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Condolences to the family of Clare Carson - Celebration of Life

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Celebrate the Life of
Clare Carson

Please join us to celebrate the life of Clare Carson
Delia Cemetery Saturday, August 7th
This will be a come and go event between 1 to 4 p.m.
Choose a time that works best for you.

Please stop by to view the headstone (the most interesting one in the cemetery we think!), visit with the family and enjoy a light lunch.


Condolences to the family of Noel James Albrecht

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ALBRECHT
Noel James

September 28, 1968 - July 28, 2021

Noel James Albrecht of Drumheller passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2021 at the age of 52.
Noel was born on September 28th, 1968 in Calgary, AB. He was raised in the Drumheller valley by his beloved parents Walter and Diane. He attended and graduated from DCHS and continued to live in the valley.
Noel’s favourite hobbies growing up were playing cards or poker with his friends, going for coffee at one of the local restaurants or driving around in his Montego. He loved spending time with friends.
Noel was a “Jack of all trades, master of many”. Throughout the years he did many things for work including driving trucks for multiple companies, operating heavy equipment to owning and operating a couple of businesses including a taxi company and a contracting & landscaping business.
He was a very devoted father to his children and loved his grandchildren dearly.
He was at every sports game, practice and tournament that his children participated in. He was even a volunteer coach for the Fun Team League as his daughter and son played for the fun team.
Noel is survived by his daughters Victoria, Brittney, Starla, son Cameron, his grandchildren Emily, Brayden, Brody, the mother of his children as well as numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and their families.
Noel was predeceased by his parents Walter and Diane Albrecht.
A private memorial service will be held Saturday, August 7th, 2021 by invite only.
Flowers are graciously declined. Those who wish to make a donation in honour of Noel may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, 3100 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 801, Markham, Ontario L3R 8T3
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements. 403-823-2666.

Condolences to the family of William (Bill) Joseph Rosgen

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ROSGEN
William (Bill) Joseph

July 13, 1953 - July 29, 2021

Bill Rosgen of Calgary, Alberta, husband of Wendy Rosgen passed away after a lengthy illness on July 29, 2021 at the age of 68 years.
Bill was born in Drumheller on July 13, 1953 to parents Ed and Ruby Rosgen, one of a family of eight. He first attended school in Michichi and then moved to high school in Delia. He had a real love of farming, and with his wife Wendy, farmed first in Michichi, then in Dalum. They farmed for 28 years, then Bill pursued his passion of flying by becoming an agricultural pilot and flying a spray plane. He worked at this for two years in Taber, then moved to North Battleford. There he worked for Fran and Pat de Kock, where he was adopted as part of the family. He and Wendy stayed in Saskatchewan for twelve years until illness forced him to retire. They then moved to Cochrane and eventually Calgary to be close to family.
Besides his wife Wendy, Bill is survived by his son Bill Jr. and his wife Lana. Bill was blessed with two wonderful granddaughters, Astrid (4) and Faye (2). They reside in Sunnyvale, California where Bill Jr. works for Google. Bill is also survived by 3 sisters, Anita Coderre (Roland), Carol Chorney (Dave), Shelley Yavis (Pat), 4 brothers, Jerry (Janie), Jim (Jan), Tony (Bev) and Bob (Lisa), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Ed and Ruby Rosgen.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 10:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 178, 3rd Street West, Drumheller, Alberta. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 A.M. with Father Lukas as celebrant. Interment will be at the Drumheller Cemetery. There will be a luncheon service at St. Anthony’s Hall directly after the interment.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada at alzheimer.ca or mailed to 20 Eglinton Ave. West, 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8
Courtney-Winters Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements. 403-823-2666.