Allard: Lyda

Lyda Allard (Looy) of Edmonton, AB, formerly of Coronation, AB, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on April 5, 2004 in the Palliative Care Unit of Norwood Capital Care in Edmonton, AB.  Lyda was born March 14, 1920 in Holland and immigrated to Canada with her parents in 1921.

Lyda will be fondly remembered by her two daughters, Jane (Ernie) Dupuis of Drumheller, AB  and Jeannette (Terry) Footz of Edmonton, AB.  Also mourning her loss are grandchildren Sheila (Ray) Bulbeck of Drumheller, AB, Cheryl (Peter) Murray of Calgary, AB, Wendy (Rob) Mahan of Calgary, AB, Chris Footz of Edmonton, AB, and Tim (Stacey) Footz of Edmonton, AB; as well as six great-grandsons, Michael and James Murray, Tyler and Jarrett Mahan, and Benjamin and Nathan Footz. Other family left to cherish her memory are brothers Cor (Lynette) Looy of Turner Valley, AB, Dick (Barb) Looy of Okotoks, AB, Gerrit (Hazel) Looy of High River, AB; and sister Agatha Turbak of Elkhorn, MB; as well as many caring nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Francis in 1997; sister Jenny Glasier; brothers Mart and Floris Looy; and her parents Dick and Agatha Looy. Lyda, with her parents and family, farmed in the Veteran and Throne, AB areas until moving south of Coronation, AB in 1940 and married Francis Allard in 1941.

Lyda had a passion for life and approached every day with a positive outlook and faced all her challenges head on.  She led the life of a very busy farm wife, mother, gardener, poultry raiser, cow milker, harvester, cook, canner, etc.  With all her home produce and preserves, she served many bountiful meals to family and friends.  She also enjoyed the harvest of the fields and could pitch bundles with the best of them!  She wasn¹t afraid to drive the tractor or even tackle the combine. Although, very busy with farm life, she some how found time to enjoy special interests.  Her main hobby and gifted talent was baking and decorating delicious sugar cookies - for each special holiday; Easter, Christmas, Halloween, etc. and decorating special cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, farewells, retirements and especially weddings.  She created many beautiful masterpieces and often only had pictures or the "brides ideas" as guidelines.  The cakes travelled to many areas of the province and Francis was the handiman in structural assembly and packaging.  Lyda belonged to the Order of the Royal Purple and was the 'Honoured Royal Lady' for two terms during her membership, as well as holding many other positions and took great pride in holding a perfect attendance record for 24 years.  She was also a member of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary and volunteered for many other community activities - as the Farmer¹s Market, Coronation Fair Days, bowling bookkeeper, ceramics, church activities, etc.  She enjoyed family camping trips, playing cards and games and was a beautiful knitter of afghans and dishcloths.  She made friends easily and couldn't say 'no' to the many requests for helping with 'this job or that'.  Following retirement to Coronation in 1979, Francis and Lyda travelled on many bus tours to all parts of Canada and the United States.  They enjoyed the Ludwig bus rides and making many new friends from Drumheller on these trips. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 10, 2004 at the Trinity United Church in Cornation, AB with Rev. Mervyn Penfound officiating.  A family burial followed at Coronation Cemetery.  Lunch was served to family and friends at the Elks Hall by the Federal Friendship Club, members of the Royal Purple, and community friends.  A very special thanks to these ladies, as well as pallbearers, Ray Bulbeck, Peter Murray, Rob Mahan, Chris Footz, Tim Footz and John Mac Gougan and the staff at the Parkview Funeral Chapel. The family also wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks for the special care given by the staff at the Norwood Palliative Care Unit and the Palliative Home Care Team in Edmonton, AB. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation c/o #345, 10909 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB T5J 3L9, or Capital Care Health Home Care (Palliative Program) #402, 10216 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 4A3.

Jensen: Glenys Mary  1922 - 2004

Glenys Mary Jensen (nee Price) passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 6, 2004. Glenys was born February 19, 1922 in Blaengwynfi, South Wales and came to Canada with her parents when she was seven years old.  They settled in Wabamun where her father worked in the coal mines. When she finished school she went to Edmonton to find work and then joined her parents who had moved to Nacmine to find work.  She worked at the egg grading station in Drumheller for awhile and then trained as a Certified Nurse's Aide in the Drumheller Hospital. Glenys married Arild Arnold Jensen on June 23, 1943 and after his stint in the Canadian Air Force during the war, they settled in on the Bragg Ranch in Dalum where they remained until retirement to Drumheller in 1993. Glenys is survived by her sons, Larry and Arild Jr. (Ann); daughter-in-law Marlene Jensen; grandchildren Parry (Leah) Jensen, Shawna (Joe) Castonguay, Kent (Nicole) Jensen, Jon Sheppard; great-grandchildren Cort Castonguay, Tenlee Jensen, Jadeon Sheppard and Connor Sheppard; brothers-in-law Herluf Jensen, Ove (Edie) Jensen; and sister-in-law Gerda (Folmer) Rasmussen; numerous nieces and nephews; and "Duffy".  She was predeceased by her husband Arild Jensen, her parents William and Ellen Price, sister-in-law Marie Jensen, and grandson James Sheppard. Funeral services were held for Glenys at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Dalum on Thursday, April 8, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dan Hendrickson and Pastor Wayne McCracken officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Continuing Care Unit of the Drumheller Hospital for patient enrichment or the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Dalum Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Courtney-Winter's Funeral Home.

