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RIPPER, Alvina

RIPPER, Alvina
March 4, 1922 - September 22, 2011

With loving family by her side, our beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Alvina Ripper of Drumheller passed away peacefully in the Drumheller Health Centre on Thursday September 22, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Alvina will be forever missed and joyfully remembered by her 6 children: Gordon Ripper of Beaumont, Barry Ripper of Edmonton, Dan Ripper (Norma) of Drumheller, Diane Colburn (Renie) of Drumheller, Debbie Kittridge (Dave) of Calgary, Kevin Ripper (Joanna) of Spruce Grove, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters Elsie Greig of Trochu and Freeda Ruff of Campbell River, B.C., as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Barney in 2006, her parents Lorenz and Elizabeth Schafer, brothers Albert, Art & Eddie Schafer, sisters Millie Rosin & Lydia Bauer, and her daughter-in-law Cora Ripper. Alvina (nee Schafer) was born on the family farm, the youngest of 8 children near Delia, Alberta on March 4, 1922. Alvina will be most remembered for her loving and caring nature, her smile, sense of humour and wonderful common sense words of wisdom. The greatest joys in Alvina’s life were her family, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr.Graham, Dr.Olfert, Dr. Racz, the Acute Care nursing staff and the Continuing Care nursing staff of the Drumheller Health Centre for making Alvina’s last days and years comfortable. Your excellent care and kindness will always be cherished and never forgotten. God bless you all. At her request there will be no funeral service. A family memorial ceremony is planned for a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to: Continuing Care Unit, Drumheller Health Centre, 351 - 9 Street NW, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y1 Tel: 403-823-6500 or to the charity of your choice. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).

LAUGHLIN, Maxine Margaret

LAUGHLIN, Maxine Margaret
January 31, 1940 - September 25, 2011

Mrs. Maxine Laughlin, beloved wife of Ron Laughlin, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on September 25, 2011, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. In addition to her loving husband Ron, Maxine is survived by 3 daughters: Kari-Lynn (Ed), Krista (Chris) and Laura (Ken), a brother, Dale Roth and mother in law, Lillian Loughlin. Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Victoria, Anya, Zachary, Jack, Aubrey, Sophia, Amanda, Christopher and April. Maxine was born in Lacombe, Alberta, to George and Hazel Roth, raised on a dairy farm west of Red Deer and in her early adult years employed by AGT as a Telephone Operator. In 1964 she married Ron Laughlin and thoroughly enjoyed her role as a positive and supportive wife and mother. Maxine would describe it as a gypsy lifestyle as Ron’s teaching duties took them to Delia, Netherlands, Germany, Fort McMurray and Ponoka through the years of 1964 to 1984. In 1980, Maxine found herself in the “Oil Patch” environment, travelling to destinations in Canada and the U.S. utilizing her secretarial skills to create safety manuals for the drilling industry. Maxine and Ron moved to Calgary in 1984 and then to Turner Valley, AB. In the year 2000, Maxine made the smooth transition to fulltime RVing as she and Ron began their retirement by wintering in Yuma, AZ and Parksville, BC on Vancouver Island. Maxine enjoyed gardening and was happiest in the kitchen when cooking and canning. At Maxine’s request there will be no funeral service. A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. 39p

WORMAN, Laura Helen

WORMAN, Laura Helen
September 20, 2011

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Laura Helen Worman (Mom), the patriarch of our close knit family, on September 20, 2011 at the age of 87 years. A lifelong resident of Newcastle, she was our Mom, Nana, and Baba, more importantly she was the foundation our family was built upon. A person of humble means, she taught us the meaning of family, strength, fun and love. She leaves a large family of loved ones, her children; Danny (Heather), Dianne (Al), David (Marilyn) and Debbie (Larry) as well as 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Laura was predeceased by: her infant son, her mother Stella Ezelyk, two brothers Walter and Louie Ezelyk and one sister Anne Ezelyk. A private service and burial was held by the family. The family held a Celebration of Laura’s Life at 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2011 at The Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club in Drumheller, Alberta. Donations may be made in honour of Laura to the Drumheller Humane Society, Box 1474, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the home care staff, the nursing staff, and to Dr. Moshood for the care, compassion and kindness shown to mom and our family during mom’s illness. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).

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