DOYLE
William Louis
July 24, 1933 - July 26, 2022
William Louis Doyle, beloved husband of Sharon, passed away peacefully at home, two days after his 89th birthday.
William, (Bill), was born in Hanna, Alberta to Louis and Mary Doyle, and spent all of his life in the area, cherishing the farmland, the wildlife, and the beauty of the prairies.
At the age of 17, after the passing of his father, he left the family farm and began teaching high school, which was the beginning of a lifelong career in education. He eventually settled in Drumheller with his wife, Betty, and family of five children, and taught for many years at St. Anthony’s School, where he became the principal and then superintendent. He later went on to become the superintendent of Starland School Division. He encouraged and inspired many young lives, and was so pleased whenever he had a chance encounter with former students. He was honoured that his colleagues at St. Anthony’s created the William Louis Doyle Leadership Award.
A leader in the community as well, Bill was proud to serve as an alderman for the Town of Drumheller for several years. In that capacity, he was one of a small group of community leaders who were instrumental in successfully lobbying the provincial government to select Drumheller as the location for the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
He also served on the board of the Palliser Regional Planning Commission and the Alberta Planning Board.
He was a loving husband to Sharon, whom he loved deeply, during their marriage of almost thirty five years. And he was a wonderful father to his children. We will all miss his words of wisdom, his sense of humour, and his compassion for others. His faith compelled him to strive to emulate the life of Christ.
William is survived by his wife, Sharon Doyle, his son, Mark (Susan) Doyle, and his daughters, Brenda-Lee (Cory) Campbell, Theresa (Brian) Coe, and Betty (Les) Diehl.
He is also blessed to have loving grandchildren - Lori-Ann and Shaun, Blair, Daniel and Danielle, Brody and Megan, Mitch and Sara, Natalie and Brett, Lyndsie and Colin, Sam and Chantal, and Kristin and Martin, as well as ten great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by infant grandson Darcy Doyle in 1986, his brother, Roger Doyle in October of 1986, son, Gerald William Doyle in March of 2012, and by his first wife, Betty Moar, in September of 2015.
Prayer Vigil will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church. Funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon at St. Anthony’s Hall. Interment at a later date.
For those who wish, charitable donations may be made in Bill’s name to Grace House.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. 403-823-2666.
DOKTORCHIK
Alexander William
July 3, 1955 - August 3, 2022
Al passed away suddenly and peacefully in the Drumheller Health Centre with his family by his side on August 3, 2022 at the age of 67 years.
Al was born on July 3, 1955 to Bill and Mary Doktorchik, he graduated in 1973 from the Delia School.
Al had a passion for sports, playing both hockey and baseball. He coached kid’s baseball and minor hockey in his younger years. Being well connected in the village of Delia as the Pioneer Grain elevator manager for 25 years and later moving to Drumheller working at the Westview Co-op Agro Centre for 19 years. His love of classic “oldies” went to a new level when he dusted off his electric guitar and formed a band many know as One-Headlight.
Al married Myrna in 2007, they bought a Harley Davidson bike and had many adventures travelling from Canada through the USA to visit family in Texas. Al had a great joy in the time he spent with all the grandkids. He retired in June 2020. In his short retirement time, he converted the garage to a workshop where he taught himself how to build custom guitars and completed a variety of other woodworking projects. He is well known for his love of the Beatles, the Boston Bruins, Cadillacs and the number “16”.
Al was predeceased by his parents Bill and Mary Doktorchik, his sister Mariann Doktorchik.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Myrna, 2 daughters Marriann (Dale) Hammond, Lisa (Ryan) Tait, 1 son Andy (Stephanie) Doktorchik, grandchildren Mason, Alyssa, Andrew, Kiera, Hudson, Aiden, Carson, Austin, Eva, Aly, Anderson, 1 sister Marilyn (John) Staniland, 1 brother Hank (Bonnie) Doktorchik, many extended family and a lifetime of friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A private memorial service was held at Hank and Bonnie Doktorchik’s farm on August 5, 2022.
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home were in care of the arrangements. 403-823-2666.
