All Obituaries

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...

It is with great sorrow and sadness we announce the passing of John Koopmans on May 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 55 years. John was born November 7, 1965 in Lethbridge to Dirk and Maaike Koopmans.  The Koopmans family moved to the Drumheller Valley when John was 14.  John made many friends in the Valley, he graduated from DCHS in 1983. John had many achievements in his life, after completion on high school he attained his...

SMITH, BESSIE   (nee Martin) (ELIZABETH   IRENE)   Bessie passed away suddenly and peacefully on April 13, 2021 at Drumheller Acute Care subsequent to her 94th birthday. She has happily gone on to join Jim, her beloved husband of 55 years. She is lovingly remembered by her son George, her daughter Darlene, her grandchildren Jason and Leanne, her sister-in-law Edythe Martin and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. We not only remember her quiet, shy manner...

Amber Marie Ohlhauser With very heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of Amber Marie Ohlhauser on April 3, 2021. Amber was born on January 27, 1987 in Drumheller, Alberta.  She leaves to mourn the loss her father and mother,  Kim Ohlhauser and Patricia Berlando.   Amber is survived by her sister, Crystal Magee of Red Deer and brother Frank Magee of Red Deer.  Many cousins, aunts and uncles are suffering her loss, and all have very fond memories of her....

Sandy Cunningham March 14, 1942 March 31, 2021   On March 31/21, at the Drumheller Health Complex, Sandy Cunningham died peacefully with his family by his side. Having been diagnosed with terminal cancer, he made a decision and opted to die as he lived – in control of his affairs – through medically assisted death.  Thank you to Dr. Tlhape, Dr. Kuschke, Bev Krabsen and Jenn Nagy for their assistance with this.  Sandy is survived by JoAnn Cunningham, his wife...

Our beloved Father and Grandfather Ivan (Stu) Stuart Laycock of Standard, Alberta passed away peacefully in Drumheller on March 28, 2021 at the age of 97 years. Stu was born December 17, 1923 to William and Jean Laycock in Calgary, Alberta.  Stu took his schooling at a one room school house, it was called Janet School, he took nine grades there. He did many jobs throughout his lifetime, dairy farmer, Grey Hound bus driver, seismic work, grain grader, grain buyer just to name a...

Sunrise 9-8-1947 Sundown 3-2-2021   It is in loving memory that we announce the passing of Anna Hotvedt born September 8th, 1947. Anna passed away at the Drumheller hospital on March 2nd, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family.    Anna leaves behind her children, Ray (Lynn) Bart, Nadina (Jerry) Kirk, Patricia (Chris) Valdez, as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren Sheldon (Ashlee) Veldhoen, Allison (Chad Pederson, Harper Whitehouse and Harley Pederson)...

Shirley Delores Buyer went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ February 24, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Morley, her parents and her siblings. She leaves to mourn her children, Candace and Randy Stripling, Cameron and Tracy Buyer, her grandchildren, Tanner and Chilla Stripling, Jenna and Pablo Herrera, Eric and Kaylee Buyer, Tyson and Ashley Buyer and her great grandchildren,  Gabriel and Ryan Stripling, Brynlee and Jayla Buyer, her close sister-in-law and...

Douglas Robert Siemens September 4, 1945 – February 24, 2021   Douglas Siemens of Morrin, Alberta, beloved husband of Janis Siemens (Moe), passed away peacefully after an unexpected illness on February 24, 2021 at the age of 75 years.  Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle & nephew.  All who knew him can attest that he was a kind, strong man of faith who led a life of integrity.  In all aspects of his life, whether as a husband,...

Dorothy Elsie Bergos July 27, 1933 to February 22, 2021 Dorothy Elsie Bergos, beloved wife of Alexander Bergos passed away peacefully in Drumheller, on February 22, 2021 at the age of 87 years.  Mom was born on July 27, 1933 in Delia, Alberta.  She was the only child of Francis and Elsie (Diegel) Porter.  The family lived in Delia until the beginning of the war, at which time they moved to Ontario so Francis could serve in the army.  Later they moved to Calgary, where...