MARTIN: Oscar  1918 - 2007

It is with great sadness the family of Oscar Martin announces in the calling of Oscar by the Lord to the great fishing hole in the sky. Oscar passed away September 28, 2007 at the age of 88 in Hanna. Oscar was born December 11, 1918 however his birth certificate said different, December 22, 1918. So he got to celebrate his birthday twice each year. Born to Dan and Sophie Martin, the fifth child, south of Hanna. At a young age Oscar’s family moved to Huxley then to Trochu. However Oscar moved back to Hanna in 1941. So he spent most of his life in and around the Hanna area.

Oscar had many passions including gardening his geraniums and tomatoes, fishing at any of the local fishing holes after supper, on weekends, spring, summer, fall and winter. You could find Oscar at the Hanna pool hall most Friday evenings and Saturdays playing on pool table number two or three. He loved playing most card games however cribbage was his favourite. Anyone who came over to the house would be challenged to playing on the shuffle board in the basement. Oscar enjoyed many extensive holidays with family, friends and relatives around the world. He also had the gift of gab and a different sense of humour whether at the coffee shop, the gas station, mall, at any local function or over the fence. That was Oscar. Later in life Oscar could be found at the Hanna Canada Grey playing the VLT’s, which some times got him into a bit of trouble. Gramps will be remembered by his grandchildren by his slobbery kisses and the constant whistling to an unrecognizable tune.Oscar only had a few jobs. His first job in Hanna was delivering milk. Then he started in the fall of 1942 a long career as a CNR car inspector at the Hanna shops, where he was employed for some 35 years. After his retirement he drove for the Hanna Co-op, then later delivered flowers for Ginny’s Flowers. Oscar loved to drive the highways and back roads stopping all of a sudden to discover and recover a tarp strap, tool, or whatever, that would have fallen off the vehicle. He was a man that lived through the depression of the 30’s so his possessions were of great value to him so it was hard to depart with his treasures. Oscar always had a room full of treasures. Oscar was a member of the Hanna Rod and Gun Club for many years. He was the chairman of the CNR Railway Car-Man Brotherhood of North America (RCBNA) from 1954 ‘til his retirement.

Oscar and Ann were married October 31, 1943. They were blessed with two children, Glenda in 1949 and Murray in 1956.  Oscar was predeceased by his parents Dan and Sophie, sisters Bertha and Martha, brothers Alberta, Ron (Reynold), Leonard and son-in-law Lyman Trout. Oscar is survived by his family, daughter Glenda Trout and family Cheryl, Kevin and Corry; son Murray (Karen) and family Elise, Heather and Jessica; by his sister Ella and brother Emil; a sister-in-law Tillie; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral of Oscar Martin will take place at the First United Church in Hanna at 2 p.m. Friday, October 5. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to diabetes, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Cancer Fund. This was Oscar, and Oscar’s life.  Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.

PAGE: CALEB JOSHUA

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our son and brother Caleb Page. Caleb was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 29, 1987 and died suddenly near Drumheller, Alberta on September 28, 2007.Caleb is survived by the “Sunshine of His Life”, Deanna Reinholt and loving Mom Marie Reinholt both of Drumheller, Alberta; sisters, Leah and Lori Reinholt of Edmonton, Alberta, Dad (Faja), Todd Reinholt of Vancouver, British Columbia and numerous friends and relatives throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church of the Nazarene at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2007 with Pastor James Clark officiating.
In lieu of floral tributes, those wishing to do so may donate to The Mustard Seed Street Ministry at 102 11 Ave S.E., Calgary, Alberta.

GOUY: Ashley

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ashley Gouy of Carbon, Alberta, Funeral Services will be held from the Church of the Nazarene on Friday, October 5, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor James Clark officiating. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.

SORENSEN: Robert (Bob) Earl  February 28, 1942   - September 27, 2007

Robert (Bob) Earl Sorensen passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of September 27, 2007. Bob was born February 28, 1942 in Strathmore, Alberta to Jens and Olive Sorensen and was followed two years later by the birth of his sister Karen. Bob attended school in Carseland and helped on the family farm. He later worked for the Wheatland County on the road crew and during this time met Sharon Teare. Bob and Sharon were married on April 4, 1964, in Strathmore, Alberta, and were blessed with three children, Tammy Marie (1965), Sherry Ann (1966) and Earl Andrew (1971). Bob started working for the Alberta Wheat Pool on October 25, 1965, training in Strathmore and later going on to manage elevators in Crowfoot and Bindloss before moving to Rosebud in August, 1973. Bob continued to work for the Wheat Pool until May, 1997, when MS forced him to go on disability. Bob was always very active in the community and was a member of many organizations over the years including the Elks, Lions, and the Heart-to-Heart Society.

Bob’s greatest inspiration was his family and he loved to spend time with his eight grandchildren of whom he was extremely proud: Megan, Bailey and Ashton Kathol, Tyler and Shelby Jensen, and Benjamin, Ainsley and Graden Sorensen. Bob will be sadly missed by his wife of 43 years Sharon, his children Tammy (Mike) Jensen, Sherry (Don) Kathol, Earl (Glenda) Sorensen; his eight loving grandhildren; his sister Karen Sorensen from Delta, B.C.; his mother-in-law Marie Teare of Strathmore, AB.; his two brothers-in-law John (Dawn) Teare and Gaylon (Teare) of Calgary; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Bob was predeceased by his dad Jens in 1976; his mom Olive in 1981 and his father-in-law Fred Teare in 1988. A Memorial in Bob’s honor was held at the Knox United Church in Drumheller, Alberta, on Tueday, October 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., followed by lunch upstairs in the Hall at the Knox United Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Bob be made to the Drumheller Heart-to-Heart Society, Box 162, Drumheller, AB., or an organization of the donors’ choice.

McGECHIE: Robert  July 17, 1929 - September 23, 2007

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Davies McGechie at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary.  Bob was born in Drumheller, raised in Rosedale and resided most of his life in Morrin. In his early years he worked in the Coal Mines near Rosedale, for Mark Sands, and E.O. Parry in Morrin, later he was the Imperial Oil agent in Morrin & Drumheller. Bob hauled gravel for the MD of Starland, drove school bus and was the Custodian of Morrin School for 15 years until his retirement. He took great pride in his community and served on council for 21 years, as well as being a Legion and Hall board member. He enjoyed driving school bus and transporting students and grandchildren on various sport & field trips. His greatest joy was being surrounded by his family and listening to the laughter of his loved ones.

His parents Alexander McGechie, Janet McGechie Palmer, stepfather Isiah Palmer and brother William McGechie predeceased him. His is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vella; son Gordon (Kim); daughters Sharlene Ryks (Len), Lynn Orr, Janice Brereton (Darryl), Ellie Rosgen (Jeff); step brother Howard Palmer (Lois); and grandchildren Shawn, Jamie, Robert, Wayne, Elyse, Whitney, Tyler, Chris, Stephen, Daniel; and great-grandchildren Kiera & Aidan. Extended grandchildren Wayne, Lenora, Angie, Stevie, Cameron, Shantel, Erin and Ryan. Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the Drumheller Hospital to purchase a Bear Hugger (patient warmer.)

Zacharuk: Pete (Uncle Pete)

Pete Zacharuk (Uncle Pete) passed away on September 22, 2007 at the Drumheller Hospital at the age of 86 years. Pete was born on July 17, 1921 in Drumheller and was raised and received his schooling here. Pete is survived by his loving wife Simone; sister Kay Squire (Ed) and sister-in-law Mary Zacharuk as well as many nieces and nephews. Pete was predeceased by his parents John and Annie Zacharuk, four brothers Mack (Amy), Bill (Mary), Steve (Frances) and Nick (Margaret) as well as one sister Mary. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Drumheller Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit or the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church on October 4, 2007 at 11:00 AM with Father Mario Basque presiding. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.