MALYUK: Frieda (nee Siewert)  1918 - 2006

Frieda Malyuk, born December 6, 1918 in Hanna, Alberta, passed away in Calgary on Wednesday, July 26 at the age of 87 years. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughters-in-law Barbara and Terry; grandchildren Keith (Sandra), Diane (Jayson), Steve, Robert (Nikki), Todd (Krystal) and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Gregory, Scott, Bryce, Anneliese; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frieda was predeceased by her first husband of nine years, Steve Kwiczak, her second husband of 42 years, Nick Malyuk and her sons, Ronald and Dennis Kwiczak. As per her wishes, no service will be held. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice. FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM Telephone: (403) 297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial www.fostersgardenchapel.com

NICHOL: Percy  1929 - 2006

Percy Nichol, of Calgary, passed away July 28, 2006 at Hanna, Alberta at the age of 76 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Alice Nichol; three children along with their families, Don Nichol (Fawn) of Calgary, Deidrie Mac Angus (Doug) of Edmonton, and Raelene Andreychuk (Rick) of Drumheller; nine grandchildren Shawn, Greig Nichol, Dustin Mac Angus (Nadene), Danelle, Deanne Mac Angus, Chelcie, Colby, Amanda, Whitney Andreychuk; three sisters Helen Bremner of Winnipeg, Margaret Petrusich and Olive O’Brien of Calgary; one brother Harvey Nichol of Windsor, ON; and many other relatives and friends. Percy was predeceased by his parents, a granddaughter Dawn Mac Angus (February 2000), and nine brothers and sisters. Percy was born and raised in Virden, Manitoba. He moved to Calgary where he met wife Alice. He started out his career in the R.C.A.F. Continued onto West Steel Rosco, started a few businesses including a motel, taxi, and Petro Can gas/convenience store, all in Drumhleler. He then purchased a small neighbourhood mall in Westbank, B.C. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at Pierson’s Funeral Service Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary. Cremation followed. Messages of condolences may be forwarded to the family at  www.piersons.ca. Arrangements are in care of PIERSON’S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone (403) 235-3602.

OSTER: Fern Isabella  1923 - 2006

Born January 16, 1923 in Speers, Saskatchewan. Died in the Drumheller Hospital on July 22, 2006 at 83 years. Fern was born in Speers, Saskatchewan where her family was involved in road construction in Northern Saskatchewan and Northern Alberta. They eventually settled on a farm in the Vermillion area. Fern graduated from high school at 16 and left home to go to Normal in Edmonton and by 1941 was teaching school. She taught in the Dewberry/Barrhead area at schools with names like Freedom and Deep Well. In 1945 Fern changed careers and moved to Calgary where she became a Registered Nurse at the Calgary General Hospital. In 1948 she married Ben Oster from Hussar and moved to the farm at Duck Lake. She and Ben had two sons, Gerald and James, who they farmed with until they retired in 1989. They stayed on the farm until 1991, when they decided to move to Drumheller and built a house in Newcastle. Fern is survived by her husband Ben of Drumheller; her two sons Gerald (Janet) and James (Sharon) both from Hussar. She leaves four grandchildren, Scott, Cindy (Lee), Michael and Laura; and her sister Shirley Dorin (Herman) from Didsbury. She was predeceased by her father Cecil in 1973 and her mother Kathrine in 2002 at 100 years of age, and a brother John in 1956. A funeral service was held at the Hussar Community Hall on July 25, 2006 with Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Donations on Fern’s behalf can be made to the Drumheller Palliative Care Unit.

PEDERSEN: Margaret Jean (Hunter)  1911 - 2006

Margaret Jean Pedersen (Hunter) born September 15, 1911 in Calgary, the youngest of four children. She attended Crescent Heights High School. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Ella, granddaughter Rhonda, sister Ada, brother Bob, sisters-in-law Gerda, Rose and brother-in-law Ernest, Gail’s special friend, Jim. Margaret is survived by her children, Brent (Bonnie), Gail, Maureen (Ken); her grandchildren Hal (Jacqui), Trevor (Karen), Ryan (Denise), Cathy, Tony (Kim), Shelly; her great-grandchildren, Calvin, Skylend, Taylor, Kelsey, Dale, Shawn; sister-in-law Margie; and numerous nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Drumheller Health Foundation or Salvation Army, Drumheller. Arrangements by Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Knox United Church, 3rd Avenue East, Drumheller.