Makos Magdelene 1916 - 2003

Mrs. Magdelene Makos of Drumheller passed away peacefully at the Drumheller and District Health Services Continuing Care (Nursing Home) on March 4, 2003 where she resided since March 4, 1994.  She celebrated her 96th birthday on August 5, 2002. She migrated to Canada in 1928 with baby daughter Elizabeth, from Etes Hungary to join her husband John who had arrived earlier to work in the valley coal mines.  When she was able, she enjoyed playing bingo at the Pioneer Trail Centre. Gardening was always her greatest joy.  The "welcome mat" was always at her door for family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters of Hungary and by husband John in 1966, and special sons-in-law Jim Hajash in 1985 and Bob Trembecky in 1994, grandchildren Betty Hajash 1952,  Bill Hajash in 1971. Lovingly remembered by daughters Elizabeth and Helen and son John and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Drumheller and District Health Services Continuing Care or the Drumheller Ladies Auxiliary Hospital c/o 780 5th Street East, T0J 0Y4.   Arrangements entrusted to Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel.  

Malach Josephine, Lorraine 1933-2003

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Malach on March 3rd, 2003 in Drumheller, Alberta.  Born March 23, 1933 in Regina, Saskatchewan, she was the only child of the late Stan and Beth Malach. Lorraine attended Sacred Heart Academy and the School of Art in Regina.  She studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and in Europe on highly coveted study tour awards.  An artist of immeasurable talent, Lorraine's pieces adorn the walls of many churches, schools, public buildings, private collections and the Vatican.  Each piece, each commission, was carefully planned and researched, sometimes requiring years to complete.  She had been working on a large ceramic commission for the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller at the time of her death.  Lorraine was a brilliant person.  It was her passion for learning and knowledge that set her apart.  Her desire to know more about this beautiful universe in which we all live was reflected in her art. We will miss her humour, her wit, her conversation and her exceptional mind. She will be deeply missed by her many friends. Funeral mass was celebrated at Holy Rosary Cathedral, in Regina on Monday, March 10th at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Don MacDonald o.f.m. Presider.

Weigum George (Geo) 1909 - 2003

George was born May 22, 1909 in Grimm, North Dakota.  In 1911 his family moved to Orion, Alberta.  Later they moved to Huxley, Alberta and then to the Torrington, Alberta district where he farmed most of his life.  In 1974 he married Alvina Bertsch nee Renn and they lived in Wimbourne, Alberta until 1988 when they moved to Olds.  Following a stroke in 1990, Geo needed long term care so he and Alvina moved to Drumheller.  He lived in the Nursing Home until his passing on March 8, 2003.  He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Alvina; a brother Paul and his wife, Alvina; a sister Edith Leischner of Olds.  Two step sons, their families which included six step grandchildren who lovingly called him "grandpa".  He will also he fondly remembered by all his nieces and nephews and all who knew him.  Funeral Services will be held at the Drumheller Alliance Church on Wednesday, March 13, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.  Donations may be made to the Gideon Bible Society.  Arrangements entrusted to Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel.