REBUS (née Presisniuk)
Mary

November 10, 1923 - October 31, 2021

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Mary Rebus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 97. Known to all of us as our Baba, she is survived and will be greatly missed by her children Judy Ostrowski, MaryAnne (Al) Farmer, Terry (Susan), Brian (Barb), Robert (Renee), Holly Rebus, Ken and Mark. She was blessed with grandchildren Roland Chapin, Jason Merkowsky,
Vincent Merkowsky, Jeremy (Jocelyn) Ostrowski, Chad Ostrowski, Tracey (Michelle) Farmer, Melissa (Greg) Janzen, Jeff (Stephanie) Farmer, Rachelle Rebus, Robbie Jr. (Chelsey) Rebus, Raeanne Rebus, and Alisha (Jason) Ewing, as well as 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Her siblings Olga, Rita, Mac, and many nieces and nephews. Her puppy Lucy (or as mom would say with her little smile “Lulu”) will also miss sleeping at her feet. She was predeceased by her parents Barbara and William (Guido and Baba), her husband Joseph, her daughter Gloria and son Eugene, son-in-law Gene, as well as her siblings George, Stanley, Eileen,
Alice, John, and Pauline. Mary was born and raised on the family farm near Andrew, Alberta until she met the love of her life Joseph, where they soon got married in Whitehorse, YT. After Gloria, their firstborn, they moved to the Drumheller Valley where they lived in Newcastle and raised their growing family. They later moved to her current residence in Drumheller where she remained until her passing. After raising her 10 children she spent many years working at the hospital in the laundry department where she eventually retired and enjoyed many years of baking, cooking, and of course caring for her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anyone who was blessed to know Mary throughout her life knew how hard she worked for her family and her passion of cooking for all of them. Her family will never forget the 20+ people crammed around a table set up in the middle of the family living room at Christmas with a
massive Ukrainian feast prepared by Mother Mary. She had amazing cooking skills which she passed onto most of her children and was enjoyed by anyone who came through her doors. She was always proud of learning to drive later on in life and enjoyed travelling. She would always reminisce about her trip touring around Eastern Canada she took with her sisters and of course the
beaches in Hawaii to name a few. A special thank you to the staff in Acute Care at the Drumheller hospital for their kindness, compassion, and care in Baba’s final days.
There will be a Funeral Mass held for the family at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church and a celebration of life in the future. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to STARS Air Ambulance in her memory.

Courtney-Winter's Funeral Homes in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666

COMSTOCK
James “Jim”

March 26, 1943 - Drumheller, Alberta
October 29, 2021 - Airdrie, Alberta

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Douglas Comstock Sr. of Airdrie, AB, on
Friday, October 29, 2021 at the age of 78 years.
Jim will be lovingly remembered by his partner Debra Hope of Airdrie; his children April Suzanne Meade of Castor, Daphne Maureen Mitchell of Calgary, and James Douglas Comstock Jr. (Vicki) of Beaumont; his sister Eleanor Zimmer (Harold); brother-in-law Bob Palamarek; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is also survived by the ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren that he adored so much. Jim was predeceased by his parents Phillip and Florence Comstock of Calgary; his wife Beverley; his sister Marion; and his son Johnathon.
In keeping with Jim’s final wishes, the immediate family will gather for a small informal service. And though we cannot all come together at this time in remembrance, in our hearts we know that his passing will be honoured by the love, laughter and the many beautiful memories that he shared with his family and friends.
A celebration of Jim’s life is planned for the spring of 2022, to take place in Rosebud Alberta, in the hope that at that time we can all safely gather to share our memories, our joy and our tears. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of your choice.
In living memory of James Comstock, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Airdrie, 300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, AB T4B 3L8, Telephone: 403-948-1100.
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