Losoncy: Paul Joseph  September 24, 1971 - April 11, 2004

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Joseph Losoncy announces his passing on the morning of Sunday, April 11, 2004 as a result of a car accident.   He will be dearly missed by his loving father, Frank; Frank's special friend, Donna; his brother and closest friend, Derek; sister-in-law, Cathy; and his grandmother, Cleona.  Paul was a beloved cousin to Michael (Yvette), Jason and Jocelyn Mestinsek; Jordy and Becky McKenzie; and Drew and Craig (Jeannie) Patterson.  Paul was also loved and cherished by his aunts, Madeline, Nancy and Helen; and his uncles, Roger, Rick and Jack. Paul was previously deceased by his mother, Barbara Losoncy and his grandparents, Joe and Ethel Yopek and his Papa Frank Losoncy Sr. Friends and family will be holding a memorial at Riverside Park, 1100 block Riverside Drive, on Friday, April 16 at 2 p.m.  Guests requiring seating are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Paul's memory

McFadden: Pearl Edna

Pearl McFadden passed away peacefully in the Hanna Nursing Home on April 11, 2004 at the age of 82 years. Pearl was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1991, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers. Pearl is survived by 2 brothers, George Bixby of Drumheller, Frank (Linda) Bixby of East Coulee, her daughters, Donna (Ed) of Morrin, Frances, June (Jim) of Calgary, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a lifetime of friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday April 17, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. from the Handhills Lake Club, interment to follow in the Delia Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Palliser Nursing Home Long Term Care.  Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel are in care of the arrangements.   

Morton: Frances Isabel  October 8, 1917 - April 5, 2004

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Frances Morton in Medicine Hat, Alberta on April 5, 2004 at the age of 86 years young. Frances was predeceased by her husband Lawrence in 1982. She will be greatly missed by her loving family, Merle (Irene) of the Handhills, Darlene (Charles) Schmaltz of Calgary, Barbara (Leo) Page of Westlock, Brenda Thomas of Vancouver, B.C., Laverne Foran of Calgary, Larry of Drumheller, Murray (Diane) of Medicine Hat, and Anita (Rob) Tetz of Medicine Hat.  She will also be missed by her two sisters, Lauretta Peacock of Medicine Hat, Gladys Wilson of Drumheller, 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 10, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the Delia Community Hall with Reverend Morris Bidulka officiating.  A private family committal service was held following the service in the Delia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the charity of ones' choice. Courtney-Winter's Chapel were in care of the arrangements.

Sands: Mark Douglas  April 28, 1921 - April 10, 2004

Mark passed away peacefully on April 10, 2004 with his family by his side. He was born on April 28, 1921 in Rosedale, AB where he resided for 81 years and then moved to the Drumheller Continuing Care Centre. Mark led a full and active life.  He grew up on the family homestead where
he and his wife Willia, farmed and raised their family until 1988 and then moved to Rosedale.  At a very young age he enjoyed going with his Dad to sell milk and eggs to the coalminers of Rosedale and Star mine.  School was not Marks' ambition.  He graduated from grade eight and then worked on the farm.  It wasn¹t long before he started what would turn out to be his life's true ambition owning a truck and hauling rock of some form.  His first business was delivering coal to the farmers in the surrounding area and later along with his partners, he successfully owned and operated three businesses:  Subway Coal, Fish Lake Sand and Gravel, and M&D Sands Trucking. He was well known and respected in the business community for his honesty and integrity. Mark loved the Drumheller Valley.  He supported and promoted it any way he could.  In later years he became quite the tour guide providing visitors with knowledge of the coalmines and the valley in general.  He has received numerous letters of appreciation from people all over the world thanking him for his hospitality. Mark¹s family was always his top priority and they could count on him whenever they needed him.  He was kind to all animals, but the family dog and cats were treated the same as any family member. Throughout his years, Mark loved to travel with his family; Alaska was one of his favorite spots.  Mark supported his son Dale¹s hockey career and he loved to share his fond memories of the championship they won.  In later years he enjoyed watching his grandsons play or quite often would stop at the arena just to watch a game.  Although Mark always enjoyed a good visit with his friends and family he was the happiest on a rubber tire loader moving shale, dirt or snow.  Mark will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his son Dale (Suzanne) Sands of Rosedale, his daughter Sandra (Mark) Nicklom of Drumheller; his grandchildren Brenda (Kevin) Kerik of Red Deer, Brent (Lisa) Sands of Drumheller, Randy (Laura) Nicklom of Calgary, Kacey and Tyler Nicklom of Drumheller; great-grandchildren Tamara and Jeff Kerik of Red Deer and Ciena and Danica Sands of Drumheller. Mark will also be sadly missed by his sister Bessie Brown of Drumheller; nephews Carson (Susan) Brown of Rosedale and Al (Marianne) and Ben Jamieson of St. Alberta, and nieces Pat (Frank) and Sharon (Dave). Mark was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Willia Sands, his daughter-in-law Lorenza Sands and his parents Ezra and Euda Sands. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Mark Sands can be made to the D.A.H.F. Continuing Care Centre, 351 - 9 St. N.W. Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y1, or that of the donor's choice would be appreciated.  Courtney-Winter¹s Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. A memorial service to celebrate Mark¹s life will be held on Friday, April 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Rosedale Community Hall.