BURT: Randy

It is with great sadness that the family of Randy Burt announces his sudden passing on January 14, 2007 at the age of 30 years. There will be a Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 3 p.m. from Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel, Drumheller, Alberta. Donations can be made in memory of Randy to S.T.A.R.S., 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 9Z9.

EWING: Glenys (nee James) 1921 - 2007

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Glenys Ewing on Thursday, January 11, 2007 in Calgary, AB at the age of 85 years. Glenys was born on April 29, 1921 near Aberystwyth, Wales and immigrated to Canada at the age of six, living in the Drumheller area.  She married Jim in 1941 and together they farmed in the Verdant Valley community until moving to Calgary in 1975.  Glenys will be most remembered for her love and devotion to her family.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and was always up for playing games.  Glenys had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed joking around, even if at her own expense.  Glenys loved the Lord and was always active in her local church.  She was very generous and always willing to help someone in need. 

Glenys will be lovingly remembered by her children Merle and Shirley Ewing, Trudy and Phil Reist, Joyce and Wayne Sylvester, Ila Beagles, Eric and Debbie Ewing; twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by one brother Rhystyd and Mona James; sister-in-law Ruth James; in-laws Don and Tanya Day, Rose Ewing, Margaret Ewing, Helen Ewing, Dorothy and Jimmy Duguid, Irene and Frank Wilson and many nieces and nephews;  as well as numerous relatives in Wales.  Glenys was predeceased by her husband Jim; daughter Rita Ewing; daughter-in-law Majoree Ewing; son-in-law Wayne Beagles; two sisters, Eirwen Fernandez and Dilys Robert and two brothers Neu James and Elfed James.

Funeral Services were held at First Church of the Nazarene (65 Richard Way S.W.) on Tuesday, January 16, 2007.  Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Camp Harmattan, (Box 444, Sundre, AB, T0M 1X0) In living memory of Glenys Ewing a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB  Telephone: 1-800 661-1599.

GAUTHIER: Margaret Helena 1919 - 2007

Mrs. Margaret Helena Gauthier (Stokes, Fraser), of the Wintering Hills District, north of Hussar, passed away in Drumheller on January 10th, 2007. Margaret was the matriarch of a loving family, who will miss her deeply. Margaret was born on July 10th, 1919 in Fraserton, Alberta, located northeast of Homestead Coulee, in the Lone Butte area. She and her brother, Robert, were the only two people ever born in Fraserton, as their father, Robert Ross Fraser homesteaded there and opened a store and post office, and wed Margaret’s mother, Jossa Helena McCullough (Broe). The family grew by two sisters, Sharen and Karel, but left the homestead at the beginning of the depression, and moved to Vancouver where Margaret attended high school during the 30’s.

Margaret married the love of her life, George Stokes in 1941, and moved to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. They had a son, Martin who did not survive childbirth, and in 1944, another son Darrell, whose family now runs the farm near Hussar. Margaret was widowed 3 months later when George was killed in a logging accident. She moved back to Vancouver where she raised her son and looked after the rest of her younger siblings. She worked in Vancouver for many years, and met Almon Gauthier in the late 50’s. The two of them decided to move to Alberta in 1961, buying a half section northeast of Hussar. Two years later, they moved six miles further north where the farm is today.

Margaret and Al were married in 1963, but Al passed away in 1968. Margaret ran the farm on her own, with help from wonderful neighbours and hired workers, until 1976 when Darrell and Amy came to help out. She loved the work, and the sense of accomplishment that comes from farming and doing what nobody thinks is possible. She was a remarkable person…wife, mother, grandma, neighbour, whose sense of family and community affected all who knew her.

Margaret was recently predeceased by her brother Robert (Bev) Fraser and sister Sharen Smith. She is survived by her sister Karel (Roy) Lindberg of Florida, son Darrell (Amy) Stokes of Hussar, grandson Gordon (Jennifer) Stokes of North Vancouver BC, granddaughter Rosana (Kurt) Weidenbacher of Hope BC, grandsons Garrett and Travis Stokes of Hussar. Greatgrandchildren Melina, Brynn and Angelica Stokes and Caleb and Christopher Weidenbacher will always remember “Gramma Gauthier”.

There will be a social gathering to remember Margaret, and reminisce about the remarkable life that touched so many people. The gathering will be held in the Hussar Hall at 2 pm January 26, 2007. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a donation, in Margaret’s memory, may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Drumheller Health Centre, Continuing Care Recreational Therapy Garden, 351-9th Street NW, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y1. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

KUNTZ: Frank J. July 2, 1938 - January 12, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family wishes to announce the passing of Frank at the Drumheller Health Centre on January 12, 2007 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born on July 2, 1938 in Maple Creek, SK. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lena of 45 years, and his three children, Russ, Lyle (Kim) and Jacqueline Malto (James), and five grandchildren, David, Amanda, Colin, Kayla and Aidan. Frank is also survived by his brother Jack, sister Clara (Alf) Stein of Medicine Hat, AB and sister-in-law Noreen of Beauvallon, AB. Frank was predeceasedby his parents Anna and Joseph Kuntz and younger brother David.

Prayers will be held at Courtney-Winter’s on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Parish on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 11 a.m. There will be no interment. A lunch will be held at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall immediately after the service.
Special thanks to Dr. E. Racz and nursing staff of the Drumheller Health Centre.