All Obituaries

RONALD GORDON CULSHAW Ron was born in Drumheller on January 12, 1948. He married his childhood sweetheart Linda in 1968 and they moved to Calgary in 1969 where they raised 3 children, John Culshaw, Kathy Culshaw and Rob Culshaw. Ron took his schooling in Drumheller and received a Masters in Sheet Metal from SAIT in 1970. While in Calgary Ron worked for several heating outfits as well as ATCO for a few years and spent his leisure time coaching hockey, baseball and a senior girl’s...

Day, Ethel Margaret of Drumheller. Jeff's beloved wife and partner of 72 years passed away on September 11, 2023 just 6 days short of her 94th birthday. Lovingly remembered by daughter Suzanne (Terry) Vermunt, son Francis; three grandchildren - Alexandra (Jim) Martin, Joanne Vermunt, and Jon (Arne) Vermunt; 2 great grandchildren - Mitchell Vermunt and Stevie Vermunt and 1 great, great granddaughter, Casey. Ethel grew up in rural Somerset England during the second world war. She...

Husband, Dad, Uncle, Opa; Gerald Patrick Foesier, born December 28, 1942, died September 9, 2023. Wife, Mom, Aunt, Oma; Lorraine Victoria Foesier (McLean), born May 24, 1940, died September 9, 2023. Gerald and Lorraine lived the majority of their life together on the farm on Hiway 56 near Rumsey and Rowley.  Lorraine moved from Calgary to live on the farm with Gerald.  In 1968, November 9th they were married. On November 9th they would have celebrated their 55th wedding...

Beverley Ann (Briggs) McArthur August 25, 1940 ~ August 30, 2023 With deep sadness we announce the passing of Beverley “Bev” Ann McArthur. Bev was born and raised in Drumheller and after completing High School she moved to Calgary where she raised her family, worked, established life and made many long friendships.  Upon retirement she returned to Drumheller to live.  She enjoyed the quieter pace and gained many new friendships through her community involvement:...

Lydia Auguste Obst September 26, 1924 ~ August 14, 2023 On Friday, August 25, 2023 Lydia Auguste Obst (nee Ulinski) beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed peacefully with her daughter Gisela at her side, at the age of 98 years. Lydia was born September 26, 1924 in Drobnitz, Kreis, Osterode (East Prussia) and raised on a 62 acre mixed farm.  Towards the end of WW11, as the Russians advanced into North Poland, the Ulinski family fled to Germany and eventually, as a...

Eileena Mae Litwin (Known as Mae), born on May 25, 1940, in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada, passed away peacefully in her bed after a long battle with dementia on August 25, 2023, in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Mae was the daughter of Herbert and Hazel Hanson, and the beloved wife of Harry Litwin,; whom she met while running the Boundary Bell Café in Saskatchewan in the early 90’s.  Mae was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Lloyd, Harry and Roy, and her...

Mr. Brian Arthur Boe of Drumheller, beloved husband of Gaye Boe passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at the Drumheller Hospital at the age of 78 years. Brian was born to Hans and Erna Boe on November 29, 1944, in Drumheller, Alberta.  Brian took his early schooling at Blue Spring School in Dalum, then the new school in Dalum until grade nine.  He then went to Hussar High School and graduated from Drumheller High School.  Brian attended S.A.I.T. prior to...

Kelisha Marie Archer (Bertsch) April 4, 1987 - August 18, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kelisha on August 18, 2023, at the age of 36 years.  She will be missed by her loving family. There will be a memorial service for Kelisha on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at the Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, Three Hills, Alberta with Pastor Leon officiating.  The family invites everyone to stay and join them for luncheon held at the church...

Bernice May Cosgrave Born: September 1, 1938 Passed Away: August 15, 2023 Lived 84 Years Celebration of Life Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Knox United Church, Drumheller, AB. Lunch to follow It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bernice May Cosgrave the youngest of twin daughters born on September 1, 1938 to Edwin and Hughene Burt. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt and friend to so very many. Bernice was born,...

Murray Hugh Stark December 20, 1947 - August 14, 2023 It is with great sadness the family of Murray Hugh Stark wishes to announce his peaceful passing in Lacombe, Alberta at the age of 75. After a long and challenging battle with cancer along with many health issues, Murray was granted his peace. Murray is survived by his loving wife Kathy of 39 years. He was a loving father to his daughters Amanda (son-in-law Kyle) Leah (Andrew) and Kayley (son-in-law Stuart). His grandchildren Carter,...