All Obituaries

Rodney Dwight Boyer 1961-2020 Hope Joseph Addison Our lives, discoloured with our present woes, May still grow white and shine with happier hours. So the pure limped stream, when foul with stains Of rushing torrents and descending rains, Works itself clear, and as it runs refines, till by degrees the floating mirror shines; Reflects each flower that on the border grows, And a new heaven in it’s fair bosom shows.   Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Licensed...

Thelma Grace Gilchrist September 29, 1928 – September 23, 2020 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mom, Thelma Grace Gilchrist at Clearwater Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 91 years. In her early years, Thelma was an industrious, hard-working farm wife willing to take on any challenge from feeding chickens to pitching bales. Later in life she discovered her creative side taking up sewing, crafts and gardening. Thelma developed a...

John “Jack” Rutherford March 11, 1939 – September 18, 2020 It was with great sadness that the family of John “Jack” Rutherford gathered by his side as he peacefully passed away at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 81 years. He will forever be lovingly remembered by his wife Mavis; children, Dustyn Rutherford, Dale Peterson (Shelly) Sylvia Litke (Neil), Kalvin Peterson, Leonard Peterson (Cathy), Sue Gero,...

In loving memory of Deborah Stewart   She Is Gone  You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only...

Kelvin Lyle Combs October 21, 1964 – September 6, 2020   It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our beloved son, father, brother, and friend, Kelvin Combs of Drayton Valley, on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the age of 55 years. Kelvin is lovingly remembered by his father, Lyle Combs; his son, Chaise Combs; sisters, Vivian Martin (Perry), Brenda Combs (Kevin), Valerie Heilemann-Hendrix (Bruce); nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Kelvin is predeceased by his...

Gerard (Gerry) Charles Taillieu September 2, 1957– August 23, 2020  It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerry Taillieu at the age of 62 years, with his family by his side. Gerry loved his country way of life and his passion for ranching and agriculture were reflected in his deep appreciation for the serenity of the land. Gerry viewed himself not only as a rancher, but as a steward of the land.  But greater still was Gerry’s love for his family –...

Frank Belanger 1927– 2020  It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Frank Belanger at the age of 93 years. Frank was born August 1, 1927, raised in Lindale and made his life in the Drayton Valley area. He spent a lifetime working in oilfield construction; however, his real passion was for his family. He cherished being a grandpa and his face was illuminated whenever you saw them together. Frank was a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather and will...

Freida Myck February 4, 1933 – August 17, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beautiful Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, sister and friend.  Life-long resident of Tomahawk, Alberta, Freida Myck passed away at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 87 years.  Freida loved the farm, her gardens and greenhouse, but nothing could compare to the love she had for her family.  She will be forever loved and...

“Stan” Stanley James Caron August 11, 1952 – August 17, 2020 After a courageous fight against cancer, we are sad to announce the passing of Stanley James Caron, affectionately known as Stan, at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 68 years.     He will forever be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 41 years, Bev; children, Paula (Aaron) Carr and Paul Caron; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Michael and Brady and...

Shawn Wayne Harris May 18, 1969 – August 17, 2020 It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our beloved son, brother, and friend, Shawn Wayne Harris of Red Deer, formerly of Drayton Valley, on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 51 years. Shawn is lovingly remembered by his parents, Leonard and Eleanor Harris; sister, Tara Fitzpatrick (Patrick); brother, Blaine Harris (Sheila); numerous aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Shawn was predeceased...