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Condolences to the family of John Robert Carls

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Mr. John Robert Carls of Drumheller, beloved husband of Inza Carls passed away after a lengthy illness in Red Deer, Alberta on January 22, 2024 at the age of 85 years.
John was born in Drumheller on August 24, 1938 to Frank and Anne Carls. He grew up in East Coulee, Alberta, taking all his schooling there. John married Inza Mattis in 1961 and they remained happily married for 62 years. John worked many years at the Cardwell Farms, moving to Westergard Motors obtaining his mechanics license, and moving on with Sandy Cunningham opening Tower Auto where he worked till he retired at the age of 65 years. After retiring he worked for Ace Reese and Cliff Young building window frames for display. John enjoyed many hobbies in his retirement, mechanical work, woodworking, and his “monster yard”. He was an active member of the Fish and Game Association. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and a lifetime of friends.
John leaves to mourn his wife Inza Carls, one son Wayne (Deanne) Carls, grandchildren; Nicole (Benjiman), Larissa (Code), Natasha, Nathan, Eric, Stephanie (Neil), great grandchildren; Emmalynn, Tayze, Rhiannon, Alexis, Peyton, Addy, Brooklyn, Presley, Parker, and Everleigh.
John was predeceased by his daughter Wendy (September 9, 1961 ~ December 20, 2004), his parents Frank and Anne Carls, his sister Louise (December 30, 2023) and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Memorial Service for John will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Rosedale Community Hall (Rosedale, Alberta). If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.
A very big special thank you to Scott and Penny Head, Bonnie and Cliff Young, Dale and Suzanne Sands, Dr. Olfert and the nursing staff at the Drumheller Health Centre, Barb from the Associated Physicians Clinic, all of the ICU nurses and Doctors at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, and to all of John’s friends for the support and friendships over the years. Bless you.
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Condolences to the family of John "Delmar" Adie

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John “Delmar”

August 9, 1937 - January 1, 2024

Mr. John “Delmar” Adie of Drumheller, AB passed away January 1, 2024, at the Drumheller Health Centre-Continuing Care at the age of 86 years.
Delmar was born August 9, 1937, at Drumheller, AB to John “Jack” & Adelaide Adie. He attended school in the Verdant Valley/ Livingstone District and graduated from the Olds School of Agriculture.
Delmar was a farmer and music was always Delmar’s greatest passion, he played piano, guitar and was a singer with the Badland Boogie Band, Badlanders, Bert & Bobby Hoy, Jack Cuncannon, Ernie Warwack, & Don Howard as well as many solo acts in and around the area.
Delmar ran the 4H Light Horse Club & was a past president of the Lions Club, he was also one of the founding members of the Stampede Grounds. He was a horseman, a hunter, and a dog lover. The last dog he loved so dearly was Molly who predeceased him in 2021.
Delmar is survived by his children – 5 boys, Glen (Nadine), Dale (Melanie), Dean (Ruby), Scott, Grant (Jodi), 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Muriel (Dan) McDermid, Carol (Peter) Bongers.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at 1 pm at the Munson Community Hall, 301 Main Street, Munson, interment will be in Spring 2024.
Free transportation service from Drumheller provided to and from the Munson Hall if required.
Please call Bubba T’s (Valley Bus) at (403) 823-0339 by 4 pm, Friday, January 12 to book your pickup time. Pickups will be between 12-12:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of arrangements.

Condolences to the family of Edith Louise Bancroft

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Edith Louise

July 9, 1926 - December 31, 2023

Edith Louise Bancroft of Drumheller, beloved wife of Peter Bancroft passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at the age of 97 years.
Edith was an avid gardener with an exceptional “Green Thumb”. Her greenhouse was always full of flowers at any time of the year. She was especially proud of her geraniums.
Edith leaves to mourn, her daughter Judy Bancroft, granddaughter Jordanna, great grandson Logan, her son Robert (Dawn) Bancroft, grandson Derek (Karen Yanish), great grandchildren Autumn, Mischa, Tia, granddaughter Renee (Brad) Storch, great granddaughter Eden, granddaughter Brianne Bancroft, sister Florence McDonald of Toronto.
Edith was predeceased by her husband Peter, her parents John Henry Pattison and Gertrude McPhee, sister Ethel Bretzer of Edmonton.
A service will be held at a later date with interment at the Drumheller Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the C.N.I.B.
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements. 403-823-2666

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