– Notice of Passing –
RINGDAHL
Ross G.

August 27, 1954 - February 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ross G. Ringdahl of Drumheller formerly of Sunnynook, AB, on February 1, 2023, at age 68. Ross was predeceased by his parents Jack and Doris Ringdahl and sister Mary Jean Oliver. Ross’s random acts of kindness, friendly phone calls, his wonderful memory, agricultural insights and business acumen will be missed by Aunt Florence Haynes; nephew Travis Oliver and brother-in-law Brian; niece Stacy (Jared) Bauereiss and the great nephews Callan, Slater, and Patton; sister Judy (Kevin) Swanson and nephews Warren and Ethan and extended family.
A private family service is planned.
Isaiah 30:23
He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful. In that day your cattle will graze in broad meadows.
Hanna Funeral Services Ltd, has been entrusted with the care and arrangements, 403-854-5956.

SHIELDS
Merna

1927 - 2023

Merna May Elberta Shields went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She passed away peacefully at the Hanna Long Term Care Facility at the age of 95.
Merna was born in Oyen, Alberta on July 29, 1927, to James and Edith Anderson.
She married the love of her life John Graham Shields and they were blessed with four children, John, Lynn, Dave, and Anna.
Merna was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her
family, church, nursing home staff and her community.
Merna is survived and will be missed by her son John (Shelly) Shields, and daughters: Lynn Shields and Anna (Mike) Babcock; daughter in law, Shirley Lee and her children, grandchildren: Santanna, Odessa, Kimberly, Taylor, Sierra, Rylee, Ryan, Jeff, Scott, Davey, Dustin, Sierra, and Alaina, Michael, Christine, Danielle, and Matthew; and 24 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her special sister Norma Gummo of Oyen who is going to miss Merna deeply.
She was predeceased by her husband John in 2013, and son Dave in 2021.
A very special thank you to the staff at Hanna Long Term Care for the excellent care she received. The staff were not only her care givers but also became her friends and family.
A Celebration of Life for Merna will be held in the spring with interment at the Craigmyle Cemetery.
If desired donations in memory of Merna can be to the Alberta Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, 1012 - 9 St. West, High River, AB T1V 1B1 or to the Hanna Ladies Auxiliary, Box 23, Hanna, AB, T0J 1P0.
Hanna Funeral Services has been entrusted with the care and arrangements, 403-854-5956, www.hannafuneral.ca.