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Condolences to the family of Jessie Anna Axelsen

Jessie Axelsen BW

October 27, 1928 - December 9, 2024

Jessie Anna Axelsen of Drumheller wife of the late Eric Axelsen passed away after a lengthy illness on December 9, 2024, at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 96 years.
Jessie was born October 27, 1928, to Evangeline and Benjamin Johnston, she was the youngest of five children. Jessie took her schooling in Rosedale, Alberta. She attended the University of Alberta obtaining her teaching certificate. Her first job was in Dalum, Alberta where she met and married her husband Eric. They spent 55 years together. They worked together farming until their retirement in 1993. Jessie and Eric loved to travel and spent their winters in Yuma. Jessie enjoyed curling, sewing, golf, square dancing, horseshoes and gardening.
Jessie was predeceased by her husband Eric in 2004, her parents Benjamin and Evangeline Johnston, her daughter Marilyn Nielsen, sisters Dorthy, Elizabeth, Jean and her brother Robert.
Jessie is survived by daughters Darlene, Dianne (Bob), Cheryl (Mario), son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Deanna, Orin, Clarke, Melissa, Nathan, Brent, Craig, Quentin, Ben, Jordan 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
There will be a private family graveside service in the spring 2025. Memorial donations may be made to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation (Continuing Care-Recreation Department), #351, 9th Street N.W., Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y1.
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.


Condolences to the family of Raymond “Jeffrey” Laval

JeffLaval

December 4, 1968 - December 4, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our son Jeff in Pattay, Thailand.
Jeff passed away in a motorcycle accident.
We always called Jeff “our free spirit child.” He had a zest for life and loved meeting new people and going new places. He loved motorcycles, a competitive nature when racing them, spent hours fixing them and was involved with a moped bike rental in Thailand, and he loved it. He had so many friends from around the world.
Jeff loved Thailand, the people and his life there, but never forgot his friends and family here in Canada.
He leaves to mourn his parents Ray and Phyllis. Brother Shaun, Debbie and Jake. Brother Darrell, Trina. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He will always be loved and missed.
A celebration of life to be discussed in the future.

Condolences to the family of Jaime Nicole Ryan

JaimeRyan

January 10 1984- October 1 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jaime Nichole Ryan, due to a tragic vehicle accident on October 1st 2024, at the age of 40 years old.
Jaime was born in Drumheller on January 10th 1984 to Pat and Connie Ryan of Delia, the middle of three children.
She attended Delia school until Grade 10, before transferring to and graduating from Drumheller Composite High School in 2002. From there, she went on to study psychology and complete her business management at the Red Deer College. She applied this education to a career in accounting and tax preparation.
Jaime was a free spirit who had a heart of gold. She cared deeply for her family and friends and made sure they always knew. Her nieces and nephew held a special place in her heart and she kept busy entertaining them and inspiring their creativity. She was soulful and loved dogs, nature and being bare foot.
She was charismatic and made sure that life was never dull. Jaime enjoyed spending her time in nature, camping, dirt biking, traveling and was always ready for a new adventure. Jaime was passionate about creating art and hula hoops, which was evident everywhere she went. She always had the next best project or idea on the go; building & creating something new. No idea was ever too big or too small.
Jaime leaves to mourn her parents Pat and Connie; her brother Cody (Jessica), nieces & nephew Morgane, Callie & Daxton; her sister Tracy (Rocky) & nieces Mya & Danica; her Grandmother & confidant Vivian Ryan; Grandparents Bob & Norlene Hudgeon; her special friend Wayne; as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins & friends.
Jaime is predeceased by her Grandfather Patrick Ryan, and her dog 'kids' Harley and Rue.
There will be an informal celebration of Jaime's life on November 9th, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Midland Hall 2011 1 Ave NW, Drumheller, AB