ROSSO
Joseph “Joe”

September 17, 1937
Drumheller, Alberta
June 03, 2021
Calgary, Alberta

Forever in Our Hearts

Joe Rosso passed away peacefully, with his wife at his side, in Calgary on June 03, 2021, at the age of 83.
Joe was born in Drumheller on September 17, 1937, the second youngest of the seven children of Mary and John Rosso.
He grew up in Drumheller and excelled in playing hockey and baseball. Joe apprenticed to become a qualified welder and worked throughout Alberta for Alberta Gas Trunk Line Company. Joe relocated to Edson, the year before Joe and Lois were married when Joe was promoted to District Welder for the company. In 1974, the family moved to Calgary and a year later he ventured out on his own. Joe applied his trade across the country, working in almost every province and territory. Joe was known for his meticulous attention to detail and for never striving for anything less than the perfect weld. Those who had the pleasure of working with Joe would quickly learn his passion for getting the job done right, keeping the worksite in order and for ensuring no shortage of practical jokes across the miles.
Joe had a gift for making and fixing anything and whenever there was a problem or renovation required he was always the “go-to guy” for family and neighbours. In retirement, Joe and Lois explored all parts of Canada and the US and enjoyed numerous foreign destinations. Joe was always quick to share a joke, lend a hand, and to make sure you had a drink in your hand while enjoying some time by the fire (started with a blow torch) as the days wound to a close.
Joe’s family was important to him and he was much loved by Lois, his wife of 57 years, and their daughters, Jayne (Greg) and Stephanie (John) and grandsons Declan and Luke Jackson.
He is survived by his sister Ellen (Surprise, AZ), brother Ivan (Vernon, BC), sister Irene (Calgary), members of Lois’s family and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Steve and sisters Sara and Kathy.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for all the care and kindness that was shown to Joe at Cambridge Manor.
Condolences and memories may be shared and viewed on Joe’s obituary at www.arbormemorial.ca/edenbrook/obituaries.
“Rosso, we love you and we are going to miss the twinkle in your eye.”

GALL
Dana Ralphine

August 12, 1964 - June 6, 2021

It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest sorrow we announce the passing of our daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, friend, and partner. Dana Ralphine Gall passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on June 6, 2021 at the age of 56 after a short battle with multiple myeloma cancer.
Dana was born in Big Springs, Texas on August 12, 1964 and grew up in Calgary, Alberta where she attended high school at James Fowler High School and Athabasca University.
Dana started her career in accounting in Calgary but came to know her true happy place was in Drumheller, Alberta where she spent many summers as a child hanging out with her cousins and visiting her grandma and grandpa Rowell.
Dana moved to Drumheller in 2016 and knew instantly it would be her forever home. Daily walks with her beloved rescue dogs into the hoodoos and down by the river brought her so much joy. She loved the small town feel and was so happy to have new friends and neighbours, Linda, Kevin and Jamie.
Dana worked with the Drumheller Mail for the last five years and was very devoted and proud to be a part of the Drumheller community.
Dana is survived by her parents Charles and Muriel (Royce) Gall, sister Tracy, her nieces Megan, Sarah, Pyper and Trinity, many cousins and aunts and uncles, and of course her precious Chihuahua Lily. Dana was predeceased by her youngest sister Harla Dawn Bergmann in September of 2017.
There will never be words to describe how deeply all who loved her will miss her.
Rest in Peace Dana.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Dana, please visit www.choicememorial.com