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Condolences to the family of Addie Deal (Deptuck)

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DEAL
Addie
(nee Deptuck)

June 11, 1948 - May 20, 2023

Addie Deal, of Rosedale, AB, beloved wife of Chuck Deal, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 20th. Born Delphine Deptuck in Saskatoon, SK, she was given the nickname of Adeline as a child and it soon stuck. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Chuck, her daughter, Christine Ewing (Curtis), grandsons Brody and Duncan Ewing as well as step-children, Chuck Jr. (Becky), Karen (Steve) and their children and grandchildren; all of whom Addie loved as her own. Addie was predeceased by her daughter, Angela (2009), her parents, Frances (2010) and Ezdore (1994) and her brother, Edward (1971). The family moved to East Coulee in 1949 where Addie attended grade school before finishing in Drumheller in 1966. She moved to Calgary where, at the age of 21, she met her best friend and soul-mate, Chuck. They married in March of 1970 and their first daughter, Angela was born that same year followed by Christine in 1973. Chuck and Addie raised their family in rural Alberta communities such as Trochu and Carbon but returned to Drumheller shortly after the birth of their beloved grandsons, Brody and Duncan. Addie could often be seen with the boys in the stroller or a wagon and, later, at football games and awards ceremonies. Addie worked at Freson Bros for 12 years, retiring in 2019; her friendly smile and efficient manner was always appreciated by customers. Addie loved the outdoors and you could often find her and Chuck camping and hiking. She was a voracious reader and a lover of trivia, philosophy and history. She will be dearly missed for her kindness, gentle manner and quick wit.
A graveside service will be held at the Drumheller Cemetery on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. with a luncheon to follow at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church Hall, the family invites everyone to come and share their memories.

Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666

Celebration of Life for Ernie Dupuis

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Celebration of Life
for
ERNIE DUPUIS
September 20, 1937 - October 25, 2022

will be held
Sunday, May 28
2 p.m.
Midland Hall

113 - 1 Avenue N.W.
Drumheller, Alberta

The Measure of Man
Not – “how did he die”
But – “how did he live”
Not – “what did he gain”
But – “what did he give”
These are the units
To measure the worth
Of a man as a man,
regardless of birth.

Author: Anonymous

Condolences to the family of George Gary Smith

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SMITH
George Gary

July 31, 1958 - May 8, 2023

George Gary Smith passed away May 8, 2023 in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was born to George and Vera Smith on July 31, 1958 in Creston, BC. They moved back to Drumheller when he was small.
Gary enjoyed helping people with their gardens, snow removal, helping with fencing, working on vehicles at the gravel pits, cutting grass, and spending time at the go-carts. He loved being able to help wherever he could.
Gary enjoyed just visiting with family and friends. He always wanted to know what was happening and his phone calls saying, ‘just checking in to see what’s new’, will be remembered by everyone. He will be missed by all of his friends and family.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Gary at his favourite watering hole, the Waldorf Hotel, Saturday, May 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nothing big and fancy as that was not who he was. Just come for a visit and tell stories.
The family would like to thank Roy D., Linda, Gay & Larry, Gary M, Grant, and his many other friends. You were not just friends, you were family.
He is home.

Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666.

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