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Condolences to the family of Lois Katherine Kiemele

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KIEMELE
Lois Katherine

December 17, 1933 - March 10, 2022

Lois Katherine Kiemele passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the age of 88 in Drumheller surrounded by her family. Lois was born in Majorville, Alberta on December 17th, 1933 to her parents Sandy and Marion Henry, followed by her two brothers Bruce and Gene. After graduating from high school in the Milo-Majorville area, she met her soon-to-be husband Edward (Ted) Arthur Kiemele and they married in December 1952.
Rod, their first son, was born while living in Milo, after which the happy couple moved to Morrin, where they expanded their family with the arrival of Ron. After a few years, they moved to a farm east of Rumsey which became their forever home, and where they completed their family with the arrival of Lance and their daughter, Dianna.
Lois loved her life on the farm, surrounded by family and the prairies. Lois’s interests included sewing, knitting, needlework, and growing plants (especially cacti). She invested back into the community as a 4-H leader for many years and was involved in the Garden Club and Arts & Craft Show. Her family and legacy expanded to include nine grandchildren whom she endlessly supported in their lives, and she cherished the arrival of her great grandchildren as well. In later years, Lois’s home was always open to the family, who all loved to stop in for coffee and long conversations about the weather, farming and life. She is survived by her four children, Rod (Marj) and their children - Wade & Jana (Dan); Ron (Leone) - Logan (Lee); Lance (Kendra) - Matt (Shelby), Jon (Amy), Noel (Hanna) and Dianna (Phil) – Heather (Guy), Holly (Sam), Amber (John) along with her brother Bruce (Carol) as well as her five great grandchildren Taya, Brynn and Ellery Kiemele and Kennedy & Evelyn Clark. Besides her loving husband Ted, Lois was predeceased by her parents and her brother Gene (Marilyn). She left a legacy of love behind her and will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at Rumsey Cemetery. Special thanks to the amazing staff in Coalbanks and the Acute Care Department in Drumheller. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation, 351 9 St NW, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y1.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Condolences to the family of Nonie (Phyllis) Delenor Donais

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DONAIS
Nonie (Phyllis) Delenor

1937 - 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Mom, Granny and Great Granny, Nonie (Phyllis) Delenor Donais of Drumheller on March 7, 2022, at the age of 84.
Mom faced several medical challenges over the past few years, especially these past several months. Mom was
surrounded by her large family and passed away peacefully in her home.
Our mother, Nonie, was the strongest, most courageous, loving, kindest woman to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as the head of our family.
Mom truly loved each and every one of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her loving way.
Nonie was born in 1937 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, then moved to Drumheller in 1954 to stay with her Uncle Stan and Aunty Della. Shortly after moving to Drumheller, she met the love of her life, Eugene. They were married April 14, 1956, moved to Midland and started a family. They raised 7 children plus many others along the way.
Mom worked most of her life while raising her children at the Drumheller Hospital in the kitchen until 1970. Mom then went on to raise her family and provide support to Eugene taking care of the family business and their home in Verdant Valley. Upon retirement Mom and Dad moved back to Midland in 1999.
Nonie and Gene spent many years camping and fishing together, having their large family come home to spend holidays with them at the farm, plus getting together with their many friends along the way.
Nonie leaves to mourn, her loving husband of 65 years Eugene Donais; her children, Kim (Sheila); Leslie; Dale; Stan (Sharon); Anna-Marie (Craig); Miles; Sandra (Dan); Keith (Kimberly). Grandchildren Rhianna (Mike); Bryan; Jamie (Alastair); Nelson (Diana), Eugene, Natalie (Phil); Trista; Trinity (Justin); Chris (Melissa); Nick (Sagan); Amanda (Shem); Alannah-Miles (Andrew); Ashlee (Alex); Bryce (Courtney); Alexandra. Great-grandchildren Charlie, Samuel, Zander, Izzy, Davin, Brooklyn, Matteo, Reese, Jada, Mikal, Ashtin. Her sister June of Saskatoon, SK; numerous nieces and nephews and their children.
Nonie was predeceased by her son Rick, daughter-in-law Bev and granddaughter Kala. Also predeceased by father Buel, mother Phyllis, brothers Hubert, Bill, Herb and Keith and sister Sandra.
At Nonie’s request there will be no funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed to either the Alberta Children’s Hospital or Stars Air Ambulance, organizations close to Nonie’s heart.

Condolences to the family of Robin Anne Riche

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RICHE
Robin Anne

October 6, 1943 - March 7, 2022

Robin Anne Riche passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the age of 78 years. She is lovingly remembered by her family, daughters, Trina (Chris) Ayling & Dawn (Travis) Mueller; 4 grandchildren, Will & Tom Alying and Emily & Tyler Mueller; her 3 brothers and their families and numerous other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Byamont (formerly the Red Deer Lodge on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Sylvan Lake Room. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Robin’s memory can be made to your local S.P.C.A. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.

Arrangements in care of Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services
Serving Drumheller and Surrounding Areas since 1997
(403) 823-5151 & (888) 216-5111

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