All Obituaries

Gloria DaCosta November 2, 1938 – March 10, 2020 With sadness, the family of Gloria announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 81 years.  She will forever be remembered and loved by her brother, Artur (Lori) DaCosta, brother-in-law, Idalino Correia, nieces and nephews, Herminio Corriea, AJ Correia, Dillon Correia, Sara Tait, Paul (Deena) DaCosta and their daughter Taija, Steven (Lisa) DaCosta and their children Maya and Nate, Janna (Randy) Vanderwell...

Anastacia “Nancy” Shymansky August 3, 1930 - March 10, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anastacia “Nancy” Shymansky during the early hours of March 10, 2020 at the age of 89 years. For many years, Nancy and her husband Mike farmed in the Warburg area. After Mike’s passing, Nancy remained in Warburg until 2009 and then made her way to Drayton Valley. When not busy in her garden, she absolutely loved the company of her grandkids and...

In Loving Memory of Our Special Boy Arlo Michael Scott O'Brien Matthew 19:14    But Jesus said, "let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of Heaven.   Arlo will forever be loved and remembered by his parents, Robert and Lunden; sister, Vienna and brother, Kelvin; grandparents, Michael and Diane O'Brien, Heather Burlet, Francis Burlet (Paula); great-grandparents, Doreen McNair, Anita and Bert...

  Pearl Brewster January 11, 1932– January 29, 2020 It is with saddened hearts and tears of acceptance that we announce that on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Mrs. Pearl Sarah Brewster (neé Scott) passed from this worldly realm to join her husband, Dennis who passed away more than 26 years ago; her parents, John and Mary (Tomprowski) Scott who both passed away in 1982; her 5 siblings, John (Blanche), Stan (Millie), Elsie (Alf Norbury), Elmer (Diane) and Percy (Jean); and...

Michelle Mayr July 8, 1959 – January 29, 2020 Michelle S. Mayr of Lindale, Alberta passed away at Misericordia Hospital on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the age of 60 years.    Michelle will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Carolyn Lychak and Amanda Mayr (Raymond); grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Wyatt) Malcolm, Hailee Mayr and Joel Petric; father, Brian (Sheila) Edwards; sister, Alison (Tyrone) Corsaut; mother-in-law, Gwen Mayr; brother and sisters-in-law, Cleve...

Leokadia Schwengler December 2, 1926 – January 16, 2020 While surrounded by loving family, Mrs. Leokadia Schwengler passed away at Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on the evening of Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Leokadia Haberling Schwengler was born on December 2, 1926 in Dudnikowo, Ukraine.  She was the third of four children born to Heinrich and Katharina Haberling.  Leokadia survived the Holodomor and the Second World War before arriving in...

Donna Mai Urkevich January 19, 1958 – January 3, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donna Urkevich on the evening of Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 61 years. She will always be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Shirley (Doug) Westlund, Marjorie (Larry) Westlund, Roland (Shirley-Ann) Urkevich and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Urkevich; nieces and nephews, Derrick (Tiffany), Kaylene, Dustin, Lisa (Jamie), Marci (Lord), Sarah, Candice (Fabian),...

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Terrance Duffy, long-time resident of Lodgepole passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family.     He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 33 years, Janet; children, Cheryl Duffy (Chris), Jamie Duffy (Caitlyn) and Karla Duffy (Brad); 8 grandchildren, Alexis, Cheyenne, Tristen, Curtis, Ariel, Brooklynn, Braden and Kowyn; great-granddaughter, Sophia; siblings, Doug, Ken (Sharon),...

Grace passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, whom she cherished spending time with. Grace is lovingly remembered by her husband Felix; her children, Jim Connors, Pat Connors, Nita (Dale) Randahl, Lawny Felske, Tammy (Darcy) Saar; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.  She is predeceased by her parents, James and Maude Westlin and brothers, Bob and Les Westlin.     A Memorial Service will be...

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Maureen Schwab, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on the evening of December 7, 2019. She was a fantastic Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and will always be lovingly remembered by her sons; Dale and Dan, grandchildren; Jeremy (Alisha) and Steffi, and great-grandchildren; Kash, Kade, Prix, Paris, Siraya, Lyric, and Zyanya, as well as her faithful Border Collie companion Katie. Mom...