DRUMMOND: Brian John

The family of Brian Drummond regretfully announces his passing on May 28, 2006 in Drumheller, Alberta. Brian is survived by his mother Grace and brothers Robert and Bruce. At the family’s request, Brian’s cremated remains will be interred in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SPCA in memory of Brian and his love of animals. Arrangements entrusted to Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel, Drumheller, AB. (403) 823-2666.

JOHNSTON: Leona “Lee”  1917 - 2006

It is with great sadness that the family of Lee Johnston announces her passing on June 10, 2006 at the Drumheller Health Centre. Lee is survived by her sister Mary’s son, Dr. Douglas Barfield of Minnesota, USA as well as several local relatives by marriage. Lee was born to Ann and Fred Bespalko in 1917 at Winnipeg, Manitoba. Following the passing of her father when Lee was small, her mother and sister Mary moved to Aerial, Alberta where they resided until adulthood. Lee became quite renowned for her exceptional abilities as a beautician/stylist and she practiced her trade in her self-owned salon in Edmonton, Alberta for a number of years. Lee met and then married Victor Johnston in 1974 and continued her career as a beautician until her retirement. she then moved to Drumheller, Alberta where she taught her beautician techniques to the Drumheller Institution inmates. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 2:00 PM. from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Drumheller, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lee to a charity of one’s choice. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

KEMBALL: Catherine  1977 - 2006

On May 29, 2006, Catherine Kemball passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.
Survived by her loving fiancee Joel Ouellette; her parents Jim and Kathy; sister Paula; two brothers Doug and Sean; as well as many relatives and dear friends. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 1:00 PM. at Christian Life Centre, 10123 Princess Elizabeth Avenue. Thank you to everyone for their cards and support.

PORTER: Albert Bain  1925 - 2006

Born September 21, 1925 went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2006 at the age of 80. He was born in Cullen, Scotland. Albert served with Her Majesty’s Navy in WWII as a minesweeper. He married Inge in 1950 and moved to Canada in 1957 where he worked as a butcher until 1961 when he worked as a Steward at Stony Mountain Penitentiary. They moved to Drumheller in 1967 and Al worked at the Drumheller Penitentiary first as Head Steward, working his way to Assistant Warden until 1986 when he retired. He enjoyed gardening and camping in the Rockies. He is survived by Inge, his loving wife of 55 years; their son Ian in Calgary; their daughter Donna (Randy); granddaughters Rachel and Kristi; ‘adopted’ daughter Joan; and many close friends and great neighbours. A Memorial Service will be held at Everden Rust Funeral Services (1130 Carmi Ave., Penticton) on Wednesday, June 14 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated.