All Obituaries

Conklin Dorothy Jean December 30, 1946 ~ November 30, 2019   Dorothy Passed away peacefully in Claresholm at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Dorothy was born December 30, 1946 in Lethbridge, Alberta.  She lived in Shawnessy, Alberta until the age of 11, moving to East Coulee, Alberta.  She attended school there until it closed then continued high school in Drumheller also taking the cosmetology program where she learned hair...

SMITH Conrad Philip   August 22, 1922 - November 17, 2019   It is with great sadness we announce that Conrad passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Carole Smith, sister Dorothy and brother Riane. Conrad is survived by his loving wife Daisie of 68 years, only son Andrew (Becky), grandkids Nelson (Vanessa) and Barbara (Ash) and their kids Hailey, Tristan and Carter; also numerous nieces...

Smith, Maureen Sharon May 3, 1950 ~ November 15, 2019 Maureen went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday November 15, 2019 at the age of 69 years. She leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years Lynn Smith. Two daughters; Paula (Wardell) and Shelia (Ken). Three son’s; Sheldon, Wade (Patricia), and Kevin (Lee). Grandchildren; Kyla, Jacqueline, Laura, Baylee (Logan), Madison, Tenneson, Colin, Spencer, Noah, Hunter, Reegan, Zoe, Wade, Maizey, Reed, Evyn, Avery, and Porter. Sister...

          PALM Judy (Bowerman)   September 1, 1949 - November 14, 2019     Judy was born on Sept. 1, 1949 and lost her battle with cancer on Nov. 14, 2019. She was the only daughter of Gar and Hazel Bowerman of Tisdale, SK. She married Ed Palm 49 years ago and moved to the Drumheller area in 1972. They had 3 children, Jeff (Tracy) Palm of Burns Lake, BC, Jana (Dave) Palm-Rienks of Red Deer, AB, and Jenell (Aaron) Coutts of Barrhead,...

  SCHWAN Lori Lynn   October 18, 2019     Lori Lyn Schwan passed away peacefully on October 18 2019 at the age of 55 after a whirlwind battle with cancer.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children Candice (Wyatt) and Brian (Sarah), her brother Brent (Tarah), her extended friends and family, as well as her beloved pets Ryder and Squeak.  The family welcomes friends and family to attend a celebration of life held at the Cretaceous Conference Center...

Ray William Raketti passed away in the Drumheller Hospital October 17, 2019 at the age of 86. Ray was born October 13, 1933 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan to Sanfrey and Mamie Raketti.  In December 1947, due to poor crop conditions, they moved to Sylvan Lake area of Alberta with 3 children.  In 1955, Ray moved to Drumheller to join his family. Ray worked mainly in local coal mines for 6 years. In May 1963 he was hired by the City of Drumheller.  He worked for over 30 years as a...

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...

RIEHL Gerald   October 9, 2019   Gerald William Riehl of Drumheller, Alberta, beloved husband of Karen Riehl, passed away suddenly but peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at the age of 72. Jerry was born in Edmonton and raised on a farm in the Leduc area. After coming to Drumheller he met and married his wife, Karen, on June 14th, 1975. They started their family in 1978, raising all 5 children in the Drumheller Valley.  Jerry was...

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,...