Hingst: Erwin Charles

Erwin Charles Hingst of Big Valley, Alberta passed away peacefully on April 4, 2005 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital at the age of 78. He is survived by his loving wife, Arlyne, of 55 years and by his nine children, spouses, 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother (Fred), brother-in-law (Bernard Hendricks) and survived by four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. Erwin, a mechanic by trade started his career in the towns of Rockyford, Vulcan, and Beisker and ran his own service station in Drumheller until his retirement. Erwin and Arlyne then moved to Big Valley after retirement, where he continued his love for fishing, camping and gardening. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9th, 2005 at 1:00 PM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church (151-3rd Street West) Drumheller, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to STARS, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta or the Peter Lougheed ICU Unit (3500-26 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J4). Arrangements in care of Commemorative Services Funeral Directors (403) 265-1199 "Celebrating the lives of our community"

King: Mary R.  1920 - 2005

It is with sadness the family of Mary Ritchie King (nee: Barnes) announce her passing on Saturday, April 2, 2005. May, as she was best known, was born May 28, 1920 at Granum, Alberta, the oldest child of Robert & Jean Barnes. At an early age the family moved to Carbon, Alberta where her parents homesteaded and to this day the farm remains in the family name. She is lovingly remembered by her children Barbara Kohut of Calgary, Bob (Annette) King, of Olds, Shirley (Stan) Kurowski of Red Deer and Ted (Margaret) King of Red Deer. Her memory will also be cherished by her nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, her sister Cynthia (Art) Scheffelmaier, her brother Jack (Florence) Barnes and sister-in-law Evonne Barnes as well as many nieces and nephews. May was predeceased by her loving husband George King in 1979, her son-in-law Frank Kohut, her parents, a sister, brother and brother-in-law.  Mom and Dad farmed at Carbon from 1946 -1973 when ill health forced Dad to retire to Drumheller. After his death she chose to relocate to Calgary where she has lived for the past 25 years. Mom enjoyed a good life, with her family being her major driving force and focal point. Her last years were spent at the Beverly Centre in Calgary where the staff, the choir, the activities and outings were the special people and events in her life. A funeral service will be held at the Chapel, Mountain View Memorial Gardens on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. ³"n life you walked beside us and cared for us along the way In death you are still beside us just in a different way!" Internment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made directly to the charity of one¹s choice. Mountain View Memorial Gardens are entrusted with the arrangements.

Moore: Raymond  1918 - 2005

Moore, Raymond Hugh (Ray) beloved husband of 47 years to Mrs. Laurine Moore of Olds Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Olds General Hospital on April 2nd, 2005 at the age of 86. Raymond was born on October 3, 1918 at Stettler Alberta. He grew up on his grandfather¹s homestead at Rumsey, Alberta where he continued to farm for some 54 years until his retirement in 1995. Ray and Laurine then moved to Olds until his passing. Ray spent many years as the Rumsey area veterinarian in the early days treating animals for almost anything; he loved horseback riding, breaking horses, playing old time music on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar, harmonica and accordion with family and friends. He had one great passion that continued for the rest of his life, he loved to dance to the old time tunes and call square dances. Ray was a 50 year member of the Benevolent Order of Elks of Canada where he was honored with a life time membership. He loved all children but had a very special spot in his heart for his six grand children and two great grand children. Ray was predeceased by his first wife Gladys (Hewett) in 1948, his parents, one sister, (Helen McRae in 1987), brother (Clarence Moore in 2002) and brother (Fred Moore in 2004). He is survived by his loving wife Laurine, two sons John (Betty) Moore, Jim (Ellen) Moore, one daughter Bonita (Calvin) Murray, his grandchildren: Lenette (Mathew) Standing, Mark Moore, Neil Moore, Tracey Moore (Chris), Chad Miller, Danielle (Edward) Harwood , and two great grandchildren: Avalea Dawn and Joshua. Ray will also be sadly missed by his brother Don (Doris) Moore, sisters Louise Dain, Ruth (Jim) Darcey, Florence (Fern) Rondeau, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Ray will be remembered for his spunky sense of humor, his perseverance and great love of family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at the Rumsey Community Center on Thursday, April 7th, 2005 at 2:00 PM. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Prairie Winds Funeral Home, 442-2200.

Tetz: Lea  1916 - 2005

In loving memory of our mother, Lea Tetz of Carbon, Alberta who passed away suddenly on March 28, 2005 after a brief illness. Born in Grainger, Alberta on June 25, 1916, she married Elger Tetz of Carbon on November 16, 1939 and farmed in the Carbon area since. She was predeceased by her husband Elger in 1997, her son Alan in 1974, two brothers Ron Hixt and Jack Hixt.  She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters Valerie (Quinton) Bertsch of Carbon, and Sharron Tetz of Kelowna, B.C.; two grandchildren Joan (Doug) Stobee and Jeff (Donna) Bertsch; five great grandchildren; two sisters Alma Sanders of Lacombe and Elsie Berreth of Beiseker; as well as many nieces and nephews.  Memorial services were held on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Level Land Seventh Day Adventist Church (east of Beiseker) with Harold Hunter and Pastor Werner Seidel officiating. Interment followed in the Level Land Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance or charity of choice. As a tribute to Lea Tetz, a tree will be planted in the Heartland Tree Memorial Park, Olds. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds, entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610.