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Condolences to the family of Bertha Radke (nee Ost)

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RADKE
nee Ost
Bertha

April 1927 - June 2022

Bertha Radke – nee Ost, passed away June 9, 2022. Bertha was born to parents Christian and Marie Ost, in April 1927, in Calceni, Besarabia, Romania. She came to Canada with her parents and older siblings in September 1927, settling in the Hanna, Alberta area where she spent her youth.
In 1946, she married Waldemar (Walter) Radke and moved to the Handhills district where they farmed, and raised two sons, until moving into Hanna in 1976. Bertha lived in her own home until 2018, and then in Homestead Lane, in the Drumheller Health Centre until her death.
She was predeceased by: husband Walter, son Ryan; daughter-in-law Pat; father Christian, mother Maria, sister Emma, brother Christian.
She is survived by son Reg & (Kathy) Radke of Brooks and daughter-in-law Gerry Radke of Drumheller; and six grandchildren – Jayson (Reveka) Radke, Kelly (Chris) Gillings, Danielle Radke (Darin McCollum), Andrea (Jeremy) Linkert, Matt (Stacey) Radke, and Chelsea Radke and 8 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by three step grandchildren – Craig, Jill, & Ryan Florence and their families.
Bertha also leaves behind sisters Hilda Diegel, Marion Diegel, Ida Schnell, and brother Oscar Ost and several nieces and nephews.
Bertha was active in community affairs at the Handhills Lake Clubhouse and was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church choir. She was involved with the Legion Branch #25 Ladies Auxiliary, the Hanna Senior’s Circle, the Senior’s Choir and enjoyed floor curling.
She always had a big garden and loved landscaping and keeping a beautiful yard. She loved to paint – inside, outside and anything else. Bertha was a great cook, enjoyed a variety of crafts and loved to host visitors.
Thank you to Dr. Olfert, from the Riverside Clinic, and the staff at the Continuing Care Centre at the Drumheller Health Centre for their care in the last four years of Mom’s life.
A private family internment will occur in the near future.
As per Bertha’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARS or the charity of choice.

Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements. 403-823-2666.

Condolences to the family of Donna Schafer

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SCHAFER
Donna

April 3, 1958 - June 17, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce Donna Schafer, age 64, passed away on June 17, 2022 at the Drumheller Hospital.
Donna is remembered by her daughter Silvie (grandson J.T.), daughter Tamara (grandchildren Xander, Zac and Ivy), son Jesse and daughter-in-law Ashley (grandsons Dameon and Colby), son Stephen and daughter-in-law Amie (granddaughters Scarlett and Lilith), son James and daughter-in-law Dominica (grandchildren Valontine and Ruby). She is also survived by her best friend Jerry Lake, four sisters and five brothers, as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Donna was predeceased by her husband Douglas Schafer and her parents Evo Defoor and Doris Vandale and her step-father Len Vandale.
Donna was a strong, kind, caring and loving woman who was loved by many. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as a grandma.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Drumheller Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Donna.
We will be holding a Celebration of Donna’s Life at Choice Memorial (105-4715 13th Street NE) on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Donna, visit www.choicememorial.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.

Condolences to the family of Arthur "Raymond" Telford

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TELFORD
Arthur “Raymond”

April 19, 1956 - June 15, 2022

Ray Telford of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the age of 66 years after a long battle with a rare form of Dementia called
Frontotemporal Degeneration.
Ray was passionate about many things, but nothing more than his family. Some of his favorite memories include; camping with Kim, learning that Nicole
named his youngest grandchild after him, running the Vancouver marathon with Raymond Jr., hockey games and fishing with Calla, playing guitar and singing with Melissa, the many Starbucks trips with Jaedyn and playing ukulele with Spencer, his 40th birthday run with all of his brothers and the amazing trip to Jasper with The Flamingos.
Ray was a radio guy at heart. His career brought him to radio stations across Western Canada. He was a DJ and worked his way up to GM. His proudest accomplishment was opening Energy 98 FM in Fort St. John, BC.
Later in his career, Ray returned to university and became an Economic Development Officer. He then worked for the Town of Drumheller and finished his career with the City of Camrose.
Ray shared his passion for music and entertaining by being part of many bands and choirs throughout his life. Pitch & Spice, The Wayfairing Fiddlers, The Pirates of the Badlands, Augustana Mannskor Choir and most recently SingAble. His love of music has been passed on to his kids and grandkids.
Ray is lovingly remembered by his loving wife Kim; children Nicole Telford of Edmonton, Raymond Telford Jr. of Edmonton, Calla (Jason) Peacey of Camrose, and Melissa (Arturo) Marquez of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren Jaedyn and Spencer Peacey, Martin and Ezio Marquez, and Rae Telford; mother Adrienne of Beaumont; siblings Karen Telford-Stock of Beaumont, Kevin (Gemma) Telford of Beaumont, and Brian (Susan) Telford of St. Albert; and all of his life long friends, especially his “chosen brother” Carl Selzer.
Ray was predeceased by his father Raymond, and brother Randall.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (3605 50 St, Camrose). The Mass will be livestreamed on the St. Francis Xavier website: https://stfxcamrose.caedm.ca/.
A recording of the Funeral Mass will be found on the St. Francis Xavier website under “Recorded Masses,” once made available by the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ray and his deep love and passion for music, singing, and song can be made to the Camrose Association for Community Living (CAFCL) SingAble multigenerational inclusion choir program. These funds will support undergraduate students with an interest in music & music therapy serving as SingAble assistants.
Donations can be made by cheque (memo Ray Telford SingAble) mailed or delivered to the CAFCL office (4604-57 Street Camrose, Alberta T4V 2E7); by eTransfer: brobbins@cafcl.org (attention SingAble); or through the CAFCL website: www.cafcl.ca (attention SingAble).
The family would appreciate condolences, memories and photos sent to the email created for memories of Ray: Memories4Ray@gmail.com.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland
(4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4)
in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121
“Dedicated service since 1906”

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