BOHNERT: William Carl  July 13, 1939 - January 17, 2006

Willie Bohnert of Drumheller passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 66 years. Willie is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sheila, family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Wilma in 1971, and his father Charlie in 1973. He is survived by his wife Sheila; sisters Ellen (Paul) Mentzel of Rebera, New Mexico, Mary LeBeau of Rochester, AB, Carol (Ken) Bedell of Nanaimo, B.C., Betty (Clifford) Larsen of Standard, AB; and his brother Karl Bohnert of Edmonton, AB. Willie grew up in Redland, worked for several years in Rockyford and settled in Drumheller where he married Sheila. They joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, enriched each other's lives and enjoyed several happy years together. Many people will remember meeting Willie while he walked downtown to shop or just visit. He was a kind man who loved his woodworking projects and his garden. A memorial service was held January 21, 2006 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1455 - 4 Ave. N.W., Drumheller. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of your choice.

CALON: Louise Frances  1930 - 2006

After a difficult battle at the Peter Lougheed ICU, and despite tremendous efforts from the staff, Louise Calon passed away peacefully on January 18, 2006. Louise was born on August 30, 1930 in Calgary, the first born child of Bill and Sally Grant. Seven years after her arrival, her beloved brother, Pat, was born. Louise graduated from St. Mary¹s High  School in 1948 and went on to the University of Calgary to become a teacher. She married Frank in 1954, and very quickly this city girl embraced a new life on a farm northeast of Drumheller in the Michichi area. Here, Frank and Louise raised seven children in a house full of love and laughter (and pets). Louise was always known for her enthusiastic charming wit, her kindness and generosity to family and friends, her love of music and reading, and her unfailing belief in God and the power of prayer. Louise leaves behind, Frank, her husband of 51 years, and her children, Kathleen Diggens (Brad), Danny Calon (Janne), JoAnne Zebedee, Patty Calon, Connie Cabrera (Dan), Wendy Dyck (Tim), and Mary Dommasch (Aaron), as well as thirteen grandchildren. A memorial funeral mass was celebrated for Louise in Drumheller at St. Anthony¹s Church on January 23 at 11 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made payable to the Calgary Health Trust noting that the funds are in support of the ICU at the PLC-Address: Room 1032, Peter Lougheed Centre, 3500 - 26 Ave. N.E. Calgary, AB  T1Y 6J4, Attn: Barry Knapp.

SANDUM: Helen  1938 - 2006

Helen Sandum (nee Sakundiak), beloved wife of Gordon Sandum, passed away January 16, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Helen will be greatly missed by her husband of 46 years and her children, Donna (Darryl) and Alvin (Kim); and her grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Justin, Ciara and Wacy. Helen was born in Medicine Hat on January 31, 1938. Two years later, December 1940, her mother passed away, she lived with relatives until she attended the Father Lacombe Convent school which she attended until grade six. She completed her schooling in Hussar and attended Business School in Calgary until she married Gordon on June 25, 1959. They continued to live and farm in the Duck Lake area. Helen loved curling, bowling and especially loved camping each summer at Pine Lake. She had a wonderful sense of humour, enjoyed her music and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Helen always had time to visit, had a great big heart, and considered her friends as extended family. Funeral Services were held on January 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Hussar Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Drumheller Health Centre for the CT scanner or to the Hussar Cemetery. Courtney-Winter¹s Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.