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Condolences to the family of Julia Mary Lenfesty

 

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LENFESTY
Julia Mary

September 22, 1927 - April 15, 2020

Julia Mary Lenfesty of Drumheller, AB, beloved wife of the late Douglas Lenfesty, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020 at the age of 92.
Julia was born September 22, 1927 at Jenner, AB to Joseph and Mary Turkosz.
She married Douglas Lenfesty at Knox United Church in Drumheller on April 6, 1946.
Julia is survived by her son Wayne Lenfesty (Kris Burkholder); daughter Corrine Lenfesty; 2 grandchildren - Angela and Jody; 3 great-grandchildren - Laurie, Layne and Emily; sister Helen Knutson of Medicine Hat, AB.
She was predeceased by her husband Douglas in 2012,
daughter-in-law Joan in 2009, brother Stanley Turkosz in 2014 and an infant daughter Teresa Elaine.
Julia was very community minded, was a member of the Hanna & District Ag Society, Hand Hills United Church, volunteered at Pioneer Trail Centre and was the first woman to serve as secretary at the Hand Hills Club.
She was an award winning gardener, an avid card player, and enjoyed her time sewing, knitting and learning new crafts. She was a perfectionist and mastered everything she took on.
Julia loved her family and friends and looked forward to her visits with them. She will be missed and remembered for her beautiful smile and giving spirit.
A service will be held after the world is back to normal. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Drumheller Continuing Care, 351 9 Street NW, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y1.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements.


Condolences to the family of Norma May West

 

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WEST
Norma May

April 7, 2020

Norma May West passed away peacefully at Drumheller Hospital on April 7, 2020 at the age of 89 years.
Norma is survived by her son, Rick (Sandy), her daughter, Laurie Keichinger (Ken), grandchildren David, Matthew and Meaghan West (Adam), Patricia Pigeon (Adam), Roberta Keichinger (Marc), Chad Keichinger (Kathryn) and great-grandchildren Dominic Price, Jayden, Jackson and Cooper West, Eva, Hera, Gemma and Lexa Pigeon and Cassandra Keichinger as well as a lifelong collection of in-laws, out-laws and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.
She was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Richard West, in 2010 and by her son-in-law, Jerome Keichinger in 2007.
While we mourn her passing now, we look forward to a time of celebrating her life. We will announce a date to invite family and friends to share memories, stories, laughter and smiles. She lived her life to the fullest and made a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Private graveside service for immediate family at Sarcee Butte cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation to STARS or the charity of your choice.

So when tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think that we’re apart
For every time you think of me
I’m right here in your heart

Courtney-Winters Funeral Home 403-823-2666 in care of arrangements.

Condolences to the family of Bill (William) Armstrong

 

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ARMSTRONG
Bill (William)

January 24, 1948 - April 10, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce that our brother Bill (William) Armstrong passed away April 10th peacefully in his sleep while at the Drumheller Hospital.
We sincerely thank the staff of the hospital for all their care of Bill during his stay. It was very much appreciated by the family.
Bill was born January 24, 1948 and turned 72 this past January. He is predeceased by his Father, Buster December 20, 1981; Mother, Annabelle February 11, 2019; Sister Pat, April 2, 2009, youngest sister Sue Anne in 1964 and great niece Emma January 8, 2018. He is survived by brothers Ben (Terry) and Rick (Harriet), one niece, three nephews as well as 6 great nephews and nieces.
Over the years Bill worked with neighbours; in Drumheller at EO Parry’s, Harpers and Fountain Tire; with brother Ben in the oilfi eld and at Armstrong Auto while helping brother Rick on the farm. For the last twenty years he was employed by the Wheatland County at the Hussar transfer site until his offi cial retirement April 1, 2020. Bill enjoyed his coff ee and weekly cribbage at the Hussar Sundowners. He was also an avid trap shooter and a member of the Hussar Fish and Game Club. He served on the Hussar Lutheran Church as a trustee for the last two years and enjoyed the many visits by Pastor Dan. Due to our current economic issues and the pandemic the family will be having a closed service at the Hussar Cemetery and a celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Emma Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Fund or Hussar Sundowners.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home 403-823-2666 in care of arrangements.