All Obituaries

Maria Girardi of Drumheller, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on July 20th, 2021 at the age of 94 in the Coalbanks Unit .  Maria was born on February 24th, 1927 in Cussano di Zoppola, Italy to Regina and Guiseppe Barbarin. In 1952, she immigrated to Canada.  On July 6, she married our Dad, Joseph and together raised 3 daughters.  Although Mom did not work outside the home, she worked out of her home as a seamstress, creating many outfits and doing...

Darryl Raymond Jacques February 25, 1965 ~ June 29, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad, papa, son, and brother.  Darryl passed away on June 29, 2021 surrounded by his family at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 56 years. Darryl was born February 25, 1965 in Moose Jaw, Sask, he took his early schooling in Moose Jaw, moving to Drumheller for the start of grade four.  Darryl completed his high school in Drumheller...

  DELEEUW Ryan   October 29, 1985 - July 5, 2021     Ryan DeLeeuw, father, husband, son, uncle and brother passed peacefully on July 5th, surrounded  by family. Ryan is survived by his wife Shai, his children Raechel and Ryson, his Mother Tisa (Ralph), father Mike (Micheline), brother Wes (Amy), sisters LeDawn (Edward), Kylee (Robert), Brittney (Justin), Tiffany, Carmen, Simone, and Tate. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles,...

GROSS Beverley Irene   July 1, 1944 - July 4, 2021   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mom. She was born in Stettler, Alberta on July 1,1944 then passed away at home July 04, 2021. Mom was raised by her father Alvin Nighswander and stepmother Rita. She later in life married Leslie Gross and the had 6 children; Brent (Abby), Brenda, Bonnie (Bruce), Bobby (Anna-Marie) and Jeff. They also had a daughter Laura who passed away in 1977. Mom...

Jeanette Katherine Ellen (Uttley) Kowalchuk February 15, 1930 – June 17, 2021     The family of Jeanette Kowalchuk is deeply saddened to announce her passing following surgery at the Red Deer Hospital on June 17, 2021. Jeanette was born on February 15, 1930 in Big Valley, Alberta, the youngest of four children born to Bert Uttley and Blanche Grice.  Growing up Jeanette lived in Alberta and British Columbia. On October 29, 1952, Jeanette married the love of her life,...

  Gerald Robert Hotel of Drumheller beloved husband of Patricia Hotel passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 4, 2021 at the age of 74 years. Gerry was born on December 22, 1946 at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  He spent his younger years on the family farm in Austin, Manitoba until his family moved to Portage la Prairie when he was nine years old. Gerry found his true passion and calling when he started baking, he lived in many places honing his craft,...

  It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to all, Erna Parrotto.  Mom passed peacefully in the Drumheller Continuing Care on Mother’s Day, May 9th, 2021 at the age of 99 years, after a brief illness. Mom was born Oct. 25, 1921 in Voitsberg, Austria and came to Canada when she was 5 years old.  The family settled in Wayne, AB where Mom spent many years, she moved around the valley till finally settling...

May 13th, 2021    Dyan Durant (nee Androsin) passed away peacefully at home in her sleep due to heart complications on May 13th, 2021. She was 76.    Dyan was born April 12th, 1945 in Winnipeg, Man. and later grew up in Watson Sask. During her teens she met the love of her life Ron, and they married in Watson on June 1st, 1964.    During her early 20's Dyan helped her mom raise her 4 younger siblings, Don, Jennifer, Cindy & Kevin, after their...

Roderick Joseph Mead January 30, 1936 ~ May 9, 2021   Mr. Roderick Joseph Mead passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2021 at the age of 85 years. Rod was born January 30, 1936 to Frederick Mead in Calgary, Alberta.  Rod took his schooling in Calgary.  Rod worked in the security industry, covering a wide variety of locations and events from Construction to Strike efforts.  Rod married the love of his life Violet on August 16, 1983, the couple retired...

Linda Roslund (nick name DUCK) It is with tremendous sadness that the friends of Linda Roslund announce her passing on May 6, 2021, peacefully at home. Linda was born in Edmonton in 1952. She lived in Red Deer for a number of years before moving to Drumheller in 1990. Over the years Linda enjoyed many trips to Red Deer to visit old friends and places she remembered. Linda was a caregiver by nature and was concerned about the health and comfort of those around her. She loved babies and was...