All Obituaries

Mr. Randy Robert  Raisbeck, a longtime resident of Morrin, Alberta passed away in Calgary, Alberta on August 1, 2019 surrounded by his family at the age of 62 years. Randy was born July 15, 1957 to Mary and Grant Raisbeck in Calgary.  Randy spent his younger years in Calgary going to school.  The family moved out to the family farm by Morrin, Randy then completed his schooling in Morrin.  After completion of high school Randy started his lifelong career as a heavy...

Mrs. Grethe Ellinor Nielsen Christensen Sorensen of Carbon, Alberta passed away at the Drumheller Health Centre on August 10, 2019 at the age of 76 years.  Grethe was born December 21, 1942 at Odense, Denmark to Jens and Karen Christensen.  She leaves to mourn two children, grandchildren and a lifetime of friends.  As per Grethe's wishes there will be no funeral service.  Courtney-Winter's Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.

  Charles Thompson passed away August 1, 2019 at Three Hills Continuing Care after suffering the side effects of a stroke that happened on December 2017. Leaving to mourn are his five children, Marian (Patrick) Hemsing, Carol (David) Sisley, Susan Hemsing, Kelly Thompson, and Harry (Emerlita) Thompson. Charles also leaves 16 grandchildren; Paul (Michael) Hemsing, Kayne (Brigette) Hemsing, Christine (John) Hemsing, Steven (Kristie) Bate, Christa (D.J.) Giles, Yvonne Doble, Kenn...

Josefa ~ Josephine Zipper (Gangle) March 18, 1924 ~ August 9, 2019 Josefa Zipper died after a brief hospital stay on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 4:00 A.M. She will be remembered and missed by her son, Alois Zipper, daughter Mary Stuber (Wayne), grandchildren, Grant (Rachelle) Stuber, Shannon (Shawn) Mann, Amy (Blair) Rasmussen and Russel Stuber, her great grandchildren, Nicole Stuber, Savanna Stuber, Mitchell Mann, MacKenzie Mann, Maddison Mann, Mikayla Mann, Mya Mann, Lindsey Rasmussen...

Craig Steven Kaiser was born September 23, 1969 in Bassano, Alberta.  He lived in the Hussar area all of his life, on farms north of town.  Craig’s involvement in agriculture started at a young age and lasted his entire life.  He was an active 4-H member and leader and enjoyed farming grain and raising animals.  His heart was in the prairies, and he enjoyed the beauty of his vocation through the seasons.  In 2004 Craig married the love of his life, Kooter, and...

Marlene Ann Jensen passed away August 2nd, 2019 in Drumheller, Alberta. She was a long term Drumheller resident and a valued member of the Greentree School staff and the Church of the Nazarene. Marlene is survived by her three children; Dale Jensen, Cara (Bob) McInnis, Chad (Carissa) Jensen, five grandchildren; Keshia (Thomas) Schow, Aisen and Lexi McInnis, Taylor and Jordynn Jensen, three great grandchildren; Emmitt, Bensyn and Marlen Schow, four sisters; Mary Anne (Henry) Colpoys, Evelyn...

Helen Delaine Klimek of Drumheller began her Eternal Life with her Heavenly Father on July 22, 2019.  She passed away peacefully in Drumheller at the age of 92. Helen was born August 29, 1926 in Drumheller to Julius and Agnes Leonhardt.  She attended Livingston School in Verdant Valley before moving to Drumheller where she worked as a waitress.  In 1946 she married Joe Klimek.  She held part time jobs at Continuing Care and The Laundry Mat but her main focus in life was...

Mrs. Ilene Inez Hammel of Calgary passed away at the Bow Crest Care Centre, Calgary, Alberta on July 21, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Ilene was born September 29, 1932 in Trochu, Alberta to Conrad and Rose Bucardt. Ilene leaves to mourn one son Donald Hammel of Calgary. Funeral Services for Ilene will be held Monday, July 29, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Carbon Community Hall, #718 Glengarry Street, Carbon, Alberta, interment to follow at the Carbon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be...

LOWE Ethel Marion July 27, 2019 Ethel Marion Lowe passed away peacefully on July 27, 2019 in Drumheller, AB at age 102. She is predeceased by her husband Elmer, son Barry and daughter Marilyn. She is survived by her sister Phyllis Wright from Drumheller and brother Jim (Geri) Fowler from Calgary and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Marion was a very special lady and the best Grandma ever. Marion will be sadly missed. A funeral will be held at Courtney-Winters...

Evaleen (Ev) Pratt September 19, 1932 ~ July 20, 2019   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our much loved Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma.  Ev was born in Nanaimo, B.C. where she spent her entire life until she went to New Westminster to work at the Woodlands School and later as a Telephone Operator in Vancouver.  She married the love of her life Lawrence (LT) Pratt in October 1957.  They had four children, Earl (Karen), Logan and Laura. ...