Jungling: Anna 

 Anna Jungling of Drumheller passed away peacefully in the Drumheller Hospital on April 29. 2008 at the age of ninety-two. Anna was born in Mariental, Russia on November 16, 1915, one of ten children born to Anna and Franz Isaac. The family emigrated to Canada in 1926 settling in Alberta. Anna married Raymond Jungling of the Orkney district on April 30, 1938. The two lived on the family farm in Orkney until Ray’s death in 1989.  After Ray’s death, Anna moved to a house in Drumheller where she was able to finally indulge in her passion for flower gardening. Her yard was a showcase. Anna was a talented and creative homemaker and artist. She loved to cook, especially bake. Her breads, pies, cake and cookies were wonderful and she was kind enough to share them with friends, neighbors and family. Her gooseberry pies were especially prized by her children and grandchildren. Anna was an excellent seamstress often designing the clothes she made for her daughters. Everyone in the family was a grateful recipient of her beautiful patchwork quilts. In fact there were not many artistic endeavors that she did not try her hand at. Anna was predeceased by her husband Raymond in 1989, grandson Jamie in 1981 and son-in-law Grant Potter in 2004. She is survived by three daughters, Sandra (Wayne) Corbett of Saskatoon, Margot of Calgary and Debra (Dave Carter) of Drumheller, two grandsons, Myles Corbett of Edmonton and Joel (Helen Perry) Corbett of Saskatoon, and five great-grandchildren, Kevin, Mitchell, Kristen, Tayler, and Noah. She is also survived by two brothers, George (Marguerite) Isaac of Strathmore and John (Olga) of Victoria, B.C. and sister Mary of England. At Anna’s request there will be a private family interment of cremains and graveside service at Sarcee Butte Cemetery at a later date. Anna’s family would like to especially thank Dr. Graham and the staff of the long-term acute care wing for the loving care and attention that Mom received over the last month while she was in the hospital. The family requests that any memorial donations be  made to the Palliative Care or long-term acute care wing of the Drumheller Hospital.

Kostenuk: Dennis

 The family of Dennis Kostenuk are sad to announce his passing on April 29, 2008 at the age of 62 years.  Dennis is survived by his loving wife Mary; his children and grandchildren: Terri (Glenn) Anderson, Taylor and Connor; Curtis Kostenuk, Spencer and Harris; Denise (Daniel) Jean, Olivia and Cooper; step children Leah and Ivan Gustafson; sisters Grace (Steve) Reid and Gladys (Doug) Bell; brother Leonard (Szi Szi) Kostenuk and many nieces and nephews.  Dennis was predeceased by his mother Frieda and father John.  A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Wheatland Funeral Chapel (202 Lakeside Blvd.) at 3:30 p.m.  To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.  WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 934-5666.            

Plachner:  David George  May 3, 1942 - May 4, 2008

 Dave Plachner of Morrin, Alberta passed away suddenly in the early morning hour on Sunday, May 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife Annette, two daughters Staci (Darrell) White, Sheri (Joe) Lowther and his greatest pride and joy his two granddaughters Brittany and Courtney and expected new arrival. Dave also leaves behind his step grandchildren Amanda (Reid) Swain, Sheldon White, (Kayla Lunitz) as well as many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Dave was predeceased by his mother Polly Plachner (November 10, 1999) and father Alex Plachner (September 27, 1996). Dave was a man who loved spending time with his family; especially his two granddaughters anything from basketball games, teaching driving lessons to lending a listening ear. Dave was a man who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. “To my husband, my father, my papa, my uncle, nephew and friend, may you rest in the hands of God till we meet again. We love you.” Funeral service will be held at Courtney-Winters Funeral Home on Friday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Scharfl: Tereasa Lynn  May 18, 1968 to April 27, 2008

 Terri passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is survived by her son, Shane and daughter-in-law, Rhonda, and granddaughter, Cassidy, in Fort McMurray; her parents, Alf and Marge Scharfl, her sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Myke Kwirant, and nephew, Andy, and niece, Madeline, and her brother, Dan, all of Drayton Valley; her paternal grandmother, Elda Scharfl of Drumheller; her paternal uncles and aunts, Ralph Scharfl of Fort McMurray, Laraine Combs of Lloydminister, Wilfred Scharfl of Peachland, BC, Rudy (Marie) Scharfl, Carol Ross, Louis Scharfl, Keith Scharfl of Calgary, Ken Scharfl (Ruth) of Grande Prairie, Vivian (Cliff) Dietz of East Coulee, Louise (Tom) Diprose of Drumheller, Lynda Heitrich of Etzicom, Denise Hawranik, of Oakville, On; and, her maternal uncles and aunts, George (Sharon) Cairns of Devon, Jim Cairns, Irvin Cairns (Cindy) of Rosedale, Chris Cairns (Val), of Drumheller, and Linda Cairns (Mike) of Westlock and many cousins. She was pre-deceased by her maternal grandparents, Dan and Helen Cairns, and her paternal grandfather, Alfred Scharfl, all of Drumheller. Terri was an awesome, caring person who will never be far from our hearts.  Terri made us all proud by steping outside the box and becoming a journeyman electrician.  She was good at her job and loved being ‘one of the boys’ while at the same time being a mom, grandma ‘Namma’, sister and daughter.  Her greatest joy was her granddaughter, Cassidy.  Terri will be missed greatly by her family and many friends. A memorial will be held at the Golden Years Society in Fort McMurray on Saturday, May 10 at 11am. Robert Anderson Funeral Services is in charge of cremation.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Cross Cancer Clinic would be appreciated.

Smith : John

 John Smith passed away May 2, 2008 at Drumheller, AB at the age of 95 years. John was born August 28, 1912 in Scotland to Joseph and Susan Smith. At a young age, along with his family, John came to Canada, first settling in the Beadle district of Sask. and then moving to Drumheller, AB around 1919. John met his life-long love Lillian Lyster in Munson, AB and married in 1938 moving to Calgary. In 1940 John signed up for an army ordinance crew and served in WWII. Together with his wife Lillian, he worked in the grocery business in Calgary until 1974 when they retired to Munson, AB and enjoyed many years travelling and taking part in senior activities. John was predeceased by his wife Lillian in 2004, sisters  Mary Sangster and Janet Whittle, brothers Arthur, Robert, Brian, Bill and Joseph. Left to sadly mourn are daughters Susan Antichow (Monty) of Bellsite, MB  and Sandra Antichow (Garry) of Lenswood, MB, seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, sister Pearl Sibbald of Leduc, AB, sister-in-law Ada Smith of Calgary, AB, sister-in-law Jean Dewsbury of Drumheller, AB, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CNIB. Funeral services will be held from Knox United Church on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements (403) 823-2666.