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Condolences to the family of Lorry Richard Cawiezel

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Lorry Richard

May 13, 1944 - June 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts the family of Lorry Cawiezel announce his peaceful passing on June 22, 2023, with family by his side. Lorry was born on May 13, 1944, in Drumheller Alberta, only child of Richard and Stella Cawiezel. Lorry and his parents lived in the Two Valley View area, where he attended school. They moved to Rumsey in 1957. Lorry worked for various farmers around the area growing up and then beginning in 1965 Lorry started working for Canadian National Railway (CNR) maintaining the track. In 1968, Lorry married the girl next door Doris Pennock. They lived in various places with Lorry’s job with the CNR, from Rumsey, Warden, Rockyford, Morrin and finally back to Lorry’s childhood farm west of Rowley in 1980. Lorry retired from the CNR in 1999 after 34 years. After retiring he enjoyed helping the Country Cookers Catering, working in his rose garden, spending time with his furry companions Mickey and then later Minnie. Lorry is survived by his three sons Craig (Lori), Lyle (Laura), and Lee, his five grandkids, Travis, Brittany, Cera, Zach and Skylar. Lorry is predeceased by his wife and best friend Doris, his parents Richard and Stella, in laws Harold and Laura Pennock, brother-in-law Trevor Newton, sisters-in-law Elsie Hatt and Darlene Pennock and his dog Mickey. The family would like to thank the staff at the Drumheller Hospital for the excellent care Dad received while there, and the staff at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary. If friends so desire, charitable donations can be made to the Rumsey Agricultural Society. P.O. Box 60, Rumsey, Alberta, T0J-2Y0. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday July 7th, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rumsey Community Hall.

Condolences to the family of Nancy Louise Hodge

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Nancy Louise

November 4, 1938 - June 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Nancy.
Nancy was born in Stettler, Alberta on November 4, 1938, to Jim & Irene Slifka. She was the oldest of three children. She had one sister Marj (Jim) Deering of Trochu, and one brother Johnny who predeceased Nancy in 1975. Nancy went to Botha School from grades one through twelve.
Mom met Lawrence Hodge in 1956 and they got married in June of 1959. They moved onto the family farm and started their life together. They raised five children on the farm, David (Shelley), Lloyd (Mary), Roger, Barbara (Blaine) Mepham, and Donna (Ron) Nelson. As the family grew she had 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, she was very proud of all of them as she watched them grow.
Mom and Dad retired off the farm in 1990 and moved to Morrin where Mom resided up to the day she passed. They enjoyed many winters in Phoenix after New Years until the passing of Lawrence in April of 2002.
Mom enjoyed many things, from raising Corgi dogs, to her flowers, watching the Dragons and Oilers play hockey, the Blue Jays’ ball games, and evenings playing Bingo and card games.
Mom loved it when the family all got together for meals and she would have her house decorated for every season. Nancy took pride having her yard decorated for all the neighbours to enjoy. She will be forever loved and missed by all.
Funeral services for Nancy will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the Morrin Community Hall, Morrin, Alberta. Interment to follow at the Morrin Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.

Condolences to the family of Edwin John Reiffenstein

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Edwin John

January 24, 1942 - June 17, 2023

Edwin John Reiffenstein, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 17, 2023, in Strathmore, AB. He was born on January 24, 1942 in Bassano, AB as the fifth child of Alice and Charlie Reiffenstein. He is survived by Lois, his wife of 55 years, and two daughters, Marnie (Craig) and Jill (Seth). Papa Eddie will be dearly missed by Jackson, Vaughn, Addison, Easton, Parker, and Lochlan. He is also survived by sisters Anne, Dorothy, and Mary (Matt); sister-in-law Bernice; brother Laurie (Joan); and Lois’ large family who all loved and admired Uncle Ed. He was predeceased by his parents; sister Rose (Leonard); brother Raymond; brothers-in-law Bill and Don; and dear friends Sonia and Norm. Farming near Hussar was his joy in life, especially at harvest time with friends Murray and Craig. He also worked at the Husky Gas Plant where he enjoyed the camaraderie of the boys there. Any and all sports were his passion! He played baseball and he also curled many, many games over southern Alberta and always had time to watch a Dodgers’ game. This gentle giant will be so missed by his family and a lifetime of friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the Wheatland & Area Hospice Society (www.wheatlandhospice.ca) or Our Saviors Lutheran Church (106 Centre Street, Hussar, AB, T0J 1S0).
A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hope Community Covenant Church (Strathmore) at 2:00 p.m. To send condolences or watch a recording of the live stream of Ed’s service, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.

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