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Condolences to the family of Kay Clark

February 10, 1938 - April 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Kay Clark announces her passing at the Drumheller Health Centre on April 6, 2025 with her family by her side.
Kay was born in Stettler, Alberta on February 10, 1938, to Ted and Reta Annable. She was the third of four daughters. She married Gary Strause in 1956 and had two daughters, Kathy and Susan.
Her career began in 1966 at the Drumheller Institution when it first opened its doors. In 1976 she joined the staff at the Drumheller Canada Employment Centre as an employment counsellor. In January of 1981 she was promoted to Branch Manager, making her the first female manager in the Alberta and Northwest Territory Region. She had a fulfilling career of 27 years.
After Gary’s untimely passing in 1990, she went on to marry Mervin Clark and they had a loving marriage of 28 years.
Kay will be fondly remembered for her witty sense of humor, her exemplary baking and cooking skills, her love of reading, and her fierce love and dedication to her family. She spent her later years enjoying grandchildren’s sporting events, Christmas concerts, dance recitals and hosting family dinners.
Kay was predeceased by her father Ted Annable, Mother Reta Sorenson, sister June Rouse, nephew Douglas Rouse, husband Gary Strause, and second husband Mervin Clark.
She is lovingly survived by her daughters Kathy Dekeyser (Dan Gowalko) and Susan Pollom (Allan), grandchildren Riley Pollom (Tracy), Jessica Voynovich (Curtis), Devan Dekeyser (Allyson) and Anna Doornbos (Ryan), great grandchildren Cameron, Jace, Ella, Abby, Stevie, Nash, Oliver, and Hallie, sisters Lee Kroeger and Patricia Raddis, as well as numerous extended family and friends including Derek Dekeyser and Kim Clozza, Barb and Bob Neigum, and the entire Clark family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 17th at 2:00 P.M. at the Badlands Community Facility (#80 Veterans Way, Drumheller) with a luncheon to follow.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Blackburn and all the supporting staff at the Drumheller hospital for their kindness, support and care provided to Kay during her stay. Considering their efforts, we would encourage that any memorial donations be made to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation.

Condolences to the family of Kenneth "Ken" Dufloth

Ken Dufloth picture 1

September 26, 1942 - March 12, 2025

Ken Dufloth passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 82 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Karen, Glen and Coleen; grandchildren, Shena, Aaron, Garison, Brooklyn and Carson; brothers, Larry and Joe; sister, Sharron; special friend, Della. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Ted and Barbara Dufloth; spouse, Carol Dufloth; grandchild, Devan; sister, Violet.
Ken was born in Calgary and raised in Drumheller. He attended Drumheller high school and SAIT. Ken owned a plumbing and gas fitting company, JK Plumbing & Heating. He also worked for the Alberta government and retired in Fort McMurray. Ken enjoyed having coffee with buddies, tinkering in the garage on motorbikes and loved to dance and sing karaoke.
A Private Family Celebration of Life was held on Friday, March 21, 2025. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com.
Arrangements are made by GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION 1924 10th Ave NW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 403-905-0440 info@gracememorial.com.

Condolences to the family of Zachary Elroy (Roy) Mundorf

Roy Mundorf

August 10, 1932 - March 5, 2025

Roy Mundorf, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at the Hanna Long Term Care Centre.
Roy was born August 10, 1932 in Stettler, AB. to Zachary and May Mundorf, the youngest of 10 including 2 cousins raised with the family.
Roy was predeceased by his wife, Shirley in 2023, his parents, Zachary (1957) and May (1976) and his siblings except for surviving sister, Issie.
Roy leaves to mourn his passing daughters Bonita (Dave), Rosalie (Bevan), Elaine and son Mark (Kathleen), 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He will also be missed by his sister Issie, sister-in-law Elvina, nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and numerous friends.
As a young man, Roy pursued a career in the oil patch working for various companies and locating to several oil fields, including Big Valley, Ferintosh, Lodgepole, Black Diamond, Longview and ending his career in Munson. After he retired from the oil patch, he enjoyed working on Ron Stanger’s farm.
His passion for hunting and fishing resulted in many enjoyable experiences with family and friends, continuing to accompany his son Mark until the fall of 2022.
Roy and Shirley loved to explore the world (Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean) on many trips and cruises including a special trip in 2010 with brother-in-law Eldon and his wife Fern to South America that included a cruise to Antarctica to visit the penguins.
Roy was a man of great wisdom, of common sense, fair, always welcoming, non-judgmental, calm, full of love, and always wore a huge smile.
He was a man of strong faith that strengthened him throughout his life’s journey.
Roy was happy spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His love and kindness to all who knew him will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank the staff at Sunshine Lodge, Hillview Lodge and Hanna Long Term Care Centre for their excellent care in his last years.
Funeral services will be held at the Munson Community Hall on Saturday March 22, 2025 at 1:00 o’clock. Interment will follow at the Munson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Diabetes Canada.
Arrangements by Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in Drumheller.

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