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Condolences to the family of Cynthia Karen MacKinnon

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MacKINNON
Cynthia Karen

August 8, 1963 - April 4, 2023

Cynthia Karen MacKinnon, nee Kelly, of Drumheller beloved wife of Gordon MacKinnon passed away suddenly due to complications following a recent illness April 4, 2023 at the age of 59.
Karen was born August 8, 1963 in Gimli, Manitoba to Brian and Jean Kelly. Soon after, the family moved to Rainbow Lake, AB where she lived until attending high school and living in residence at the Drumheller Composite High School.
After completing school, she worked as an artist at the Royal Tyrrell Museum as well as Image Crafter Signs and then started her own custom graphics business.
Karen was an avid reader and loved riding her Harley on many trips with her husband. She was also an accomplished Cross Stitcher with many beautiful projects over the years.
She had recently developed a keen interest in politics and following world events.
She leaves to mourn, her husband Gordon, son AJ, father Brian Kelly of Arborg, Manitoba, sisters Dawn and Lynn and brother James as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Karen was predeceased by her mother Jean Kelly of Arborg, Manitoba.
Memorial service will be held at Drumheller Community Church on Thursday, April 20th at 2:00 p.m. 245 - 3rd Street West, Drumheller.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666.


Condolences to the family of Lily Gaye Bowen

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BOWEN
Lily Gaye

April 2, 2023

Lily Gaye Bowen passed away peacefully at her home April 2, 2023 - her 68th birthday.
Lil was predeceased by her parents, George and Eileen Bowen, 2 brothers; Gerry and Eddie. She was also predeceased by her life partner Allan Jones.
Lil lived most of her life in Drumheller and loved the valley. She was a kind person who was talented in the arts of crotcheting and pickling her garden vegetables. She loved to read and loved spending time with her pets. She worked at The Drumheller Mail for many years.
As per Lily’s wishes there will be no service.

Courtney-Winter's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666.

Condolences to the family of Bill Ford

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FORD
Bill

June 26, 1929 - March 21, 2023

Dad was born in Drumheller, Alberta to Bill and Rose Ford to a family of five.
He married Irma in 1952 and they had three children: Bradley, Brenda and Brett.
He worked for the Co-op in the hardware department for most of his life. He also did a time with the stores at the Penitentiary. He loved to fish, curl and have drinks with the boys. Mom and Dad retired and moved to the Sunshine Lodge Cottages. When Mom passed, Dad went onto Sunshine Lodge. He loved the Lodge. Then it was time for Hillview, which would be his last home.
He leaves his sister Rena (Alec) Lucas, his kids Brad (Pat), Brenda (Richie), Brett (Karina), his grandchildren Darcy (Chrissy), Brandi, Colette (Andrew), Michelle (Lydell) and all his great-grandkids to survive him.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Campbell, Allen (Betty), Gordon (Lisette), and Raymond (Phyllis), his wife Irma and his grandson Jason Ford.