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Condolences to the family of Richard Dean Blanchett

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BLANCHETT
Richard Dean

October 9, 1960 - June 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rick Blanchett, beloved son, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend, on June 1, 2022. Rick was born in Drumheller, Alberta on October 9, 1960, the youngest child of parents Muriel Jean Naegeli and Douglas Vernon Blanchett.
Rick’s roots ran deep in the Drumheller Valley, and his childhood was shaped by time spent with his family and friends exploring the Red Deer River, the Midland hills, and the family farm in Morrin. An avid outdoorsman, Rick was happiest when he was in nature, whether hunting, fishing, or camping in the wilderness.
Rick began his lifelong career working in the oil patch shortly after high school, and spent many years working in Northern British Columbia, before moving his career back to Drumheller. Once resettled in Drumheller, Rick met the love of his life, wife Rhonda Milton, and through this marriage gained a daughter, son, and five beautiful grandchildren. Rick loved Rhonda deeply and treasured each day they shared together until her passing in 2015.
Rick is predeceased by his wife Rhonda, father Douglas, step-father Bernard (Ben), sister Sherry, and niece Athena. Rick will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his mother Jean, and brothers, Curtis (Dianne), Gregg (Neli), and Kevin (Shelley), as well as his stepdaughter Jody, stepson David (Andrea), grandchildren Kali (Bobbie), Maci (Justin), Sami (Chris), Joshua, and Dylan (Monica), and nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Jono), Michelle (Barry), Michel, Christopher (Shannon), Erin (Tyler), Matthew (Melanie), Mitchell, Mary-Jean (Donavan), Katie (Ryan), Kacey (Joseph), and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 11, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Newcastle Hall. Family and friends are welcome. Donations can be made in memory of Rick to Diabetes Canada or the Canadian Mental Health Association.


Condolences to the family of Tracy Warren Augart

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AUGART
Tracy Warren

My Brother

I am heart broken to have to inform all of the passing of my brother, Tracy Warren Augart.
Tracy was born July 9, 1966 in Calgary. He was the youngest of 3 brothers born to Elmar and Marlene.
When our parents separated, we ended up making our way to the Drumheller Valley where we resided in Wayne.
We did, over the years, move around from time to time; Munson, Smokey Lake, Olds; but we, for some reason, were always drawn back to the Valley. I suppose it was because of our friends and the community love that kept drawing us back and what peaked our interest in wanting to hang out with all of you!
Tracy was in possession of several different skills. He had no formal training, he just seemed to be a natural at a few different things such as mechanical (everyone knows he could fix damn near anything), love for his pets and his family and friends, the ability to always make one smile, chuckle, laugh and always somehow was able to pick himself up and put a positive spin on his life,
even when he was dealt with a crappy hand at quite a few different points in his life! (I truly have to admire him for that ability).
He was very proud of all his kids; Jeremy, Jordan, Ben, Dylan; and he should be. Tracy always made the effort to stay in touch with them and with the rest of us as well.
I just somehow know he’s going to press on and make the best of this situation in whatever way necessary because that’s what he’s trained himself to do.
I hope the rest of us can learn from you and do the same. We are all going to have a big hole in our hearts forever!
Love you Brother!
Already missing you,
Mom, Mikey, Kevin and All
A Celebration of Tracy’s life will be announced at a later date.

Condolences to the family of Robert Karl Gundlach

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GUNDLACH
Robert Karl

April 16, 1953 - May 24, 2022

“And Seven Spanish
Angels took another Angel Home”

Robert Gundlach passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022 in the Red Deer Hospital after a short illness.
Robert Karl Gundlach was born on April 16, 1953 in Calgary, AB. Robert attended school in Carbon from grades 1 through 12. After finishing school he went to work on a ranch near Stanmore and then to a mixed farm near Drumheller.
In 1974 Robert went to work for the MD of Kneehill, staying there until he retired in 2013 after 39 years and racking up more miles than we could count on his Cat grader. After retirement he found a new way to fill his days by helping his nephew Dan on the farm at Acadia Valley. His last time helping was the harvest of 2021.
Robert is survived by his mother Helga Gundlach of Three Hills; sister Gabriela Gundlach of Crawford Bay, B.C.; brother Carl (Louise) Gundlach of Drumheller and sister Carmen (Vince) Grudecki of Medicine Hat. He is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews - Carrie (Cal) Kitchen of Rimbey, AB.; Joshua (Tanisha) Gundlach of Thompson, MB; Dan (Whitney) Grudecki of Acadia
Valley, AB; Clinton Grudecki of Lethbridge, AB.; Logan Grudecki of Calgary, AB.; Kaitlyn (Shawn) Meierhofer of Medicine Hat, AB.; Donovan Hough of Crawford Bay, B.C.
and 4 great nieces & nephews Madison, Ryland, Grace & Barrett. Robert was predeceased by his father Karl in 1990. The family is very appreciative for the wonderful care Robert received in the Three Hills and Red Deer Hospitals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a Charity of Choice. A family memorial is planned at a later date.
Kneehill Funeral Services, Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements. 403-443-5111