SIMPSON, Joyce Viola
September 10, 1921 - January 17, 2012
Joyce (Polly) Viola Simpson, beloved wife of the late James Arthur Simpson, passed away peacefully at Drumheller Continuing Care on January 17, 2012, at the age of 90 years. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
SANTERRE, Joseph Yves
September 23, 1949 - January 16, 2012
Joseph Yves Santerre had an unmatched tenacity for life and an entrepreneurial spirit that enabled him to be an amazing husband, dad, papa and friend. The last of 15 children, Yves was born on September 23, 1949, to Georges and Desneiges Santerre in Notre Dame Du Lac, Quebec. After growing up on the family farm, he left home to work as a mechanic in a logging camp in Ontario. He spent some time in Thompson, Manitoba, before finally coming to Rolling Hills, Alberta, where he met “the love of his life,” Carol Wallace. They were married on October 14, 1978, and eventually settled into quiet rural life in Hussar, Alberta, with their four children. His oldest Mary Ann, her husband Scott Oxtoby, and their kids Jayden, Jack and Vanessa; Christopher, his wife Liz, and their daughter Evah; Nicole and her fiancé Tobias; and their youngest son Matthew. Surrounded by his loving family, Yves passed peacefully on the early morning of January 6, 2012. A Funeral Service Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church in Drumheller at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012. After a private interment at Hussar Cemetery, there will be a celebration of Yves’ life at the Hussar Community hall beginning at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Yves’ name may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Tom Baker Cancer Center or a charity of your choice.
BATTLE, Betty
March 22, 1924 - January 21, 2012
The Battle family regrets to announce the passing of Betty after a long illness. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a fantastic cook, caterer, curler, and knitter. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband Lester of nearly 72 years, her son Garren (Diana) of Red Deer, son Werrel of New Market, Ontario, Larres (Sue) of Comox, B.C., daughter Cherrone of Lacombe, and daughter Cerreline of Calgary, 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Betty would wish to thank the staff of Pine’s Lodge and Rimbey Care Center for all their kindness during her tenure at each. Disposition is by private arrangements.
