Battle: Irene Battle passed away at the Drumheller Continuing Care Facility on May 4th, 2002, just before her 100th birthday. Irene was born to Samuel and Emma Crossley on June 10, 1902 in Wellingborough, Northampton, England, the youngest of four children. At the age of one year, she emigrated with her family to Canada. They lived in Toronto, Calgary and Strathmore, before homesteading in the Dorothy district. In 1918, she married Felix Battle and they farmed in the Delia district until their retirement in 1963. While living at Delia, Irene was active in the community, the Farm Women's Union of Alberta and was a member of Highland Chapter, OES. She also served as local correspondent to the Delia Times, Drumheller Mail and Hanna Herald for many years. Following retirement from the farm, they made their home in Calgary, then to Carstairs until 1983 when Irene returned to live in Drumheller. She enjoyed many happy hours playing Bingo with friends and was a member of the Pioneer Trail Seniors Center. For the past 5 1/2 years, she has been a resident of the TR Ross Nursing Home and the new Continuing Care Facility. She was predeceased by her husband Felix; grandson, Allan Battle; great grandson, Thomas Battle and three sons-in-law, Walter Dickie, Arthur Keenan, and Ivor Bowen, one brother, Leonard Crossley and two sisters, Winifred Walton and Dorothy Kikendall. She is survived by her eight children, Lester (Betty), Evelyn Dickie, Helen Bowen, Alma Keenan, Geneva (Harvey) Seagrave, Jesse (Elsie), Wayne (Gina) and Gloria (Keith) Johnson; 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 35 great, great grandchildren. A memorial Service will be held at Knox United Church, Drumheller on Thursday, May 9th at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Buyer: Rose (Neher) Buyer went home to be with her Lord on April 29, 2002 at the age of 92. Rose spent the last four years at the Golden Hills Lodge where we made many friends. She is survived by three children, Daun (Phyllis) Buyer of Calgary, Nova Ohlauser, Morley (Shirley) Buyer of Carbon; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Art (Reada) Buyer and sister-in-law Rose Schell as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Rose was very active in the Carbon Baptist Church, holding many positions over the years. She was predeceased by her husband, Adam and her parents, as well as one infant sister and four brothers. Memorial services were held on Thursday, May 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carbon Baptist Church with her grandson, Reverend Lyle Buyer officiating. Memorial tributes in Rose's honor may be made directly to the Carbon Baptist Church or the Golden Hills Lodge. Mountain View Funeral Chapels, Three Hills entrusted with arrangements. 403-443-5111.

Grenier: Dennis Eugene Cecil November 1922 - May 2002 In loving memory of my husband and my children's father. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-one years and their four children, Michael (Cheryl) Christopher (Bernie), Peter (Gaye), Gillian (Pat), six granddaughters, six grandsons, his six sisters and two brothers, several nieces and nephews, their families and numerous friends. A memorial mass will be held in Calgary on May 13, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish 1525 - 45 St. S.E. If family and friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Dennis' memory to Calgary Health Region Palliative Home Care.

Milburn: On April 28, 2002 at Victoria General Hospital, at the age of 47 years, Ronald Milburn passed away. Sergeant Ron Milburn, CD, is survived by his 5 daughters, Janet (Shane) Martin, Valerie Milburn, Colleen Milburn, Kathy Milburn and Jackie Milburn, 2 brothers John (Dorothy) and Bob (Garnette), and sister JoAnne (Vern) Rourke. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on the 23rd of September 1954, where he attended school. He joined the Naval Reserve in 1970. He was in the first graduating class of the Saskatchewan Provincial Police College and policed in Cudworth and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. In 1981, Ron arrived in Victoria, BC and worked full time for the Naval Reserve rising to the position of Chief Clerk of The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's). His Military Service Duties included working at APEC and the Commonwealth Games after which he received letters of commendation for his performance at each. A Military Memorial Service was held at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, BC, corner of Quadra and Rockland, Friday the 3rd of May 2002 at 2:00pm. The service was officiated by the Very Reverend Dean Wright. Donations may be made to the Victoria Mustard Seed.

Wilson:  On April 27, 2002, Mrs. Hazel L. Wilson of Edmonton passed away at the age of 64 years. She will be missed dearly, and fondly remembered by her husband, James; and daughters, Darlys (Dwain) White of Sherwood Park and Colleen Goertz of Edmonton; two grandchildren, Brittney and Courtney; brother, Manley (Wendy) Dettmer of Rumsey; sisters, Diane (Lloyd) Anderson of Sylvan Lake; and Adele Dettmer of Edmonton. Respecting Hazel's wishes, cremation and a private family gathering will take place. Donations are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S. or the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Duane Magus Funeral Director, Bon Accord. (780) 915-1860