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Condolences to the family of William David Allan "Bill" Macfarlane

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William David Allan “Bill”

William David Allan “Bill” Macfarlane was born to Jack and Beryl (Hackler) on April 16, 1938 and grew up on a farm near Rowley, Alberta with his sister Mary and brother John. He graduated from SAIT and enlisted in the Air Force, maintaining aircraft radios. While stationed in France, he met and fell in love with Sharon Stewart who married him twice on two consecutive days in May 1961. They raised three children together: David (Yvonne), of Lethbridge, Debbie Bartelen (Mel) of Strathmore, and Don (Trina) of Edmonton.
Bill moved his growing family to St. Albert from France, and eventually began a new career with Alberta Government Telephones, later TELUS, where he remained until his “city job” retirement in 1993.
After a dress-rehearsal on an acreage near Spruce Grove, Bill’s love of the land and of growing things led he and Sharon to purchase and move onto twelve acres northwest of Strathmore where they took up farming; running a thriving and successful Market Garden from 1980 until his second retirement in 2012. Bill valued hard work, and took pride in producing things he could see and touch.
Besides Sharon and his three children, Bill is survived by his brother John (Rosalie) of Rowley, brother-in-law Tom Hammond of Entwistle and grandchildren Kevin and Shane Bartelen, Ryan, Megan, and Peter Macfarlane, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, along with his sister and brother in law, Mary and Lorne Elmhurst of Nanaimo BC, and sister-in-law Diane Hammond of Morinville.
Due to concerns around COVID, no formal funeral will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wheatland & Area Hospice Society at www.wheatlandhospice.ca .
To send condolences, please visit Bill’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

Condolences to the family of Richard Douglas Wolf

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Richard Douglas

February 25, 1952 - June 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that Diana and family announce the passing of Rick in the Drumheller Regional Hospital after his two year battle with cancer.
Rick was the third child of Adam and Nina Wolf and grew up on the family farm at Morrin. After high school, Rick worked various jobs and then decided to go back to school at Vermillion College and take Renewable Resources Technology. After working with nuisance bears for the summer of 1974 an opportunity to farm came up at Morrin so he decided to come home, farm and marry Diana Martin. Over the early years, Rick worked various jobs in the community to subsidize the farm. In 1988 he became an adjuster for Alberta Hail and Crop Insurance (now AFSC) which he enjoyed until 2002. Rick had an interest in taxidermy, as did his father, so he took a course in 1997. From this he created a successful business, Red Wolf Taxidermy, where he met people young and old from far and wide. His work can be seen all over Alberta, Ontario, the USA and Korea.
Rick was a quiet thoughtful man who had great work ethics, enjoyed hunting, fishing, curling, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Seahawks. He also enjoyed trips with his wife to Las Vegas, Fairmont, B.C., and camping with family and friends. When at home, after work, you could find him having a beer or two at “Happy Hour” with family, friends, or the cats in the shop or in the summer under the big tree in the yard. One of his greatest joys was teaching and working with his great nieces Caitlin and Nicole over their summer months. He will be truly missed for his quiet ways and understanding.
Rick is survived by his wife Diana, sister Linda (Keith) Larsen, brother Donald Wolf, sister Marilyn Weisse, brother-in-law Terry Martin and brother-in-law René Gaucher. Nephews Troy (Lisa), Darren (Tracy), Jason (Christine); Nieces Denice (Paul), Kim (Chad) Kaufman; Celina (Chris) Campbell, Lisa and nephew Justin.
Great nephews and nieces Colton, Jessica; Caitlin (Devon), Nicole; Donavon, Riley, Tanner, Terri, Anthony; Christopher, Nicholas, Mikayla, Brooklyn; Claire, Cameron and Cory. Cousin Mary Kaiser who thought of him as the “best man” ever and all the friends young and old he has made over the years.
Rick was predeceased by his parents Adam and Nina Wolf, brother and sister-in law David and Sandy Wolf and in-laws Ole and Alice Martin.
At Rick’s request, there will be no funeral service. Anyone wishing to do so, may donate to The Friends of Morrin School, Morrin Agriculture Society or a charity of your choice.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666.

Condolences to the family of Marilynn Katherena Sept

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Marilynn Katherena

1935-2022

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marilynn Katherena Sept on Monday, June 6, 2022 in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 86 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, and friend to many. Marilynn mastered all these roles with loving kindness and enthusiasm. Marilynn is survived by her daughters, Lynn (Dave) Smith of Castlegar, British Columbia and Sandy Thomson (Darryl) of Olds, Alberta; her sons, Les (Pam) Sept of Vernon, British Columbia, and Sheldon (Heather) Sept of Lethbridge, Alberta. Along with eight grandchildren and five great grand-
children, her brother, Vance (Rita) Elder of Calgary, Alberta; and her sister, Maureen Heckbert of St Albert, Alberta.
Marilynn was predeceased by her husband, Larry Sept; her mother and her father, Rene and Vance Elder; and her son-in-law, Dick Thomson. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Marilynn’s honour may be made directly to the Villa Marie Covenant Care at www.covenantcare.ca. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

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