All Obituaries

On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Mary Lynn Brackley loving mother of two children passed away in St. Albert, Alberta at the age of 67.   Mary Lynn was born January 4, 1952 in Drumheller, Alberta to Winston and Jennie DeMille. In 1972 she met and married her husband David Henry Brackley in Lethbridge, AB. They raised two sons Colin and Todd.   Mary Lynn had a passion for all sports. She bragged to Carter her eldest grandson on winning the Provincial title for basketball, and her...

Anthony Michael Kollman March 11, 1938 ~ October 2, 2019   Anthony Michael, beloved husband of Jeanette Kollman passed away suddenly on October 2, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Tony was born March 11, 1938 to John & Katie Kollman and was the youngest of 5 children.  He grew up in Major, Saskatchewan.  During this time, he developed a love and passion for baseball, golf and hockey. Tony received his education at St. Thomas College and the University of...

JAFFRAY Peter December 9, 1931 ~ October 1, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Jaffray on Monday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Peter is survived by his wife Mildred, their children, Keith, Kathleen (Fred), Karen (Rodney) and Elden (Laurie) and grandchildren, Brandy, Trina, Paul, Sara, Anne, Peter, Andrew, Steve and Alexander. He is also survived by his brothers, Gerald (Murium) and Lawrence (Carol); sister, Roseabelle; and sister-in-law,...

McCuaig Joan (Friedley) (Franciotti)   February 23, 1943 - September 16, 2019   Joan (Friedley) (Franciotti) McCuaig passed away, with family by her side September 16, 2019, due to complications from dementia. She was born in Hanna, Alberta, February 23,1943, oldest of 5 to Elmer and Pauline Friedley (predeceased). Joan survived by her siblings: Judy Kuhnert (brother-in-law Doug predeceased), Gordon Friedley (partner Kathy), Garry Friedley (partner Barb) and Doug Friedley...

Henry Barborka January 19, 1930 ~ September 14, 2019 Henry Barborka passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Drumheller Health Centre on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Henry Thomas Barborka was just nine years old when World War 11 broke out.  Henry spent his early teens working as a chimney sweep, surviving the Nazi Occupation and then the Russian Oppression.  After two failed attempts to escape Poland, he finally made it by swimming...

HERZOG, Gloria Swainston Gloria Herzog (nee Trout) passed away peacefully in Calgary with her children by her side at the age of 85 on September 13, 2019. Gloria was the 4th of 15 children born to Frank and Erma Trout, growing up on the family farm south of Big Valley and adjacent to the Imperial Ranch. Gloria completed her schooling in Delia and then progressed to the Teachers Training program in Calgary, following which she taught Grades 1 through 9 at Surprise School.  The...

BROADHURST Des   September 13, 2019   Des Broadhurst beloved husband of Tess Broadhurst passed away on September 13, 2019 at the age of 88. Affectionately called Des by all who knew him well, was born in England, where he joined the Royal Navy at the age of 17 in 1948. Des retired from the Navy at the age of 42 in 1973 after 25 years of service. Soon after leaving the navy he immigrated to Canada with his wife Tess and two sons Simon and Mark. Des often worked in...

Oscar William Clark – July 25, 1932 – September 9, 2019 With sad hearts, we announce Oscar’s peaceful passing on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 87 years. He will be forever missed by his wife of 62 years, Marguerite and their 4 children, Lorie(Brian), Rod(Jacalyn), Dale(Glenda) and Doug(Katie). Oscar will also be sadly missed by his 7 grandchildren and 7 great grand children. Michele and Tony Schimmel and their children Austin(Jackie) and Joshua. Michael and...

Douglas Edward Munk Jensen October 3, 1940 ~ September 8, 2019 Doug passed away on Sunday, September 8th, 2019 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Doug is survived by his wife Veronica, his children, Mike (Tammy),  Marcie (Darcy), Trevor (Karen), Kyle (Shawna), Veronica’s daughters, Serena (Douglas), Mona (Merv), grandchildren; Matt (Jenna), Stephanie (Brandin), Tyler (Whitney), Jeff (Krystina), Chanelle (Mitch), Shelby (Adam), Taylor (Seth),...

John Iver Olsen  Nov 14, 1939 - Sept 7, 2019     John Iver Olsen passed away peacefully in the Drumheller Hospital Sept 7, 2019 with his family by his side. John was born in Drumheller and lived on the farm near Morrin.  He was the youngest of George and Louise Olsen and brother to June, Orville, Ivan and Alf.  John is survived by his wife Paige, their four children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, brothers Orville (Marj), Alf (Marj), and many nieces...