All Obituaries

KOHUT John Harry   August 27, 1939 - November 15, 2020   Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Brother- in- law and Friend. Departed this world on November 15, 2020 at the age of 81 years old.  John was predeceased by his wife Irene, his son John Jr., his parents and 3 brothers. John will be missed by so many.  He loved being involved in the Rotary Club and the many initiatives they have undertaken over the 45 years he was a...

Christopher Louis Lowen November 28, 1928 – November 14, 2020   [Reserved:] Chris was born at his Aunt Edith’s home in Nacmine, Alberta on November 28, 1928.  He lived his early years on the family farm with his parents Edgar Thomas (Jack) and Mary Lowen (née Tarbuck), and siblings Kenneth, Ralph, Tom, Jack, Barbara, Gwen, and Betty.  His eldest brother John had died at the age of two.    After his days at the Marne/Horseshoe Canyon one-room...

Paul Douglas MacDonald June 6th, 1964 ~ November 10, 2020   Paul Douglass MacDonald was born June 6th, 1964 to Alexander and Mary MacDonald.  Paul was the youngest of five children.  Paul lived in Saint John, N.B. where he had a daughter Jesseca and a step daughter Angela.   Paul met Tamara in 1996 and moved to Alberta in 1997.  They married in 2001 and had two sons Nashville and Coltin. Paul’s passions were his love for Jesus, his family, heritage, music...

  Mr. David John Kakuk of Drumheller passed away on October 27, 2020 in Hanna, Alberta at the age of 53 years. Dave was born in Banff, Alberta on December 7, 1966 to Don & Georgina Kakuk.  Dave grew up in the Drumheller Valley taking all his schooling there.  After he completed high school, he attended S.A.I.T. taking Forestry.  Dave worked for the Town of Drumheller as Chief of Facilities for many years, he retired due to failing health. Dave love the outdoors,...

Arthur Taubert November 18, 1933 - October 26, 2020   Arthur Taubert, from Hussar, beloved husband of Dianne, passed away after a short illness at the age of 86.   Art was born on the family farm NE of Hussar, where he spent the first 13 years of his life.  He attended Fairyvale and Severn Creek schools.  Where, unfortunately he and his brothers had to walk uphill both ways to and from school and in a blizzard all the time.  His family farm was close to his...

Elizabeth “Debi” Kennedy (née Pitcher), age 69 of Drumheller, Alberta, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday October 26, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.   She is survived  by her husband of 49 years, Rudy Kennedy, and cherished daughter Deniece  Kennedy (Ben Whitfield) and grand dog Miikka of Pacific Palisades, CA. Debi was predeceased by her brother Mark and her parents Reginald and Claire.   She will be greatly missed by...

Lorraine Renn November 15, 1927 ~ October 25, 2020   Lorraine Renn, a longtime resident of the Drumheller/Rosebud area went to be with her Lord & Saviour on October 25, 2020 at the age of 92 years.  She passed away at the Drumheller Health Centre/Continuing Care. Lorraine was born November 15, 1927 at Hesketh, Alberta to Edwin & Ida Ziegler.  She along with her siblings were raised on the family farm.  Lorraine married William (Bill) Renn and together they...

Doreen Lenore Bellingham Doreen was born July 7, 1936 near Loverna, Saskatchewan and passed away October 8, 2020 in Drumheller hospital after a short illness.    Doreen grew up near Mayerthorpe and at 18 accepted a transfer with Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB Financial) from Mayerthorpe to Vermilion, retiring from ATB at 55.  Doreen was an excellent fastball player and their team won provincials in 1960.  Doreen met Ronald Bellingham and they were married on November...

  Eileen Christensen May 8, 1954 ~ September 26, 2020   Eileen Christensen (nee Sayer) of Hussar, wife of the late Lyle Christensen passed away peacefully at her home in Hussar.  Eileen was born in Bassano and spent most of her life in Hussar.  She was predeceased by her husband Lyle, parents Joe & Caroline Sayer and her sister Shirley. Eileen is survived by her brothers Brian (Heather) (Elaine), Bob, sister Donna (Mark) and numerous nieces and nephews whom she...

LUND Harold Christian   July 1, 1932 - September 11, 2020   Dad passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 11th on the farm where he lived his whole life and that he loved very dearly. Harold’s family includes his wife Pauline, daughters Debbie (Harry), Lori (Lee), Della (Harvey) and son Lehn; his grandchildren Stephanie (Ryan), Candace (Greg), Peter (Sarah), Shayla (Drew), Kyle (Erin), Troy (Amy), Dayl (TeddiAnn) and Ava; and his...