Jensen: Margaret  -  September 28, 1919 - July 27, 2004

Margaret Jensen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the Strathmore Hospital at the age of 84 years. Margaret was born September 28, 1919 in Dalum, Alberta and spent the first 40 years of her life in the Dalum, Wayne and Lethbridge areas.  She then moved to Standard, Alberta where she spent the last 45 years.  She enjoyed traveling, dancing and visiting with friends and family. Margaret is survived by her son Wayne Jensen and daughter JoAnne Steinley both of Standard; grandchildren, Holly (Warren) Gelech and their daughter Erica of Sherwood Park, Randy Steinley of Calgary, Ferral and Robert Jensen both of Standard; sisters, Helen Edwards, Ingrid Funk and Marie Wright all of Lethbridge; brothers, Olav (Eva) Holm Nielsen of Delia and Andrew Holm Nielsen of Hanna as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Johanna and Niels Holm Nielsen, husband Ferral Jensen in 1973, sister Esther Potter and brothers Eric Holm Nielsen, Knud Holm Nielsen and Tommy Holm Nielsen. Private family services will be held at a later date.  WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements.  934-5666.

Johnston/Steel: Dorothy (Dot) Irene  1922 - 2004

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Irene Johnston/Steel announce her passing on July 30th, 2004 her home in the Red River Health Care Facility, Emerson, Manitoba. She passed away as she lived her life, with dignity, courage, humor and a concern for others.  Dorothy was a native of Emerson, Mb., born in Winnipeg at the Grace Hospital on August 1st, 1922. She graduated in 1939, and then trained at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, receiving her Registered Nursing diploma in 1945. Dorothy met her first husband, Robert Steel in 1947, and raised four sons in various towns all over southern Manitoba. Dorothy and Bob moved to Drumheller in 1962, where Dorothy continued full time nursing before moving to the Drumheller Public Health Unit for the last 17 years of her career, retiring in 1983. Dorothy was lured back to her home of Emerson Mb. in 1989, and re-married her childhood and lifelong friend, Lorne Johnston, where they have since resided.  Dorothy adopted and embraced Lorne¹s family and also became Grandma to all Lorne¹s grandchildren.  Dorothy and Lorne enjoyed their twilight years together. Dorothy is predeceased by her first husband, Robert Steel, and two sons, Rob and Christopher. She is survived by two sons: Tom (Drumheller), and the youngest son, Jon (Airdrie), (Cheryl), and Grandchildren, Haley and Tyson. Dorothy is also survived by her second husband Lorne. Dorothy was a chartered member of the Eastern Star since 1951 and a member of the United Church since 1939. Dorothy was a dedicated, caring, giving, sincere person, and people always seemed to remember her. She was a loving mother, and a doting Grandmother. She loved music and playing the piano, but mostly, she loved people. She was one of those few people who truly make the world a better place. She will be missed and remembered. Although the Memorial Service is in Emerson Manitoba, friends  are welcome to attend a brief graveside interment service at the Drumheller Cemetery on Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.  Friends of the deceased may make a contribution to: 1.) The Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 ­ 29 St. SW, Calgary, Ab,T2N 4N2 or 2.) The Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1825 Park Road SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 3Y6. Arrangements in care of Jon Steel  ­ (403) 948-6854.

Mraz: Mike  -  March 22, 1930 - July 26, 2004

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Mraz Sr. at the age of 74 years. Mike was born and raised in Drumheller. He farmed 7 miles west of town with his wife of 48 years Olga. He was an avid hunter, fisher and a great gardener. Mike leaves to mourn his children Mike (Nicole), Darlene (Alan), Gordon (Tina), Gary (Debbie), and Joyce (Tom). He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mike was predeceased by his loving wife Olga, his father John, his mother Anna, his sister Anne Sugden, his brother John and grandchild Derek. He is survived by his brother Andy (Barb), sister Mary (Larry), brother Joe (Carol), and sister Margaret (Nick). Funeral services were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Friday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel were in care of all the arrangements.

Stanger: Thomas Spence (Tom)  1936 - 2004

Thomas Spence (Tom), born May 6, 1936 in Drumheller, AB, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2004 in Vancouver, B.C. Tom is survived by his loving companion Margaret; his children, Tom (Pattie), Phillip (Debbie) and Maureen (Randy) and their mother Brenda; grandchildren, Travis, Zachary and Stephanie; sister Liz VanDeRyse and her family of Drumheller, AB; also Margaret¹s family and many nieces, nephews and friends.  A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 22 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Burnaby Funeral Directors, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby.  For those who wished, a viewing was held prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.