farm homesteaded by his father in 1920. He never married and had no children of his own, but he was a beloved uncle to 16 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Jens and Elizabeth Christensen, brother Joe Christensen, and sisters Mary Gundersen, Fran Dixon, and Dorothy Whittaker. Harry was a kind and...

Obituary-Kenneth John Long December 11, 1957, to March 6, 2024 Kenneth John Long was born to Ivan and Mary Long in Drumheller, Alberta on December 11, 1957, and raised on the family farm north of Delia. Ken graduated from Delia High School in 1976 and then took a trip in 1987 to Australia as part of a farm work experience exchange. He truly enjoyed the trip and the different operations that he was employed at.  The agricultural way of life was central to Ken for much of his life. Ken...

Charles “Ed” Edward Butt February 13, 1955 ~ February 27, 2024 Ed Butt beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away suddenly on February 27, 2024 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico at the age of 69 years. Ed Butt was born on February 13, 1955, in Drumheller, Alberta to Angela & Charles Butt.  Ed attended St. Anthony’s Catholic school from kindergarten to grade nine and graduating from Drumheller Composite High School in 1973.  He worked as a...

John Bela Szabo March 17, 1959 ~ February 21, 2024 Mr. John Szabo of Wayne, Alberta beloved husband of Georganna Moore passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at the age of 64 years in Three Hills Health Centre, Three Hills, Alberta. John was born in Teck, Ontario to Anton & Elizabeth Horvath.  He was adopted by Mr. & Mrs. Szabo. John enjoyed cooking, golf, darts, gardening, and fishing.  He was a glazier by trade for forty plus years.  His cooking was...