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Condolences to the family of Elizabeth Lorraine Gibson

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GIBSON
Elizabeth Lorraine

It is with deep sorrow and much love that our family mourns the passing of Elizabeth Lorraine Gibson (Tillotson). Our mother passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 94.
Betty was predeceased by; her husband Peter Almond of 19 years and father of their two children, Bob Gibson married for 23 years, and 4 siblings Bill, Shirley, Jerry, and Von.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Victor; children Brent and Shan (Shane) and David (Karen); children Cameron (Sarah), Bryce (Tanis), and Kimberly, 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews. She will also be remembered by many friends and extended family from her home town of Delia, Alberta.
Betty was born in Delia and lived most of her life there. She moved to Red Deer with Bob Gibson and she resides in Calgary until her passing. Betty worked at the CIBC bank as a teller and manager in Delia for many years,
she had large gardens and loved the art of canning fruits and vegetables. She loved to dance and was an active participant in many square dancing events, making many of the dancing outfits.
She enjoyed petit point stitching, loved playing cards and other games with family and friends and enjoyed working on her puzzles in her final days. A Celebration of Life will be held with close family in the summer of 2023.


Condolences to the family of Della Westerby

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WESTERBY
Della

June 23, 1953 - November 1, 2022

Della May Westerby (Dominick) of Drumheller, AB partner of the late Thomas Farmer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at the age of 69 years. Della was born in Calgary, AB but was raised by her parents Joe and Ann Dominick on a farm in Fernie, BC with her brothers.
She moved to Drumheller where she met her soulmate Thomas Farmer in 1991. Della’s greatest joys were spending time with family, travelling, puzzles, and movies as well as baking with her grandchildren. She was caring, compassionate and always loved a good joke.
Della was predeceased by her partner Thomas Farmer, her parents Ann and Joe Dominick and her niece Dina Dominick.
She will be forever loved and missed by her son J.J. Westerby (Jen) grandchildren Anna, Shayle, Taytum and Victoria. Her Brothers Dennis Keen (Sharon), Doug Dominick (Debbie) and Allen Dominick (Kelly) as well as nieces Julie-Anne, Denise, Brenna, Lindsey and Jessica and nephew Lewis.
As per Della’s wishes a formal funeral service will not be held. A small celebration of life will be held with family in Fernie, BC at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Drumheller District Humane Society or Peggie’s Feline Rescue.

Condolences to the family of Shirley Ann Petrie Warkentin (Holowatiuk)

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WARKETIN (Holowatiuk)
Shirley Ann Petrie

Shirley Ann Petrie Warkentin (Holowatiuk) of Calgary; wife of the late Edward Warkentin passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 83 years.
Shirley’s greatest joy was to be with family, camping and travelling to Puerto Vallarta. She worked for Alberta Mental Health for many years as a Zone Administrator. In retirement, Shirley was a volunteer host at Carseland, Wyndham Provincial Park for many seasons along with her beloved Edward. In her final years, she took up dancing and volunteered where needed at Atria Senior’s Residence Arbour Lake, Calgary.
Shirley Warkentin is survived by her daughter Heather Warkentin (Cameron Rabel), her son Dwayne Warkentin (Shari); grandchildren Dylan Haines (Jennifer), Shelsey Ambrosi (Tony), Cass (Mike), Kate (Steve), Ryan Walker; great-grandchildren Hayleigh, Samuel, Carlo, Isaiah; sister Joan Eastland, brothers Bill and John Holowatiuk, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Shirley was predeceased by her parents William and Margaret Holowatiuk, husband Edward, sons Darrell, and Troy.
Service of Remembrance to be announced at a later date.
Memorial Donations may be made to Rosedale Hospice infocalgaryhospice.ab.ca or Children’s Hospital Foundation childrenshospital.ab.ca
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements. 403-823-2666.